Fintechs Push Agenda As Colombians Elect Petro As First Leftist President
Following the election of Colombia’s first left-wing President, Gustavo Petro, Colombian firms are worried about …
Digital Inclusion Could Become Constitutional Right In Brazil
Brazil is proposing a constitutional change to add the right for digital inclusion to the …
Argentine Crypto Rule Is Blow To Mainstream Adoption, But Won't Stop It
The Argentine central bank’s statement restricting the ability of banks to offer crypto services may …
CBDC: Catalyst For Change In Latin America
As an increasing number of Latin American and Caribbean countries are pursuing the development of …
PIX Scam May Lead to 12 Years' Imprisonment
A new Brazilian bill would tighten penalties for social media scams, embezzlement and extortion involving …
News In Brief: April 11-April 15, 2022
UK Gambling Commission chief says that NFTs and crypto carry gambling risks without oversight, while China …
Russia Wants BRICS To Integrate Payments Systems
Russia has called on the fellow BRICS countries — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South …
Brazil Levels Playing Field With Tighter Rules For Large Fintechs
New Brazilian fintech regulations require large payment firms that engage in deposit-taking and lending to …
Update: Visa, Santander Tapped To Trial Use Cases Of Brazil’s Digital Real
The Brazilian Central Bank (BCB) has named nine groups of participants in its LIFT Challenge, …