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EP524: Can Brazil’s Betting Payments Handle the World Cup Boom?

11 min · 22. maj 2026
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In this exclusive interview from the SiGMA Americas 2026 Media Zone, Leonardo Baptista discusses how Brazil’s regulated gaming market is reshaping digital payments across Latin America. From handling massive transaction spikes during major football events to the future of Pix, crypto integration, biometric onboarding, and blockchain-powered wallets, Baptista shares Pay4Fun’s vision for scaling secure and frictionless payment solutions. He also explores the challenges of regulation, political uncertainty, and market consolidation, while explaining why Brazil could become one of the world’s largest regulated betting markets within the next five years. Guest: Leonardo Baptista, CEO Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld

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