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Service Providers vs. Service Partners
Service Providers vs. Service Partners
What's the difference between a service provider and a partner? A service provider will prioritize their strategic…
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Matt Williamson shared thishttps://lnkd.in/gNDUC6Tr What if the next evolution of payments isn't faster cards or better ACH... but programmable money? Visa's new Stablecoin Platform signals a future where money can move globally, 24/7, onchain—while connecting to the scale, trust, and reach of traditional payments. The real question isn't whether stablecoins are coming. It's whether banks, fintechs, processors, and enablers are preparing for what comes next. 💡 How will stablecoins impact settlement? 💡 Cross-border payments? 💡 Treasury management? 💡 Embedded finance and new revenue opportunities? The convergence of traditional finance and blockchain is accelerating, and the winners may be those who start learning today. If you're interested in understanding what Visa's stablecoin strategy could mean for your business, let's talk. I'd be happy to share perspectives on where the market is headed and what opportunities we see emerging. #Stablecoins #Payments #Fintech #DigitalAssets #Banking #OnchainFinance #FutureOfMoney #Visa
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Matt Williamson shared thisWinning isn't always measured by the trophy. On July 19, a World Cup Champion will be crowned—the pinnacle of the world's most watched and most played sport. The headlines will celebrate the victors. Global superstars will dominate the highlights. Their achievement and earned recognition will be deserved. Yet throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup, no team and no fan base have represented their nation with more dignity, humility, and respect than Japan. Whether thoughtfully cleaning their locker rooms or stadium sections after matches, or bowing to supporters and teammates alike in moments of both triumph and utter heartbreak, Japan has consistently demonstrated a level of character that transcends the scoreboard. Their actions have been a powerful reminder that how we conduct ourselves often leaves a more enduring legacy than the outcome itself. In a world—and often in a workplace culture—that can become consumed by the belief that winning is everything, Japan offers a different perspective. It challenges us to pause and reflect: What does winning truly mean? Is it simply the result, or is it the way we lead, serve, respect others, and carry ourselves through both success and adversity? More often than not, the answer lies in something far greater than lifting a trophy. Regardless of where they finish in the standings, Japan has exemplified the kind of leadership, sportsmanship, and values that define true success. Some victories never appear in the record books. #Leadership #WorldCup2026 #CharacterMatters #Sportsmanship #LeadershipLessons Japan Football Association
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Matt Williamson shared thisWhen your actions speak louder than their words… Go Australia! 🦘⚽️💚💛⚽️🇦🇺
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Matt Williamson shared thisThe hurdles of technology, psychology and business are all that lie between us and the future of everyday, mainstream, autonomous agentic Ai empowered shopping. No more coupon clipping, isle searching, empty shelve sacrificing, time wasted shopping. Just what we want or need, when we want or need it and at a price that we’re willing to pay for it. #visaintelligentcommerceMatt Williamson shared thisAgents that shop on your behalf? It’s closer than you think. But before it scales, three hurdles stand in the way: technology, psychology, and business. Visa’s Oliver Jenkyn breaks it down—watch below 👀 #VPF2026 #PoweringConnections
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Matt Williamson shared thisBig industry news coming out of San Fran this week…Visa Announces New AI, Stablecoin and Token Innovations to Power Intelligent, Programmable Commerce at Visa Payments ForumVisa Announces New AI, Stablecoin and Token Innovations to Power Intelligent, Programmable Commerce at Visa Payments Forum
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Matt Williamson reposted thisMatt Williamson reposted thisStage set. Ready to welcome you to Visa Payments Forum San Francisco. #VPF2026 #PoweringConnections
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Matt Williamson reposted thisMatt Williamson reposted thisI spend all of my time talking with clients, partners, leaders and regulators around the world—and I’m hearing the same questions: 🔹What do we actually need to do now about AI in payments? 🔹Which global trends genuinely matter now—and which are just noise? 🔹How do we most effectively innovate while preserving security and trust? There are no easy answers, but there is plenty to discuss. One thing is clear: we have entered a period of incredible change in payments. What will separate the winning teams is not whether you understand everything right away – rather, it is whether you embrace and lean into the change and uncertainty...whether you are curious and push yourself and your team to learn and adapt. That’s what Visa Payments Forum is all about. In June, we’ll bring together thousands of clients and partners in San Francisco and Paris to share what’s working, what isn’t, and where payments is headed next. Come prepared to think and debate with your peers from around the world. I’m looking forward to the conversations!!! #VPF2026 #PoweringConnections
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Matt Williamson shared thisIllinois' Interchange Fee Prohibition Act is forcing the payments ecosystem to do something it is not structurally built to do, with vague rules, conflicting incentives, and no realistic enforcement model. That’s why—even setting aside who “wins” or “loses” economically—it’s unworkable and unactionable. https://lnkd.in/epFDMS4t
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Matt Williamson liked thisMatt Williamson liked thisIt is “busy season” at Visa — a two-month stretch where we are focused on closing out the year strong while building for the year ahead. Client meetings, budgeting, goal setting, talent reviews, performance conversations — it’s all happening at once. And this is life’s busy season too. For me, that means packing two bags this week: one for work meetings, and one for moving my youngest Julia back to college for her junior year. Grateful for the teams, colleagues, and family who help make the “busy season" work. How are you managing this hectic time of year?
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Matt Williamson liked thisMatt Williamson liked thisAmazing day for my family participating in the Visa-sponsored Bolt on the Bay 5k race with UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital! My daughter, a cancer survivor herself, got to meet other amazing patients as we helped to raise almost $250,000 for pediatric disease research. Thanks to the 33 other Visa employees who came out to support, the UCSF team for putting it together, and the amazing doctors whose research helps save the lives of our little ones. If you’d like to donate, please click below. We’re SO close to hitting the $250k mark! https://lnkd.in/gGSwAs4U Sarah Kover Scott Souza Benjamin Lerman, MD Joyce Zhang (Gray) Ryan Hsieh
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Matt Williamson liked thisMatt Williamson liked thisReflecting on a fantastic day at Stripe Tour Sydney. We welcomed more than 2,000 customers and partners to the ICC to discuss how AI is reshaping commerce and helping a new generation of businesses build and scale globally. The pace of new business formation in our region is striking. Over the past year, the number of Australian AI businesses going live on Stripe grew 52%, and businesses on Stripe sold into 207 markets. That’s why we’re continuing to invest in tools that make it easier to sell, manage money, and operate across borders. Today, we announced that Stripe Treasury is now live in Australia. Businesses can accept payments, hold and convert funds and pay suppliers in nearly 100 countries, all from the Stripe Dashboard. A big thank you to everyone who joined us today. We’re looking forward to continuing to support Australian and New Zealand businesses to turn your ambitions into global growth!
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Matt Williamson liked thisMatt Williamson liked thisVisa 🆚 Mastercard 🆚 Amex: we have a winner 🇺🇸 GrailPay event in NYC. I asked New York's fintech crowd a simple question: Visa, Mastercard, or American Express? 1 winner Watch the full video ⬇️ #payments #visa #mastercard #amex #visacreator 🎤 Thanks Robin Ouseph, Ria B., Joseph Bykov, Sangavi Suresh, Beatrice Meadowcroft, Matthew H., jj woodson, Noah Jacobson, Adi Koren, Ryan Friedman, Kate Christman
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Matt Williamson liked thisMatt Williamson liked thisThe US card market just got a serious upgrade. Today, Nium is launching domestic card issuance in the United States — extending our global card platform to North America. Businesses can now issue cards locally in the US, on the same infrastructure that already powers card programs across APAC, Europe, and the Middle East. Read the full announcement → https://bit.ly/4gs54ts
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Matt Williamson liked thisMatt Williamson liked thisToday, we announced that students and their families can now pay tuition and fees with PayPal or Venmo through new integrations with Illumia, Nelnet Campus Commerce, and TouchNet. These integrations are rolling out at participating educational institutions in time for the new school year. In my work with our strategic partners and largest enterprise clients, one thing is clear: flexibility and choice matter when it comes to payments. Whether it's everyday purchases, subscriptions, or major recurring expenses like tuition, giving people more ways to pay can make a real difference. That's why I'm excited to see us expand into higher education by helping institutions offer a more seamless, familiar checkout experience while giving students and families greater control over how they pay. Congratulations to the teams who helped bring this to life. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e-k7ASuqPayPal and Venmo Expand to Tuition Payments in New Integrations with Illumia, Nelnet Campus Commerce, and TouchNetPayPal and Venmo Expand to Tuition Payments in New Integrations with Illumia, Nelnet Campus Commerce, and TouchNet
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Matt Williamson liked thisMatt Williamson liked thisThe new Premium Business Visa Signature Credit Card by Sunward is here. It’s just one of the many ways we support small businesses in New Mexico, where 99% of all business are small businesses - that’s 160,000 firms providing over 340,000 jobs. Beyond access to working capital, the card provides business members with benefits such as: 📍2% cashback on purchases 📍No foreign transaction fees- making it easier to procure goods and services from international suppliers 📍Expense platform management support 📍Self-service portal for easy employee card management 📍Annual fee waiver with a qualifying business deposit balance Learn more and apply at: https://lnkd.in/gT_PspsU
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