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Mastercard has announced two significant advancements aimed at streamlining international commerce and revolutionising online security, reinforcing its position as a global leader in payments and innovation. Strategic partnership with FreedomPay to simplify global transactions Mastercard has partnered with FreedomPay, a leader in next-generation commerce technologies, to provide businesses with an …

In an age where digital transactions are becoming the norm, the rise of financial scams has reached alarming levels. According to recent data, scam fraud exceeded a staggering US$1 trillion last year, affecting over half of the world’s population. This global epidemic has prompted leading financial institutions to seek innovative …

The name Satoshi Nakamoto is synonymous with Bitcoin, the world’s first decentralised cryptocurrency. However, the true identity of Nakamoto remains a mystery. Whether Nakamoto is a person or a group, their invention of Bitcoin has forever changed the financial and technological landscapes. This article delves into the enigmatic figure of …

In an ever-changing world, technological innovations are changing the way we interact every day, and this extends to the payment industry, transforming the way everyday payments are made and how people spend or manage their money. The digitalization of the economy has gained more and more momentum around the world …

The Multi Token Network (MTN) launched by Mastercard is a set of foundational capabilities designed to make transactions within digital asset and blockchain ecosystems secure, scalable, and interoperable – ultimately enabling more efficient payment and commerce applications. A tailor-made solution for the industry, the MTN Mastercard is beginning to test …

Mastercard reinforces the company’s sustainability commitments and scales the accessibility of more sustainable card offerings for consumers seeking a way to reduce the environmental impact of their wallet. The company announced in April 2023, it is accelerating efforts to remove first–use, PVC plastics from payment cards on its network by …

Mastercard’s Girls4Tech, an educational programme that seeks to inspire girls aged 8 to 16 to acquire skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), returned to the Caribbean with the participation of 38 girls from Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. Currently, this initiative has reached more than three million students …

“We are … proud to be the official partner of TRIBE Carnival … Mastercard intends to continue to support culture, music, entertainment, and gastronomy happenings in Trinidad and Tobago.” Danielle Dumas, Director of Business Development at Mastercard’s Caribbean Division talks about Mastercard’s partnership with TRIBE Carnival as the official payment …

It’s that time of year once again. This week Las Vegas will host CES, the largest electronics trade show in the world. This would give manufacturers an opportunity to showcase to its shareholders and the general public what to expect in the future of technology. CES 2017 will run January …