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C6 Bank, Backed by JPMorgan, Challenges R$150 Billion Corporate Benefits Sector in Brazil
MarketsSep 03

C6 Bank, Backed by JPMorgan, Challenges R$150 Billion Corporate Benefits Sector in Brazil

Digital bank C6 Bank enters Brazil's R$150 billion corporate benefits market, intensifying a fintech war following regulatory overhaul.

Brazilian Digital Bank Inter & Co. Shares Climb 3.6% on US Nasdaq Listing
NASDAQAug 23

Brazilian Digital Bank Inter & Co. Shares Climb 3.6% on US Nasdaq Listing

Inter & Co. (INTR) stock surged 3.65% on the Nasdaq, continuing a rebound from recent lows for the Brazilian banking 'super app.'

NASDAQAug 21

Brazilian Fintech Inter & Co Stock Rises on Payments Technology Partnership with ACI Worldwide

Inter & Co, the Brazilian digital bank, saw its Nasdaq-listed stock climb after announcing a payments tech overhaul for its merchant unit.

Brazilian Digital Bank Inter & Co Shares Surge on Undervaluation Narrative After Strong Q2 Earnings
NASDAQAug 19

Brazilian Digital Bank Inter & Co Shares Surge on Undervaluation Narrative After Strong Q2 Earnings

Inter & Co shares jumped nearly 6% on strong fundamentals, highlighting the ongoing debate about the digital bank's valuation.

Brazil’s Securities Regulator Fast-Tracks Formal Rules for Tokenized Assets
InvestingAug 18

Brazil’s Securities Regulator Fast-Tracks Formal Rules for Tokenized Assets

Brazil's CVM has set a 60-day deadline for a working group to propose a regulatory sandbox for DLT-based securities, formalizing a R$12 billion market.

New AML Rules Force Enhanced Due Diligence on Non-Resident Investors and Brazilian Fintechs
PROInvestingAug 17

New AML Rules Force Enhanced Due Diligence on Non-Resident Investors and Brazilian Fintechs

Brazil's securities regulator, CVM, implemented Resolution 245, increasing AML/ATF compliance for foreign investors and local financial institutions.

Global Stablecoin Platform Yellow Card Enters Brazil with $40 Million Backing Amid Regulatory Tightening
TechAug 15

Global Stablecoin Platform Yellow Card Enters Brazil with $40 Million Backing Amid Regulatory Tightening

Stablecoin infrastructure provider Yellow Card is expanding into Brazil, backed by a $40M round, to offer B2B cross-border payments.

Brazil’s Nubank Hits $1.06 Billion Quarterly Profit as Customer Base Soars to 139 Million
PROMarketsAug 14

Brazil’s Nubank Hits $1.06 Billion Quarterly Profit as Customer Base Soars to 139 Million

Latin America’s largest digital bank, Nubank, posted a record profit and 33% ROE, validating its high-scale technology model.

Brazilian Digital Bank Inter Surges on Nasdaq, Backed by Record Profitability
PRONASDAQAug 14

Brazilian Digital Bank Inter Surges on Nasdaq, Backed by Record Profitability

Brazilian fintech Inter & Co, which trades directly on the Nasdaq, saw shares climb after reporting strong second-quarter profitability.

Nubank Posts First Billion-Dollar Quarterly Profit, ROE Hits 33% as Fintech Validates High-Growth Model
PROMarketsAug 14

Nubank Posts First Billion-Dollar Quarterly Profit, ROE Hits 33% as Fintech Validates High-Growth Model

Brazil's Nubank reports a record $1.06 billion quarterly net income with 33% ROE, confirming its dominance over the Latin America banking sector.

Brazilian Digital Bank Inter & Co. Jumps as Investors Focus on Record Margins
NASDAQAug 14

Brazilian Digital Bank Inter & Co. Jumps as Investors Focus on Record Margins

Inter & Co. (INTR) stock rose 3.37% on Nasdaq as strong Q2 earnings, featuring record profitability, outweighed concerns over credit risk.

Nubank Hits $1.1 Billion Profit, Sets New Benchmark for Latin America’s Fintech Sector
PROMarketsAug 14

Nubank Hits $1.1 Billion Profit, Sets New Benchmark for Latin America’s Fintech Sector

Brazilian digital bank Nu Holdings reports first-ever $1.1 billion quarterly net profit and a leading 33% Return on Equity.

Brazilian Digital Bank Inter&Co Jumps on Nasdaq as Strong Earnings Momentum Continues
NASDAQAug 14

Brazilian Digital Bank Inter&Co Jumps on Nasdaq as Strong Earnings Momentum Continues

Brazilian fintech Inter&Co saw its US-listed shares surge 3.37% on Friday, following strong Q2 results and a strategic focus on profitability.

Brazil’s Central Bank Bans Stablecoins for Remittances, Forcing Fintechs Back to Traditional Rails
PROCurrenciesAug 14

Brazil’s Central Bank Bans Stablecoins for Remittances, Forcing Fintechs Back to Traditional Rails

Central Bank Resolution 561 prohibits fintechs from using stablecoins like USDT for cross-border settlement, raising remittance costs for Brazilians.

Brazil’s New 1.99% Credit Cap Threatens Margins for Small-Cap High-Rate Lenders
PROSmall CapsAug 11

Brazil’s New 1.99% Credit Cap Threatens Margins for Small-Cap High-Rate Lenders

The launch of the 'Desenrola Adimplentes' program, capping personal loan interest at 1.99% per month, creates a market distortion that pressures fintech and small bank profitability in Brazil.

Méliuz (CASH3) Launches Aggressive 10% Share Buyback, Links Strategy to Growing Bitcoin Treasury
TechAug 07

Méliuz (CASH3) Launches Aggressive 10% Share Buyback, Links Strategy to Growing Bitcoin Treasury

Brazilian fintech Méliuz approved a new share buyback program for 8.1 million shares, aiming to boost shareholder-level Bitcoin exposure.

Brazil Crypto Hold Proposal Threatens Digital Asset Competitiveness
PROTechAug 06

Brazil Crypto Hold Proposal Threatens Digital Asset Competitiveness

The Central Bank of Brazil's proposed 24-hour hold on crypto transfers over $10,000 sparks industry backlash over fintech competitiveness and liquidity.

Brazil Crypto Demand Surges 135% to $14.68 Billion, But BCB’s Proposed 24-Hour Hold on Stablecoin Transfers Alarms VASPs
PROTechAug 06

Brazil Crypto Demand Surges 135% to $14.68 Billion, But BCB’s Proposed 24-Hour Hold on Stablecoin Transfers Alarms VASPs

Central Bank of Brazil data shows crypto demand exploded in H1 2026, driven by stablecoins, sparking a regulatory clash over a proposed 24-hour hold on large cross-border transactions.

Creditas Q2 AI Strategy Delivers Record R$1.14 Billion Origination, Stabilizing Operating Loss at Near-Breakeven
PROTechAug 05

Creditas Q2 AI Strategy Delivers Record R$1.14 Billion Origination, Stabilizing Operating Loss at Near-Breakeven

LatAm fintech Creditas posted record Q2 origination of R$1.14 billion and stabilized its operating loss, showcasing how deep AI integration drives profitability.

Nubank Alumni Raise Record $85M Seed Round for AI Wealth Manager Decade, Signaling VC Confidence in Brazil Fintech
PROTechAug 05

Nubank Alumni Raise Record $85M Seed Round for AI Wealth Manager Decade, Signaling VC Confidence in Brazil Fintech

Former Nubank CTO Vitor Olivier and Hyperplane founder Felipe Meneses secured the largest seed funding in LatAm history for Decade, their AI-first wealth advisory platform.

Creditas’ AI-First Strategy Drives Record Origination, Narrowing Operating Loss to R$33.7 Million
PROTechAug 05

Creditas’ AI-First Strategy Drives Record Origination, Narrowing Operating Loss to R$33.7 Million

Brazilian fintech Creditas posted strong Q2 2026 results, powered by AI efficiency that accelerated revenue and significantly narrowed its operating loss.

Ex-Nubank CTO Secures Latin America’s Largest Seed Round for AI Wealth Tech
TechAug 05

Ex-Nubank CTO Secures Latin America’s Largest Seed Round for AI Wealth Tech

Decade, founded by former Nubank CTO Vitor Olivier, raised an $85 million seed round to build an AI wealth management platform, validating investor interest in Brazil's fintech sector.

Creditas Narrows Q2 Net Loss to R$66.9 Million as AI Strategy Drives Record R$1.14 Billion Origination
PROTechAug 05

Creditas Narrows Q2 Net Loss to R$66.9 Million as AI Strategy Drives Record R$1.14 Billion Origination

Brazilian fintech Creditas reported a record R$1.14 billion in 2Q26 loan origination, narrowing its net loss, crediting an AI-first operating model.

Creditas Narrows Q2 Net Loss to R$66.9 Million, AI Strategy Drives Record Productivity and Origination
PROTechAug 04

Creditas Narrows Q2 Net Loss to R$66.9 Million, AI Strategy Drives Record Productivity and Origination

Brazilian fintech Creditas reported record Q2 origination and reduced its net loss, crediting an "AI-first" strategy for driving efficiency toward breakeven.

CVM Targets Q4 for Securities Tokenization Sandbox as Brazil’s RWA Market Tops R$4.8 Billion
PROTechAug 04

CVM Targets Q4 for Securities Tokenization Sandbox as Brazil’s RWA Market Tops R$4.8 Billion

Brazil's securities regulator (CVM) is accelerating a regulatory sandbox for tokenized securities, aiming to finalize the experimental framework by Q4 2026.

Nubank Q2 Earnings Preview: Credit Provisioning and Customer Growth Set to Dominate Investor Focus
PROTechAug 04

Nubank Q2 Earnings Preview: Credit Provisioning and Customer Growth Set to Dominate Investor Focus

Latin America's largest fintech, Nubank (NU), reports Q2 2026 earnings next week with investors focused on credit metrics following the Q1 profit miss.

ANBIMA Survey to Detail AI, Tokenization Adoption, Setting Brazilian Capital Markets Roadmap
TechAug 03

ANBIMA Survey to Detail AI, Tokenization Adoption, Setting Brazilian Capital Markets Roadmap

Brazil’s capital markets association, ANBIMA, will present results of a key survey on institutional AI adoption and digital assets at Rio Innovation Week.

Brazil's CVM Launches Dedicated FinTech Division to Regulate AI and Asset Tokenization
PROInvestingAug 03

Brazil's CVM Launches Dedicated FinTech Division to Regulate AI and Asset Tokenization

Brazilian Securities regulator CVM established a new Division of Financial Technology (Ditec) to create formal guidelines for AI and asset tokenization, a major step toward regulatory clarity.

Didi Global’s 99Pay Secures SCFI License, Intensifying Credit Battle with Nubank, Brazilian Fintechs
PROTechJul 31

Didi Global’s 99Pay Secures SCFI License, Intensifying Credit Battle with Nubank, Brazilian Fintechs

Didi Global-owned 99Pay received a key SCFI license from Banco Central, allowing it to raise FGC-protected deposits and expand its credit offerings against rivals like Nubank and PagSeguro.

Brazil’s EqSeed Expands Beyond Crowdfunding into Credit and Education to Build Ecosystem for Capital Access
TechJul 30

Brazil’s EqSeed Expands Beyond Crowdfunding into Credit and Education to Build Ecosystem for Capital Access

Leading Brazilian equity crowdfunding platform EqSeed launched an education vertical, EqSeed Academy, following an earlier move into credit operations.