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South Korea Defends Record $422 Million Coupang Fine as US Alleges Protectionism
Legal & Regulation // July 20, 2026

South Korea’s decision to fine American-owned eCommerce firm Coupang is straining relations between the two countries, Reuters reported Friday (July 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Nubank Names Brazil Chief Livia Chanes as Latin America CEO
Personnel // July 15, 2026

Nubank has appointed Livia Chanes to the newly created position of chief executive officer for Latin America, according to a Wednesday (July 15) Bloomberg report. Chanes, who has served as the firm’s Brazil CEO since 2024, will now oversee regional operations as the company intensifies...

FinTechs Face a Tougher Road on Cross-Border Deals
Legal & Regulation // June 23, 2026

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South Korea Hits Coupang With Record Fine For Massive Data Breach
Legal & Regulation // June 11, 2026

South Korean authorities levied Wednesday (June 10) a historic 624.7 billion won (about $412 million) fine against the eCommerce giant Coupang following a massive data breach that affected approximately two-thirds of the nation’s population. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FinTechs Face a Tougher Road on Cross-Border Deals

June 23, 2026
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Canada’s New Real-Time Rails Get Bank of America’s Attention

June 25, 2025
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Payment Glitches Stall Brazil’s Mobile Shopping Surge

June 20, 2025
In Brazil, consumers are highly engaged digitally, yet they struggle with completing transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

US Real-Time Payments Need the Cloud to Scale

June 11, 2025
The global financial ecosystem is undergoing a rapid transformation as real-time payment systems gain traction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Spanish Banks Launch in-Store Contactless Payment System

July 22, 2026
Spanish banks are reportedly offering a new bank-to-bank in-store payment system, challenging American payment systems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

South Korea Defends Record $422 Million Coupang Fine as US Alleges Protectionism

July 20, 2026
South Korea’s decision to fine American-owned eCommerce firm Coupang is straining relations between the two countries, Reuters reported Friday (July 20). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Nubank Names Brazil Chief Livia Chanes as Latin America CEO

July 15, 2026
Nubank has appointed Livia Chanes to the newly created position of chief executive officer for Latin America, according to a Wednesday (July 15) Bloomberg report. Chanes, who has served as...

South Korea Hits Coupang With Record Fine For Massive Data Breach

June 11, 2026
South Korean authorities levied Wednesday (June 10) a historic 624.7 billion won (about $412 million) fine against the eCommerce giant Coupang following a massive data breach that affected approximately two-thirds...