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Brazil’s central bank chief says credit card will cease to exist soon
2022.08.12 17:14
FILE PHOTO: Brazil’s Central Bank President Roberto Campos Neto attends the Brazil Investment Forum in Sao Paulo, Brazil October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli/File Photo
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s central bank chief Roberto Campos Neto on Friday said he believes credit cards will cease to exist soon due to the growth of the open finance system, through which clients authorize financial data sharing with different institutions.
Speaking at an event about cryptocurrencies, Campos Neto said he disagreed with heavy regulation of crypto assets, but stressed that he was concerned about the concentration of custody since 80% of crypto assets were currently being held by four companies.