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VersaBank (TSX: VBNK, NASDAQ: VBNK) partnered with Fiserv to provide digital asset technology and custody services for Bank of North Dakota's Roughrider Coin, a dollar-backed stablecoin. VersaBank will handle minting, burning, custody, and reserve management. This collaboration validates VersaBank's proprietary technology and capabilities in a regulated environment.

Fiserv's digital asset platform is now live with financial institution clients, starting with Bank of North Dakota's Roughrider Coin. The platform, supported by VersaBank, Solana, and Fireblocks, enables stablecoin-powered banking and payments, aiming to improve efficiency in interbank transactions.

Fiserv (FISV) launched its digital asset platform, enabling stablecoin-powered banking and payments. The first use case is Roughrider Coin, a dollar-backed stablecoin for interbank transactions in North Dakota, involving over 90 banks and credit unions. VersaBank issues the coin, Fireblocks provides infrastructure, and transactions run on Solana.

Analysts updated price targets for several companies. UBS raised Vertex's (VRTX) target to $615, Melius cut McDonald's (MCD) to $230, and Piper Sandler increased Alphabet's (GOOGL) target to $400. Other notable changes include Okta (OKTA), AutoZone (AZO), Vaxcyte (PCVX), Camping World (CWH), Copart (CPRT), Delta (DAL), and Fiserv (FISV).

Activist investor Jana Partners urges Fiserv to accelerate cost cuts to $1.25B by 2029 and leverage Palantir's tech, aiming to boost its share price. Fiserv's stock has lost over half its value in the past year, currently valued at $25B. Jana has pushed for similar changes at other companies, including Mercury Systems and Fidelity National Information Services.

Fiserv announced that the Winnipeg Blue Bombers adopted its Clover platform for payment processing and venue management. The deal expands Clover's use in high-traffic environments and adds a Canadian sports reference customer. Analysts note that while the contract supports Fiserv's investment narrative, key short-term factors include execution against 2026 guidance and Project Elevate costs.

FiCare Federal Credit Union filed an emergency motion against Fiserv, alleging its call center reactivated stolen cards after fraudsters answered verification questions. FiCare claims 18 fraudulent transactions occurred in August, with five other credit unions reporting similar issues. Fiserv, which serves 10,000 financial institutions, denies the allegations and plans to respond in court. FiCare seeks a court ruling by Sept. 29 to expedite Fiserv's response.

Michael Burry disclosed long-term bullish bets on Microsoft (MSFT) with 2028 LEAP calls, added to JD.com (JD) and Adobe (ADBE), and covered half his Palantir (PLTR) short. He cited technical pressure driving markets, affecting Asian equities. Burry also mentioned potential investments in Meituan and Tencent. All mentioned stocks are down year-to-date, with MSFT down 27% and PLTR down 42%.

Fiserv's (FISV) stock rose 0.17% overnight after the Winnipeg Blue Bombers chose Clover, its cloud-based POS platform, for game-day commerce. This expands Fiserv's presence in Canada's sports and entertainment venues. FISV stock hit a 52-week low of $45.76 on Monday amid growth concerns, despite bullish retail sentiment.

Fiserv (FISV) has partnered with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to implement its Clover platform in the stadium, expanding its presence in Canadian sports venues. The deal focuses on high-volume payments and commerce, adding to Fiserv's growing list of professional sports clients.