Mastercard stories - Page 2
Gr4vy adds Sardine tools to unify fraud & payments
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Gr4vy integrates Sardine fraud and AML tools into its payments orchestration platform, offering merchants unified risk and routing in one layer.
Exactly.com links with GP Solutions on travel payments
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Exactly.com and GP Solutions team up to embed streamlined payments into travel platforms, targeting simpler, cheaper options for smaller firms.
Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards 2026 finalists revealed
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards 2026 unveils record finalist line-up as brands double down on retention, data and personalised engagement.
Mastercard rolls out Next Gen fleet payments in Asia Pacific
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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fleet management
Mastercard launches Next Gen fleet payments in Asia Pacific, unifying fuel, EV charging and mobility spend with tighter data controls.
Ecommpay report warns checkout friction 'hits zero'
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Ecommpay warns shoppers now have zero tolerance for checkout friction, with failed payments driving cart abandonment and lost revenue.
Kani & TransactPay expand data partnership for scale
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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risk & compliance
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Kani deepens its tie-up with TransactPay, adding Data-as-a-Service to streamline global payments data as the issuer ramps up scale.
Zepz buys Pomelo to add credit cards to remittances
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Zepz has bought fintech Pomelo to bolt credit cards and lending onto its remittance brands, deepening its push into cross-border finance.
Google unveils open UCP standard for AI-driven shopping
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Google has launched an open Universal Commerce Protocol to standardise AI shopping flows across search, apps, merchants and payments.
Google unveils AI shopping protocol & brand agents
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Google launches a Universal Commerce Protocol and Business Agent tools as it bets on AI agents to drive the next era of online shopping.
Pearson to deploy palm-print ID across global exams
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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biometrics
Pearson will roll out Redrock's palm-print ID across 20,000 global test centres and remote exams to tighten security and curb fraud.
Mastercard links with TerraPay to boost wallet tap-and-go
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Mastercard and TerraPay team up to let mobile wallet users tap and pay at over 150 million Mastercard contactless locations worldwide.
Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Ecommpay secures full Digital Accessibility Centre approval as its redesigned website and product pages meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
Fi911 launches ResolveLab to streamline payfac dispute tools
Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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Fi911 launches ResolveLab, a platform simplifying payfac access to Mastercard tools for quick dispute prevention and subscription management globally.
Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Bluwhale launches AI-powered Stablecoin Agent to manage digital dollars as stablecoin market tops $300bn, aiming to boost individual investor returns.
Riskified urges fraud vigilance as holiday eCommerce surges
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Riskified urges shoppers and merchants to stay vigilant against rising AI-driven eCommerce fraud as holiday online sales may hit USD $311 billion in 2025.
Mastercard adds stablecoin wallet payouts to expand global reach
Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Mastercard partners with Thunes to enable near-instant payouts to stablecoin wallets via Mastercard Move, enhancing global digital payment options.
Ripple achieves USD $1B RLUSD milestone, major deals & USD $500M boost
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin tops USD $1 billion market cap as firm boosts custody with Palisade acquisition and secures USD $500M strategic investment.
Gr4vy partners with Mastercard to simplify global payment access
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Gr4vy teams up with Mastercard to offer merchants worldwide seamless access to advanced payment solutions via its no-code platform.
Mastercard names Richard Wormald Asia Pacific president from 2026
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Mastercard will appoint Richard Wormald as Asia Pacific president in 2026, succeeding Ari Sarker who moves to an advisory role after a decade leading the region.
AI shifts from adviser to architect in enterprise decision-making
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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A new study reveals AI is evolving from an adviser to a core architect in enterprise decision-making, enhancing transparency and accountability across sectors.