News·Sep. 24, 2011Roundup of Social Lending News – September 24, 2011Every Saturday I bring you the latest news from the world of peer to peer lending. These are the best... Read Full Story
LatAm·Feb. 29, 2024Mercado Libre hits 50 million fintech users in Latin AmericaMercado Pago, the fintech arm of Latin America e-commerce giant Mercado Libre, reported a significant milestone in its fintech business. Read Full Story
Crypto·Jan. 14, 2022Crypto regulation slow to move in Latin AmericaCryptocurrency regulation has been embedded into broader financial technology regulation or postponed in a "wait and see" approach. Read Full Story
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AI·Oct. 25, 2023How Increased Access to Data could level the playing field for Community BanksCommunity banks have faced increased challenges. Open access to generative AI and a possible open banking ruling may be a game changer. Read Full Story
Fintech·Dec. 14, 2022LatAm22: No magic to growth, Covalto CEO saysHow the Mexican SME lender went from startup to baking-licensed neo-bank looking at a NASDAQ-listed SPAC at a valuation of $547 million. Read Full Story
LatAm·May. 22, 2023Paytech Liquido raises $26 million to provide modern payments infrastructureFounded in 2021 by Shanxiang Qi and MengKe 'MK' Li, Liquido recorded more than $300 million in transactions since its launch. Read Full Story
Fintech·Nov. 3, 2022FedNow set to roll out payments highwayFed Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said that FedNow will launch a country-wide interstate highway for payments in about six months. Read Full Story
News·Dec. 9, 2022Peter Ackerson of Fin Capital says Web3 VC isn’t going anywhereTalking Web3 investing went from a niche topic to a crazy idea very quickly this fall. But Fin Capital is still excited about blockchain tech. Read Full Story
Fintech·Feb. 28, 2023Latam’s Mercado Libre prolongs momentum with 56% YoY revenue growthMercado Libre reported strong Q4 2022 results with their fintech division, Mercado Page, leading the way Read Full Story