After years of waiting, the central bank of Brazil has finally authorized Meta's WhatsApp merchant payment system.
While Brazil's PIX has achieved great success, it is not alone. UPI has thrived in India, ushering millions into the digital economy.
One of the most popular payment methods in Brazil, Pix is now set to take over online commerce too, a study by fintech EBANX shows.
Brazil and India are leading instant payment growth, with Pix and UPI accounting for over a third of total instant payments worldwide.
A couple of weeks after rebranding, Bread Financial launched a feeless, unlimited 2% Cashback Amex Express credit card.
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Environmental concerns drive many to reject the idea of CBDCs but research suggests they could actually be an improvement.
Big tech's dominance over the tap-to-pay sector may be stifling innovation through rules imposed by digital wallet leaders.
In two years, Spin has quickly carved out a place of itself as one of the most relevant fintech players in Mexico.
Druo's technology creates an ecosystem that enables B2B users to charge or pay directly to any bank account without having to go through the complex network of financial intermediaries.
A new article from global payments processing company DECTA describes the vast opportunities available in contactless payments, along with some of the security challenges which must be addressed.