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Fintech Regulations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 6 Months Ended
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Dec. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2022
Fintech Regulations [Abstract] |  |
Funds in payment accounts of customers |  | $ 415
Required percent of reserve of customer funds deposited | 100.00% | 100.00%
Deposited in brazilian federal government bonds |  | $ 883
Term of days followings requested preliminary injunction with the courts |  | 90 days
Restricted cash related to liquidity reserves |  | $ 40

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