Argentina
📢Anti-fraud measures: MercadoPago to introduce dynamic CVV to boost online shopping security Paid Members Public
📢Anti-fraud measures: MercadoPago to introduce dynamic CVV to boost online shopping security By the end of August, the fintech giant will roll out a dynamic verification code (CVV) for its Visa credit cards. The tool aims to prevent user data from being stored on websites and to stop unauthorized charges.
🆘Argentina🇦🇷: in Santa Fe province, court orders freezing of accounts linked to illegal online gambling Paid Members Public
🆘Argentina🇦🇷: in Santa Fe province, court orders freezing of accounts linked to illegal online gambling The investigation found approximately USD 1.3 million in cryptocurrency in electronic accounts, allegedly obtained illegally. ▶️The case began in May 2024, when the executive branch of Santa Fe province filed a lawsuit against 385
📣Argentina🇦🇷: With the latest updates, in which provinces is online gambling regulated❓ Paid Members Public
📣Argentina🇦🇷: With the latest updates, in which provinces is online gambling regulated❓ In Argentina, online gambling is governed under a federal system, meaning there are 24 independent regulatory authorities: one for each province, plus the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. There is no unified national law regulating the sector, so
💣Argentina🇦🇷: British-Lithuanian neobank Revolut🇬🇧🇱🇹confirms the acquisition of Banco Cetelem Paid Members Public
💣Argentina🇦🇷: British-Lithuanian neobank Revolut🇬🇧🇱🇹confirms the acquisition of Banco Cetelem Revolut will acquire the assets of Banco Cetelem—valued at USD 6.4 million—and, more significantly, a banking license. ▶️ Revolut will face competition from local fintech players such as Ualá and Mercado Pago, as well as established European institutions
⛔️Argentina🇦🇷: Proposal to Double Online Gambling Tax in the Capital Paid Members Public
⛔️Argentina🇦🇷: Proposal to Double Online Gambling Tax in the Capital 🔴Argentina operates under a federal system of government, meaning many legislative matters are handled autonomously by each province and the capital city. ➡️In this context, Buenos Aires is considering increasing the tax on online slot machines and sports betting from
🐷🐷🐷 For the first time in Argentina🇦🇷: the courts blocked a crypto platform for refusing to provide information in a fraud case Paid Members Public
🐷🐷🐷 For the first time in Argentina🇦🇷: the courts blocked a crypto platform for refusing to provide information in a fraud case The case involves the Chinese platform HTX🇨🇳, and stems from a user complaint filed after losing 13 USD in 2022. ➡️ The user was the victim of a fraud scheme
💪 Argentina🇦🇷: the mega fintech MercadoPago applies for a banking license Paid Members Public
💪 Argentina🇦🇷: the mega fintech MercadoPago applies for a banking license The platform announced its intention to “expand the range of services within its 100% digital model” and position itself as “the largest digital bank in the country.” ▶️ What’s driving this move❓ — MercadoPago aims to enter the microcredit market, a
⚡️Breaking: Milei’s government in Argentina 🇦🇷 eases financial controls on companies and citizens Paid Members Public
⚡️Breaking: Milei’s government in Argentina 🇦🇷 eases financial controls on companies and citizens On Friday, Decree 353/2025 was signed by President Javier Milei and Economy Minister Luis Caputo, aiming to “simplify and deregulate all procedures related to investments and asset acquisitions.” This is a major change because payment operators