Pix
Coverage of Pix in the Nexus archive.
- Brazil Audit Court Flags 82% of Pix Amendments as Irregular
Brazil's federal audit court found irregularities in 82% of 100 sampled Pix amendments, flagging R$49 million (US$9.6M) in potential damage to the treasury.
- dLocal ACI Worldwide Pact Opens Pix to Global Merchants
dLocal and ACI Worldwide have formed a strategic partnership to provide global merchants access to Latin American payment methods like Pix in Brazil and Mercado Pago in Mexico. The partnership, dated July 28, 2026, initially targets Brazil and Mexico before expanding to Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru.
- Brazil’s Pix Goes Global as US$660B Monthly Giant
Brazil's Pix payment system has 200 million monthly active users, processes 8.6 billion transactions totaling US$660 billion monthly, and has brought 70 million Brazilians into the formal financial system.
- US–China Decoupling Redraws Latin America’s Strategic Map
The US-China decoupling is reshaping Latin America's strategic landscape as G7 nations reduce ties with China and the US considers tariffs on Brazil linked to Pix and deforestation. Latin America's rare earths and digital infrastructure are highlighted as key factors in this geopolitical shift.
- Brazil’s beloved payments system has drawn Donald Trump’s ire
Brazil’s payments system Pix has drawn criticism from Donald Trump, but his tariff threats have increased public support for the platform and President Lula. The article highlights how Trump's actions inadvertently bolstered domestic pride in Pix and Lula's leadership.
- The payments darling in Trump’s crosshairs
US tariff threats against Brazil over payments platform Pix have triggered a political storm ahead of elections. The issue centers on Trump's actions targeting the platform.
- Brazil May Cut Off Pix Access for Cyber-Weak Banks
Brazil's central bank is considering restricting Pix access for banks and fintechs with weak cybersecurity. This follows a year of costly cyberattacks.
- Offering Pix Now Costs Brazil’s Small Firms an Extra $1m in Capital
Brazil's rewritten capital rule requires small firms to hold minimum capital based on their business activities, not their classification. Offering Pix alone now adds an extra five million reais ($1 million) in required capital.
- Brazil Faces a 25% Tariff Next Week and Won’t Trade Away Pix
Brazil faces a 25% tariff proposed by Washington with a 15 July deadline, alongside a separate 12.5% levy on forced-labour import controls. Brazil offered to cut duties on 300 product lines if the tariff is dropped but will not compromise on its instant-payment system, Pix.
- Brazil Is Building a Pix for Business Credit. Here’s the Catch
Brazil is launching a public system called 'duplicata escritural' that allows companies to borrow against unpaid invoices, similar to the Pix payment system. The central bank will activate it on June 30 in Brasilia.
- Brazil Lifts the Cap on Tap-to-Pay Pix, Squeezing Card Networks
Brazil's central bank has removed the R$500 limit on tap-to-pay Pix, enhancing its competition with contactless bank cards. The change positions Pix as a stronger rival in the payment systems market.
- Brazil Shields Its Pix Payment Brand as US Trade Fight Heats Up
Brazil has granted its Pix payment system the highest tier of trademark protection, shielding the name across all business categories. Pix is the first brand tied to a public body in Brazil to receive this status.
- Brazil's Pix Payment System Faces Pressure from Visa and Mastercard
Brazil's Pix payment system is facing pressure from Visa and Mastercard. The system has been gaining popularity, but the involvement of major credit card companies may impact its growth. Brazil's government has been supportive of the Pix system.