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Identity
Blockchain ID Schemes Could Kill the Data Breach, But How Soon?
CoinDesk takes a look at problems facing decentralized identity schemes – as told by those seeking to take the blockchain use case live.
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By Jonathan Keane
Nov 11, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 11, 2017
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Comissão de Assuntos Econômicos (CAE) promove audiência pública com o presidente do Banco Central para discutir as diretrizes e perspectivas da política monetária. Em pronunciamento, à mesa, presidente do Banco Central do Brasil, Ilan Goldfajn. Foto: Marcos Oliveira/Agência Senado
Markets
Brazil
Brazil Central Bank Chief Compares Bitcoin to Pyramid Scheme
The president of Brazil's central bank compared bitcoin to a financial scam, according to newly published statements.
Comissão de Assuntos Econômicos (CAE) promove audiência pública com o presidente do Banco Central para discutir as diretrizes e perspectivas da política monetária. Em pronunciamento, à mesa, presidente do Banco Central do Brasil, Ilan Goldfajn. Foto: Marcos Oliveira/Agência Senado
By Rachel-Rose O'Leary
Oct 17, 2017 at 5:45 p.m. UTC
Oct 17, 2017
BrazilCentral BankNewsPyramid SchemeCentral BankingLegal
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Identity
Brazil's Ministry of Planning Is Testing Blockchain Identity Tech
A government agency in Brazil is investigating how it could leverage blockchain technology to verify the legitimacy of ID documents.
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By Rachel-Rose O'Leary
Aug 23, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Aug 23, 2017
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Markets
South america
The Legal Future of Cryptocurrencies in Brazil
A legal expert argues that attempts to regulate Brazil's cryptocurrency industry at this stage are misguided.
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By Jonathan Darcie
Jun 11, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 11, 2017
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Brazil
Blockchain Land Registry Tech Gets Test in Brazil
The land registrar offices of two Brazilian municipalities are now experimenting with blockchain tech.
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By Garrett Keirns
Apr 5, 2017 at 3:40 p.m. UTC
Apr 5, 2017
BrazilNewsLand RegistryUbitquity
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Markets
Argentina
Blockchain Trials Accelerate as South America Sees Ethereum Uptake
Ethereum-focused startup ConsenSys is making inroads bringing the blockchain to South America.
south america, globe
By Michael del Castillo
Aug 12, 2016 at 10:07 p.m. UTC
Aug 12, 2016
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Exchanges
Brazilian Bitcoin Market Consolidates With Exchange Acquisition
Brazilian bitcoin exchange Foxbit has acquired payment processor BitInvest.
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By Pete Rizzo
Aug 1, 2016 at 7:47 p.m. UTC
Aug 1, 2016
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Brazil
Brazil's Banco Bradesco Joins R3 Consortium
A major Brazilian banking institution has become the latest member of distributed ledger consortium R3.
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By Stan Higgins
Jun 28, 2016 at 1:51 p.m. UTC
Jun 28, 2016
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Brazil
Brazil’s Bank Itaú Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium
Itaú Unibanco has become the first Latin America-based bank to join blockchain and distributed ledger consortium R3CEV.
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By Pete Rizzo
Apr 25, 2016 at 4:09 p.m. UTC
Apr 25, 2016
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Brazil
P2P Bitcoin Lender Seeks Market Traction in Brazil
Bitcoin lending startup Bitbond is seeking to gain traction in Portugal and Brazil in 2016.
brazil
By Pete Rizzo
Jan 8, 2016 at 6:44 p.m. UTC
Jan 8, 2016
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