Pix and the Future of Digital Public Infrastructure in Global Trade

Pix is at the center of a landmark U.S.-Brazil trade dispute, raising new questions about digital public infrastructure and global trade rules.

Rintin Announces US$6.2 Million Investment to Scale B2B Marketplace in Mexico

Rintin has raised $6.2 million in a funding round led by Cometa to expand its AI-powered B2B marketplace, embedded credit offering, logistics network, and digital tools for entrepreneurs in Mexico.

Nubank Acquires Banco Porto Real to Secure Full Banking License in Brazil

Nubank has agreed to acquire Banco Porto Real to secure a full banking license in Brazil, reinforcing its regulatory position as new naming rules take effect.

Jusfy Lands US$ 15M Funding Round to Accelerate Legal AI and Fintech Solutions

Jusfy has raised a US$15 million Series A led by Quona Capital to expand Jusfy Pay, develop new AI solutions, and launch a platform for law students.

Ábaco Fintech Secures US$53 Million to Expand SME Lending in Central America

El Salvador-based fintech Ábaco secured $53 million to scale its AI-driven SME financing platform across Central America.

DiiMO Technologies Represented El Salvador in The Startup World Cup Grand Final in San Francisco

DiiMO has won Startup World Cup El Salvador 2026 and will represent the country at the global finals in San Francisco, where startups from around the world will compete for a US$1 million investment.

Cashea Secures US$100M as Venezuela's BNPL Market Gains Investor Confidence

Cashea has raised US$100 million across Series A and Series B rounds after building a BNPL platform that reaches 35% of Venezuelan adults, offering key lessons for fintech founders and investors.

Brazilian Fintech Pinbank Secures US$19.6 Million Through Credit Fund

Pinbank has raised US$19.6 million through a credit investment fund to expand its payment acquiring business, strengthen its financing capacity, and support future growth.

Ualá Secures US$20 Million From Tether to Accelerate Regional Growth

Tether has invested US$20 million in Argentine fintech Ualá, supporting its expansion across Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia while strengthening its regional financial ecosystem.

Canopy Acquires Maxicon to Expand Into Brazil’s Grain Supply Chain Technology Sector

Canopy acquires Maxicon Sistemas, entering Brazil’s agribusiness technology sector through a software platform supporting over US$21.8 billion in transactions.

MILA Stories Raises US$800K to Build AI-Powered Memory Tech Through WhatsApp

MILA Stories is using AI and WhatsApp to transform conversations into collaborative stories after raising a US$800K pre-seed round.

Google Bets on Brazilian Startups with Accelerator and New AI Investment Fund

Google says Brazil has become a source of innovation, expanding support through its Accelerator program and a new AI-focused investment fund.