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What role do Stablecoins play in the future of payments? Hear Christian Rau's thoughts when he takes to the stage at AIM Summit, 19-20 May, London. #AIMSummitLondon

     What does the future of secure, seamless payments look like? That's something Mastercard's Brandon Trollip, Vice President, Global Partnerships and Tom Voaden, Vice President Commercial at BR-DGE recently discussed with FF News | Fintech Finance. From one-click checkout and anti-fraud prevention to embedded payments in connected cars, the conversation demonstrated how tokenization is shaping the future of commerce. 👇Check out the full interview on the power of tokenization via the link in the comments below.

Managing cash flow is a challenge for all businesses, particularly where supplies and equipment requirements are essential everyday and simply can't wait for invoices to be processed and payments to clear. Virtual cards are helping to bridge the gap between expense and income, removing payment delays, extending cash flow, and reducing admin headaches.   That’s why Mastercard is working with partners like Raistone to offer a smarter solution. In a new blog, Raistone CFO Michael Bruynesteyn explains how virtual cards are helping contractors overcome the financial gridlock that often stalls projects. The result? More momentum, less friction.   Check out Mike’s full piece here: https://lnkd.in/e-gtMeFP

We caught up with Mastercard's Emma Mills to hear about how payment technology is accelerating digitization across the insurance ecosystem, and transforming how insurers pay and get paid.

Digital currencies are a critical part of the global economy, so helping people and businesses embrace them by simplifying how they can be spent is essential Which is why we are thrilled to team up with Bleap to launch a new non-custodial debit card, making it possible for people to connect stablecoin payments with traditional financial infrastructure more efficiently. Our collaboration allows Bleap cardholders to spend stablecoins through seamless crypto to fiat currency conversion at more than 150 million merchants accepting Mastercard worldwide.           Scott Abrahams, executive vice president, Global Partnerships at Mastercard said “Our Web3 card program is helping partners like Bleap harness the power of stablecoins to unlock new levels of accessibility, allowing consumers to conveniently and securely spend their digital assets anywhere Mastercard is accepted.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/dWCzmx-n

Thanks David Ripley, CEO of Kraken Digital Asset Exchange, and the whole #Kraken team, for joining us at the Eiffel Tower during #ParisBlockchainWeek to share news of our new partnership. Scott Abrahams, executive vice president, Global Partnerships at Mastercard said "Mastercard is committed to driving innovation and expanding the possibilities of digital payments. Our latest partnership with Kraken is a testament to that as we work together to unlock the true potential of crypto assets for everyday use.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2_fBywM #Crypto #Partnerships

Mastercard's Christian Rau recently had the pleasure of joining Jeff Parker, CEO Paymentology for their The Issuer Academy: Innovate. Scale. Impact podcast. Check out the first episode via the link in the post below to hear Christian and Jeff discuss the future of payments. #Podcast #DigitalPayments

🚨Webinar alert ❕ Join Cristina Ortega Garcia and Diego Colmenar today at 11am CEST for a deep dive into travel payment trends, brought to you in partnership with Mastercard Academy Europe. What can you expect? 🌎 Hear about latest travel industry trends.  🏢 Understand different travel payment channels. 📈 Hear about the Merchant Of Record (MOR) and how it's benefitting travel organizations. 💳 Understand the role virtual cards are playing for the industry. 📅 20th Mar 2025, 11am-12pm CEST 📍 Academy on the Web 🎟️ Already signed up to Academy on Web? Book your spot via B2B Travel Hub, under partner programs section. 📧 Not signed up yet? Contact travelinnovation@mastercard.com for exclusive access to Mastercard's B2B Travel Hub which contains industry insights, product insights and access to exclusive webinars. #travelintermediary #travelpayments #B2BTravel

The payments industry is entering a transformative chapter, powered by cutting-edge technology, heightened expectations, and the rapid expansion of new systems and rails. As we consider trends shaping the future of the payment ecosystem, collaborative ecosystems and partnerships have a significant role to play. That's a view shared by Eimear Creaven, Co-President Global Partnerships in the new Mastercard Signals report which unpacks what’s in store for payments by 2030. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eFdJ9rkd #MastercardSignals #DataInsights #GlobalPartnerships #Collaborativeecosystems

We caught up with Scott Abrahams, executive vice president, Global Business Platforms, Global Partnerships, as he shares how Mastercard is embedding products and services into industries such as gaming, insurance, fleet, SaaS and Cloud-based service providers to drive efficiency, unlock value and transform experience. "There really is power in partnership, in collectively accelerating and driving impactful change and that’s something to be really excited about as we look to welcome a new year." #Partnerships