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Peruvian Fintech Leasy Secures $28m In Series A Funding

Peruvian Fintech Leasy Secures $28M in Series A Funding

targets 500+ loans in Peru, $1.5M monthly in Mexico

March 26, 2024

Brazil Fintech
Brazil’s B3 Exchange To Launch Bitcoin Futures In Brazil Next Month

Brazil's fintech sector is facing a surge in loan defaults, with some portfolios experiencing delinquency rates over 60%.

High delinquency rates challenge startups like Open Co, Nexoos, Gyra+.

March 25, 2024

Argentina Fintech Mexico
Takenos, Argentine Fintech, Sets Sights On Mexico With 80,000 User Goal

Takenos, Argentine Fintech, Sets Sights on Mexico with 80,000 User Goal

Arriving with a 20,000-strong user base, Takenos targets significant Mexican market expansion.

March 25, 2024

Colombia Fintech
The Assembly Of The Colombia Fintech Association Elects Board Of Directors With Female Majority

The Assembly of the Colombia Fintech Association Elects Board of Directors with Female Majority

8 out of 15 members of the association's highest governing body are women.

March 21, 2024

Argentina Cryptocurrencies Fintech
Congress Approves Changes For Virtual Wallets Affecting 10 Million Argentines

Congress Approves Changes for Virtual Wallets Affecting 10 Million Argentines

Making advances on crypto regulation to meet FATF expectations.

March 21, 2024

Colombia Fintech
Nanocred, The Fintech Faces Massive $327m Fine For Deception, Usury

Nanocred, The Fintech Faces Massive $327M Fine for Deception, Usury

The company misled users, charged illegally high rates on its Profin App.

March 20, 2024

Fintech Uruguay
Uruguayan Fintech Dlocal Explores Acquisitions And Buybacks Amid Market Consolidation

Uruguayan Fintech dLocal Explores Acquisitions and Buybacks Amid Market Consolidation

Company posts strong cash position, but misses earnings estimates, causing stock to tumble

March 20, 2024

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Marco Raises $12 Million For Latin American Trade Finance Platform

Marco Raises $12 Million for Latin American Trade Finance Platform

The company seeks to digitize and streamline the trade finance process, which has traditionally been dominated by large bank

March 20, 2024

Fintech
Mercado Libre Doubles Investment In Mexico, Focusing On Credit Offerings

Mercado Libre Doubles Investment in Mexico, Focusing on Credit Offerings

The company has doubled its investment in Mexico for 2024, increasing its commitment to the country – where they are...

March 18, 2024

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Betterfly Launches Gamified Platform Fusing Insurance, Benefits, And Social Impact

Betterfly Launches Gamified Platform Fusing Insurance, Benefits, and Social Impact

Chilean startup reaches one million paid users in just three years, celebrating with personalized platform integrating wellness and rewards.

March 18, 2024