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Agentic commerce is transforming shopping with AI agents that search, compare and buy on your behalf, streamlining choices and saving time. Here's how it works. 

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PERSPECTIVES

Latest european news

Latest stories about people and tech from around europe

Innovation

wallet express empowering european consumers to choose

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Inclusion

how prepaid solutions can drive impactful and inclusive government disbursements

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Small business

From novelty to normalcy: How tech has transformed how we drive

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Innovation

how the public sector can foster greater inclusion

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Transportation

Mercedes pay CEO on secure moto payments

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Transportation

Rev up the engine: How software-defined vehicles are driving innovation

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Data insights

A second round for circular sports gear

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Innovation

More encores, fewer emissions: How concert tours are amping up sustainability efforts

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Mobility

Powering ahead: Shaping the future of electric vehicles

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Payments

Understanding DORA’s vision for a resilient financial network

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Inclusion

Empowering fintechs to build a brighter tomorrow for Ukraine

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Innovation

Digitising Europe’s economies through Digital Country Partnerships

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Data Insights

Mapping hope: How data is helping Ukrainian refugees find new homes in welcoming communities in Poland

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Inclusion

A year of war in Ukraine: Finding hope through innovation and the power of human spirit

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Innovation

DLD Conference 2023: Is Europe still competitive?

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Inclusion

how mastercard is aiding europes small businesses through turbulence

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Trust

Blog from Valerie Nowak: Why this Maestro is retiring after 30 years

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Innovation

why collaboration is key to evolve Europe into global technology leader

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Trust

From words to action: How European collaboration is leading the road towards a more sustainable tomorrow for payments

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Latest news

Latest stories about people and tech from around the world

Sustainability

These innovations may help turn the tide on drought

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Sustainability

Into the woods: How a Brazilian restoration project brings back trees and jobs to Bahia

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AI

Securing tomorrow: Preparing for an always-on, AI-powered future

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AI

Putting the ‘I’ in AI: How we inspire each employee to embrace artificial intelligence

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Transportation

From novelty to normalcy: How tech has transformed how we drive

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Transportation

Driving commerce: 3 developments putting the automobile economy in the fast lane

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Transportation

Putting two startups on the same track to simplify urban mobility

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Transportation

Streamlining transportation payments, unlocking smoother supply chains

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Transportation

Rev up the engine: How software-defined vehicles are driving innovation

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Digital assets

Stablecoins are taking center stage. Here’s what comes next

With the GENIUS Act bringing regulatory clarity, we're continuing to define the future of digital money, building the infrastructure, setting standards and enabling partnerships.
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Binance CEO’s vision for a crypto-fueled financial future

Binance chief Richard Teng outlines crypto’s global future with a focus on institutional adoption, emerging market growth and partnerships.
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Stablecoin launch pad: Inside a MoonPay and Mastercard brainstorming session

A look inside the strategy session into mainstreaming stablecoins globally, connecting Mastercard-branded cards to crypto wallets: ‘Upgrading money for the Internet.’
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Crypto on-ramping and off-ramping: How it’s driving crypto adoption

A beginner-friendly guide to on-ramps and off-ramps in crypto. Using this explainer guide, understand how you can enter and exit digital assets seamlessly.
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Bringing real utility and global scale to stablecoins

Mastercard will join Paxos’ Global Dollar Network to shape stablecoin adoption, and launch new capabilities via Mastercard Move, Mastercard Multi-Token Network.
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Stablecoins explained: A primer on these digital assets

Stablecoins have been circulating since 2014, but growth has exploded in recent years. Here’s what you need to know.

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