15 May 25 @ 10:46

A coalition of Europe’s largest retailers is calling on the European Commission to clamp down on Visa and Mastercard over what they describe as opaque, inflation-exceeding fees that hinder competition... read more

30 Apr 25 @ 13:15

Last week we reported on Amazons launch of agentic AI, now Mastercard has unveiled its latest initiative to reshape the future of commerce: Agent Pay, a platform that integrates agentic... read more

29 Apr 25 @ 16:32

Mastercard is deepening its commitment to stablecoins, unveiling a suite of new global acceptance and payment solutions designed to embed digital currencies more seamlessly into everyday financial life. Amid growing... read more

16 Apr 25 @ 10:29

In a stark move for the crypto and payments industries, Kraken and Mastercard have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enabling seamless crypto payments across the UK and Europe. This... read more

02 Apr 25 @ 17:07

Mastercard has unveiled a transformative programme designed to supercharge the adoption of virtual cards in commercial payments, signalling a major evolution in how corporates, banks, and platforms interact. At the... read more

02 Apr 25 @ 11:07

In a high-stakes move that underscores the strategic value of embedded finance, Visa has reportedly tabled a $100 million offer to displace Mastercard as the network provider behind the Apple... read more

25 Feb 25 @ 09:18

In response to the evolving demands of modern consumers, particularly Generation Z, Mastercard has unveiled its innovative One Credential solution. This digital offering aims to consolidate multiple payment methods –... read more

24 Feb 25 @ 15:56

In a ground breaking decision, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has approved a £200m interchange fee settlement between Mastercard and Walter Merricks, the former solicitor leading the UK’s largest collective... read more

31 Jan 25 @ 14:47

Visa and Mastercard have kicked off 2024 with better-than-expected earnings, underscoring the resilience of global consumer spending – despite what the current sentiment feels like. Despite concerns over higher interest... read more

20 Dec 24 @ 12:48

Mastercard and JPMorgan Chase have announced a ground breaking partnership – combining their strengths in blockchain technology – to revolutionise cross-border business-to-business (B2B) payments. This collaboration integrates Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network... read more

05 Dec 24 @ 13:42

Mastercard has reached an agreement in principle to settle a £200 million legal claim brought on behalf of 46 million UK consumers over allegations of unfairly high card transaction interchange... read more

15 Nov 24 @ 10:17

Mastercard has outlined its vision for the future of online shopping, aiming to revolutionise the payment experience by eliminating physical card numbers and outdated security measures. By combining tokenization with... read more

08 Nov 24 @ 13:43

EU antitrust regulators are scrutinising Visa and Mastercard’s Scheme Fee structures as they investigate whether these charges pose an undue burden on European retailers. With a detailed set of questionnaires... read more

01 Nov 24 @ 13:51

Visa and Mastercard have both reported strong earnings for their recent quarters, showcasing the resilience of digital payment platforms amid a rising demand for cashless transactions. Visa’s fiscal Q4 earnings... read more

15 Oct 24 @ 15:37

In 2020, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) introduced a significant regulation: the ban on using credit cards for online gambling transactions. This move aimed to address concerns over gambling-related harm,... read more

11 Oct 24 @ 16:34

Citi and Mastercard have announced a partnership to offer faster, more efficient cross-border payments using Mastercard debit cards across 14 global markets, with plans for expansion. Through Citi’s WorldLink Payment... read more

13 Sep 24 @ 09:50

Mastercard has expanded its cybersecurity services with an agreement to acquire global threat intelligence company Recorded Future from Insight Partners for $2.65 billion. Recorded Future is the world’s largest threat... read more

04 Sep 24 @ 09:56

Mastercard and Visa are facing collective lawsuits in the UK, over historical overcharging claims on multilateral interchange fees, with claims surpassing £4 billion. The Competition Appeal Tribunal has approved the... read more

30 Aug 24 @ 09:03

Mastercard has chosen India for the global debut of its Payment Passkey Service, a ground-breaking solution aimed at securing online shopping by enhancing both security and convenience. Unveiled at the... read more

18 Jun 24 @ 08:38

Mastercard and Thought Machine, a cloud-native banking technology company, are advancing their partnership to deliver payments and core banking (critical back-end technology for product and account management and the customer... read more