Mastercard's new CFO Ling Hai outlined a growth strategy centered on stablecoins, AI-driven commerce, and value-added services during a recent conference. The plan includes expanding infrastructure for sovereign payment systems, such as in the UAE, and embedding stablecoin and digital asset capabilities following the acquisition of BVNK. Mastercard is also enhancing its cyber defense offerings and increasing revenue from data insights and fraud prevention services, positioning itself as a key B2B technology provider adapting to evolving payment trends.
New research by Live Nation reveals a global trend where 93% of fans prefer real-world experiences, especially live music, over digital ones. This shift is driven by the desire for authentic, shared moments that technology can't replicate, making liv...
An investor owning both Visa (V) and Mastercard (MA) expects Mastercard to outperform Visa in the future. Mastercard has historically shown faster top-line growth and ongoing margin expansion, while Visa's recent growth is considered a one-time event...
Visa, Mastercard, and Ant International are jointly developing a 'Know Your Agent' (KYA) interoperability framework to streamline AI agent onboarding and identification across payment networks and digital platforms. This collaboration aims to reduce ...
Mastercard projects over 6 billion digital wallet users by 2030 and has introduced Wallet Pay, a solution enhancing interoperability across contactless, QR, and online payments. Wallet Pay aims to improve user experience by enabling smooth connection...
