CRCL Could Hit $140, Says Bernstein as Cathie Wood Praises Circle's Disruption

Shares of crypto-linked stocks are trading higher as Bitcoin's price rises above $80,000 as the digital token extends its rally.

Wall Street Is Now Backing the Clarity Act. Here's the Most Likely Scenario for What Happens Next With Crypto.

Goldman Sachs has joined Wall Street in backing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, but prediction markets suggest final passage is unlikely until mid-2027 at the earliest due to Democratic concerns about ethics provisions. The crypto industry may need to rely on regulatory support from the SEC, CFTC, and OCC if the legislation stalls. Companies with strong Wall Street relationships like Coinbase and Circle are positioned to grow regardless of the Clarity Act's passage.

Shares of crypto-linked stocks are trading higher as investors rotate into digital currencies as U.S. government spending concerns prompt debasement trade.

Wolfe Research Maintains Underperform on Circle Internet Group, Raises Price Target to $65

Wolfe Research analyst Darrin Peller maintains Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) with a Underperform and raises the price target from $50 to $65.

Can Klook Help Mastercard Capture More APAC Travel Spending?

Mastercard has partnered with Klook to enhance travel offerings and cardholder benefits across Asia Pacific. The collaboration aims to provide exclusive discounts and develop innovative payment solutions, capitalizing on growing demand for experience-led travel where 47% of APAC consumers seek deals and 23% choose destinations based on specific activities.

Can Visa's Bluefin Partnership Strengthen Its Merchant Growth?

Visa's Acceptance Solutions has partnered with Bluefin to create a unified in-person payment platform that integrates PCI-validated encryption, device management, and tokenization. The collaboration aims to simplify payment processing, reduce compliance burdens for large merchants, and help Visa capture more value across the payment ecosystem by leveraging Bluefin's network of 40,000+ businesses and $350 billion in annual protected transactions.