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The Central Bank of Brazil has announced new regulations for Pix, the country's widely used instant payment system. The move affects millions of users and businesses that rely on Pix for daily transactions, and reactions are circulating widely as people try to understand what changes to transfers, limits and security requirements will mean for them.
- 2ECB and Brazil Launch Study to Link TIPS with Pix Payments▼European Central Bank (ECB) and Brazil Launch Study to Link TIPS with Pix Instant Payments
The European Central Bank and Brazilian authorities are launching a joint study exploring how to connect the eurozone's TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) system with Brazil's popular Pix instant payment network. The work would explore cross-border interoperability between the two real-time payment systems. If successful, the initiative could make euro-real transfers faster and cheaper, reducing reliance on traditional correspondent banking channels.
- 3Apple And Google Pixel Buck Slide As Smartphone Market Hits 13-Year Low●Apple’s iPhone And Google Pixel Q2 Sales Shine Even As Global Smartphone Market Drops To 13-Year Low
Global smartphone shipments fell to their lowest second-quarter level in 13 years, but Apple's iPhone and Google's Pixel lines outperformed the market. The contrast is drawing attention: while overall demand weakened sharply, premium devices from Apple and Google continued to sell well, suggesting consumers are still willing to spend on flagship phones even as the broader market contracts.
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The European Central Bank is seeking to connect its TIPS instant payment system with Brazil's Pix, the fast-growing instant payment platform run by the Brazilian central bank. A direct link would allow faster, cheaper cross-border payments between the euro area and Brazil, one of the world's largest economies. The move reflects growing interest among central banks in interlinking national instant payment systems internationally.
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European policymakers are openly debating whether the continent can replicate Pix, Brazil's instant payment system that has transformed everyday money transfers for tens of millions. The conversation reflects growing unease in Europe about reliance on US card networks and private payment platforms, and renewed momentum behind projects like the digital euro as officials weigh faster, cheaper, homegrown alternatives.
- 6New Pixar Film Tops Disney+ Weekly Viewing Chart▼The New Pixar Hit Is Disney+’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week
Pixar's latest release has become the most-watched movie on Disney+ this week, according to the platform's viewing rankings. The film has quickly outperformed other titles on the streaming service since its arrival, underlining Pixar's continued drawing power for Disney's streaming audience. No further details about viewing figures or the film's performance beyond the weekly ranking were provided.