'No Middle Ground': Inside Colombia's Race to Become A Major Regional Crypto Market
In 2020, Colombia saw a major boost in crypto use, both as a store of wealth and as a means of transaction.
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Jan 13, 2021 at 5:45 p.m. UTC
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Colombian Government and WEF Weigh Public Ethereum in Bid to Fight Corruption
The World Economic Forum is working with the Colombian government to see if blockchain-based transparency can help prevent a hotspot for corruption.
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Jun 17, 2020 at 12:20 p.m. UTC
Jun 17, 2020
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Paxful Plans to Bring 20 Crypto ATMs to Colombia
A partnership between two cryptocurrency firms will bring 20 new bitcoin ATMs to cities around Colombia, with plans to expand into Peru.
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Sep 5, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Sep 5, 2019
A New Bitcoin Exchange On the Colombian-Venezuelan Border Will Help Refugees
Refugees can use a new POS to purchase goods, food, and services when they leave Venezuela.
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Jun 18, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 18, 2019
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Colombian Financial Watchdog Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium
Latin American financial regulator, the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia, has become the latest member of the R3 blockchain consortium.
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Nov 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Nov 3, 2017
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Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Rumours, Court Cases and Taxing Times
Jason Tyra examines the most significant bitcoin news from the world’s regulators and law courts.
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Apr 5, 2014 at 11:38 a.m. UTC
Apr 5, 2014
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Central Bank of Colombia Says 'Bitcoin is Not a Currency'
Colombia issued its latest guidance on bitcoin on 1st April, clarifying its classification of the digital currency.
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Apr 1, 2014 at 9:57 p.m. UTC
Apr 1, 2014
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Colombia Stops Short of Bitcoin Ban, Bars Banks From Industry
Despite fears Colombia would ban bitcoin outright this week, regulators have issued only a warning.
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Mar 26, 2014 at 7:51 p.m. UTC
Mar 26, 2014
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Report Claims Colombia's Central Bank May Enact Bitcoin Ban
Colombian newspaper El Tiempo suggests the country's central bank will release new, potentially restrictive bitcoin regulation next week.
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Mar 21, 2014 at 9:15 p.m. UTC
Mar 21, 2014