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Venezuela

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.

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Flaws in LocalBitcoins Data Call Into Question Regional Adoption Claims

Leigh CuenOct 22, 2019

LocalBitcoins data is a starting point for research, but it isn't conclusive evidence of grassroots adoption.

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Venezuelans Made Lightning-Savvy Hardware to Use Bitcoin During Blackouts

Diana AguilarNov 1, 2019

Locha Mesh is building software and hardware for connecting to bitcoin's Lightning Network – even when the power's out.

Remittances

Venezuelan Migrants Are Using Bitcoin for Remittances, But There’s a Catch

Diana AguilarOct 17, 2019

For many of these bitcoin users, crypto payments are merely a last resort and fiat transfers are still generally easier.

Venezuela

Venezuela’s Maduro Mandates Petro Use in Funding of Housing Project

Daniel PalmerSep 20, 2019

Venezuela's president has ordered his pet cryptocurrency, the petro, to be used in funding an ongoing housing initiative.

Venezuela

Venezuelan Pharmacy Chain to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments

Daniel KuhnAug 27, 2019

The Farmarket pharmacy chain in Venezuela will begin accepting payments in dash using a new point-of-sale system pilot project.

Venezuela

PundiX’s Crypto Cash Registers Will Be Installed in 49 Retail Stores Across Venezuela

Daniel KuhnAug 22, 2019

Traki department stores will integrate Pundi X’s point-of-sale device, XPOS, to offer a cryptocurrency payment rail for shoppers.

Cryptocurrency

Despite CEO Claims, Dash Isn’t Really the ‘Most Used’ Crypto in Venezuela

Diana AguilarAug 14, 2019

Despite wide-spread efforts and expensive advertising, Dash isn't taking off in Caracas.

Venezuela

Venezuela Turned Airport Taxes Into Bitcoin to Avoid Sanctions: Report

Diana AguilarJul 25, 2019

The Venezuelan president and his administration are said to be using proceeds from the airline industry – and cryptocurrency – to avoid sanctions.

Venezuela

Venezuela’s Maduro Orders Top Bank to Make Petro Available to Public

Daniel PalmerJul 5, 2019

President Maduro has ordered the Bank of Venezuela to open public counters for his controversial cryptocurrency, the petro.

Education

This Artist Explores the Art and Politics of Crypto Culture

Diana AguilarJul 4, 2019

The crypto artist has worked with Dorian Nakamoto and recently expanded his reach into South America.

Venezuela

Cuba Eyes Cryptocurrency as Solution to Sanctions, Financial Woes

Daniel PalmerJul 3, 2019

Cuba has announced it is considering the use of cryptocurrency in order to bolster its finances amid U.S.-led sanctions.

Colombia

A New Bitcoin Exchange On the Colombian-Venezuelan Border Will Help Refugees

Diana AguilarJun 18, 2019

Refugees can use a new POS to purchase goods, food, and services when they leave Venezuela.

Venezuela

Venezuela Tries to Avoid US Sanctions By Trading In Rubles and Crypto

John BiggsMay 20, 2019

Caracas and Russia are in talks to disconnect from USD and exchange rubles and crypto.

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