The Web3 infrastructure story that has been quietly brewing for years reached a new inflection point this cycle: large cloud providers are no longer passive hosts for blockchain experiments — they are active strategic partners, builders, and gatekeepers whose technical choices and compliance...
Uber Technologies Inc., the global ride-hailing giant, is actively exploring the adoption of stablecoins to enhance the efficiency and reduce the costs associated with its international payment operations. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi revealed this strategic consideration during the Bloomberg Tech...
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Visa and Mastercard, two titans of the global payment card industry, are under intense scrutiny in Europe as a coalition of major retailers and industry associations formally request intervention from the European Commission. The heart of the issue lies in soaring transaction fees and the...
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In a significant move towards integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into financial transactions, Mastercard and PayPal have recently unveiled initiatives aimed at enhancing commerce through AI-driven technologies. These developments mark a pivotal shift in how consumers and businesses...
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Blockchain technology, once synonymous primarily with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, is now driving a broader transformation in how industries think about trust, transparency, and operational efficiency. The world’s largest and most influential technology companies—including IBM...