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😱 Argentina🇦🇷: Debit Card Dollar Payments Authorized, but Mercado Pago and Other Fintechs Are Left Out Paid Members Public
😱 Argentina🇦🇷: Debit Card Dollar Payments Authorized, but Mercado Pago and Other Fintechs Are Left Out The new Central Bank regulation took effect on Friday, February 28. This is a step towards the dollarization of the economy, one of Milei’s campaign promises. However, Mercado Pago, the country’s largest payment
🇧🇷 🤬 Brazil: Government Proposes Taxing Betting Bonuses, Causing Outrage in the Industry Paid Members Public
🇧🇷 🤬 Brazil: Government Proposes Taxing Betting Bonuses, Causing Outrage in the Industry The Federal Ministry of Finance has proposed including betting bonuses in the calculation base for GGR (Net Betting Revenue), meaning they would be taxed as part of the platform's income. It’s important to remember that Brazil
⚡️ Brazil🇧🇷: Banco do Brasil Expands Contactless Payments with Pix for All Individual Customers Paid Members Public
⚡️ Brazil🇧🇷: Banco do Brasil Expands Contactless Payments with Pix for All Individual Customers Since February 24, all bank customers can use Pix by proximity, after nearly 5 months of testing. Note: Banco do Brasilis not the central bank, although the federal government owns 50% of its shares. ➡️ Android users can
🕊 Europe: PayPal and JP Morgan Payments Expand Partnership with Fastlane and Merchant Acquisition Paid Members Public
🕊 Europe: PayPal and JP Morgan Payments Expand Partnership with Fastlane and Merchant Acquisition The Fastlane payment tool improves merchant conversion by 51% and speeds up the checkout process by 36%. Now, its expansion will include the UK and European markets. ▶️ Until now, Fastlane was only available in the U.S.
🪓 USA🇺🇸: New Unit Established to Combat AI and Cryptocurrency Fraud Paid Members Public
🪓 USA🇺🇸: New Unit Established to Combat AI and Cryptocurrency Fraud The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a new unit specializing in cybersecurity and emerging technologies to protect retail investors. 💙 The unit, named CETU, will consist of technology experts and lawyers specializing in fraud. 💙 Primary objective: to ensure that
😱 United Kingdom🇬🇧: Government Considers Merging Payment Systems Regulator with FCA Paid Members Public
😱 United Kingdom🇬🇧: Government Considers Merging Payment Systems Regulator with FCA The UK government is considering merging the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as part of a plan to streamline government structures. 🔵 Although the PSR operates independently, it shares many services with the FCA, raising questions
🎉 Colombia🇨🇴: Scotiabank Colpatria Launches QR Payment Solution Paid Members Public
🎉 Colombia🇨🇴: Scotiabank Colpatria Launches QR Payment Solution The initiative focuses on three key segments: entrepreneurs, small businesses, and independent professionals. ➡️ The solution, called "Bank to Go", generates personalized QR codes, eliminating the need for physical contact. It is available for both individuals and businesses. ➡️ Goal: surpass 150,000
🎉 Germany🇩🇪, Romania🇷🇴: Tap to Pay on iPhone Now Available for Revolut Pro Users Paid Members Public
🎉 Germany🇩🇪, Romania🇷🇴: Tap to Pay on iPhone Now Available for Revolut Pro Users Digital bank Revolut continues to expand access to seamless contactless payments. Now, businesses and freelancers in these countries can accept payments from physical debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets—all without the need