A nurse in Los Angeles sends part of her paycheck home through a stablecoin wallet. Within minutes, her mother in Guadalajara receives pesos via SPEI. Meanwhile in São Paulo, a…
Category: emerging markets
Why Intra-African Flights Are So Expensive (And What Could Change)
Flights within a continent are supposed to be fair if not cheap, at least that’s what it should be, but in Africa it’s the opposite. You’d rather go to Maldives…
Fintech in Francophone Africa: What’s Driving Growth and What’s Holding It Back
Fintech innovation in Francophone West Africa is advancing steadily, with Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal emerging as regional leaders. Côte d’Ivoire’s fintech ecosystem is among the most vibrant, supported by clear…
How Will Ethiopia’s New Stock Market Impact Local Investors?
After decades of a closed financial system, Ethiopia is stepping into a new economic era. The launch of the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) is more than a symbol of modernization…
Top Emerging Markets for Digital Nomads in 2025
Where Digital Nomads Are Heading in 2025 — and Why It Matters Bali, Chiang Mai, and Lisbon used to top every list. But in 2025, digital nomads are rethinking their…
China’s BYD Revolutionizes Brazil’s Electric Vehicle Market
In the industrial heart of Bahia, an idle factory once owned by Ford was revived in 2022, and the assembly lines began rolling again, not for gasoline-powered cars, but electric…
Africa Prefers Showmax: Subscription Numbers Surpass Netflix
As Africa gets increased access to internet connectivity, users are moving away from the traditional ways of consuming media and entertainment provided by mainstream media to streaming services. The switch…
dLocal’s Global Ambition: Conquering Emerging Markets Beyond Latin America
Founded in 2016, fintech dLocal embarked on a mission to bridge the gap in cross-border payments, particularly in emerging markets. This Uruguay-based fintech startup quickly distinguished itself by offering a…
Brazil Fintech Evolution: From Open Banking to Pix Crédito
Brazil’s fintech sector has undergone a significant transformation, driven by digital innovation and regulatory advancements. Back in 2021, I interviewed Carlos Kazuo Missao, then director of the GFT Group in…
India’s Semiconductor Surge: Driving Force of “Make in India”
The year 2023 marks a transformative year for the “Make in India” initiative, especially in the burgeoning semiconductor sector. We will explore the depths of the recent U.S.-India Semiconductor Partnership,…
