Mastercard is a global technology company that facilitates digital payments by connecting consumers, financial institutions, and merchants through its secure transaction processing networks. The company provides a range of payment solutions, including credit and debit card services, contactless payments, and mobile payment applications. Mastercard's platform aims to enhance the payment experience by offering innovative technologies and insights that help businesses and consumers make transactions easier, safer, and more efficient. Through partnerships with various stakeholders in the financial ecosystem, Mastercard continuously works to promote financial inclusion and empower people to transact in a digital world. Read More
Viva La Burma has finally announced the launch of its online platform, a creative social enterprise designed to empower Burmese digital artists and displaced workers through ethical artwear. The initiative transforms original Burmese artworks into premium apparel and lifestyle products, providing a sustainable pathway to income, global visibility, and creative independence.
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New York, NY – October 23, 2025 – The S&P 500 Financials sector is demonstrating remarkable resilience and robust growth today, serving as a primary engine for the broader market's earnings momentum. Despite a somewhat mixed sentiment across the wider S&P 500, influenced by varied corporate performances and lingering geopolitical
The cryptocurrency market has officially crossed a monumental threshold, surpassing a $4 trillion valuation in 2025, according to the highly anticipated a16z State of Crypto 2025 report. This significant milestone marks a pivotal moment for the digital asset ecosystem, signaling its maturation and widespread integration into mainstream finance. The report attributes this unprecedented growth primarily [...]
Card payments move fast. Most shoppers never think about the first six to eight digits on their card, yet those numbers tell a story: which bank issued the card, what network it runs on, and often the country and product type. That story is what merchants, gateways, and fraud teams read with a BIN checker to decide whether to accept, review, or block a transaction.
Tallahassee, FL – October 22, 2025 – In a landmark move poised to reshape the financial landscape of the Sunshine State, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed CS/HB 999 into law on May 27, 2025, setting the stage for gold and silver to be recognized as legal tender. While the immediate elimination
In today's global commerce landscape, B2B payment processing has become a critical component for business success. Companies face numerous challenges when selecting payment providers, from navigating complex cross-border transactions to ensuring security and cost efficiency. Among the leading solutions, Airwallex has emerged as an innovative leader, leveraging strategic global partnerships to offer unique advantages that set it apart from traditional providers.
(BPT) - As the air turns crisp and the holidays approach, scammers are gearing up for their busiest time of year. From fake shopping deals to AI-powered deception, fraudsters are finding new ways to take advantage of distracted consumers. According to new data from Mastercard and The Harris Poll, nearly eight in ten Americans (78%) say they're more concerned about cybersecurity risks than they were two years ago, and 72% admit it's harder to protect their digital lives than their physical homes.
Mastercard (NYSE: MA) announced today that Jill Kramer will join the company as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, effective December 1, 2025. Raja Rajamannar, the current Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, will serve as a senior fellow for Mastercard.
PhotonPay, an AI-powered financial infrastructure provider, showcased its latest payment innovations at Travel Tech Asia 2025, held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
