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Mastercard experienced significant payment disruptions across Australia on Saturday, affecting thousands of cardholders. Commonwealth Bank reported a global Mastercard issue, with customers unable to process transactions via cards and digital wallets.
The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to support the introduction of a digital euro, seeking to challenge American dominance in digital payments across Europe and provide citizens with a publicly-backed alternative.