Celcoin Acquires Reg+ in Fourth Deal Over Two Years
Reg+ technology helps fintechs meet Brazilian regulatory requirements; terms of the deal remain undisclosed.
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Microsoft Expands AI Efforts Beyond OpenAI Partnership
Microsoft builds its own AI technology, balancing external investments with internal innovation.
Neuralink’s First Human Brain-Chip Implant Faces Challenges Despite Successful Demos
Despite initial success, Neuralink encounters issues with implant threads retracting, potentially affecting data capture in their groundbreaking brain-computer interface.
Duemint Plans Colombia Expansion and AI Risk Analysis Launch
Backed by LarrainVial and Chile Ventures, the fintech will initiate its AI risk analysis model this quarter and expand to Colombia by year-end.
Microsoft and OpenAI Initiate $2M Fund to Combat Election Deepfakes
The fund aims to tackle AI-generated disinformation during elections, enhancing voter literacy and resilience against deceptive content.
Colombia Records 1,720 Startups in 2023, a 30% Increase From Previous Year
Bogotá and Antioquia are home to 80% of these businesses, with significant growth noted across other regions.
Elon Musk’s xAI Startup Poised for $18 Billion Valuation in Imminent Funding Round
developer of AI assistant Grok, is expected to close a funding round potentially reaching $6 billion, with Sequoia as a key investor.
Latin America’s Subscription Economy Poised for Robust Growth
Stripe and PCMI's latest report predicts significant growth in digital subscriptions across varied sectors in Latin America by 2026.
Brazilian Fintech Accounts Surge 77%, Surpassing Population Count
A Zetta survey reveals Brazilian fintechs now manage over 251 million individual accounts, driven by diverse consumer benefits.
Bold to Launch New Business Account with Mastercard
Free, fully digital business account linked to a Mastercard, accessible to all business sizes.