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

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

Flaws in LocalBitcoins Data Call Into Question Regional Adoption Claims

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

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

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

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

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

Venezuelan Pharmacy Chain to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments

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

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

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

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

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

Venezuela Turned Airport Taxes Into Bitcoin to Avoid Sanctions: Report

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

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

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