Categoria propia: Lending
What’s the biggest limitation for blockchain in LatAm? Understanding
The “human factor” is holding back blockchain development, say experts. Scale is also a consideration…
Nubank watches incumbent, startup competition closely
Competition is growing from traditional banks that are reshaping their internal culture to foster innovation, says David Vélez…
Mexico fast-tracks open banking rules
Secondary regulations on APIs and open banking are a priority, expected “well before” 2-year deadline, says CNBV’s Carlos Orta…
New regs cut partner bank requirement for Brazilian startups
Lenders can seek authorization to operate independently – but now face tougher tax and accounting rules…
Digital wallets raise “regulatory questions”, says Argentina’s Llach
- Salaries paid through digital wallets generate a regulatory question, says deputy governor of Argentina’s central bank
- Financial innovation should be encouraged to flourish: “I hope WhatsApp comes with payments”
- Benefits of cryptocurrencies “unclear”
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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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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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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…