March 28, 2024
Investment

Mercado Libre Investing $2.5 Billion to Bolster Mexico

Latin American eCommerce and payments firm Mercado Libre is reportedly set to invest a record $2.5 billion in Mexico this year, up from the $1.6 billion spent in 2023. The investment will be distributed across various business areas, including warehouse expansion, logistics network enhancement, loan increases, salary payments, and marketing and technology investments, Bloomberg reported

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Crypto

Is Insurance Crucial for Cryptocurrency to Penetrate Mainstream Markets?

The world of cryptocurrency is grappling with considerable challenges following its tumultuous boom and subsequent decline, which garnered significant media attention. The process of mainstream integration has been uneven, partly due to the difficulty in securing regulatory approval. The risk of theft – whether via hacking or other means – poses a considerable barrier in

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Investment

California Biofuel Plant and USDA Specialty Crop Investment

California Biofuel Plant and USDA Specialty Crop Investment From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update. **The increasing use of biofuels could generate bullish vibes for ag commodities in the future. And, E-T-F Trends says plans for a biofuel plant in California could spur more investors to take a closer look

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Loans

Digital nano-loans as enablers of financial empowerment

Chik Shampoo’s case study on sachets in the 70s often serves as a playbook to tap into India’s billion people-strong potential. What started as a revolution in FMCG has now transcended industries, even reaching financial services. And one such space in the BFSI subset has managed to gain significant momentum: lending. Sachetised loans, also called

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