Cobru
Colombian payments wallet and operational payments infrastructure
About
Cobru is a Barranquilla-based Colombian fintech operating as a hybrid payment gateway and electronic wallet, letting people and businesses charge, collect, send, reload and withdraw money across multiple methods including QR payments and blockchain rails. It aims to democratize electronic payments and collections in Colombia and has incorporated stablecoin and blockchain technology into its payments infrastructure.
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