Brazil

Markets

Exchanges

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.

By Leigh Cuen

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Sep 5, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Sep 5, 2018

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China

BRICS Bank Consortium to Research Blockchain Applications

BRICS nations' state-owned development banks plan to research blockchain technology for international transactions and other products.

By Nikhilesh De

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Jul 26, 2018 at 4:50 p.m. UTC

Jul 26, 2018

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Brazil

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.

By Madeline Meng Shi

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Jun 20, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. UTC

Jun 20, 2018

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Markets

Exchanges

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.

By Wolfie Zhao

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May 31, 2018 at 10:36 a.m. UTC

May 31, 2018

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Markets

Crime

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.

By Leigh Cuen

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Mar 14, 2018 at 6:40 p.m. UTC

Mar 14, 2018

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Brazil

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.

By Annaliese Milano

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Mar 6, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. UTC

Mar 6, 2018

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Markets

Infrastructure

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?

By Aaron Stanley

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Jan 19, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. UTC

Jan 19, 2018

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Markets

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.

By Jonathan Keane

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Nov 11, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Nov 11, 2017

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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.

By Rachel-Rose O'Leary

Sponsored

Oct 17, 2017 at 5:45 p.m. UTC

Oct 17, 2017

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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.

By Rachel-Rose O'Leary

Sponsored

Aug 23, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC

Aug 23, 2017

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