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UK Watchdog Clears Global Payments’ $22.7B Worldpay Acquisition
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Global Payments’ $22.7 billion takeover of Worldpay, removing a major regulatory hurdle for one of the largest payments mergers in recent years. The decision clears the way for Global Payments to integrate Worldpay’s global merchant network and expand its acquiring capabilities. This move sol…
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The Role of Visa’s Trusted Agent Protocol in Agentic Commerce

Imagine your digital assistant doing your holiday shopping while you kick back. Sound futuristic? It’s already here. AI “agent” shoppers are browsing sites, comparing prices, and even checking out on our behalf. In fact, AI-driven traffic to U.S. retail websites surged over 4,700% in the past year. And 85% of shoppers who’ve used AI to shop say it improved their experience. The AI shopping revolution is real – and Visa wants to make sure it doesn’t turn into a bot-infested nightmare for merchants. Enter Visa’s Trusted Agent Protocol, a new framework (launched Oct 14, 2025) designed as a cryptographic secret handshake between trustworthy AI agents and merchants. It’s like a VIP pass for your shopping bot, ensuring it gets treated as a valued customer – not a malicious bot – at the online checkout. Let’s break down what Visa did, why it matters, and what it might mean for the future of AI-driven commerce.

Deep Dive: The Role of Visa’s Trusted Agent Protocol in Agentic Commerce

Deep Dive: The Role of Visa’s Trusted Agent Protocol in Agentic Commerce

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