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The Target Is Pix: Why the US Is Imposing Unprecedented Tariffs Over Brazil’s Free Payment System

The decision, applied under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, was taken by the USTR after a year-long investigation that found certain circumstances in Brazil, including Pix payments, were “unreasonable” and burdened or restricted “the commerce of American farmers, workers, innovators, and exporters.” USTR Applies 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Goods with Pix Payments

XRP Price Steadies Near $1.09 as SWIFT R3 Claims Return Online

TLDR: XRP price holds near $1.09 as buyers defend the $1.08 support area, although repeated selling around $1.12 limits the current recovery. The resurfaced video confirms SWIFT worked with R3 on connecting Corda workflows to SWIFT gpi, but it does not confirm SWIFT adopted XRP. XRP entered the discussion after Corda Settler selected the asset

Electronic Transactions Association CEO Expecting More Partnerships with Bitcoin Startups

Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) CEO, Jason Oxman, indicated that members of his organization might start recognizing Bitcoin’s disruptive potential, suggesting that this might lead to more partnerships between traditional electronic payment providers and Bitcoin startups...