Wearable payments catch on in Europe
Transactions made using wearable devices in Europe registered strong growth, with consumers in the region …
Facebook loses key Libra backers
Five companies including Mastercard and Visa withdraw their backing for Facebook’s blockchain-based Libra payments play, …
Mastercard, Visa under fire for Libra backing
US politicians turned the screws on Facebook’s blockchain-based payments play Libra, urging financial institutions backing …
Vodacom poised to widen m-Pesa availability
LIVE FROM MOBILE 360 – AFRICA, KIGALI, RWANDA: Vodacom Group revealed plans to open its …
Yoyo makes payments push with Mastercard
UK-based payments company Yoyo entered into a partnership with Mastercard to offer combined payments and …
Mastercard, Samsung collaborate on security scheme
Payment giant Mastercard announced it would work with Samsung Electronics to develop a digital identity …
Mastercard undergoes digital era rebrand
Mastercard announced it would remove its name from all consumer-facing branding, a move it described …
Retail group, mobile payment giants plot Germany push
Google, Mastercard, Visa and Wirecard joined a newly formed consortium led by the EHI Retail …
US politicians wade into India data row
US senators reportedly urged India to relax its stance on citizens’ data being stored locally, …
Mashreq inks Mastercard deal for QR payments
Dubai-based Mashreq Bank added QR code payments to its consumer banking app following a deal …