🦇 Just explored Batman Alley (Beco do Batman) in São Paulo’s Vila Madalena during my recent trip — what a vibrant explosion of street art, graffiti, and colors turning alleys into an open-air gallery! From that first Batman mural in the ‘80s to today’s nonstop creativity. Loved it!

Update: all funds recovered. New phone within 24 hrs courtesy of @apple care. $149 deductible covered by @AmericanExpress platinum card benefits. Grateful to be alive and restored. Positive vibes.

Just crossed the Brazil-Paraguay border on foot — both ways — with ZERO ID or passport. Super casual, no checkpoints, no hassle at all. Hired a driver for the day who drove me right to the bridge and escorted me across just in case. Easiest international border I’ve ever done. 🇧🇷➡️🇵🇾

Just left the Taste of Priceless (Mastercard Black Lounge) at GRU Terminal 3 and damn…this is next level. Pure luxury — beautiful design, incredible food (the a la carte and tasting menu hits different), killer cocktails, and actually comfortable seating. Felt like a high-end restaurant, not an airport lounge. Massage chairs, great service, and zero stress before the flight. Easily the best lounge experience I’ve had in a long time. If you have a qualifying Mastercard Black/World Legend, don’t miss this. Worth it. 🔥✈️

And just when my trip couldn't get any more weird....I opened my laptop to catch up on the comments and concerns (I appreciate you all), and some dude attempts to enter the @Airbnb I'm staying at. I'm not sure why, but it's definitely concerning. I think it's a clear sign from the universe to leave BR and regroup.

Just got robbed in São Paulo, Brazil in an @Uber on the way to dinner. Stuck in traffic on the freeway, dude runs up, punches out the tinted window, and snatches my phone. He digitally stole thousands before I could lock my accounts. Minor injuries, but I’m okay. Phones can be replaced. Glad I wasn’t hurt worse. Wild night.

One of my favorite things to see in other countries is old maps.

GM from Sao Paulo.

Brazilian steak is legendary. The Temple of Carne did not disappoint.

I love that Brazil has no filter…

GM from Sao Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷

The vibes are so high right now….

Christ the Redeemer - Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷

The Amazon river from 33,000 ft. Thanks to @united for such a smooth flight.✈️

Good morning from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil 🇧🇷

13 Hr unexpected delay layover in Houston. At least i’ll be rested before my 12hr flight to Brazil.🇧🇷

CEO of @Ripple Prime (@HiddenRoadHQ) confirms that the @The_DTCC is working with @Ripple ✅ Full scale production launch of tokenisation service starting in October💥

The crypto market structure bill has PASSED the Senate Banking Committee with a bi-partisan vote! Historic day for crypto and for the future of digital assets in America. Grateful for the countless hours from lawmakers and staff to strengthen this legislation. Big improvement from where we were in January on rewards, tokenization, DeFi, and CFTC authority. I'm proud we stood up for our customers in that moment, and the bill is better because of it. Looking forward to a bipartisan law that cements the US as the world's crypto capital. Let's get CLARITY done.

Powerful stuff. 👇

Huge!!! $zbcn