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Pay4Fun plans debit feature with Mastercard before 2026 World Cup

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Pay4Fun chief executive Leonardo Baptista said the company plans to release a debit-focused feature developed with Mastercard before the 2026 World Cup. He said Pay4Fun is also exploring crypto assets for Brazilian online betting, but the initiative may be deferred until next year because it is politically contentious. Baptista expects the Brazilian market to grow during the World Cup year.

The planned debit feature and possible crypto service could affect payment options for operators in Brazil.

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