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Cryptocurrencies set for LatAm payments growth
Latin American payment networks are increasingly adopting cryptocurrency capabilities – and regulation will be key to give digital money a bigger boost…
Banorte will launch a fintech; Banco Inter competes with Rappi
The key fintech and digital banking news this week: Mexico’s Banorte will launch a fintech; Brazil’s Banco Inter launches a delivery service…
Rappi and Davivienda create digital bank; Volpe and Clara raise capital
#TopNews: The key fintech and digital banking news this week: Rappi and Davivienda create a digital bank; Volpe and Clara close rounds…
Exclusive: IDB proposes pan-LatAm fintech sandbox amid innovation boom
The Inter-American Development Bank is set to propose that Latin America and the Caribbean regulators establish a pan-regional testing ground for new fintech businesses, to facilitate further financial innovation…
Brazilian merger creates big lending player, Oxxo launches digital wallet
#TopNews: The key fintech and digital banking news this week: Brazilian merger creates largest lending fintech; Oxxo launches digital wallet; Stori and minu close rounds…
LatAm’s WealthTechs face regulatory and educational challenges
Digital investment platforms are quickly gaining traction, but industry players say regulatory clarity and greater education for users are key for sustainable growth of LatAm’s nascent wealthtech industry…
The Caribbean continues to push its digital currency; Mundi closes investment for US $ 7.8M
#TopNews: The key fintech and digital banking news this week: The Caribbean continues with digital currency momentum; Mundi closes investment for US $ 7.8M; and more…
Open Banking in LatAm: The State of Play
Open banking is perhaps the most significant regulatory change in the history of Latin American banking, promising to boost competition and open the door to new technology players. While the trend in favor of data sharing agreements is clear, each country is adopting the rules to fit their own ecosystem.
Here’s how the new regulations are evolving across Latin America….
Valoreo raises investment; Mastercard supports Bahamas digital currency
#TopNews: Key fintech & digital banking news this week: Mastercard Supports Bahamas Digital Currency; Valoreo closes investment; and more…
Competition heats up among Argentina’s digital wallets
Digital wallets are booming in Argentina, and the banks, fintechs and big techs behind them are looking at how they can get a competitive edge over their peers…