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Venezuelans Made Lightning-Savvy Hardware to Use Bitcoin During Blackouts
Locha Mesh is building software and hardware for connecting to bitcoin's Lightning Network – even when the power's out.
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Venezuelan Migrants Are Using Bitcoin for Remittances, But There’s a Catch
For many of these bitcoin users, crypto payments are merely a last resort and fiat transfers are still generally easier.
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Despite CEO Claims, Dash Isn’t Really the 'Most Used' Crypto in Venezuela
Despite wide-spread efforts and expensive advertising, Dash isn't taking off in Caracas.
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Experts Say Mexico's Regulations Raise the Bar 'Too High' for Crypto Entrepreneurs
New laws are strangling crypto startups before they can begin to trade.
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Venezuela Turned Airport Taxes Into Bitcoin to Avoid Sanctions: Report
The Venezuelan president and his administration are said to be using proceeds from the airline industry – and cryptocurrency – to avoid sanctions.
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Police in Spain Say Bitcoin ATMs Expose Problems in Europe's AML Laws
Spanish police authorities are raising the alarm because a recent criminal case involved the use of bitcoin ATMs, making their jobs more difficult.
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John McAfee Offers to Build Cuba's First Cryptocurrency
The tech guru wants to be Cuba's crypto advisor.
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Hyundai's Token Company Partners With CasperLabs to Build a PoS Blockchain
HDAC, issuer of the Hyundai-DAC token, is working with CasperLabs to move from proof-of-work.
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This Artist Explores the Art and Politics of Crypto Culture
The crypto artist has worked with Dorian Nakamoto and recently expanded his reach into South America.
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ShapeShift Founder Says Crypto Exchange Service Will Support Libra
Erik Voorhees thinks that Facebook's currency will be a gateway for bitcoin adoption.
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