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Latin America

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WATCH: Inside the LatAm Crypto Market With the Founder of SatoshiTango

John BiggsSep 29, 2019

SatoshiTango founder Marias Bari is bullish on crypto in Latin America.

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60 Latin American Banks Can Now Use Bitcoin for Cross-Border Payments

Christine KimAug 13, 2019

Crypto exchange Bitex wants to decrease costs associated with cross-border banking using the bitcoin blockchain.

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Team photo with Adam Reeds (R), Anton Livaja, Carlos Ng, David Gamez, Mina Botrous, Mauricio Di Bartolomeo (L) via LednArgentina

Lock BTC, Get DAI: Lending Firm Bridges Bitcoin-DeFi Divide in Latin America

Leigh CuenOct 29, 2019

Ledn is partnering with MakerDAO to bring the ethereum-backed stablecoin DAI to more users in Latin America.

Latin America

John McAfee Offers to Build Cuba’s First Cryptocurrency

Diana AguilarJul 9, 2019

The tech guru wants to be Cuba's crypto advisor.

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Brazil’s President Rebuffs Cryptocurrency as Administration Explores Blockchain

Diana AguilarJun 12, 2019

“I don’t know what Bitcoin is,” Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says even as his administration eyes blockchain projects.

Startups

What’s Holding Back Bitcoin in Venezuela? This Group Is Investigating

Leigh CuenMay 10, 2019

The Open Money Initiative is bringing insights from Venezuela to help crypto startups make better tools for people in distressed economies.

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There’s No Crypto Winter in Argentina, Where Startups Ramp Up to Meet Demand

Leigh CuenFeb 26, 2019

Argentina's thriving crypto startup scene offers a unique cocktail of technical development and tangible user demand for bitcoin.

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Bitcoin ATM Startups Say They’re Booming, Thanks in Part to Venezuela

Leigh CuenJan 25, 2019

Bitcoin ATM usage is surging, especially in Latin America, where Venezuelan refugees and others are seeking ad hoc banking solutions.

Latin America

This Bitcoin Skeptic Wants to Make ‘Stable’ Cryptos for Venezuela

Leigh CuenNov 15, 2018

Economist Steve Hanke has joined the board of the P2P cryptocurrency exchange AirTM and will guide its Latin American expansion, including a new system for price-stable assets he will design.

Exchanges

Ripio Rolls Out Crypto-Powered Loans Across Latin America

Leigh CuenSep 5, 2018

Ripio is driving mainstream adoption among the unbanked of South America, offering crypto loans in Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil.

Argentina

‘Bitcoin Day’ Proves Crypto Is Thriving in Argentina

Belen MartyApr 10, 2018

Argentina saw one of its largest-ever bitcoin events last week, one that showcased how it's still a regional leader in promoting the technology.

Latin America

Blockchain Asset Registries: Approaching Enlightenment?

Juan Antonio Ketterer and Gabriela AndradeDec 30, 2017

Putting real-world assets on a blockchain may be a promise worth pursuing, but field reports suggest it's an idea still just out of reach.

Latin America

Colombian Financial Watchdog Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium

Sujha SundararajanNov 3, 2017

Latin American financial regulator, the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia, has become the latest member of the R3 blockchain consortium.

Argentina

Ripio Raises $31 Million in Private Ethereum Token Sale

Stan HigginsOct 11, 2017

Bitcoin startup Ripio has raised $31 million as part of a token presale ahead of a new credit network launch.

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