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The End of the Magnetic Stripe
Mastercard’s decision to phase out magnetic stripes on credit and debit cards by 2033 marks a significant shift in payment technology, reflecting the growing dominance of chip-based and contactless transactions. This transition, beginning in 2024, aims to enhance security and align with changing consumer preferences in an increasingly digital payment landscape. Read more
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MetaMask Starts Rollout of Its Crypto Card with Mastercard
MetaMask, the popular self-custodial crypto wallet for the Ethereum (ETH) network, is starting the rollout of its blockchain-based debit card developed with payments giant Mastercard (MA) and crypto payments specialist Baanx. Read more
