CreditCardCompetitionAct

Visa

Duopoly Under Fire: Visa and Mastercard Post Resilient Earnings as Regulatory Storm Clouds Gather

NEW YORK — In a tale of two realities, the world’s leading payment giants, Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) and Mastercard Inc. (NYSE: MA), reported robust earnings for the final quarter of 2025, revealing a U.S. consumer that remains resilient despite mounting economic and political headwinds. However, the financial triumph

Trump

Trump’s Populist Pivot: A 10% Interest Cap and the End of the Visa-Mastercard Duopoly?

WASHINGTON D.C. — In a series of sweeping policy declarations that have sent shockwaves through the financial corridors of Wall Street, President Trump has set the stage for a radical restructuring of the American credit system. As of January 19, 2026, the administration has doubled down on its pledge to