Search
Paraguayan Senate to Debate Taking Bitcoin Mining ‘Out of the Grey Area’
2.12.2021
Paraguay is inching closer to legalizing Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto mining – and potentially opening up its huge hydroelectric power capacity to industrial miners – with more senators lending their support to a key proposal.
The bill has been in the pipelines for several months, and was...
Blockchain.com Acquires Latin American Crypto Investment Platform Sesocio
2.12.2021
On November 30, the crypto firm Blockchain.com announced it acquired the Argentina-based investment platform Sesocio. According to the firm, the acquisition will give the company’s global workforce an aggregate headcount of 400 Blockchain.com employees worldwide. Blockchain.com’s...
Mainstream Analysts Pour Scorn on El Salvador’s Financial Plans and Bitcoin Intentions
2.12.2021
Mainstream analysts have criticized El Salvador’s budget plans for 2022 and its bitcoin (BTC) bond ambitions – and a media outlet has pointed out that international ratings agencies are now lining up to take aim at the nation’s President Nayib Bukele and his adoption plans....
Read More:...
Blockchain.com acquires SeSocio to cement presence in Latin America
1.12.2021
100 SeSocio’s employees will join Blockchain.com, immediately bringing its global headcount to 400 people
Mercadolibre to Allow Users to Invest in Cryptocurrencies From Its Platform
25.11.2021
Mercadolibre, one of the biggest online retailers in Latin America, has started rolling cryptocurrency trading services to a selection of their customers and plans to expand this test in the coming weeks. Mercadopago, the payments service native to the platform, will allow these customers...
Venezuelans promised Axie Infinity scholarships for crypto training courses
21.11.2021
The initiative is a part of the La Guaira Digital program, which aims to fast-track growth and induce economic stability in the country
El Salvador to inaugurate Bitcoin City backed by $1B Bitcoin bonds
21.11.2021
The development of Bitcoin City will see the proactive involvement of prominent crypto companies including cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex and Adam Back’s Blockstream
Bitso and Circle work on crypto payments between Mexico and US
18.11.2021
Bitso is also known as the core crypto service provider for El Salvador’s official Bitcoin wallet, launched in September
Peru to partner with India, HK and Singapore central banks on a CBDC
18.11.2021
The president of Peru’s central bank has indicated that the country will be joining forces with India, Singapore, and Hong Kong to develop its own central bank digital currency
Crypto Exchanges & Bitcoin Price Trackers Among Venezuela’s Most-Visited Websites
18.11.2021
The Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his cohorts have long banged the drum about creating a “crypto-powered economy” – but it appears that either the message has got through to citizens, or Venezuelans have been adopting crypto of their own accord.
Per monthly web traffic data from...
Stablecoin payment app Reserve helps individuals protect their savings against inflation in Latin America
11.11.2021
"Our long-term vision is to create a currency that is stronger than any fiat currency that exists now," said Reserve community manager Yens Michiels
Largest cryptocurrency exchange in Latin America to develop renewable energy tokens
9.11.2021
Mercado Bitcoin and Comerc plan to launch two separate tokens incentivizing renewable energy use
Latin America stands to benefit most from crypto, says Uphold exec
27.10.2021
Uphold CEO JP Thieriot said that the nature of life in Latin America begs for use cases based on Bitcoin
Latin America Talks Bitcoin, Regulation, Mining & Cocaine
6.10.2021
reo Ribeiro has passed the committee stage and is now heading for a vote in the lower house.Per the official website of the
Venezuela Slashes Six Zeroes off Its Currency, Bolivar Keeps Losing Ground Against the Dollar
4.10.2021
The Central Bank Of Venezuela applied the announced redenomination plan for the national fiat currency, the bolivar on October 1. This redenomination implied slashing six zeroes from the currency, to make payments and currency handling easier, according to earlier statements. However, just hours...
McDonald’s now accepts Bitcoin, but only in El Salvador
7.9.2021
Bitcoin-as-a-payment is becoming reality in El Salvador after the country formally recognized the cryptocurrency as legal tender
Bitso to assist the launch of El Salvador's official Bitcoin wallet Chivo
7.9.2021
Mexican crypto exchange Bitso is announced as a core partner for El Salvador's state-issued BTC wallet
Latin America Sees Fintech Boom, and Global Investors Love It
30.8.2021
Disclaimer: The text below is an advertorial article that was not written by Cryptonews.com journalists.
Latin America'sFfintech sector is booming lately, and global investors are taking notice of it and investing accordingly. Data shows that over 7 billion USD were invested into financial...
Playbetr, Paris Saint-German's Official Online Betting Partner in Latin America
18.8.2021
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com.
Paris Saint-Germain have signed an exclusive three-year regional partnership agreement with www.Playbetr.com, one of Latin America’s leading online betting providers. The Parisian club is now one of the most...
Global Charity Organization Launches Crypto-Based Vouchers for Vulnerable Groups in Kenya, Ecuador
14.8.2021
The global charity organization, CARE, has created crypto-based vouchers that will be distributed to women and select groups in Africa and Latin America. According to CARE, these vouchers will be redeemable for goods, services or cash and linked to the needs of recipients. However, in its statement...