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2021
Mastercard and LEAF partner on farmer network
Mastercard partnered with Lawrencedale Agro Processing India (LEAF), and the firms launched the LEAF Farmer Network. The platform is intended to support farmers across Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu with harvest-data digitisation, market access, crop expertise and connections with buyers.
2021
Mastercard and Bakkt partner on cryptocurrency offerings
Mastercard announced a partnership with Bakkt to enable partners to offer consumers the ability to buy, sell, and hold digital assets, with crypto wallets powered by Bakkt and integration into loyalty programs.
2021
Mastercard and STZA partner to develop Pakistan cashless zone
Mastercard and Pakistan’s STZA announced a collaboration to develop the country’s first cashless Special Technology Zone, deploy smart-city solutions, and support digital payments and other capabilities.
2021
Escher and Mastercard partner to offer cross-border services through postal operators
Escher announced a partnership with Mastercard to bring financial services to post and parcel carriers. Postal operators using Escher's Riposte platform can offer Mastercard Cross-Border Services at point of sale.
2021
Mastercard and Lulu Exchange partner on remittances
Mastercard and Lulu Exchange entered a strategic partnership to enable UAE consumers to make remittances through the Lulu Money mobile app using Mastercard debit cards.
2021
Xiaomi launches NFC version of Mi Smart Band 6
Xiaomi launched a new version of the Mi Smart Band 6 with NFC contactless payment capability. Xiaomi said it teamed up with Mastercard to add the feature.
2021
Mastercard partners with Paycode on financial services access
Mastercard partnered with Paycode to provide both companies’ offerings on one biometric smart card, supporting access to critical services and economic inclusion for people in remote African communities.
2021
Mastercard announces acquisition of CipherTrace
Mastercard announced its acquisition of cryptocurrency intelligence company CipherTrace for an undisclosed sum. The deal was expected to be completed before the end of 2021, pending certain conditions.
2021
Mastercard acquires CipherTrace
Mastercard announced that it had acquired cryptocurrency tracking firm CipherTrace. The companies said their integrated offering would help businesses identify risks and manage digital-asset regulatory and compliance obligations.
2021
Mastercard announces plan to open its network to selected cryptocurrencies
Mastercard announced a plan to open its network to selected cryptocurrencies; the company had not named any cryptocurrencies.
2021
Mastercard partners with SliderCuts on community support initiative
Mastercard partnered with East London barbershop SliderCuts on an initiative offering free money and technology advice, with a complimentary haircut, to people needing financial support following the pandemic. Clean Slate and Good Things Foundation also worked on the activation.
2021
Uber, Mastercard and South Africa's Department of Health launch free rides to vaccination sites
Uber, Mastercard and South Africa's Department of Health launched an initiative providing eligible people with two free Uber trips, worth up to R100, to and from vaccination sites across the country.
2021
U.S. Bank and Mastercard collaborate on dual-network fleet card
U.S. Bank collaborated with Mastercard on a dual-network fleet card, the U.S. Bank Voyager Mastercard, which targets companies whose fleets may travel beyond the United States to Mexico and Canada. The card supports physical and virtual versions.
2021
Mastercard announces cryptocurrency payment pilot with Circle and USDC
Mastercard announced a pilot program in partnership with Circle’s USDC stablecoin and others to enable cardholders to pay merchants using cryptocurrency where Mastercard is accepted.
2021
Propel launches Providers financial platform
Propel announced the launch of Providers, a platform combining government-benefit management and other income tools, including the Providers Card. The existing Fresh EBT app would become part of the platform.
2021
Verizon and Mastercard announce planned 5G financial technology partnership
Verizon and Mastercard said they plan to work together on financial technologies, including contactless payments and Mastercard's Tap on Phone platform, and hope the partnership will start producing results by 2023.
2021
Black Women Talk Tech announces sponsors for Roadmap to Billions
Black Women Talk Tech announced sponsor additions for its virtual Roadmap to Billions conference. The release identifies The Estée Lauder Companies and Google as sponsors of the pitch competition and lists additional companies as sponsors of the conference.
2021
b.well Connected Health and Mastercard receive digital health innovation award
b.well Connected Health and Mastercard were joint recipients of Juniper Research's Future Digital Health Innovation Award for best digital health data management solution.
2021
Telkom launches virtual card for WhatsApp payments
Telkom launched a Mastercard virtual card for use on WhatsApp, adding e-commerce payment functionality to Telkom Pay. The launch involved collaboration with Mastercard, Nedbank and Ukheshe Technologies.
2021
Mastercard releases Carbon Calculator for Middle East and Africa
Mastercard released its Carbon Calculator for the Middle East and Africa. The feature gives consumers a snapshot of the carbon emissions generated by their purchases across spending categories, and banks and financial institutions can integrate and customize it in their mobile apps through APIs.