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Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele
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Latin america
El Salvador Will Not Require Bitcoin Acceptance, President Bukele Confirms
In contrast to the original law, the government will not force any of the nation’s residents to receive the cryptocurrency as a form of payment, the president said Monday.
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele
By Andrés Engler
Aug 23, 2021 at 5:58 p.m. UTC
Aug 23, 2021
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Binance Brazil has suspended its derivatives products in the nation.
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Brazil
Binance Suspends Futures in Brazil Citing Regulatory Requirements
The product was removed in response to an order from the Brazilian Securities Commission.
Binance Brazil has suspended its derivatives products in the nation.
By Andrés Engler
Aug 20, 2021 at 9:18 p.m. UTC
Aug 20, 2021
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Could Curacao Adopt Bitcoin as Legal Tender?
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Could Curacao Adopt Bitcoin as Legal Tender?
Pete Kroll, crypto OG and director of BTC Curacao, which strives to teach the people and businesses of Curacao about bitcoin, discusses his take on the state of crypto in the...
Could Curacao Adopt Bitcoin as Legal Tender?
By CoinDesk Staff
Aug 19, 2021 at 7:57 p.m. UTC
Aug 19, 2021
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele
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Latin america
Bitcoin Use Will Be 'Totally Optional' in El Salvador, Finance Minister Says
According to Alejandro Zelaya, businesses will not be penalized if they do not accept bitcoin.
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele
By Andrés Engler
Aug 18, 2021 at 9:22 p.m. UTC
Aug 18, 2021
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Hernán Kazak and Nicolas Szekasy, co-founders and managing partners of Kaszek.
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Latin america
Leading Latin American Venture Firm Kaszek Makes First DeFi Investment
The fund led a $3 million investment in Exactly, a startup building a decentralized credit protocol.
Hernán Kazak and Nicolas Szekasy, co-founders and managing partners of Kaszek.
By Andrés Engler
Aug 12, 2021 at 9:04 p.m. UTC
Aug 12, 2021
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Senador de Uruguay propone proyecto de ley para regular el uso de criptomonedas
El texto, presentado por el senador oficialista Juan Sartori, incluye un marco regulatorio para los exchanges de criptomonedas y los mineros.
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By Andrés Engler
Aug 6, 2021 at 5:10 p.m. UTC
Aug 6, 2021
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Latin america
Uruguayan Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Allow Crypto to be Used for Payments
The project, presented by ruling party senator Juan Sartori, includes a regulatory framework for crypto exchanges and miners.
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By Andrés Engler
Aug 4, 2021 at 7:57 p.m. UTC
Aug 4, 2021
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What Is Latin America’s Love for Bitcoin? Feat. Sebastian Serrano
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What Is Latin America’s Love for Bitcoin? Feat. Sebastian Serrano
Latin America has been in the middle of the crypto community’s attention after El Salvador adopted bitcoin as a legal tender. But is it actually a good thing for bitcoin and f...
What Is Latin America’s Love for Bitcoin? Feat. Sebastian Serrano
By Ben SchillerAnna BaydakovaDanny Nelson
Aug 2, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 2, 2021
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Paraguay to Join El Salvador in Bitcoin Adoption?
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Bitcoin
Paraguay to Join El Salvador in Bitcoin Adoption?
El Salvador’s bitcoin adoption appears to be influencing lawmakers across Latin America to begin exploring their own crypto strategy. Paraguay is unveiling a crypto bill, but...
Paraguay to Join El Salvador in Bitcoin Adoption?
By CoinDesk Staff
Jul 14, 2021 at 8:22 p.m. UTC
Jul 14, 2021
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Buenbit CEO Federico Ogue
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Argentina
Argentinian Crypto Exchange Buenbit Raises $11M to Expand in Latin America
Buenbit plans to expand in Peru, Colombia and either Brazil or Mexico.
Buenbit CEO Federico Ogue
By Andrés Engler
Jul 12, 2021 at 1:57 p.m. UTC
Jul 12, 2021
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