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Does Nu Holdings (NU) Dominance in Brazil’s Banking Deserts Redefine Its Competitive Moat?
In recent coverage, Nu Holdings’ Nubank was highlighted among leading digital payment platforms as digital payments and social commerce continue to expand, while separate data showed it led primary bank choice across Brazil in late 2025 with roughly 30% incidence in 17 states and 31.5 million people banked.
This reach means Nubank now serves nearly one in five Brazilian adults and is a key provider of financial access in banking deserts, underscoring how app-based banking is reshaping...