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This week, we get Coca Cola and Arcor’s take on the opportunities for using blockchain technology to simplify payments in their distribution networks. In Brazil, we take a look at the progress of open finance while Binance and Mastercard launch a crypto card. And in Mexico, Mercado Pago expands its remittance service.
Fraud techniques such as card testing, ransomware, and phishing pose threats digital business in LatAm. Payment processor Stripe highlights machine learning and AI strategies for detection and prevention
This week, we analyze Nubank’s growth strategy in Colombia, where it received an investment boost from the World Bank. We also look at expansionary moves by Bitso and Binance and new fintech licenses in Mexico.
This week, we explore the biggest trends in digital payments in LatAm for the year ahead, with comments from EBANX and PayPal. Also, BBVA debuts its app for senior citizens and Santander Openbank opens three innovation hubs. In addition, we present our regulatory forecasts for 2023.
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In our last publication for 2022, we share the biggest stories that impacted our industry this year: from wallets and loans based on alternative data to cryptocurrencies and embedded finance.
We resume publishing on January 9, 2023.
We explore how cell phone data is being used to improve risk assessments for microlending in Mexico, and NIBank introduces a new credit card. In addition, Binance stays afloat despite massive withdrawals, and another fintech receives a license in Mexico.
This week, we speak to Visa about their pilot for payments using facial biometrics at the World Cup in Qatar. We also bring you a wrap-up of our Women in Digital Finance event and fresh developments in Mexico, where Nubank has secured a new operating license and Ualá now offers personal loans.
We break down the latest regulatory developments covering financial technology in Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Ecuador
Fintechs are taking advantage of Colombia’s direct payroll deduction system to deliver loans to higher-risk borrowers; but some warn current rules are limiting growth
#BuenasFuentes: Las noticias de fintech y banca digital claves de esta semana: Además, te contamos sobre el Proyecto de Ley Fintech en Ecuador y la controversia entre BancoEstado de Chile y las fintech.
Mercado Bitcoin details its plans to offer cards, accounts and investments for cryptocurrencies in Brazil and elsewhere in LatAm
This week, we explore the growing likelihood that Pix could spread across the region. In addition, we hear Mercado Pago’s view on cryptocurrencies at a time of tension in the sector, Nubank reports its first profit, and Google launches GPay in Mexico.
Eight Latin American fintechs have achieved unicorn status so far in 2022 —but the global economic headwinds reduce the chances of more firms reaching a valuation of more than $1bn
