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Andrés Engler

Andrés Engler

Andrés Engler was a CoinDesk editor based in Argentina, where he covered the Latin American crypto ecosystem. He also followed the regional scene of startups, funds and corporations. His work has been featured in La Nacion newspaper and Monocle magazine, among other media. He graduated from the Catholic University of Argentina. He holds BTC and ETH.

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Argentina presidential candidate Javier Milei (Getty images)
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Argentina
Pro-Bitcoin Candidate Javier Milei Snags Primary Presidential Elections in Argentina
Milei had been tabbed to finish no higher than third in Sunday’s preliminary election.
Argentina presidential candidate Javier Milei (Getty images)
By Andrés Engler
Aug 14, 2023 at 3:25 a.m. UTC
Aug 14, 2023
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Bandera de Argentina. (Unsplash)
Regulación
Worldcoin
El escrutinio regulatorio sobre Worldcoin aumenta mientras Argentina inicia una investigación
La investigación comenzó después de que la Agencia de Acceso a la Información Pública de Argentina advirtiera que el proyecto estaba captando numerosos datos en cinco importantes jurisdicciones del país.
Bandera de Argentina. (Unsplash)
By Andrés Engler
Aug 11, 2023 at 3:55 p.m. UTC
Aug 11, 2023
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Argentina flag. (Unsplash)
Policy
Argentina
Worldcoin Regulatory Scrutiny Grows as Argentina Opens Investigation
The investigation began after collecting numerous data in five major jurisdictions of the country, the Argentinian Agency for Access to Public Information said.
Argentina flag. (Unsplash)
By Andrés Engler
Aug 10, 2023 at 6:47 p.m. UTC
Aug 10, 2023
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El Salvador. (Esaú González/Unsplash)
Negocios
Binance
Binance recibe licencia para ofrecer servicios de bitcoin y otros activos digitales en El Salvador
El exchange de criptomonedas anunció que ahora cuenta con licencias para operar en 18 países.
El Salvador. (Esaú González/Unsplash)
By Andrés Engler
Aug 8, 2023 at 6:17 p.m. UTC
Aug 8, 2023
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El Salvador (Esaú González/Unsplash)
Finance
Binance
Binance Receives License to Offer Bitcoin, Digital Asset Services in El Salvador
The crypto exchange said it now holds licenses to operate in 18 countries.
El Salvador (Esaú González/Unsplash)
By Andrés Engler
Aug 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 8, 2023
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(Horst Schwalm/Pixabay)
Finance
Ripio
Latin American Crypto Company Ripio Launches U.S. Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin
The cryptocurrency is hosted on LaChain, a recently started blockchain focused on the region.
(Horst Schwalm/Pixabay)
By Andrés Engler
Aug 3, 2023 at 3:41 p.m. UTC
Aug 3, 2023
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Near has partnered with Colombian social media platform Blumer to build token infrastructure. (Archive)
Finance
Colombia
Near to Help Colombian Web3 Social Network Blumer Build Token Infrastructure
Users will be able to convert Blumer tokens for other cryptocurrencies and withdraw to wallets.
Near has partnered with Colombian social media platform Blumer to build token infrastructure. (Archive)
By Andrés Engler
Jul 28, 2023 at 11:45 a.m. UTC
Jul 28, 2023
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Flag of Spain. (Kutay Tanir/Getty Images)
Finance
Spain
Private Banking Firm With $14B Assets Starts First Crypto Fund of Spain
The fund will be accessible to professional investors only and will be audited by PwC.
Flag of Spain. (Kutay Tanir/Getty Images)
By Andrés Engler
Jul 26, 2023 at 8:57 p.m. UTC
Jul 26, 2023
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Brazil flag. (Unsplash)
Finance
Ramp
Crypto Startup Ramp Network Starts Brazilian Unit as First Step in LatAm Expansion
Ramp said that it will look to link up with local payment networks, such as the widely used Pix in Brazil.
Brazil flag. (Unsplash)
By Andrés Engler
Jul 26, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 26, 2023
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A Bitfarms mining facility in Washington State, U.S. (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)
Finance
Bitfarms
Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Expands Operations in Paraguay After Securing 2 Hydropower Contracts
The company will be able to add up to 150 megawatts of energy capacity through the two agreements.
A Bitfarms mining facility in Washington State, U.S. (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)
By Andrés Engler
Jul 19, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. UTC
Jul 19, 2023
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