brazil

Brazil’s Elo Card Makes First Transaction Outside Of Country
Brazil’s Elo Card Makes First Transaction Outside Of Country
July 27, 2016  |  International

Elo, the Brazilian card brand, announced on Tuesday (July 26) it has conducted its first transaction outside of the country. The transaction with the Elo...

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MasterCard Mentors Brazilian FinTechs
MasterCard Mentors Brazilian FinTechs
July 04, 2016  |  International

MasterCard is partnering with Brazilian banking giant Itaú and Redpoint eVentures to foster local tech startups. Through Cubo, a startup initiative supported by Itaú and...

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Economic Turmoil Propels SME Crowdfunding In Brazil
Economic Turmoil Propels SME Crowdfunding In Brazil
July 04, 2016  |  B2B Payments

There may be one bright spot for Brazil’s financial services industry as political and economic turmoil rattle the nation. Reports by Newsweek on Friday (July 1) said...

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Trulioo’s Digital Identity Footprint Expands To Brazil
Trulioo’s Digital Identity Footprint Expands To Brazil
June 21, 2016  |  International

Canadian-based identity verification company Trulioo announced on Monday (June 20) the expansion of its business opportunities through The Fintech Mission to Brazil program. The initiative,...

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Can Rio de Janeiro Withstand The Olympic Pressure?
Can Rio de Janeiro Withstand The Olympic Pressure?
June 10, 2016  |  International

As the Summer Olympics quickly approach, all eyes are on the host city: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. But is this emerging tech center ready to...

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Airbnb Upgrades Payments System For Rio Olympics
Airbnb Upgrades Payments System For Rio Olympics
May 30, 2016  |  Payment Methods

With the 2016 Olympics quickly approaching, Airbnb is looking to change its payment acceptance game within its fourth-largest market. Brazil may be facing an economic crisis,...

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Brazil Tops Worst Cybersecurity List
Brazil Tops Worst Cybersecurity List
May 27, 2016  |  Security & Fraud

Companies in Brazil may need to do some work when it comes to cybersecurity. A report released on Thursday (May 26) stated that Brazilian businesses...

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First Data Beats Street, Eyes US Merchant Acquirer Business Gains
First Data Beats Street, Eyes US Merchant Acquirer Business Gains
April 26, 2016  |  Report

In a sign that payments processor First Data may be turning a corner as it trims back expenses and continues investment in new business areas,...

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