Brazil’s Pix, launched by the central bank in late 2020, has quickly become the country’s favorite payment method, surpassing 160 million users. Now, as Brazil plays host to G20 policymakers, the central bank aims to take Pix global, making cross-border payments faster and more affordable. Pix’s success has caught the attention of countries in Latin […]
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