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Anti-Fraud Firm ClearSale Lands $254M From IPO
Anti-Fraud Firm ClearSale Lands $254M From IPO
September 15, 2021  |  IPO

The fraud protection company ClearSale has raised $254 million through its July 30 initial public offering (IPO) on Brazil’s B3 stock exchange. The Miami company...

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Brazil’s ‘Cash Is King’ Culture Cedes Ground to Convenient Gift Cards, QR Codes
Brazil’s ‘Cash Is King’ Culture Cedes Ground to Convenient Gift Cards, QR Codes
September 14, 2021  |  Payment Methods

Cash might still be the king of South America’s largest economy, Brazil, where it accounts for over a third of all payments — but as...

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For Brazil-based Businesses, It’s a Good Time to Expand to US, But Not an Easy One
For Brazil-based Businesses, It’s a Good Time to Expand to US, But Not an Easy...
September 10, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

The digital shift in U.S. consumers’ shopping habits has created new opportunities for Brazilian businesses. However, companies attempting to expand overseas and reach new customers...

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Visa Considers Accepting Crypto as Payment in Brazil
Visa Considers Accepting Crypto as Payment in Brazil
September 09, 2021  |  VISA

Visa is looking at plans to accept crypto payments in Brazil, an interview with Brazilian news outlet Seu Dinheiro says. Eduardo Abreu, vice president of new...

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A ‘Crypto-Friendly Super App for Global Citizens’ Is Now a Thing
A ‘Crypto-Friendly Super App for Global Citizens’ Is Now a Thing
September 08, 2021  |  Digital Banking

So-called global citizens, who do business in more than one country, have a very specific set of needs when it comes to financial services. With...

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Brazil Limits Pix Payments Amid Kidnapping Spree 
Brazil Limits Pix Payments Amid Kidnapping Spree 
September 06, 2021  |  International

A rash of “lightning kidnappings” in Brazil has forced the country’s central bank to restrict use of the Pix payment platform.  As the Financial Times...

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APIs Enable Shortcuts for US and Brazilian Cross-Border Commerce
APIs Enable Shortcuts for US and Brazilian Cross-Border Commerce
September 03, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

As millions of consumers shifted their shopping activities online, businesses faced numerous barriers when meeting them there, particularly companies seeking to penetrate the United States...

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Brazil’s Nubank Buys Instant Payments Platform Spin Pay
Brazil’s Nubank Buys Instant Payments Platform Spin Pay
August 31, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

The Brazil-based neobank, Nubank, has announced its acquisition of FinTech company Spin Pay, The Block reported on Tuesday (Aug. 31). According to the press release,...

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Bitcoin Daily: Brazilian Federal Police Seize $27.6M in Bitcoin From Alleged Ponzi Scheme; Swiss Luxury Hotel to Accept Crypto as Payment
Bitcoin Daily: Brazilian Federal Police Seize $27.6M in Bitcoin From Alleged Ponzi Scheme; Swiss Luxury...
August 29, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Brazilian federal police have uncovered around $27.6 million in bitcoin after a series of reported Ponzi schemes from one company, The Daily Hodl reported. The...

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