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Stark Bank is positioning itself as a banking provider for cryptocurrency startups in Brazil, a sector traditionally avoided by major financial institutions.

Meliuz, a Brazilian fintech company, has launched a strategy to allocate part of its cash reserves to Bitcoin, causing its shares to jump over 25%. The company aims to capture long-term returns, taking inspiration from other firms making similar investments.

Stark Bank, a Brazilian online bank with backing from Bezos Expeditions, is focusing on crypto startups to drive growth, according to CEO Rafael Stark.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance program in Brazil, aiming to connect students with technology job opportunities and bridge the global talent shortage.

The Cardano Foundation and SERPRO, Brazil’s largest technology provider, have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate blockchain adoption within the country’s public sector.

Forensic techniques and stricter regulations are helping Brazil combat the surge in illegal gold mining that has devastated the Amazon rainforest, bringing environmental destruction and violence.

A Brazilian startup is using AI and a gamified approach to help companies improve employee health and reduce healthcare costs.

Indigenous youth in the Yanomami Indigenous Land are using drone technology to monitor and defend their ancestral lands from illegal mining and environmental threats.