Tagged: latam

October 11, 2024 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK headquartered digital bank Revolut announced recently that it has submitted an application to obtain a banking license in order operate in Colombia. This recent announcement by Revolut has been unveiled as the Fintech company aims to boost its presence in Latin America. The new… Read More

October 6, 2024 @ 2:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU), which claims to be one the largest digital banking platforms outside of Asia, announces the expansion of Nu Limite Garantido, which is described as a feature that enables clients to increase their credit card limit. Gradually, the eligible customer base is reportedly being… Read More

October 4, 2024 @ 9:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Enterprise blockchain firm Ripple’s “end-to-end” payments solution is now available in first Latin America market. Ripple, the provider of digital asset infrastructure, has officially announced the launch of Ripple Payments in Brazil. Mercado Bitcoin, Latin America‘s crypto exchange, will reportedly be the first customer in… Read More

October 2, 2024 @ 12:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance reveals that it has been incorporated into Argentina’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Registry by the country’s National Securities Commission (CNV), marking the digital asset exchange’s 20th regulatory milestone internationally and expanding its suite of crypto and blockchain / Web3 services to Argentina-based consumers. This… Read More

September 26, 2024 @ 3:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nu Asset Management, Nubank’s (NYSE: NU) investment fund manager, announces the launch of Nu Ibovespa B3 BR+ (NBOV11), the first ETF on the market indexed to Ibovespa B3 BR+. The new fund is now available for trading on B3. The Ibovespa B3 BR+ is a… Read More

September 18, 2024 @ 7:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

USDC is now available in Brazil and Mexico through national payment systems, with local currency. Fiat transfers through real-time payment systems accelerate “access to digital dollars.”: Since Circle’s founding more than a decade ago, it’s been their mission “to harness the power of blockchain networks… Read More

September 14, 2024 @ 5:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BCB, Brazil’s central bank, says that it is now focused on accelerating the introduction of AI into its business processes. BCB notes in a recent announcement that this will aim to serve as “a new Center of Excellence will serve as a community of practice… Read More

September 2, 2024 @ 11:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

To further strengthen its presence in Latin America, Kaspersky is opening new office in Colombia. This move aims to provide an increasing number of the company’s clients and partners in the region with access “to a comprehensive cybersecurity ecosystem, addressing the full spectrum of cybersecurity… Read More

September 1, 2024 @ 5:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ACI Worldwide, an original innovator in global payments technology, and Mexipay, a leading Mexican financial technology company, have announced the extension of their partnership to enhance Mexico’s real-time payments ecosystem, “with the aim of driving instant payments adoption and boosting economic growth and financial inclusion… Read More

August 26, 2024 @ 7:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU) has finalized negotiations for seven new agreements to expand the offering of NuConsignado, its 100% digital payroll loan service. The new contracts include the three branches of “the Brazilian Armed Forces—the Brazilian Air Force, Navy, and Army—as well as the municipalities of… Read More

August 26, 2024 @ 8:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

After a first semester of major events in the crypto world (Bitcoin halving , approval of ETH and BTC exchange-traded funds or ETFs, etc.), Bitso —the crypto-driven financial services company in Latin America— released the second edition of its report Crypto Panorama in Latin America:… Read More

August 22, 2024 @ 3:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Following the launch of Cuenta Nu this year, over 500,000 Colombians have started saving to achieve their financial goals using this product. One of the most popular features among customers has been the “Cajitas,” which allow people to set aside money for saving. So far,… Read More

August 22, 2024 @ 10:32 am By JD Alois  |  

The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has now approved two Solana-based ETFs (SOL). The first was approved earlier this month, offered by a Brazilian asset manager QR Asset, according to reports. The second was approved this past week. Solana joins a global movement of… Read More

August 16, 2024 @ 1:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Aventus Group lender Credito365 from Colombia starts offering short-term loans on the PeerBerry platform. Colombian loans are backed with a buyback and “a group guarantee and will generate a 9.5% annual return to PeerBerry investors.” Aventus Group founded Credito365 CO (legal name Tech365 S.A.S) in… Read More

August 15, 2024 @ 4:44 pm By JD Alois  |  

Bitso, a top crypto exchange operating in Latin America, has enlisted the services of Coincover to protect user assets from hacks and more. According to Bitso, Coincover will provide protection  against thefts and lost access thus providing a higher degree of safety for its account… Read More

August 13, 2024 @ 7:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nium is expanding its presence in Latin America by applying for essential licenses, joining key fintech associations, expanding its employee presence, and signing new customers. This continued expansion is a step towards Nium’s commitment to enhancing “the global payments landscape in this strategic region.” This month,… Read More

August 7, 2024 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU), which claims to be the largest digital banking platform outside of Asia, announces the appointment of Tyler Horn as Chief Credit Officer (CCO), effective August 2024. With extensive experience in credit risk management within the financial services industry, Tyler will be “responsible… Read More

August 4, 2024 @ 8:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU), which claims to be one of the world’s largest digital banking platforms outside Asia, is helping to streamline the way Brazilians interact with the government’s digital services. Since the partnership began in May, over 3.2 million Nubank customers “have obtained a silver… Read More

July 23, 2024 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU) announces the expansion of the cryptocurrency price alert service available on Nubank Cripto, the crypto trading platform on the Nubank app. Throughout August, all of the company’s 92 million customers in Brazil “will have access to the feature.” Through the new tool,… Read More

July 15, 2024 @ 5:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

Gig worker Fintech OCN has raised $86 million in Series A funding, which included debt and equity capital, according to a note distributed by the company. The round was led by Caravela Capital (Brazil), Collide Capital (US), and Great North Ventures (US). i80 Group (US)… Read More