Mastercard has announced the tokenisation of consumer card credentials on file for Amazon customers in 12 countries across North America, Latin America, Middle East and Europe.
FinTech set to grow in the Gulf during global COVID-19 pandemic: study
The GCC is set for a surge in the use of FinTech apps during the COVID-19 global health crisis as contactless payments in the MEA region increase by 70 percent, according to the latest figures by Mastercard.
Mastercard, Hub71 team up to accelerate fintech startups in the UAE
Mastercard has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hub71 – a tech ecosystem based in Abu Dhabi Global Market Square that incubates global fintech startups and technology companies.
Why Visa is investing in Fintech
As Visa acquires Fintech company Plaid for $5.3B, Deputy Editor Giorgia Guantario takes a look at the state of Fintech …
How Huobi is bringing crypto into the mainstream
Deputy Editor Giorgia Guantario sat down with Mohit Davar, MENA Director and Co-Founder at Huobi who explained Huobi’s growth, the …
Apple Card is now available to a select few: all you need to know
Apple started rolling out the new Apple Card to a few of its customers yesterday ahead of its launch at …
Mastercard, BENEFIT announce Bahrain’s first-ever blockchain payment programme
Bahrain’s Electronic Network for Financial Transactions and Mastercard have partnered to launch a pilot blockchain programme that will enable banks to deliver fast, secure and private cross-border commercial payments.
Bitcoin jumps above $11,000 mark following Facebook’s crypto announcement
Bitcoin has jumped to a near 15-month high above $11,000, after jumping more than 10 percent over the weekend, Reuters reported.
Saudi Arabia national payment system, Mastercard tie up for Apple Pay
Mastercard has collaborated with the national payment system of the Kingdom, mada, on the rollout of Apple Pay in the country.
Dubai Expo 2020 to use biometrics, VR tech for cashless payments
Mastercard has been named as the official payments technology partner of Expo 2020 Dubai with the aim of creating personalised, seamless and cashless experience for millions of visitors from around the world.