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73% of Indonesia's small business owners aren't able to access loans or digital tools – but programs like Mastercard Strive in Indonesia are changing that. Sansan, a piggy bank maker from West Java, used to rely on informal income to support his family. With the guidance of a local mentor, he successfully applied for a loan, used digital payment. This support helped him grow his daily production by 50%. With Mastercard Strive’s support, Sansan is not only rebuilding his savings, he’s laying the foundation for a more resilient future for his family and community. https://lnkd.in/eyCES2gC #smallbusiness

Congratulations to Raj Seshadri, our Chief Commercial Payments Officer, on being named to the Forbes 50 Over 50 list!    Raj's relentless drive and visionary leadership continue to shape the future of commercial payments and money movement - igniting financial inclusion and empowering businesses of all sizes to grow, scale, and thrive in a digital economy.   As one of only two leaders in payments featured in this year's list, Raj is recognized alongside an inspiring group of women who are breaking barriers, leading with purpose, and making a meaningful impact across top industries and global communities.    See the full list here: https://lnkd.in/eDBbcz4K

When Richard Teng became Binance's CEO in late 2023, he brought with him decades of experience in traditional #finance — and a belief that #crypto could solve some of the most persistent problems in #banking, especially expanding access to underbanked people.   Read more in our exclusive Q&A: https://lnkd.in/g79_haNm

RiskX is back in Europe — and this year, all roads lead to Rome! From #AI and #cybercrime to evolving identity frameworks and regulation, the risk landscape is accelerating.... fast! At RiskX 2025, we’re bringing together leaders, innovators and problem-solvers from across the ecosystem to explore what it takes to stay ahead. Join us in the eternal city for dynamic conversations on collective readiness, digital identity, data-driven decisioning and the future of fraud and cybersecurity. Rome, 8–11 September https://lnkd.in/dCue5tEw #RiskX2025 #Cybersecurity #DigitalIdentity #FraudPrevention #RiskManagement #PaymentsInnovation

Inside MoonPay’s SoHo headquarters — past the balloon astronaut and purple disco ball — teams from Mastercard and MoonPay gathered around a long wooden table to imagine the future of money.   The goal: build a new card program connecting Mastercard’s global network with MoonPay’s crypto wallet capabilities, powered by #stablecoins.   🟣 As MoonPay CEO Ivan Soto-Wright put it: “We’re upgrading money for the internet.” 🔴🟠And as Mastercard’s Christian Rau noted: “The time is ripe.”   Read more: https://lnkd.in/gwTZEXzd   #Crypto #Web3 #Fintech #PaymentsInnovation #DigitalAssets 

Passando aqui para compartilhar um dos eventos preferidos do #TimeMastercard: O Pet Day Mastercard, em sua 3ª edição, é um momento marcante de convivência com nossos animais de estimação no ambiente de trabalho e que reforça valores importantes para nós: bem-estar, leveza, propósito e o fortalecimento de uma cultura acolhedora, onde todos se sintam incluídos.   Mais do que apenas levar os pets para o trabalho, a ação aproximou colegas e arrecadou doações para abrigos e instituições de adoção. Quem aqui já levou ou gostaria de levar o seu pet para o escritório? #MastercardEmployee #Cultura

At Mastercard, our people are critical to everything we do. That’s why we wanted to share some of the faces behind the work highlighted in our 2024 Impact Report last week, such as: 💳 Connecting 960 million people and 65 million small businesses to the digital economy, working with our partners 🌳 Expanding to 22 Priceless Planet Coalition tree restoration sites around the world 🔬 Educating more than 12 million students in STEM through Kids4Tech 📱Reaching 7 million users on our Community Pass platform to enable access to critical digital services For many more highlights on our teams’ great work, check out our 2024 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/eNSUVbQs

Today, Mastercard is taking another critical step forward in streamlining and modernizing B2B payments.    Mastercard Receivables Manager is now available globally and we're building on our B2B acceptance innovations with the launch of Commercial Direct Payments. Together these solutions deliver a fast, innovative B2B payment experience for buyers and suppliers.    Why now? A global Mastercard survey found that 93% of B2B suppliers prioritize digitizing payment processes, yet many still struggle to meet buyer payment expectations. These solutions help bridge that gap — delivering a better experience for both sides of the transaction by automating virtual card acceptance and reconciliation, reducing manual effort, improving cash flow predictability, and enhancing security.    Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCTwxfXT

To become part of the global financial system, digital currencies must meet the same high standards that have made card payments trusted worldwide: security, reliability, compliance and scale. In a new piece by Jorn Lambert, Mastercard’s Chief Product Officer, explores how Mastercard is helping bring stablecoins into the financial mainstream — through new capabilities, partnerships and real-world applications. From enabling faster remittances to programmable B2B payments, the innovation is here — but trust must come with it. With 3.5B+ cards in market, 150M+ merchant locations, and industry-leading safeguards, Mastercard is enabling regulated stablecoins to work for everyday life. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSZGzS5R

At the heart of Mastercard’s global network is our St. Louis Tech Hub. From here, our teams help power and protect economies in over 220 countries and territories, supporting more than 150 billion transactions processed each year. Whether it’s protecting small businesses from cyber threats or embedding AI into our network, this is where innovation meets execution —powering the future of commerce around the clock. Go behind the scenes with Chiro Aikat to discover how we’re powering economies at speed and scale to make everyday life happen: https://lnkd.in/gN7x84tu #Masterard #WeAreMastercard #StLouis #Innovation