Agibank is the second Brazilian fintech in recent weeks to opt for a US IPO over a local listing.
The trend suggests that foreign companies are increasingly viewing the US not just for valuation gains, but as a strategic destination for capital, branding, and global talent.
AI can decide, but consumers still hesitate to hand it their card details. Agentic commerce is still emerging, but the trust gap is already shaping how pilots are built and how much payment autonomy AI is given.
We look at how these developments are unfolding and what they may foreshadow for the wider commerce ecosystem.