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Bolivia’s Crypto Journey Gets A Lift As Country’s 4th Largest Bank Launches USDT Custody
A South American nation is traversing the path toward becoming a champion in cryptocurrency in the region. Related Reading: Memecoins Thrived Under SEC’s ‘Oppressive Regime,’ Crypto Analyst Says Bolivians now have the opportunity to invest in digital currency as one of the country’s leading financial institutions introduced a custody service dedicated to Tether’s stablecoin, USDT. […] дальше »
2024-10-30 10:30
Milei presidential victory fuels optimism in Argentina’s Bitcoin community
The election of new Argentine President Javier Milei has given many in the local Bitcoin community cause for hope.
дальше »2023-11-24 16:49
Tether plans major expansion into BTC mining with $500M investment: Report
Tether has ambitions to reach 1% of BTC mining computing power under new CEO Paolo Ardoino. New facilities in South America will be part of the push. дальше »
2023-11-17 22:00
Coinbase Expands in Brazil, Allows Crypto Purchases With Brazilian Reals
Coinbase users in Brazil could previously only purchase crypto using credit cards. дальше »
2023-3-22 17:30
Brazil’s largest public bank Banco do Brasil enables tax payments using crypto
According to a recent statement, Banco do Brasil (BB), Brazil’s largest public bank, has enabled tax payments with cryptocurrencies. The services will however be only available via Bitfy, a specialized blockchain solutions startup in which Banco do Brasil has invested. дальше »
2023-2-16 18:59
El Salvador “Bitcoin bet:” country fully pays $800M bond plus interest
El Salvador president Nayib Bukele in a tweet thread has confirmed that the country has fully paid its $800 million Eurobond repayment due in January 2023. This is a major achievement for the country, especially after its “Bitcoin (BTC/USD) bet” that attracted a lot of criticism from the likes of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). дальше »
2023-1-27 15:50
Gleec BTC Exchange acquires Blocktane as it expands into Brazil
Gleec BTC Exchange, a cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain infrastructure platform that’s rapidly expanding its presence around the globle, has struck another milestone with its entry into Brazil. дальше »
2022-12-21 17:15
El Salvador's pro-Bitcoin president Nayib Bukele announces reelection bid
Bukele says that despite past laws that prohibited the reelection of presidents, El Salvador can follow in the footsteps of developing nations. дальше »
2022-9-17 14:10
Brazilian central banker describes how CBDC system can halt bank runs
In constructing its Real Digital, Brazil's central bank is developing mechanisms that can freeze citizens' conversion to CBDCs in the event of a bank run. дальше »
2022-6-4 00:00
Bitcoin’s move to $32.4K was a fakeout — Here’s the price level most BTC traders are waiting for
Some traders lost hope this week after BTC price rejected at $32,400, but many say this level is where they will become buyers.
дальше »2022-6-4 23:56
Tribal partners with Visa to expand credit options for businesses
The initiative is focused on expanding credit and financing options for small- and medium-sized businesses in Latin America.
дальше »2022-3-1 14:00
BCB President calls for better crypto regulations as investor interest surges
Roberto Campos Neto, President of the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB), has called for constructive crypto regulations that consider investors’ need for digital assets. A report unveiled this news on August 19, citing Neto’s speech during a Council of Americas-organized event. дальше »
2021-8-21 18:09
Argentinian Crypto Exchange Buenbit Raises $11 Million To Expand Operations In The Continent
Buenbit, an Argentina based crypto exchange, has raised $11 million in a funding round. The firm plans to expand operations in Latin America. Crypto Exchange Buenbit Raises $11 Million The platform announced on Monday that it has raised $11 million in a Series A funding round led by Libertus Capital. Other members of the funding […] дальше »
2021-7-13 22:00
Mercado Bitcoin valued at $2.1B after closing largest Series B round in LatAm history
2TM Group, the parent company of Sao Paulo-based Mercado Bitcoin, closed this week a $200 million Series B round, marking the largest of its kind in the continent’s history. The deal values the Latin American cryptocurrency exchange at $2. дальше »
2021-7-3 18:05
Interview: Mass Bitcoin Adoption In Latin America
Three CEOs of Bitcoin-related projects in Latin America discussed impending adoption in the region. дальше »
2021-6-25 00:01
2 Cents per Kilowatt Hour: Bitfarms to Launch a 210 MW Bitcoin Mining Operation in Argentina
The Canadian publicly traded bitcoin mining company Bitfarms has announced a deal that will see the company developing a 210 megawatt (MW) mining farm in Argentina. Bitfarms says that the company was able to secure a low electricity rate at $0. дальше »
2021-4-21 03:30
Latin American, Caribbean Countries Use Blockchain to Fight Poverty
Blockchain technology promises to bring a tough fight against poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). LAC Tap Blockchain to Tackle Poverty According to a report by Borgen Magazine, LAC are using distributed ledger technology (DLT) to free the region of poverty. дальше »
2021-1-1 18:00
Argentina's Parliament will see a new bill presenting a framework for crypto
One of Argentina's youngest deputies is prepping new legislation to provide a national framework for crypto, which will reportedly hit the parliament next week. дальше »
2020-11-11 00:49
Coinbase-Backed Exchange to Redistribute Seized Venezuelan Funds
A major win for the people of Venezuela and the fight against government corruption.
дальше »2020-8-21 19:47
Crypto Contributes to Money Laundering Problems in Latin America, Report
Crypto exchanges in Latin America attract money launderers due to “extremely lax” AML and KYC regulations, a new report says
дальше »2020-2-29 18:19
Bitmain Begins Expansion into South America
Bitmain is looking to establish a significant presence as it partners with two Bitcoin mining consulting firms. Meanwhile, co-founder Jihan Wu continues to consolidate his hold on the company amid an ongoing power struggle. дальше »
2019-12-12 15:03
Blockchain Voting With AEternity Finds Fertile Ground In Uruguay
Uruguay may be a small country in South America with a population of just 3. 5 million, sandwiched between Argentina and BrazilL: but it has found fame on the world stage for progressive policies (and superstar soccer players – the country won the World Cup in 1930 and 1950, and has finished fourth twice). дальше »
2019-10-6 18:05
Paxful Joins Forces With CoinLogiq to Bring Crypto ATMs to Columbia and Peru
Paxful and CoinLogiq are joining forces to bring 45 ATMs to several points of interest in the major cities of Columbia and Peru
дальше »2019-9-6 23:36
Is Bitcoin A Safe Haven? Ask China And Argentina
Nevermind the double-digit price swings. Despite the day-to-day roller coaster ride of crypto markets, spiking demand in China and Argentina point to a pivot point for the largest digital currency – from risky bet to safe store of value. дальше »
2019-8-17 22:26
Why Is Dash Celebrating Smaller Transactions?
For most traders, high-value transactions are a sign of a healthy cryptocurrency. Big Bitcoin movements frequently make waves on Twitter, and Litecoin once made headlines by moving $99M in one go. дальше »
2019-7-26 18:13
What’s a Bitcoin? Brazil President Proposes a ‘Euro’ For South America
The president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, blamed Bitcoin for canceling an indigenous cryptocurrency project, despite not knowing what it is. And now he’s considering a South American ‘Euro. дальше »
2019-6-8 13:00
Over 900 Retailers Worldwide Now Accept Bitcoin Cash
The number of online retailers accepting bitcoin cash (BCH) has swelled to more than 945 stores in the last few months. According to Marco Coino, which provides a directory of merchants that accept payments in BCH, more than 670 bricks and mortar retailers also now handle transactions in the cryptocurrency. дальше »
2019-1-2 19:10
Latin American Residents Can Now Buy Crypto with Fiat on OKCoin
The phenomenal rise in the price of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in late 2017 saw a lot of new cryptocurrencies, particularly ICOs flood the crypto space. The increase in the number of cryptocurrency projects was met with a proliferation in the number of crypto exchanges. дальше »
2018-11-17 00:00
Dash Surges 12% Amid Service Rollouts In Latin America
Dash (DASH) has surged nearly 12% over the past 24 hours after the No. 12-ranked cryptocurrency project announced rollout of mobile- and merchant services in Latin America where it’s seeing increased adoption. дальше »
2018-11-5 17:50
Pundi X brings Crypto To Brazil, Colombia
The crypto revolution is spreading through Latin America, and is making major inroads in one major South American country. No, not that one. But shoppers in Brazil and Colombia may soon be able to pay for their groceries in cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-9-3 17:22
1,000 Cryptocurrency POS Terminals to be Distributed in Brazil
Indonesian point-of-sale (POS) terminal maker Pundi X Labs (Pundi X) has struck a distribution deal with Brazilian company BitCapital to have 1,000 of its XPOS device distributed in retail outlets across the South American country, the startup said earlier this week. дальше »
2018-8-31 16:02
Dash Reveals KRIP Phone For South Americans
Dash has announced a deal with Kripto Mobile Corporation that could give Latin Americans a system that actually works for using cryptocurrency for peer-to-peer payments and other basic transactions. дальше »
2018-8-28 16:39
Colombian Banks Close All Accounts of S. American Crypto Exchange Buda
Colombian banks close all accounts of S. American crypto exchange Buda, following a similar move against the exchange in Chile this March
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