Katie Llanos-Small
Blockchain’s insurance potential in Mexico
A project in the prototype stage could cut costs, and fraud, for insurers according to the industry association AMIS…
Blockchain enthusiasm builds in Brazil, but not everyone wants to be a pioneer
- Febraban launches blockchain pilot project
- “There’s still a lot of misunderstanding” says developer
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CityWallet looks to Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico for expansion
- Micropayments startup reaches 10,000 users in Venezuela, launches in Chile
- “Our strategy is simply to enter a niche ignored by banks,” says co-founder
- Blockchain-based product switches NFC technology in Venezuela for QR codes in Chile
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Smart contracts set to overhaul banking, lift financial inclusion, says Ripio CEO
- Smart contracts are a tool for financial inclusion, will overturn the role of banks, says Sebastian Serrano
- Blockchain based peer-to-peer lending network poised to advance from beta phase “in coming weeks”
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Brazil’s Central Bank opens doors to blockchain with first use case
EXCLUSIVE: Quorum-based data exchange platform goes live after multiple blockchain studies and proofs of concept…
Bitt bets on regtech proposal for Caribbean blockchain pilot
Blockchain developer hopes KYC/AML plans will encourage commercial banks into project with Eastern Caribbean Central Bank…
MercadoLibre’s narrowing margins show costs of fintech pivot
Shopping website’s payments & lending business finds fast growth but slimmer returns…
Santiago stock exchange targets blockchain marketplace
Securities lending platform on Hyperledger Fabric just the beginning of blockchain use case opportunities for Chile’s bolsa, says chief information officer Andrés Araya…
IFC fintech investor calls on LatAm entreprenuers to pay it forward
Successful fintech founders should help foster next generation, says Kai Schmitz…
Alipay hunts for LatAm opportunities after Openpay deal
Chinese payments giant looking for regional deals, but potential acquisition opportunities may be scarce…