Argentina

Argentina is a massive South American nation with terrain encompassing Andes mountains, glacial lakes and Pampas grassland, the traditional grazing ground of its famed beef cattle. The country is famous for tango dance and music. Its big, cosmopolitan capital, Buenos Aires, is centered on the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace.

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Mastercard to Terminate Co-Branded Card Partnership With Binance

Mastercard to Terminate Co-Branded Card Partnership With Binance
Mastercard to Terminate Co-Branded Card Partnership With Binance
August 24, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Mastercard will terminate its partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Binance Holdings. This decision will impact all four of Mastercard’s co-branded card programs with Binance, which are in Argentina,...

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Mexico and Peru to Follow Brazil’s Real-Time Payments Footsteps
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June 18, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Despite large proportions of unbanked households hampering real-time payments adoption in Latin America, some countries in the region are expected to see massive real-time payments...

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dLocal Investing $100 Million to Expand in Argentina
dLocal Investing $100 Million to Expand in Argentina
June 16, 2023  |  Cross-border Payments

Payment platform dLocal says it is investing heavily in Argentina. The company plans to invest $100 million in that country, while hiring 400 new workers...

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May 03, 2023  |  eCommerce

MercadoLibre says it’s taking advantage of growth opportunities in Latin America. The Latin American eCommerce giant saw its net revenues rise 58% year over year...

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Argentina and Brazil Explore Common Currency
Argentina and Brazil Explore Common Currency
January 22, 2023  |  Latin America

The two biggest economies in South America are reportedly working on a common currency. Brazil and Argentina will announce the project this week, the Financial...

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Empty ‘Ghost Banks’ Are Costly Side Effect Digital Transformation
January 12, 2023  |  Banking

Empty bank branches dotting Argentina are visually underscoring the nation’s transition to digital banking. The world is currently undergoing an unprecedented transformation driven by changing...

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January 04, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Real-time payments are becoming table stakes worldwide, driven by intense demand from businesses and individuals. Surveys have found that the availability of fast payments was...

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Ualá and ABC Capital Team to Offer Loans in Mexico 
Ualá and ABC Capital Team to Offer Loans in Mexico 
December 05, 2022  |  Banking

Ualá and ABC Capital have teamed to offer personal loans in Mexico.  This will be a new offering for both companies. It comes as Ualá,...

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