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Mastercard Says AI vs AI Will Be Fraud Prevention’s Future

Mastercard Says AI vs AI Will Be Fraud Prevention’s Future
Mastercard Says AI vs AI Will Be Fraud Prevention’s Future
March 09, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Mastercard says artificial intelligence (AI) is contributing to “unprecedented” levels of fraud and cybercrime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Affiniti Teams With Column to Scale SMB Card Offering
Affiniti Teams With Column to Scale SMB Card Offering
March 09, 2026  |  Partnerships

Small business-focused platform Affiniti launched a financing agreement with Column bank, according to a Monday (March 9) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Ex-CFTC Chair Says Clarity Act Will Help Banks 
Ex-CFTC Chair Says Clarity Act Will Help Banks 
March 09, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

A former top banking regulator says the cryptocurrency-focused Clarity Act will help the banking sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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KAST Raises $80 Million to Expand Stablecoin Payment Platform
KAST Raises $80 Million to Expand Stablecoin Payment Platform
March 09, 2026  |  Investments

Stablecoin payment platform KAST says it has raised $80 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Can LayerZero Make 168 Blockchains Talk to Each Other?
Can LayerZero Make 168 Blockchains Talk to Each Other?
March 09, 2026  |  Blockchain

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Real-Time Payments Reach a Turning Point in North America
Real-Time Payments Reach a Turning Point in North America
March 09, 2026  |  Real-Time Payments

Real-time payments in North America are moving decisively from expansion to execution. Instant payment systems across the United States, Canada and Mexico are scaling, modernizing...

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Papa Johns Thinks the Next Great Pizza Topping Is Software
Papa Johns Thinks the Next Great Pizza Topping Is Software
March 09, 2026  |  ResTech

Quick-service restaurants operate in a tough environment. Margins are tight, labor is scarce, and customer expectations continue to rise. For large brands, technology and digital...

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Visa Sees Asia Pacific Leading Global Shift to Intelligent Commerce
Visa Sees Asia Pacific Leading Global Shift to Intelligent Commerce
March 09, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

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