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🚀 Visa and Mastercard Settle for $30 Billion
PLUS: Trump Media Stock Plunges 21%, OpenAI Restructures Startup Fund
Dear founder, here’s your 3-minute recap (without the fluff):
Visa and Mastercard Settle for $30 Billion to Reduce Credit Card Fees → More here
Trump Media Stock Plunges 21% After Reporting $58 Million Loss → More here
OpenAI Restructures Startup Fund, Removing Sam Altman from Control → More here
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🗞️ News
Visa and Mastercard $30 Billion Deal
Visa and Mastercard have reached a $30 billion settlement to lower credit and debit card fees for merchants, potentially leading to savings for consumers. This historic antitrust agreement aims to address long-standing accusations of inflated swipe fees, with reductions in rates and removal of anti-steering rules. The settlement, subject to court approval, could bring significant changes to the payment landscape.
Trump Media Stock Closes 21% Lower
Trump Media's stock closed 21.47% lower after revealing a net loss of $58.2 million in 2023, with minimal revenue. Despite the drop, the company's market capitalization remains around $6.6 billion, with Trump's shares now valued at about $3.8 billion. The company's financial challenges and Trump's involvement pose significant risks, impacting its future performance and shareholder value. Investors are closely monitoring the company's strategies to navigate these turbulent times and regain market confidence.
Sam Altman No Longer Controls Startup Fund
OpenAI has restructured its venture capital fund, removing Sam Altman from control to enhance transparency and accountability. The fund, backed by partners like Microsoft, focuses on early-stage AI-driven companies in healthcare, law, and education. Ian Hathaway now oversees the fund, which has seen increased commitments and holds $325 million in gross net asset value. Altman's past investments outside OpenAI have drawn scrutiny despite an independent investigation finding no wrongdoing.
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