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Brazil Tax Reform’s New Consumption Tax Creates Tax Burden Risk for Software Sector
The shift to a dual-VAT system (IBS/CBS) in Brazil’s tax reform is set to disproportionately affect software and services companies whose main cost, payroll, generates few tax credits.
Brazil Targets R$2 Trillion AI and Cloud Spending in Push to Modernize Tech Sector
Brazilian companies and the government plan to invest up to R$2 trillion ($391 billion USD) in digital transformation, primarily AI and cloud, by 2029.
PagSeguro Stock Drops 3.14% as Brazil’s High-Rate Environment Continues to Pressure Fintech Sector
Shares of the Brazilian digital payments firm PagSeguro fell Friday, a move tied to investor caution over high funding costs.
Brazilian Fintechs PicPay and Agibank Relaunch US IPO Cycle After Four-Year Drought
Two Brazilian digital banks, PicPay and Agibank, have successfully completed listings on Nasdaq and NYSE, reopening the US IPO window for the country’s high-growth tech sector.
Brazil Presidential Candidate Vows Vague ‘Adaptations’ to Widely Used PIX Payment System
Augusto Cury, a leading presidential candidate, promised to alter PIX, fueling uncertainty in the country's multi-billion dollar fintech sector.
Brazil’s Lower House Advances EU-Inspired AI Bill, Imposing New Compliance Rules on Global Tech
Brazilian lawmakers approved a new AI bill applying a risk-based framework and requiring transparency from tech companies.
New Brazilian Consumption Tax May Quadruple Rate for Tech Services
Brazil’s tax reform, replacing five taxes with a new dual-VAT model (CBS/IBS), will substantially increase the tax rate on technology and software services.
Israeli AI Unicorn Wonderful Secures $550 Million, Eyes 100 New Jobs in Brazil Expansion
Enterprise AI firm Wonderful's $550M raise at a $5B valuation validates Brazil's B2B tech sector as a magnet for global capital and cutting-edge technology.
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.
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.
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.
Labor Court Ruling Forces Gig Platforms to Share Data for Social Security Review, Upping Operating Risk
National injunction mandates INSS, iFood, and MetLife to process accident claims for delivery drivers, signaling higher compliance costs for the tech sector.
Argentine-Founded COR Secures $30M, Names Brazil Primary Growth Market for Enterprise AI
AI profitability platform COR raised $30 million from FTV Capital to accelerate its expansion, signaling confidence in Brazil’s B2B enterprise tech sector.
Hotmart slashes 10% of global workforce in creator economy pivot
Hotmart laid off 10% of its global workforce on July 6, 2026, restructuring operations to prioritize artificial intelligence integration and cost efficiency.
Tech Sell-Off Rocks Nasdaq, S&P 500; Broader Market Gains
A significant tech sector sell-off this week hit the Nasdaq and S&P 500, while the Dow Jones and broader market indices showed resilience, signaling a market rotation.