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Visa's 2025 Digital Remittances Adoption Report reveals strong digital app preference in North America, with 69% of U.S. and 65% of Canadian respondents favoring digital methods for remittances. Traditional methods like cash and checks are declining, used by only 5-8% in the U.S. and 3-6% in Canada. The report highlights ease of use and security as key factors, with 38% of U.S. and 45% of Canadian users valuing convenience. Unexpected needs are the primary reason for remittances (36% U.S., 32% Canada). Key pain points include high fees, cited by 27% of U.S. and 30% of Canadian respondents, while hidden fees in traditional methods affect 35% U.S. and 28% Canadian users. Visa is exploring stablecoin solutions to enhance cost-efficiency and expand financial access for the billion people globally involved in remittances.

Anomali has appointed George Moser as Chief Growth Officer, bringing over 20 years of experience in security and IT transformations from major financial institutions. Moser, former CISO at S&P Global and Head of Global Operations at Visa, will report directly to CEO Ahmed Rubaie. In his new role, Moser will serve as Anomali's ambassador to customers and partners, providing strategic advice on operations modernization. His track record includes elevating security teams to C-suite level and implementing transformations that increased EPS while reducing risk. Moser praised Anomali's cloud-native operations platform, highlighting its ability to increase visibility by 20x and reduce critical incidents by 90% compared to traditional enterprise SIEMs.

Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ) has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Klarna to power a new debit card in the U.S. The card, leveraging Visa Flexible Credential (VFC) technology, will allow users to choose between immediate payment or pay-later options on a single card. Marqeta, which became the first U.S. issuer processor certified for VFC in July 2024, has been supporting Klarna's virtual cards since 2018 and currently operates in six countries with the company. The new Klarna Card is currently in trial phase in the U.S., with a broader rollout planned for later in 2025. This collaboration represents a strategic advancement in flexible payment solutions, building on Marqeta's established relationship with Klarna and showcasing the company's ability to enable innovative payment solutions at a global scale.

Visa (NYSE: V) has announced football sensation Lamine Yamal as its global ambassador for FIFA World Cup 26™, marking the one-year countdown to the tournament across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The partnership includes exclusive fan experiences for Visa cardholders, such as meet-and-greet opportunities with Yamal in Barcelona and signed merchandise. As an Official Payment Technology Partner of FIFA, Visa is expanding its community impact through a partnership with Street Soccer USA to create six soccer parks in major U.S. cities including San Francisco, Denver, Kansas City, New York City, Nashville, and Atlanta, aimed at fostering community connection and development through sport.

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), Visa, and Street Soccer USA announced a major initiative to expand soccer accessibility across the United States by developing six community parks. The first Visa Street Soccer Park opened in San Francisco in June 2025, with additional locations planned in Denver, Kansas City, New York City, Nashville, and Atlanta throughout 2025. Each park will feature two professional-grade Bank of America fields with lighting, digital scoreboards, learning centers, and spectator areas. Beyond sports facilities, these parks will serve as community hubs offering youth and adult leagues, after-school academic support, and job readiness training, aiming to foster community engagement and youth development ahead of major soccer events in North America.

Visa, Street Soccer USA (SSUSA), and Bank of America have announced a collaborative initiative to expand soccer accessibility across the United States by establishing Visa Street Soccer Parks in six major cities. The first park opened in San Francisco on June 10, 2025, with subsequent locations planned in Denver, Kansas City, New York City, Nashville, and Atlanta throughout 2025. Each facility will feature two professional-grade Bank of America fields with lighting, digital scoreboards, learning centers, and spectator areas. The parks will serve as community hubs offering youth and adult leagues, after-school academic support, and job readiness training. This initiative aims to foster youth development and strengthen community ties through sports, particularly as the U.S. approaches a significant year for soccer in 2026.

Fasten, a driver rewards and dealership loyalty solutions provider, has joined Visa's Fintech Fast Track program to launch the Fasten Rewards Visa Card. The card offers tiered rewards including 3x points at Fasten partners, 2x points on auto-related expenses including loan/lease payments, and 1x points on other purchases. Through Visa's program, Fasten gains access to marketing resources, expedited partner onboarding, and risk management tools. The card targets drivers who spend an average of $12,000 annually on car payments, aiming to make car ownership more rewarding. Points can be redeemed for vehicle maintenance, dealership down payments, cashback, gift cards, and upcoming travel rewards. The card is powered by Highnote and issued by Celtic Bank through Visa.

Klarna and Visa have announced the pilot launch of the Klarna Card, a revolutionary debit product that combines immediate payment capabilities with flexible payment options, powered by Visa Flexible Credential and issued by WebBank. The card offers access to over 150 million Visa-accepting merchants worldwide and includes an FDIC-insured wallet for money storage and real-time transfers. Unlike traditional credit cards, it allows consumers to choose between immediate payment or flexible payment options without incurring additional debt. The card is currently in trial phase in the U.S. with over 5 million consumers on the waitlist, with plans for broader rollout in the U.S. and Europe later in 2025. The product will be available in three tiers - one free and two paid options offering merchant discounts and improved cashback rates. This initiative represents Klarna's strategic move toward becoming a comprehensive neobank solution.

Visa (NYSE:V) has appointed Andrew Torre as President of Value-Added Services (VAS), replacing Antony Cahill who becomes CEO of Visa's European operations. Torre, a 20-year Visa veteran, will report to CEO Ryan McInerney and join the global leadership team in San Francisco. Under his leadership, Torre will manage Visa's VAS portfolio, which has grown into a $9B global business with 20% annualized revenue growth since 2021. Previously, Torre served as Regional President for CEMEA since 2018, where he expanded Visa's presence to 23 offices serving 1,800+ clients across 86 markets. His experience includes global roles in product, strategy, and pricing since joining Visa in 2002, along with 12 years in banking. The company is conducting an internal search for Torre's replacement in his previous role.