Tag: Payments

Rest of World

Brazil banned these killer kites. Influencers are keeping the black market alive

On any given day, a constellation of colorful kites dots the sky above the densely populated favelas in Brazil’s main cities. The charming display is anything […]
March 28th, 2024
Sifted

Is crypto for ecommerce the new future of payments?

Interest in cryptocurrencies is on the rise, with new VC funds, ETFs and legislation hitting the market. And if that isn’t enough, Bitcoin’s 54.88% rise in […]
March 27th, 2024
Sifted

GoCardless eyes profitability in 2025 despite increased losses

Net losses at payments startup GoCardless increased by just over a quarter as the 13-year old company continues to operate in the red.  According to figures […]
March 27th, 2024
WeeTracker

South Africa Powers Fintech Sector Growth In Africa, Pulling 40% Revenue

The ascent of digital wallets is reshaping the landscape of financial transactions, presenting a myriad of benefits as a payment solution. Offering convenience, security, and accessibility, […]
March 26th, 2024
TechCabal

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Exits and Evasions

Good morning ☀️ What Moonshot goals do you have for 2024? At TechCabal, ours is bringing Africa’s tech ecosystem together for the second edition of the […]
March 26th, 2024
Contxto

The Assembly of the Colombia Fintech Association Elects Board of Directors with Female Majority

The Assembly of the Colombia Fintech Association, The board features a diverse and pluralistic representation of all fintech sectors, with a significant majority of women to […]
March 21st, 2024
Contxto

Uruguayan Fintech dLocal Explores Acquisitions and Buybacks Amid Market Consolidation

Uruguayan fintech company dLocal is considering acquisitions to expand its commercial distribution, services, and geographic reach, according to co-CEO Sebastian Kanovich. The company, which focuses on […]
March 20th, 2024
LatAm List

Sostengo raises $3.8M seed round, Ep 162

byAraceli DominguezMarch 19, 2024No comments1 minute read In this week’s Espresso, we cover news from Niko, Visio.ai, MegaBite, and more! Outline of this episode: [00:28] – […]
March 19th, 2024
WeeTracker

Nigerian Fintech Zone Raises USD 8.5 M Seed To Scale

Nigerian Fintech Zone Raises USD 8.5 M Seed To Scale Nigerian startup Zone, a payment infrastructure company, has raised USD 8.5 M in an oversubscribed seed […]
March 19th, 2024
Tech Nova Ghana

Uber Reportedly Leads $100M Investment in Moove In Series B Funding Round

Moove, an African mobility fintech that offers vehicle financing to ride-hailing and delivery app drivers, has announced that it has raised $100 million in a Series […]
March 19th, 2024
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