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Mastercard to bring crypto trading capabilities to banks

October 18, 2022 uaenews247 Leave a comment

Mastercard to bring crypto trading capabilities to banks

New Crypto Source^TM program extends Mastercard’s safe, secure and trusted services

October 18, 2022– Mastercard today introduces Crypto Source^TM, a new program to enable financial institutions to bring secure crypto trading capabilities and services to their customers.

The 2022 Mastercard New Payments Index reported that 29% of respondents globally hold cryptocurrency as an investment, with another 65% indicating a preference for crypto-related services to be provided by their current trusted financial institution.*

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Ajman Bank to Launch World’s First Mastercard Touch Card,

September 2, 2022 uaenews247 Leave a comment

Ajman Bank to Launch World’s First Mastercard Touch Card,Driving Inclusion

Distinctive notches on the Touch Card allow blind and partially sighted people to easily distinguish card

Dubai, UAE; 1 September 2022: Mastercard and Ajman Bank have strengthened their commitment to inclusion through a new initiative designed to expand access to the digital economy. The world-first Touch Card is an accessible payment card that will allow blind and partially sighted people to easily facilitate payments and distinguish between their cards.

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Mastercard signs MoU with Saudi Esports Federation to promote the Kingdom’s billion-dollar gaming industry

June 22, 2022 uaenews247 Leave a comment

Mastercard signs MoU with Saudi Esports Federation to promote the Kingdom’s billion-dollar gaming industry

Partnership will see new products, services and solutions delivered to gamers and consumers in Saudi Arabia and wider region
Gaming and esports consumption in Saudi Arabia expected to reach $6.8 billion by 2030

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 22 June 2022. Mastercard and the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help promote the Kingdom’s billion-dollar gaming industry. Mastercard and SEF will collaborate on a range of innovations, including Metaverse and Augmented Reality (AR) activations, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), gamers and fans’ loyalty solutions, and a gaming virtual Mastercard card.

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Mastercard study advocates financial inclusion as a driver for better access to health and education

June 7, 2022 uaenews247 Leave a comment

Mastercard study advocates financial inclusion as a driver for better access to health and education

White paper reveals that the unprecedented halt in economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected the most vulnerable and has accelerated the need for digitally delivered financial inclusion
55% of respondents to a Mastercard survey say they use digital mediums to make financial transactions Further findings show that digital financial services have proven effective in delivering healthcare and education, especially to the weaker, vulnerable, or excluded sections of society

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Mastercard, Network International and NBS Bank Plc Partner to Accelerate Digital Payments Adoption in Malawi

April 4, 2022 uaenews247 Leave a comment

Mastercard, Network International and NBS Bank Plc Partner to Accelerate Digital Payments Adoption in Malawi

NBS Bank plc in Malawi is the first bank in Middle East and Africa to incorporate Mastercard and Network International digital payments platform into their digital app
The partnership will deliver a seamless experience and drive greater adoption and utilization of digital payments for NBS Bank’s customers
This collaboration will underpin a new wave of financial inclusion through mobile devices, unlocking opportunities for people and businesses across Malawi

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