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Brazil's Largest Independent Broker Is Launching a Crypto Exchange
The parent company of Brazil's largest independent broker is setting up a cryptocurrency exchange, Bloomberg reports.
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Brazil Moves to Probe Banks After Crypto Exchanges Denied Services
Brazil's antitrust watchdog is investigating major banks for potentially collaborating to prevent crypto brokerages from gaining banking services.
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Brazilian Soccer Club Seeks $20 Million In Upcoming ICO
The Avaí Futebol Clube is hoping to raise $20 million in the coming months with an initial coin offering.
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Ripio Rolls Out Crypto-Powered Loans Across Latin America
Ripio is driving mainstream adoption among the unbanked of South America, offering crypto loans in Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil.
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BRICS Bank Consortium to Research Blockchain Applications
BRICS nations' state-owned development banks plan to research blockchain technology for international transactions and other products.
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Brazil's Central Bank Plans Blockchain Data Exchange for Regulators
Banco Central do Brasil is building a blockchain platform to ensure the authenticity of data exchanged between financial authorities.
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Crypto Exchange Huobi Confirms Move Into Brazilian Market
Huobi, a major cryptocurrency exchange originally from China, has told CoinDesk that it's setting up shop in Brazil.
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Brazilian Officials Caught Using Bitcoin in $22 Million Scam
Corrupt Brazilian officials have been caught allegedly using bitcoin to divert millions in public funds that were intended for prison supplies.
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Brazil Regulators Move to Block Bitcoin Mining Investments
The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission has declared a bitcoin mining company to be unlawfully offering securities.
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Why São Paulo Wants to Pay for Infrastructure with Cryptocurrency
The Brazilian state wants to pay for feasibility studies with a token designed for the construction industry. Can such a coin achieve network effect?
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