Did Mastercard's (MA) Starlink Payment Pilot Just Redefine Its Global Innovation Leadership?

Earlier this week, Kyivstar and Mastercard announced a partnership to pilot Starlink Direct to Cell satellite technology within Ukraine’s payment infrastructure, aiming to enhance financial network resilience and promote cashless payments even in areas lacking mobile coverage. This collaboration reflects a major step in using satellite connectivity to expand financial access and safeguard transactions during connectivity outages or emergencies, underscoring Mastercard’s commitment to...