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Ideas on payments, PIX and stablecoins.

Practical guides for companies that want to receive, convert and pay with PIX and stablecoins in Brazil.

How much does a PIX payment gateway cost? How to compare fees

How much does a PIX payment gateway cost? How to compare fees

Understand a PIX gateway's cost structure — fixed fee, percentage, volume tiers and hidden fees — so you can compare clearly.

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Payment reconciliation: what it is and why your company needs it

Payment reconciliation: what it is and why your company needs it

What payment reconciliation is, why it matters as volume grows, and how a double-entry ledger solves the problem.

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USDC vs USDT: which stablecoin to use for payments in Brazil

USDC vs USDT: which stablecoin to use for payments in Brazil

We compare USDC and USDT on liquidity, networks, cost and trust to help your company pick the right stablecoin to receive and pay.

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What is a PIX payment gateway and how to choose one

What is a PIX payment gateway and how to choose one

Understand what a PIX payment gateway does, which features matter (cash-in, cash-out, webhooks, reconciliation) and how to choose one for your company.

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Cash-in and cash-out via PIX: how to automate payments with an API

Cash-in and cash-out via PIX: how to automate payments with an API

A developer guide: how to automate collections (cash-in) and payouts (cash-out) via PIX through an API, with quotes, webhooks and reconciliation.

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How to receive stablecoin payments in Brazil using PIX

How to receive stablecoin payments in Brazil using PIX

A practical guide for companies: how to accept PIX and settle in stablecoin (USDC/USDT) simply, quickly and with full reconciliation via API.

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