Brazil Pix Sets Daily Transaction Record, US Pressure Mounts

Brazil's instant payment system Pix set a new daily record on Friday with 318 million transactions, surpassing the previous peak from December 2025. The US government has criticized Pix, alleging it harms American companies like Visa and Mastercard, and has used this as justification for potential trade measures. This development highlights the growing geopolitical friction over digital payment systems and its implications for US-Brazil trade relations.