Brazil news and trends

Nubank Seeks Banking License in Brazil to Comply With New Rule on Branding

December 03, 2025
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Global FinTechs Race Into Brazil as Cumbuca Offers a New Back Door
Latin America // December 03, 2025

Cumbuca, a Y Combinator-backed FinTech, is betting that global payment players want into Brazil faster than the licensing process allows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

KuCoin Pay Integrates Crypto Payment Acceptance Tool With Brazil’s Pix
Cryptocurrency // November 21, 2025

KuCoin Pay now enables Brazilians to convert and spend cryptocurrencies at any merchant that accepts the QR codes of Brazil’s instant payment system, Pix. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Brazil Weighs Taxes on Cross-Border Crypto Payments
Cryptocurrency // November 18, 2025

Brazil is considering a tax on cross-border cryptocurrency payments, Reuters reported Tuesday (Nov. 18), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Pix Turns 5 as Brazil’s Real-Time Payments Shift Accelerates
Real-Time Payments // November 14, 2025

Real-time payments continue to expand across the globe through several use cases as businesses and households lean into speed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

Interviews & Exclusives
Pix Surges 53% as Digital Payments Overtake Cards in Brazil

October 03, 2025
The story behind Latin America’s digital payments boom isn’t necessarily about consumers abandoning cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Payment Friction Taps the Brakes on Digital Growth in Brazil

July 07, 2025
Brazil has become a global leader in mobile shopping adoption, with its consumers consistently demonstrating high engagement in digital commerce activities. The 2025 Global Digital Shopping Index: Brazil edition, commissioned...

Payment Glitches Stall Brazil’s Mobile Shopping Surge

June 20, 2025
In Brazil, consumers are highly engaged digitally, yet they struggle with completing transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Digital Payments Set to Capture Two-Thirds of LatAm Online Sales

June 17, 2025
Latin America’s financial landscape continues its digital transformation as digital payments rapidly displace traditional cash transactions, signaling a new era for commerce and financial inclusion. Get the Full Story Complete...

Quick Reads
Nubank Seeks Banking License in Brazil to Comply With New Rule on Branding

December 03, 2025
Digital financial services platform Nubank said it intends to obtain a banking license in Brazil in 2026. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Global FinTechs Race Into Brazil as Cumbuca Offers a New Back Door

December 03, 2025
Cumbuca, a Y Combinator-backed FinTech, is betting that global payment players want into Brazil faster than the licensing process allows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

KuCoin Pay Integrates Crypto Payment Acceptance Tool With Brazil’s Pix

November 21, 2025
KuCoin Pay now enables Brazilians to convert and spend cryptocurrencies at any merchant that accepts the QR codes of Brazil’s instant payment system, Pix. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Brazil Weighs Taxes on Cross-Border Crypto Payments

November 18, 2025
Brazil is considering a tax on cross-border cryptocurrency payments, Reuters reported Tuesday (Nov. 18), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...