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2019
Timex Group announces payment-enabled timepiece range
Timex Group announced that it will debut a payment-enabled range of timepieces in the first half of 2020, across various collections and straps, with straps sold separately and the products available on Timex.com.
2019
Mastercard announces True Name feature with BMO Harris and Superbia
Mastercard announced that BMO Harris and Superbia Credit Union would be the first issuers to implement Mastercard’s True Name feature on eligible cards. BMO Harris planned to implement it for personal ATM and debit cards in December 2019, while Superbia planned to enable it across its Mastercard portfolios in 2020.
2019
Tappy and Mastercard announce wearable-payments partnership
Tappy Technologies and Mastercard announced a strategic partnership to enable contactless payments through fashion wearables by combining Tappy’s payment chips with Mastercard’s tokenization technology. The announcement said Timex Group would start with analogue watches and planned to debut a payment-enabled range in the first half of 2020.
2019
Tencent and five card networks agree to support international cards on WeChat Pay
Tencent announced cooperation with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover Global Network and JCB to support international credit cards issued outside mainland China being linked to WeChat Pay. The service supported purchases at merchants including 12306, Didi, JD.com and Ctrip.
2019
Mastercard and Envisible partner on seafood traceability platform
Mastercard announced a partnership with Envisible to create a blockchain-based supply-chain platform for tracing seafood origins. The article also reports Topco as an early client for a pilot involving seafood sold through its grocery stores, scheduled to start with Food City.
2019
Mastercard launches Healthcare Solutions
Mastercard announced the launch of Mastercard Healthcare Solutions, offering its existing machine-learning, artificial-intelligence and biometric capabilities for healthcare uses.
2019
Mastercard and Envisible partner on seafood-tracking blockchain
Mastercard announced a partnership with Envisible under which Mastercard will power Wholechain, a blockchain that enables supermarkets to trace the origin of seafood.
2019
Mastercard acquisition of SessionM
Mastercard has acquired SessionM, a technology company focused on loyalty data and services. The deal was expected to be completed by the end of the fourth quarter of 2019; financial details were not disclosed.
2019
Revolut and Mastercard agree on debit card issuance
Revolut and Mastercard formed an agreement under which Mastercard will handle Revolut's U.S. debit cards and at least 50 percent of its cards in Europe.
2019
Four companies announce withdrawal from Libra project
eBay, Stripe, Mastercard and Visa announced that they would withdraw from Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project. The report says the companies cited a decision to focus on other areas.
2019
Royal Mint develops solid-gold payment card
The Royal Mint developed an 18-karat gold payment card, priced at £18,750, with access to its Raris premium account service. The article reports that the company was preparing to launch the card.
2019
Royal Mint partners with Mastercard and Accomplish Financial on payment card
The Royal Mint partnered with Mastercard and payments technology firm Accomplish Financial to create its gold payment card.
2019
Four companies announce withdrawal from the Libra project
eBay, Stripe, Mastercard and Visa announced that they would withdraw from Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project.
2019
Mastercard and Branch team up on checking accounts and debit cards for hourly workers
Mastercard and Branch announced a partnership to introduce a digital checking account and debit card for hourly workers. The planned services include fee-free access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
2019
Four companies announce withdrawal from Libra
eBay, Stripe, Mastercard and Visa announced that they would withdraw from Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project. The article also quotes Visa saying it would continue to evaluate its participation, leaving its final decision subject to factors including regulatory expectations.
2019
Mastercard debuts Taste of Priceless exhibition
Mastercard debuted its commissioned Taste of Priceless exhibition at Spring Studios in Manhattan on Thursday evening. The exhibition was scheduled to run from October 4–6.
2019
Microsoft and partners launch the CyberPeace Institute
Microsoft and other organizations launched the CyberPeace Institute, with the Hewlett Foundation and Mastercard among its initial funders. The institute aims to help civilian victims of cyber-attacks, investigate attacks, and promote cybersecurity norms.