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Brazil’s Sports Betting Market Gears Up with New Regulatory Office

February has just begun, and to get off on the right foot, I will share good news about the sports betting regulation in Brazil. Two weeks ago, I wrote an article (here) explaining the changes for bettors and operators with the new regulation approved on December 30, 2023. More is about to come. Yesterday, 31/01, President Lula signed a legal...

How AI in Payment Systems Benefit PSPs and Merchants

AI is gradually becoming an essential part of companies budgets due to its growing importance in business transformation, and payments are no exception. It is not about replacing human interaction, but rather improving and automating processes to increase efficiency and accuracy. Fraud and chargeback management, the complex regulatory landscape, and disputes and dispute resolution are among the top 10 payment...

Navigating Misconceptions and Realities Surrounding PIX

Although PIX has been in the spotlight for the past few months, there are quite a few misconceptions about it. For some, it is not clear what it does, who can use it, where it works, how much it costs, what type of services you can buy with it, and if it will supersede other payment methods. In this...

From Galaxy to iPhone, Navigating the Unexpected Hurdles

Today I'm not going to talk about payments, but about my transition from the Samsung S line to the iPhone! I was trying to keep my postings focused on payments, but having my iPhone screen scratched in less than two weeks had me thinking. To all Apple and Samsung fans, I am not an MKBHD, but I know what I...

What to Expect from the Payment Industry: Possible Trends for 2024

New technology, as well as how people react to and interact with innovation, have compelled organizations across industries to seek updates on a regular basis. In my article today, I'll discuss what I believe will happen in the payments sector over the next few years. High-personalization in the Payment Experience According to McKinsey, 71% of customers want companies to give a...

PIX MED: A Pix Superhero Rescuing Users from Fraudulent Schemes

PIX MED (Mecanismo Especial de Devolução) is an exclusive Pix mechanism designed to smooth out fund reimbursements in the event of fraud, providing victims a better chance of retrieving their money. It is like a chargeback for PIX transactions.Here is the drill: Users that have been taken advantage of by fraud, scams, or other illegal activity have 80 days...

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Update: Pix Automático Release Delayed to June 2025

Banco Central released a note stating that the release...

Contactless Payments with PIX Are Here

I've got great news for all PIX fans! PIX...

A Batalha Entre Cartões de Crédito e PIX: O Que Está em Jogo?

Essas são as "headlines" de notícias sobre cartão de...

Benefícios dos Cartões de Crédito: Serão Eles Superados pelo PIX?

Quem trabalha com meios de pagamento está sempre conversando...

PIX se Torna Referência Global em Tecnologia de Pagamentos

Pix caminha para se tornar global: Lembram da empolgação...

Fast forward: The Revolution in Boleto Settlement Times

It's the hot topic of conversation, but let me...