Reducing kidnappings using PIX instant Payment
PIX instant payment limits to reduce kidnappings.
Last year the PIX instant payment system was introduced in Brazil.
It currently has 112 million registered users – that’s 62% of the population. It’s proving incredibly popular and is allowing the 40 million unbanked people in the country access to electronic payments.
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Unfortunately, its popularity has also led to significant issues – namely ransom demands by kidnappers that can be paid immediately.
By lowering the payment limit and stopping night payments, it’s hoped this will curb the problem. Silvia Bassi, who runs the tech website The Shift in Brazil, is on the show. Bitcoin mining in Navajo Nation – crypto-colonialism In the past traditional mining often took advantage of local people living near the mine, now something similar may be happening with cryptocurrencies.
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The scheme was originally set up with the Navajo’s support but there is opposition from some local people. Mining companies argue though that investing in their schemes will ultimately reap financial rewards for the local people. Reporter Luke Ottenhof is on the show to discuss this story and the rise of crypto-colonialism globally. Is Blockchain creating too much waste?
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