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Episode 293 - Unlocking Merchant Growth in Emerging Markets, with João Del Valle, EBANX

In this episode, Drew Edmond is joined by João Del Valle, CEO and co-founder of EBANX, to talk about the origin story of EBANX, why Brazil has historically been such a difficult market for non-Brazilian merchants, and what João has learned as the company has expanded into new regions. Listen in as they cover some of the biggest topics shaping the next phase of global payments, including Pix and Pix Automático in Brazil, payment optimization when looking at local payment methods, and perspectives on agentic commerce and stablecoins.
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Europe is Building the Foundations for Trusted Agentic Commerce

Mastercard

“Until recently, that experience would break at the moment of payment. Agentic commerce could help people decide, but not actually pay. That is the gap Mastercard Agent Pay is designed to address. In controlled, consent‑based scenarios, consumers can now authorise an AI agent to complete a purchase on their behalf, using credentials they already trust. […]
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UK Payments Initiative Launches New A2A Payments Scheme in ‘Defining Moment’

Open Banking Expo

“The UK Payments Initiative (UKPI), a consortium of banks and fintechs, has launched a payment scheme to enable widespread adoption of account-to-account (A2A) payments, in what is being hailed as “a defining moment” in the UK. Working with participating banks and ecosystem partners, UKPI’s scheme establishes a shared rulebook, commercial model and operational standards for […]
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New York State Department of Financial Services and European Banking Authority Sign MOU to Enable Cross-Border Collaboration on Stablecoin Activity

Department of Financial Services

“The New York State Department of Financial Services announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the European Banking Authority to facilitate the exchange of supervisory and confidential information related to stablecoins. The MOU is intended to enhance the supervision of entities engaged in stablecoin activities, identify market trends and risks, and […]
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