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Online spending is rising and AI is changing how we find and buy gifts. This holiday season is all about shopping smarter and safer. 

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Broken promises: The rise of romance scams

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Building a coalition for global financial health and resilience

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Holiday

New gadgets, same holiday glow

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Digital assets

Unlocking the promise of self-custody wallets

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Innovation

The convergence engine: Intelligence and interoperability in the new value era

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The billion-dollar illusion: Inside investment scams

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Full circle: How Athens ' Kykloi restaurant turns passion into opportunity

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Holiday

The new holiday economy: Connection is the real currency

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Cybersecurity

Reimagining online authentication to outfox AI-powered cyber scammers

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Anatomy of a scam

Behind every scam is a story - and inside every story is a lesson. Mastercard’s “Anatomy of a Scam” documentary series explores how scams work and who’s behind them. The second episode, "The imposter's playbook," focuses on a Midwestern family targeted by an impersonation scam. 

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Virtual cards 101: Simplifying commercial payments

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Artificial Intelligence

Making agentic AI commerce a reality with embedded, trusted payments

Security and trust aren’t just features; they are the foundation for the growth and adoption of agentic AI transactions.

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Digital Shopping Basket: Exploring Online Retail's Future

Databricks co-founder on what really matters in AI

Arsalan Tavakoli reveals how AI and data are powering enterprise growth, explains “boring AI” use cases and why upskilling is key for the future workforce.
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From risk to resilience: How AI is helping entrepreneurs unlock credit in Colombia

Quipu uses AI to help small businesses access credit by assessing present and potential, not just past payments, driving economic inclusion.

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How AI is revolutionising the role of the CFO

Using AI in finance operations helps CFOs anticipate market changes, optimise budgets and automate routine tasks for greater efficiency.

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What is agentic commerce? Your guide to AI-assisted retail

Agentic e-commerce can streamline buying journeys, optimise payments  and deliver tailored consumer experiences.

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

Harnessing AI effectively requires building a culture that encourages employee adoption and experimentation, accelerating skills enhancement and career growth.
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Tapping into London's Superloop

In this video, TV presenter, athlete and disability advocate Ade Adepitan explores the new express bus network and speaks to small business owners along the lines. 

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Car as mobile wallet? The technology is gaining speed

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What's putting the automotive economy in the fast lane

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These two startups are simplifying urban mobility

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