GeneralNeutralCrypto Briefing · 3d ago6/10
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US judge grants preliminary approval to Visa and Mastercard’s $38B swipe fee settlement with merchants
A US judge has granted preliminary approval to a $38 billion settlement between Visa, Mastercard, and merchants over swipe fees, marking a significant shift in payment card dynamics. While the settlement addresses long-standing merchant grievances about interchange fee structures, concerns about ongoing duopoly control and whether the settlement adequately addresses systemic fee pressures remain.
