A new payments system is coming to Brazil later this year promising almost instant transfers. Called PIX, the project from the country's central bank will provide 24/7 payments in up to 10 seconds via mobile apps, internet banking and ATMs, according to reports from Reuters and local crypto news site Livecoins on Wednesday. Slated for launch on Nov. 10, 2020, PIX is aimed to speed up and reduce the costs of fiat transfers between individuals and businesses. At a launch event for the planned system on Wednesday, Central Bank of Brazil President Roberto Campos Neto said that PIX is being developed as a response to new ... (full story)