Regulatory sandboxes have emerged as a pivotal tool in the fintech sector, offering a controlled environment where startups and established firms can test innovative financial products and services under regulatory …
Manuela Tecchio
Manuela Tecchio
With over eight years of experience in newsrooms like CNN and Globo, Manuela is a specialized business and finance journalist, trained by FGV and Insper. She has covered the sector across Latin America and Europe, and edits FintechScoop since its founding.
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Global military spending is reaching unprecedented levels, with governments worldwide ramping up investments in defense industries. Total military expenditure soared to $2.7 trillion last year, marking the largest annual rise …
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The crypto world is full of complex tools and buzzwords: DeFi, NFTs, staking. But one piece of infrastructure powers some of the most critical movements of digital assets, the crypto …
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Oracle of Omaha, Wall Street guru, legendary investor. A man of many names, Warren Buffett will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, the company he founded in 1965, at …
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In today’s economy, loyalty points have evolved from mere customer perks to significant financial assets. Airlines, retailers, and credit card companies are increasingly treating these points as tradable commodities, integrating …
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Traditional banks are pouring billions into fintech investments—not just to keep up, but to stay ahead. What began as a defensive move against emerging startups has evolved into a strategic …
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The appointment of Paul Atkins as the new chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by President Donal Trump has injected fresh optimism into the crypto market. Known …
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Energy Infrastructure and Europe’s Aging Power Grids are Under Scrutiny After Blackouts
Europe’s energy infrastructure is facing significant challenges as outdated power grids struggle to meet the demands of fast-paced energy transition. The recent massive blackout in Spain and Portugal, the largest …
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The April 2025 blackout that swept across Spain and Portugal was more than a power outage: it was a stress test for every business relying on digital infrastructure. For startup …
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Besides the immediate impact on infrastructure and daily life, the power outage that pushed Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France into darkness also affected European stock markets. The blackout, …
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This Monday (28), Spain and Portugal were plunged into their largest-ever power outage, affecting also parts of southern France and Belgium, plunging millions into darkness and disrupting daily life for …
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Central banks have long been data-driven institutions. But now, with economic signals growing more complex and financial systems more correlated than ever, even the most traditional institutions are experimenting with …