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 versions.
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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 $117 million.
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.
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.
Chilean Pannex Therapeutics Cuts Breast Cancer Metastasis by 90%
New drugs inhibit tumor growth by up to 80%, targeting hard-to-treat TNBC, which comprises 10-15% of breast cancer cases globally.
Colombian Senate Amends Pension Bill, Boosts Fund Managers’ Fees by $750M
The amendment allows private funds to charge up to 0.7% on assets, affecting 405 trillion pesos managed across 19 million accounts.
BusUp Introduces AI Tool to Optimize Routes, Eyes €100M by 2026
Enhancing mobility with AI, BusUp aims to optimize travel efficiency for corporate clients, supported by Next Generation EU funds.
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.
Zippedi and SMU Ink Deal to Deploy Robots in Unimarc Supermarkets
Starting in 2024, Chilean startup Zippedi's robots will be operational in six Unimarc stores, marking the company's expansion into its sixth country: Japan.
Ynsat Launches Satellite Data Analysis SaaS Platform
Spanish startup Ynsat has developed a web-based platform that simplifies satellite data processing, enabling rapid analysis and application across various industries.