Mastercard's Q2 2026 net income jumped 21% as stablecoin settlements, a $1.8B crypto acquisition, and value-added services reshape the payments

July 30 : Mastercard posted a second-quarter profit that surpassed Wall Street expectations on Thursday, boosted by robust transaction volumes driven by steady consumer spending.…

July 30 : Mastercard posted a rise in second-quarter profit on Thursday, boosted by robust transaction volumes driven by steady consumer spending. Shares of the company were up…