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Wharton FinTech Podcast
Mastercard, President & CTO Ed McLaughlin: Emerging Technologies in Payments
Feb 26, 2024
Ed McLaughlin, President and CTO of Mastercard, shares his insights on the evolution of payment systems from cash to digital transactions. He discusses how Mastercard adapts to the digital landscape and explores the role of quantum computing in securing payments and enhancing fraud detection. McLaughlin highlights the significance of AI in real-time fraud prevention and the collaborative approach to fintech innovation. He also delves into the potential of blockchain and stablecoins for transforming consumer experiences and promoting financial inclusion.
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- Mastercard has evolved from a traditional card provider to a leader in digital payment solutions, emphasizing security and AI for fraud prevention.
- The exploration of quantum computing by Mastercard aims to enhance payment security and operational efficiencies while addressing future challenges in encryption.
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The Evolution of Payment Systems
Payment systems have dramatically transformed from a cash-dominated world to a predominantly digital one. Historically, transactions began with physical cash and rudimentary offline processes, which eventually evolved into electronic networks with the introduction of machine-readable mag stripes in the 1970s. The internet revolutionized commerce, providing consumers with greater access and leading to the rise of e-commerce, followed by mobile payments that enabled transactions to occur anywhere at any time. Today, technology continues to reshape commerce and payment methods, with an emphasis on utilizing information movement for seamless transactions.
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