Latin America

Latin America is a group of countries and dependencies in the Western Hemisphere where Romance languages such as Spanish and Portuguese are predominantly spoken; it is broader than the terms Ibero-America or Hispanic America.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Prometeo Launches Bank Account Validation Offering for US Market

Prometeo Launches Bank Account Validation Offering for US Market
Prometeo Launches Bank Account Validation Offering for US Market
June 18, 2024  |  Banking

Latin American FinTech Prometeo has launched its Bank Account Validation (BAV) offering for the U.S. market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Brazil’s Kanastra Raises $21 Million for Private Credit Funds Platform
Brazil’s Kanastra Raises $21 Million for Private Credit Funds Platform
June 05, 2024  |  Investments

Kanastra raised $21 million in a Series A funding round to continue to improve its tech-driven back office for private credit funds and securitizations in...

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Nuvei and Visa Team to Offer Visa Direct in Colombia
Nuvei and Visa Team to Offer Visa Direct in Colombia
June 03, 2024  |  Partnerships

Nuvei says it is the first global payments provider offering Visa Direct in Colombia, via a new partnership with Visa. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Circle Brings USDC to Users in Brazil
Circle Brings USDC to Users in Brazil
May 29, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoin issuer Circle says it has officially launched in Brazil. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Banco Inter to Gain Full Ownership of Merchant Acquirer Granito
Banco Inter to Gain Full Ownership of Merchant Acquirer Granito
May 28, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Brazilian bank Banco Inter, a business unit of Inter&Co, plans to acquire the remaining 50% of merchant acquirer Granito, giving it full ownership of the company. Get the...

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Ripio Expects Growing Adoption of Crypto Among Latin American Businesses
Ripio Expects Growing Adoption of Crypto Among Latin American Businesses
May 24, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Latin American cryptocurrency exchange Ripio is reportedly making payment and tokenization products for businesses a bigger part of its offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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MercadoLibre Joins Discussions to Apply for Mexican Banking License
MercadoLibre Joins Discussions to Apply for Mexican Banking License
May 21, 2024  |  Banking

MercadoLibre is reportedly in talks to get a banking license in Mexico. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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What Are Merchants in Mexico Doing to Boost In-Store Sales?
What Are Merchants in Mexico Doing to Boost In-Store Sales?
May 20, 2024  |  VISA

Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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TransNetwork Acquires Inswitch to Facilitate Cross-Border Payments in Latin America
TransNetwork Acquires Inswitch to Facilitate Cross-Border Payments in Latin America
May 15, 2024  |  Acquisitions

TransNetwork has acquired Inswitch to accelerate the development of its digital product suite for cross-border payments in Latin America. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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