United States, Oct. 15 -- Mastercard is pioneering a future where consumer-grade simplicity can be the norm for B2B payments. As consumers, we book a ride or order a coffee, and the payment for these services is seamlessly embedded. Today, Mastercard is introducing two new innovations - Commercial Connect API and clearing controls - to accelerate that same intuitive ease and unlock enhanced controls across B2B transactions. As companies face growing pressure to operate smarter and stay resilient, the demand for modernized payments is rising. With 77% of CFOs planning to boost technology spending in 2025, many are turning to turnkey solutions, like virtual cards, for their ability to integrate into existing workflows, streamline payment proc...