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Mastercard Explores Divestiture of Nets Real-Time Payments Unit

March 27, 2026
Fragmented Payments Data Is Giving Fraudsters the Upper Hand
Fraud Prevention // March 26, 2026

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JPMorgan Payments and Mastercard Launch Virtual Card Partnership
Partnerships // March 18, 2026

J.P. Morgan Payments and Mastercard have launched a new virtual card in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

Mastercard Expands Gen AI Push With Model Built for Payments
artificial intelligence // March 17, 2026

Mastercard is developing a new generative artificial intelligence foundation model designed to serve as an “insights engine” for payments and commerce, according to a Tuesday (March 17) news release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Mastercard and Visa Secure Appeal in UK Multilateral Interchange Fee Battle
Legal // March 17, 2026

The London Court of Appeal ruled Tuesday (March 17) that Mastercard and Visa can challenge last year’s judgment that they breached competition law with their multilateral interchange fees, Reuters reported Monday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Fragmented Payments Data Is Giving Fraudsters the Upper Hand

March 26, 2026
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Mastercard Buys BVNK in $1.8 Billion Bet on Stablecoin Settlement

March 17, 2026
There’s a fundamental flaw in how many observers view the stablecoin boom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Why Small Business Owners Still Reach for Personal Cards

March 05, 2026
Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are telling credit card issuers something they need to hear: Rewards don’t seem to be working. Or at least, they’re not very effective at enticing...

Mastercard’s Gerber Says CISOs Can’t Protect What They Can’t See

March 02, 2026
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Mastercard Explores Divestiture of Nets Real-Time Payments Unit

March 27, 2026
Mastercard is reportedly looking to divest much of the real-time payments business it acquired from Denmark’s Nets Group in 2019, marking a significant strategic pivot away from certain European instant payment infrastructures and towards emerging digital asset opportunities. The potential sale, initially reported by The Financial Times, indicates a renewed focus on high-growth areas such […]

JPMorgan Payments and Mastercard Launch Virtual Card Partnership

March 18, 2026
J.P. Morgan Payments and Mastercard have launched a new virtual card in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Mastercard and Visa Secure Appeal in UK Multilateral Interchange Fee Battle

March 17, 2026
The London Court of Appeal ruled Tuesday (March 17) that Mastercard and Visa can challenge last year’s judgment that they breached competition law with their multilateral interchange fees, Reuters reported...

Mastercard Gives Hong Kong Banks X-Border Payments Help for SMBs

March 12, 2026
Mastercard began rolling out a suite of solutions designed to help banks support the cross-border payment needs of small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the Asia-Pacific region. Get the Full...