País: Argentina
Friday Briefing: Brazil’s senate approves crypto regulatory framework
We analyze the progress of Brazil’s regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. In addition, Mercado Libre initiates legal action against Argentina’s central bank, alleging it took measures that are detrimental to its payments business. We also look at the Argentine debut of Revolut. …
Remittances in LatAm are digitalized… little by little
The amount of money being sent to LatAm is breaking records. However, the industry continues to rely on cash and physical channels, and both fintechs and traditional players see blockchain as a potential game changer…
Friday Briefing: Investment arrives (more) slowly but surely
We analyze the outlook for investments in Latin American fintechs in the face of macroeconomic uncertainty. In addition, we have the latest regulatory news, and we review the most notable investment rounds….
Friday Briefing: Acquiring networks in check
We look at Rappi and Nubank’s foray into the changing digital payments industry. We present the latest regulatory thanks to iupanaPRO and an interview with a professional hacker….
The end of the POS? Rappi looks to a future of mobile payments
The Colombian superapp has introduced Pay with Rappi, a service that’s set to compete with platforms such as Mercado, and complete its ecosystem of financial solutions….
Friday Briefing: Brazil’s Central Bank Sees PIX’s Future in Crypto and the Metaverse
Brazil’s central bank set out plans for PIX. In addition, we have the latest regulatory news courtesy of our new iupanaPRO service….
From payments to loans: competition for SME customers intensifies
Fintechs struggling to sell financial services to reluctant SMEs are leveraging data from payment services to diversify their digital financial offering and grow the market…
Friday Briefing: Fintechs in Brazil fear new rules will hurt growth
Brazilian fintechs express concern about regulatory changes for payment companies, and Apple Pay arrives in Peru. We also have much more….
Gender equity: a challenge for financial inclusion
In Latin America, only 15% of women receive the support of a bank to finance their business ventures, according to an IDB study.
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Friday Briefing: Credicorp hunts for cryptocurrency business models
Peruvian bank BCP begins its dive into the crypto world, while CBDC use cases take a step forward in Brazil. Ualá customers report accounts being emptied, Creditas closes 2021 in the red. …