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Brazil’s Central Bank Data Shows PIX Transactions Plummet 10% After Betting Ban
The volume of instant payment transactions fell sharply in Brazil after the government banned sports betting, revealing the industry's massive scale.
Brazil’s Central Bank Explores PIX Link with Europe’s TIPS for Instant Cross-Border Payments
Brazil's Central Bank and the European Central Bank are assessing a technical link between PIX and TIPS that could dramatically cut costs and delays for remittances and trade.
Lula Rejects Privatization of PIX, Doubling Down on State Control of Brazil’s Digital Finance
President Lula used his address at the UN General Assembly to declare that Brazil will not privatize the PIX instant payment system, eliminating a major opportunity for private finance.
Brazil Central Bank Says Global Pix Expansion Is a Governance Test, Not a Tech Hurdle
The Central Bank of Brazil is moving forward with plans for "Pix Internacional," stating that regulatory governance across borders, not technology, is the chief obstacle to the system's global adoption.
Brazil’s Central Bank Eliminates Contactless Pix Limit, Pressuring Banks to Modernize B2B Cash Management
The Brazilian Central Bank’s removal of the R$500 cap on contactless Pix transactions is forcing major banks to innovate corporate cash management services.
Brazil Central Bank Toughens PIX Fraud Rules, Delays Automatic Payment Launch to June 2025
Brazil's Central Bank (BCB) has extended the window to contest PIX fraud to 80 days while delaying the launch of 'Pix Automático' to June 2025.
IMF Cites PIX as Financial System Driver, Validating Brazil’s Fintech and Crypto Regulation
The IMF's latest report praises Brazil's PIX instant payment system for boosting financial inclusion and competition, while validating the new crypto framework.
US Section 301 Tariffs Hit Brazil Over Pix Payment System
The U.S. has imposed 25% tariffs on Brazilian industrial goods, citing unfair competition from Brazil's Pix instant payment system.