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Payments insights from around the globe, designed to help you navigate the new world of commerce
Visa Releases Its AI-Powered Cyber Defense System to Open Source
Our participation in Anthropic’s Project Glasswing reflects a proactive approach to testing advanced AI for cybersecurity and strengthening the global payments ecosystem.
Project Glasswing frontier AI: A new era of cyber resilience
TRENDS AND INSIGHTS
Rethinking the great wealth transfer: What the data really shows
Visa’s U.S. Economist Sean Windle explains why the great wealth transfer may be smaller than headline estimates suggest and why its impact is already visible in housing, travel and other major financial decisions
Get the facts behind the great wealth transfer
AI and digital commerce drive resilience in today’s economy
Richard Lung, Principal Global Economist at Visa Business and Economic Insights, discusses the economic outlook, consumer adaptation, digital commerce trends and the role of AI investment in growth.
See what’s driving economic resilience
Spotlight
04/02/2026
The next era of commerce
When AI becomes the customer
Learn about the rise of B2AI and the new rules of commerce
04/30/2026
From policy to practice: bringing financial education to the classroom
Visa celebrates April’s Financial Literacy Month and the impact of the FinEd50 coalition
Learn more about Visa's financial education efforts
03/12/2026
Security at network scale: Protecting digital payments
Visa’s security approach combines network intelligence, authentication and real-time controls to protect digital payments
Learn about Visa's security leadership
06/10/2026
How Visa and OpenAI Are Building the Future of AI Commerce
Consumers are increasingly turning to AI agents to help them shop, compare, and buy. Visa and OpenAI are partnering to build infrastructure designed to make AI commerce secure, scalable, and seamless.
See how Visa and OpenAI are shaping AI commerce
05/28/2026
Modern payments infrastructure for the AI economy
Infrastructure that can keep up with digital commerce
Trends and Insights
02/16/2026
Italy sees economic boost during the Opening Weekend
Visa data reveals consumer spending patterns during the opening weekend of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026
Explore the trends boosting commerce in North Italy
02/10/2026
The Economic Rewiring of 2026: Q&A with Visa Chief Economist Wayne Best
Visa Chief Economist Wayne Best discusses how AI, evolving trade flows, and new investment trends are driving a fundamental shift in the global economy.
Learn from expert about Visa's 2026 outlook
01/27/2026
How the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Fuel Winter Sports Momentum
Visa data reveals how Milano Cortina 2026 is inspiring winter sports participation, smarter trip planning, and growth for Europe’s mountain economies.
Discover the trends shaping the winter sports economy
01/13/2026
AI, Trade Shifts and Digital Transformation: Rewiring the Global Economy
The Economic Rewiring of 2026: How AI, Trade Shifts, and Digital Transformation Are Redefining the Global Economy
Read more about Visa's 2026 outlook
Security and Trust
03/24/2026
When scammers want their refund, too
As tax season urgency rises, Visa is tracking a new generation of scams that are more scalable and increasingly powered by AI
Learn how Visa is disrupting tax scams
03/12/2026
What's possible when the payments ecosystem moves together on security
Early VAMP results demonstrate that when the payments ecosystem aligns around risk, trust and growth accelerate together.
Read more about the Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP)
02/12/2026
When love is in the air… but so are scammers
A look at how modern romance scams exploit trust, emotion, and digital payments and what Visa is doing to stop them.
Learn how to stay ahead of romance scams
01/21/2026
6 Security Trends Shaping the Payments Ecosystem in 2026
The Economic Rewiring of 2026: How AI, Trade Shifts, and Digital Transformation Are Redefining the Global Economy.
Stay on top of security best practices
Society and Culture
03/19/2026
Advancing small business growth beyond the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Visa and Visa Foundation harness the energy of global moments like the Olympic and Paralympic Games to uplift local entrepreneurs.
Learn how small businesses win beyond the podium
12/04/2025
Visa uplifts creators ahead of the FIFA World Cup 26™
First-of-its-kind art collection champions creative entrepreneurs on football's biggest stage.
Get a first look at the global art collection.
11/05/2025
Small businesses thrive with APEC commitment
Two years in, Visa Foundation’s five-year $100 million commitment is driving inclusive growth across Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies.
Read more about SMB empowerment in APEC economies
10/23/2025
Building stronger futures for small businesses
How Pro Mujer and Visa Foundation are transforming small businesses in Latin America.