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August 10, 2026

Adding Pix Lifts Global Merchant Revenue by up to 37% in Brazil, EBANX Data Shows

Globe Newswire

“International companies that add Pix to their checkout in Brazil see revenue rise by as much as 37% and reach an average of 25% more customers within six months of integration, according to internal data from EBANX , a technology company connecting global businesses to emerging markets through payments. That sample includes U.S.-headquartered merchants, whose […]

July 13, 2026

Competition in Retail Digital Payments

BIS

“Retail payments have digitalised rapidly in both advanced economies and emerging market and developing economies. Digitalisation has altered the competitive landscape, with new entrants (eg fintechs and big techs) and new technologies, yet incumbent banks and card networks retain their dominant position in key markets. In their role as operators, overseers and catalysts in payment systems, central […]

July 1, 2026

Visa Expects Stablecoins to See Limited Adoption in Retail Payments

Trend

“Stablecoins are unlikely to become widely used for paying for goods and services in stores in the foreseeable future, but they may play an important role in cross-border transfers, B2B settlements, and emerging markets, Visa’s Group President, Oliver Jenkyn, said. Jenkyn made the statement at a briefing held as part of the Visa Payments Forum […]

June 2, 2026

May 20, 2026

dLocal CEO Says Payment Fragmentation Is Its Moat as Growth Momentum Builds

Yahoo Finance

“dLocal’s key moat is its ability to give global merchants one integration into more than 60 emerging markets, where fragmented payment systems and regulations often create major friction for expansion. CEO Pedro Arnt said the company is shifting from a more defensive rebuild phase to growth initiatives, with emphasis on new products like BNPL, alternative payment […]

April 21, 2026

EBANX Expands Recurring Alternative Payments Offering, Unlocks a 1 Billion User Potential Across 12 Emerging Markets

PR Newswire

“EBANX, a global payment technology company connecting merchants with consumers and businesses in emerging markets announces the expansion of its offering for recurring alternative payment methods (APMs) to six more countries across Southeast Asia, Africa and Latin America: the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, South Africa, Colombia, and Peru.”

dLocal Launches Seamless Stablecoin Integration for Payments in Emerging Markets

dLocal

“dLocal the leading cross-border payments platform connecting global merchants to Emerging Markets, announced the launch of Stablecoin Full, a complete stablecoin solution that enables merchants to collect, convert, and pay out funds using stablecoins across high-growth economies. Stablecoin Full enables global merchants to accept and send payments in stablecoins, fund and settle transactions in digital […]

April 17, 2026

EBANX Adds New Markets, Targets Asia Growth

IBS Intelligence

“Ebanx is expanding its global footprint by adding Thailand, Indonesia and Turkey to its payments network, while preparing to enter Malaysia and Vietnam in the next quarter. The move marks a further step in the company’s strategy to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia and other emerging markets. Ebanx connects global merchants with local payment methods, […]

March 4, 2026

InComm Payments and SKUx Partner to Provide Innovative Digital Payment Solutions for Humanitarian Aid and Other Emerging Markets

InComm Payments

“InComm Payments and SKUx announced a strategic partnership to revolutionize digital payment distribution. The partnership is poised to rapidly advance the opportunity for a diverse set of organizations to distribute real-time, branded digital payments with precision controls at the item level, ensuring donated or promoted funds are spent at the right time and for the […]

November 19, 2025

September 24, 2025

EBANX Enables Pix Recurring Payments for Hotmart, Leading to a 32-Point Retention Increase

PR Newswire

“Hotmart, a global technology company and leader in digital business in the Creator Economy, announced strong performance results following the adoption of Pix Automático, Brazil’s new recurring feature within the real-time payment system Pix. Integrated through EBANX, a global fintech specializing in payments for emerging markets, Pix Automático has been live on the Hotmart platform since June 16, the first day […]

September 23, 2025

EBANX Announcements: AI, Stablecoin, and Payout Solutions for Global Companies in Emerging Markets, Plus Philippines Expansion

PR Newswire

“EBANX has unveiled a new generation of products designed to strengthen global companies’ operations across Latin America, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. Key innovations include the ability to accept stablecoin payments, AI-driven tools for improving the efficiency and security of digital transactions, and instant payouts through domestic rails. EBANX also announced its expansion into the Philippines through the integration of the country’s two […]

September 18, 2025

August 19, 2025

Nuvei Integrates with Zuora to Power Global Subscription Payments

Morningstar

“Nuvei announced a strategic integration with Zuora, a leading monetization platform for modern business. The partnership enhances Nuvei’s ability to support enterprise recurring revenue at a global scale and provides Zuora’s customers with a robust payments infrastructure to accelerate growth in both established and emerging markets.”

August 7, 2025

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