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A new era of scams

AI, deepfakes and professional cybercrime networks are making fraud bigger, faster and harder to stop. Our new documentary series shows what it will take to fight back.

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The stories that defined 2025: Stablecoins, security and speed

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Tech in 2025: Forward, sideways, strange

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Sports keep us human: Fueling the competitive spirit in 2025

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Safety, reliability and scale: How crypto is becoming a vehicle to solve finance's trickiest problems

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Sold on a lie: The secrets of purchase scams

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Can’t touch this: Everything that went contactless in 2025

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The year in cybersecurity: New threats met by new tech, new tactics

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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 fifth episode concludes "Broken promises," investigating romance scams and how they exploit our natural inclination to help, support and love to steal billions.

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Trends shaping 2026

2026 playbook: 5 macro forces changing commerce now

Technology, well-being, community and sustainability are converging to shape the future of human connection and economic behavior.
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Six payments trends for 2026

Discover the future of payments with insights on AI-driven commerce, crypto and personalized experiences powering the evolving financial ecosystem.
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Global economy projected to see ‘continued expansion' in 2026

Explore Mastercard's 2026 economic outlook for the global economy, offering insights on growth trends, AI impact, and trade shifts to guide decisions.
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Transportation

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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