I recently joined the @11FS Fintech Insider podcast to discuss the dynamic between payments and Big Tech, and the role of collaboration to drive impact and growth. Tune in to hear about this and more.
🆕 INSIGHTS SHOW 🆕
This week we're looking at the impact of Big Tech on the payments industry.
Host @davidbrear is joined by:
🎙️ Alexandra Rivas-Gale // @clear_bank
🎙️ Jim McCarthy // @HelloThredd
🎙️ @JornLambert // @Mastercard
🎧 Listen now 👇
The most power-intensive Bitcoin mining operation in America uses the same amount of electricity as its nearest 300,000 homes—innovation cannot come at the expense of a healthy planet.
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Across the world, nearly 380 million tons of plastic are produced each year. Today, we announced we are accelerating efforts to remove first–use, PVC plastics from payment cards on the Mastercard network by 2028. Learn more: https://t.co/J4WysC2kAf
Proud that @Mastercard has been recognized on the @Forbes Blockchain 50 list, along with many of our partners and peers. Excited to continue leaning into the future of #blockchain technology.
Thanks to @Forbes for the recognition in the Blockchain 50 list. @Mastercard has been working on #blockchain tech for years, bringing more trust + scale to the industry. We’re big believers in the space and its potential
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Creating a more sustainable future is extremely important to me, and I am proud to work at a company with shared values. I sat down with De Tijd to discuss how at @Mastercard, sustainability is woven into the entire operation of our organization.
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Nearly 200 customers now offer Mastercard Digital First solutions, entirely digital payment experiences – from card issuance to financial management. Embedded with our solutions, Digital First bolsters security, ease and choice in payments. https://t.co/bLqq1CxWkI
Today is the 25th anniversary of our original Priceless campaign. That one word is now a big part of Mastercard - central to how we show up to partners, customers + cardholders. It’s part of pop culture too. It’s a figure of speech, represents what’s special about every day
To industry outsiders, the cryptocurrency landscape may be a little unnerving right now, through education and increased security we can build trust in the industry. Read more in @TheBlock__.
The key to feeling confident in the #crypto industry is through education, safety and trust, read how our chief digital officer @JornLambert looks at how education can help build a safer crypto environment, here @TheBlock_: https://t.co/fQc0qWnMVD
Mastercard Crypto Source fuels innovation to work with partners to enable financial institutions to gain access to a comprehensive suite of buy, hold, and sell services for select crypto assets. Read more: https://t.co/0tOMMPoder
We are empowering #SmallBusinesses through our award-winning @MAstartpath program, welcoming #startups that are innovating across a range of digital services for SMEs. Interested? Learn more here: https://t.co/y6DPtBjkZR
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What advice would you give your 12-year-old self? For International Day of the Girl, we asked women leaders from #Mastercard and Mastercard Start Path to share their insights. #IDG2022#DayoftheGirl
#Mastercard today announced Crypto Secure to provide card issuers with a safe and secure way to access insights improving the safety of #crypto purchases. https://t.co/0tJCrmvh7q
NEWS! Today @hi_com_official launches the world’s first debit card featuring NFT Customization, allowing cardholders to personalize the face of their card with an NFT Avatar. Read more here 👇
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This week, I had a great opportunity to sit on a panel at #BinanceBlockchainWeek in Paris and it was an excellent conversation about #Web3, #crypto acceptance, and the power of blockchain technology. Thank you to @Binance for the invite and looking forward to what’s next in Web3.
We’re excited for our new partnership with @binance to launch the Binance Card in Argentina. A first in the region, this prepaid card solution builds on our efforts to embrace new networks, offer more choice in payments and drive #crypto adoption.
Binance And Mastercard Launch Crypto Prepaid Card in Argentina
August 4, #Binance announced its partnership with #Mastercard, a multinational financial services company known for its lineup of credit cards, to launch a prepaid cryptocurrency card in Argentina.