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Happy Monday FinTech Fanatic! A survey by Febraban reveals that the instant payment method, Pix, has become the most used by the Brazilian population. In terms of transaction volume during the same period, Pix totaled R$ 7.3 trillion, only trailing behind TED (Transferência Eletrônica Disponível). As it celebrates its

TGIF! This week was mostly about recovery for me after a big new year's party in Curacao. The celebrations on this island are unlike anything I've witnessed before. From the vibrant energy to the colorful festivities (and insane fireworks), Curacao's year-end bash is truly

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Today's newsletter brings an exhilarating fusion of my shared passions – the intersection of financial technology and the dynamic world of cycling. Nubank, a name synonymous with innovative banking solutions, has just embarked on an exciting venture. They are now the official sponsors of the professional

Happy New Year! We start the news year with big news in digital banking: HSBC is set to debut an international payments app called Zing, aimed at directly challenging the dominance of FinTechs like Revolut and Wise. Zing will initially be offered in the UK, but Europe’s largest bank

Hey FinTech Fanatic! As the sun sets on another vibrant year in the world of financial technology, I'm reaching out to you from the warm and sunny shores of Curacao for the final roundup of 2023. It's been an incredible journey through the ever-evolving landscape of

Hey FinTech Fanatic! In a notable legal twist in the FinTech world, business banking startup Mercury is asserting its financial interests against Synapse Financial Technologies, its former collaborator. This conflict has escalated to a claim for a staggering $30 million against Synapse's assets. Mercury's aggressive stance