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AI can open doors to opportunity. But who gets to walk through them? During UNGA, leaders at Mastercard’s Digital Ambassadors Forum and Data for Inclusive Growth Forum explored how AI could expand access to opportunity, education, and workforce opportunities to ensure the benefits of emerging technologies are broadly shared. The conversations also underscored what it will take to ensure people can use, understand, and benefit from AI so everyone, can participate in the opportunities of the digital economy. Read more about the ideas shaping the conversation around AI and inclusion: https://lnkd.in/gxTiJEQv #UNGA #InclusiveGrowthForum Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

Designed to bring cardmembers closer to their passions, the Citi Strata Elite® Mastercard came to life at The Curated Table, where food, fashion, and culture converged for an unforgettable evening at The Shed (NY). Alongside renowned chefs Michael Voltaggio and Bryan Voltaggio and designer Christian Siriano, Citi Strata Elite℠ cardmembers enjoyed exclusive access to immersive culinary and fashion experiences that connected them directly with the creators, tastemakers, and moments they love most. From interactive ateliers and a runway presentation to an elevated dining experience, the evening demonstrated how Citi Strata Elite℠ and Mastercard help turn passions into Priceless experiences. A true Priceless Experience from Citi and Mastercard.

Businesses have more ways to move value than ever before. The challenge isn't creating more forms of money. It's helping businesses use them. Mastercard will make Open Standard’s OUSD available through BVNK, helping customers access new forms of value movement through infrastructure they already use. It's another step toward a more connected and interoperable multi-money future. Read more from Jorn Lambert: https://lnkd.in/eegyw2vq

Your AI agent could soon head to the pharmacy for you, fill your prescription and negotiate a deal with the pharmacy’s AI agent.    That’s one possible future explored in this week’s Inside the Circles, where we look at the agentic commerce wave and what happens when AI agents start making decisions, transacting and interacting with other agents.    Plus:  → 22 startups join #MastercardStartPath to build the next generation of agentic commerce  → Why U.S. holiday spending is expected to rise 5.5%, according to the #MastercardEconomicsInstitute  → A 1.8-second test of cross-border payments with McLaren Racing  → The latest on stablecoin settlement with SoFi, commercial payments with Oracle, and AI for small businesses

As AI increasingly becomes part of everyday life, trust is what gives people the confidence to say yes to new possibilities. That’s why we’re expanding Mastercard Agent Pay with new agentic trust and intelligence services that give banks and merchants more context around AI-powered transactions. Together with Cloudflare and Skyfire, we’re helping make agentic commerce experiences more seamless and secure. When identity, intent and risk are clearer, trust can move commerce forward. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gEn-6X8x #AgenticCommerce #AI

Today, Mastercard earned the No. 6 spot on Fortune's 2026 AIQ 75. This recognition reflects our continued investment in AI and how we're applying it to drive innovation, enhance trust and deliver value for customers and partners. Read the full list here: https://lnkd.in/e3xx6hxT #WeAreMastercard

The future of shopping may be surprisingly boring— and that’s a good thing.    As AI agents begin to shop and pay on our behalf, the startups building this next chapter of commerce say the real breakthrough won’t be flashy demos. It will be trust: clear limits, secure payments, reliable product information and the ability to understand exactly what a consumer intended.   Mastercard asked six founders from its inaugural Commerce & Services cohort of its Start Path engagement program what it will take to move agentic commerce from possibility to everyday reality. 🗣️: Comfort will build outward from low-stakes, repeat purchases. Nobody starts by letting an agent buy a car.   Those and other insights point to a future where AI handles the mundane tasks, and people stay in control. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/ghaeFWqy #MastercardNewsroom  firmly ReFiBuy.ai 10Clouds PayOS SolvaPay Glassbox Labs

AI is changing the way businesses operate. The question is no longer whether organizations have data. It's whether they're able to turn that data into better decisions. Today, Mastercard announced Mastercard Advanced B2B Analytics, a new card acceptance analytics platform that helps financial institutions and businesses more quickly and precisely uncover supplier payment opportunities that may otherwise remain hidden across fragmented accounts payable and payment data. Powered by AI-enabled supplier intelligence, the platform helps issuers and corporate customers identify suppliers most likely to accept card payments, prioritize engagement efforts, optimize working capital, and accelerate commercial card adoption. We're also proud to partner with Absa Group and Emirates NBD, two of the first financial institutions to bring this capability to corporate customers.  It's another step toward a future where payment data doesn't just power transactions. It powers smarter business decisions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eG3E5DsW

The next growth opportunity may not be reaching more customers, but building stronger relationships with the ones you already have. Mastercard's Dreamonomics: The new economics of small business growth report found that 61% of SMEs would rather build deeper customer relationships than maximize reach. The trend is particularly strong in the UK and Brazil, where 69% of SMEs prioritize deeper customer relationships. Business owners increasingly understand that loyalty, trust and repeat business create more sustainable growth than short-term customer acquisition alone – and that growth starts with stronger relationships. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gTre33tW

🚀 How will money move in an always-on economy?   As businesses and consumers increasingly demand real-time payments, financial institutions are evaluating how tokenization can help tackle long-standing settlement and liquidity challenges.   From stablecoins to tokenized deposits, the choices are expanding. The key is identifying which models can create lasting value and scale effectively.   👉 Read the latest Mastercard #BusinessIntelligence report: https://lnkd.in/gM4inXgs