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Brazil: What It Takes to Break Into the Ride-Sharing Market
Brazil is one of the largest ride-sharing markets in the world. It’s also one of the hardest to win. With a population of more than 200 million and major urban…
Why Ride-Sharing Giants Struggle to Crack Brazil
Emerging Markets Today Brazil: What It Takes to Break Into the Ride-Sharing Market A candid talk with Luiz Fittipaldi (ex-Bolt) on Brazil’s duopoly, payments reality (hello, Pix), and why tier-2…
How Latin America Is Rewiring Money with Stablecoins and Pix
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…
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…
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…
