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Banco de la República de Colombia and Montran Launch New Central Securities Depository

The new platform by Montran is set to enhance the efficiency, risk management, and transparency of Colombia’s capital markets.

April 22, 2024

AstroPay Launches Mastercard GOAT Card in Argentina with Pomelo Technology

The new prepaid card from AstroPay offers both physical and virtual options to enhance user convenience in Argentina.

April 22, 2024

Credicuotas and Pomelo Launch New Credit Card to Enhance Financial Inclusion in Argentina

The prepaid card powered by Pomelo aims to streamline credit usage for underserved markets in Argentina, featuring physical and virtual...

April 22, 2024

HeadSpin Founder Manish Lachwani Sentenced to 18 Months for Investor Fraud

Lachwani fined $1 million and sentenced following a guilty plea for inflating startup's revenue and falsifying customer data to secure...

April 22, 2024

OnePay Secures $1.3M from QUPA Ventures for Instant WhatsApp Payments

Fintech startup OnePay partners with Mastercard to enhance financial services via WhatsApp, focusing on Colombia's underbanked sectors.

April 22, 2024

Jack Dorsey-Backs Gridless, Which Utilizes Volcanic Power for Bitcoin Mining in Kenya

Harnessing geothermal energy from an extinct volcano, Gridless pioneers sustainable Bitcoin mining, supporting local communities with essential electricity.

April 22, 2024

Lolocar Acquires OlaCar, Expands Car Rental Services to Uruguay

Chile's Lolocar integrates Uruguay's OlaCar, aiming for rapid growth in peer-to-peer carsharing across Latin America.

April 19, 2024

Revolut Valuation Climbs 45% According to Schroders' Assessment

Despite a challenging year for fintech, Revolut's stakeholder Schroders revises its valuation upward, reflecting strong performance and growth prospects.

April 17, 2024

A16z Secures $600M for Second Gaming Fund Amid $7.2B Total Raise

Andreessen Horowitz diversifies venture strategies with new funding, reinforcing its commitment to the burgeoning gaming sector.

April 17, 2024

Latin American Startup Funding Dips to Multi-Year Low

Q1 2024 sees a 17% year-over-year decline, with fintech still leading despite overall drop.

April 16, 2024