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ECB tarobtains Visa and Mastercard with digital Euro
Founder News Team Apr 28, 2026 0

The Financial Times reported that the European Central Bank (ECB) is intensifying its push to reduce Europe’s reliance on US…

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The Tech.eu Summit London 2026 unveils new speakers: Leaders from OpenAI, London Stock Exchange Group, Morgan Stanley, NATO Innovation Fund, Mastercard and many more…
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The Tech.eu Summit London 2026 unveils new speakers: Leaders from OpenAI, London Stock Exmodify Group, Morgan Stanley, NATO Innovation Fund, Mastercard and many more…
Founder News Team Apr 1, 2026 0

Following our previous announcements, we are excited to unveil a new group of confirmed speakers for the Tech.eu Summit London…

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Challenge for new CEO of Mastercard Foundation: Restore trust and clarify strategy in Africa
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Challenge for new CEO of Mastercard Foundation: Restore trust and clarify strategy in Africa
Founder News Team Mar 23, 2026 0

A major source of African development financing is undergoing a significant transition after a tumultuous year. The Mastercard Foundation, with…

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Mastercard to Acquire BVNK for $1.8 Billion
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Mastercard to Acquire BVNK for $1.8 Billion
Founder News Team Mar 17, 2026 0

Mastercard to acquire stablecoin startup BVNK for $1.8 billion. Payment system Mastercard has reached an agreement to acquire the stablecoin…

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EPI chief urges reduction in Europe’s dependence on Visa and Mastercard
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EPI chief urges reduction in Europe’s depfinishence on Visa and Mastercard
Founder News Team Feb 10, 2026 0

Merchants in the Eurozone would be required to accept digital euros in shops and online by 2029. Credit: nevodka/Shutterstock.com Europe…

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Europe’s Payments Power Struggle: How Fintechs Are Taking on Visa and Mastercard
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Europe’s Payments Power Struggle: How Fintechs Are Taking on Visa and Mastercard
Founder News Team Jan 3, 2026 0

Europe’s payments indusattempt is undergoing its most profound upheaval in half a century. For decades, Visa and Mastercard have quietly…

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Inside Europe’s Payments Industry: Visa, Mastercard and the Fintechs
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Inside Europe’s Payments Industest: Visa, Mastercard and the Fintechs
Founder News Team Dec 31, 2025 0

This analysis forms part of our coverage of the European banking sector and European Business News, and is updated alongside…

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Mastercard slapped with $26 million discrimination lawsuit after being accused of underpaying thousands of employees
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Mastercard slapped with $26 million discrimination lawsuit after being accapplyd of underpaying thousands of employees
Founder News Team Dec 3, 2025 0

On Jan. 14, Mastercard, a credit card company with roughly 32,000 employees globally (after last year’s layoffs), agreed to a…

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Mastercard Unveils Tech-Driven Premium Experience Platform for EEMEA Cardholders
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Mastercard Unveils Tech-Driven Premium Experience Platform for EEMEA Cardholders
Founder News Team Nov 24, 2025 0

The launch of The Mastercard Collection builds on the company’s research that has revealed a powerful paradigm shift: Consumers are…

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Mastercard Aims to Acquire Crypto-Stablecoin Startup Zerohash
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Mastercard Aims to Acquire Crypto-Stablecoin Startup Zerohash
Founder News Team Oct 30, 2025 0

Mastercard is reportedly close to acquiring crypto and stablecoin infrastructure startup zerohash. The companies are in late-stage talks on a…

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