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Brazil’s Central Bank Authorizes Payments to Businesses via WhatsApp
Brazil’s Central Bank Authorizes Payments to Businesses via WhatsApp
March 03, 2023  |  Payment Methods

WhatsApp users in Brazil can now use the messaging app to pay businesses. Brazil’s central bank has authorized the launch of this service in the...

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Brazil’s Digital Engagement Drops but the FinTech Hub May Rebound Quickly
Brazil’s Digital Engagement Drops but the FinTech Hub May Rebound Quickly
February 22, 2023  |  Digital Payments

All signs point to Brazil being back on track as a digital economy leader, marked by steady increases in digital payment innovation. PYMNTS’ Q3 2022...

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Accenture Acquires Morphus and Launches Cyber Industry Practice in Latam
Accenture Acquires Morphus and Launches Cyber Industry Practice in Latam
February 13, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Accenture has acquired a Brazil-based cybersecurity firm and launched a cyber industry practice in Latin America. The global professional services company purchased Morphus, a provider...

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Inter&Co Acquires YellowFi to Add Real Estate Investing to Ecosystem
Inter&Co Acquires YellowFi to Add Real Estate Investing to Ecosystem
February 07, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Inter&Co has acquired YellowFi to expand the ecosystem of products it offers in the United States. The transaction adds YellowFi’s mortgage originator and fund manager...

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The Impact of Real-Time Payments on GDP Growth in Emerging Markets
The Impact of Real-Time Payments on GDP Growth in Emerging Markets
February 01, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Real-time payments have become indispensable for the global economy, with a previous PYMNTS study finding that 86% of businesses generating annual revenues between $500 million...

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Binance and Mastercard Team to Tap Into Brazilian Crypto Market
Binance and Mastercard Team to Tap Into Brazilian Crypto Market
January 30, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Mastercard has teamed with Binance to tap into the crypto company’s popularity in Brazil. The companies announced Monday (Jan. 30) they had launched a prepaid card...

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Argentina and Brazil Explore Common Currency
Argentina and Brazil Explore Common Currency
January 22, 2023  |  Latin America

The two biggest economies in South America are reportedly working on a common currency. Brazil and Argentina will announce the project this week, the Financial...

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Banks and FinTechs See Collaborative Opportunity to Reach Emerging Market Consumers
Banks and FinTechs See Collaborative Opportunity to Reach Emerging Market Consumers
December 29, 2022  |  Financial Inclusion

Brazil proves boosting financial inclusion and giving underserved populations bank account access is a smartphone away. PayU Global Payments CEO Mario Shiliashki said it will...

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Signs Bill Creating Crypto Payment Regulations
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Signs Bill Creating Crypto Payment Regulations
December 22, 2022  |  Regulation

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has signed a bill creating crypto payment regulations. Bolsonaro made no modifications to the bill approved by Congress before signing it...

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