FridaySep 05, 2025 9:00 am

MasterCard Executive Says Blockchain is a Payment Technology, Not Revolution

MasterCard is making it clear that cryptocurrencies and blockchain are not a financial revolution, but rather a tool to improve existing payment systems. According to Christian Rau, Head of Crypto for Europe at MasterCard, the company sees digital assets as an additional layer in its global payments network, designed to make transactions easier, faster, and safer. Rather than trying to replace traditional financial systems, MasterCard aims to integrate crypto in ways that enrich the current infrastructure. The company continues to offer services that connect traditional banking with digital assets. This includes on- and off-ramp services and cards linked to crypto…

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ThursdaySep 04, 2025 9:00 am

Price Wars in China Cause BYD Shares to Slide

China’s electric vehicle market is facing one of its toughest battles yet, and even the industry leader BYD is feeling the heat. The company’s shares fell sharply this week after it reported a big drop in profit, showing just how damaging the ongoing price war has become. Between April and June, BYD recorded a net profit of 6.4 billion yuan, or about 900 million dollars. While this might sound like a strong figure, it was actually 30 percent lower than the company earned during the same period last year. Investors reacted quickly, and BYD’s stock slipped by as much as…

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WednesdaySep 03, 2025 9:00 am

Tesla’s EU Sales Dip Further as Chinese Rival BYD Gains Ground

Tesla is facing tough times in the European Union as its sales continue to fall behind those of its Chinese competitor, BYD. Fresh data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association shows that while Tesla is losing ground, BYD is rapidly gaining momentum in one of the world’s most important car markets. In July 2025, Tesla’s sales in the EU dropped by more than 42 percent compared to the same month last year. The company sold only 6,600 vehicles, giving it just 0.7 percent of the new car registration market. This marks a sharp decline for the American electric car maker…

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