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Brazil Debates Bill To Protect Debtors’ Digital Assets
20.9.2023
Brazilian lawmakers make moves to include cryptocurrencies in the list of debtors-protected assets on behalf of creditors following their recognition as tradable property.
In recent months, Brazil has embarked on a major change to reduce the seizures of debtors' assets which is meant to settle...
Brazilian lawmakers seek to add crypto to debtors’ protected assets list
20.9.2023
Cryptocurrencies may become a part of the personal savings category, protected from seizures on behalf of creditors
Latam Insights: Crypto Adoption Booms in Latam Nations, Milei Bashes Socialism
18.9.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico are present in Chainalysis’ 2023 Global Crypto Adoption Index; Argentine presidential candidate Javier Milei blames...
Brazil's Central Bank Pix Joins Ramp Network's Payment Solutions
15.9.2023
Crypto startup Ramp Network has integrated Pix, a payment method offered by the Central Bank of Brazil.
The integration of Pix is expected to significantly ease onboarding to crypto for both individuals and businesses in Brazil, given the widespread use of the payment method in the country.
The...
XRP Price Prediction as Ripple Labs Opens Up Liquidity Hubs in Brazil and Australia – Adoption on the Rise?
15.9.2023
Ripple Labs, the creator of the decentralized XRP Ledger and issuer of the XRP cryptocurrency that powers it, is expanding its Liquidity Hub platform to Australia and Brazil.
Ripple’s Liquidity Hub functions as the US fintech company’s digital asset liquidity management service that it offers...
Today in Crypto: Polygon Launches Phase 0 Towards Polygon 2.0, Ripple Opens Up Liquidity Hub to Brazil & Australia
15.9.2023
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Crypto Startup Ramp Adds Brazilian Central Bank's Pix as Payment Method
14.9.2023
Adding Pix builds on Ramp's expansion to the South American country, where it opened a local entity in July in a bid for broader expansion throughout Latin America
Brazil: Senate Commission will analyze the AI bill in 120 days
14.9.2023
The bill, aimed at regulating the artificial intelligence in the country, was introduced to the Senate in December 2022
‘Brazilian Crypto Scam Firm Donated $122k to Bolsonaro Election Campaign,’ Lawmakers Told
14.9.2023
An investor in a suspected Brazilian crypto pyramid has claimed the firm behind the “scam” donated over $122,000 to ex-President Jair Bolsonaro’s 2018 election campaign.
Per O Globo, the allegations came to light at a recent parliamentary hearing, as the nation’s lawmakers continue to investigate...
Today in Crypto: Coinbase is in 'Final Stages of Selecting Its EU Hub Location', Six Projects Get Investments from Base Ecosystem Fund, LBRY Appeals SEC-related Court Decision
8.9.2023
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Coinbase signals EU, Canada, Brazil, Singapore and Australia as priorities
8.9.2023
The crypto exchange’s focus on non-U.S. markets is part of a next phase in its expansion plans, said the firm
Brazilian Football Legend Ronaldinho Denies Crypto Scam Accusations
1.9.2023
Retired Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho Gaucho has denied accusations of involvement in a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme bearing his name.
On Thursday, the soccer star, whose real name is Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, appeared before a group of lawmakers at a congressional hearing to address these...
Ronaldinho denies part in alleged $61M crypto scam at congressional hearing
1.9.2023
The former pro soccer player said in a congressional hearing that his likeness was improperly used to market an allegedly fraudulent crypto scheme
Latam Insights: Brazil’s Lula Pushes for BRICS Currency; Binance Drops Card Programs
28.8.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva pushes to issue a BRICS common currency, Binance drops card services, and Argentina gets invited to be part...
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Calls for De-Dollarization of the Global Economy
28.8.2023
Nicolas Maduro, the president of Venezuela, has called to de-dollarize the global economy due to the difficulties the current system brings to emerging countries affected by U.S. sanctions. In a message directed to the BRICS leaders, Maduro called to establish alternative settlement systems using...
Brazilian Soccer Star Ronaldinho Fails to Turn Up at ‘Crypto Scam’ Hearing
28.8.2023
The Brazilian football (soccer) icon Ronaldinho has failed to show at a parliamentary hearing on crypto pyramids, and could face jail time if he refuses to attend another hearing later this month.
Per Sport.es and Livecoins, the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies’ Financial Pyramids Committee...
Ronaldinho fails to testify in crypto scam probe, faces possible arrest in Brazil
27.8.2023
The investigation centers around Ronaldinho's company '18kRonaldinho', which promised clients daily profits of over 2% through crypto investments
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: BRICS Is Focused on Reducing Dependence on US-Controlled System
26.8.2023
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has declared that the actions of the BRICS bloc, integrated by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, are focused on reducing dependency on the economic system managed by the U.S. and its Western allies. He denied a possible unified currency for...
Brazil Proposes Plan to Settle Bilateral Trade With Argentina in Chinese Yuan
26.8.2023
The government of Brazil has formally presented a proposal to Argentina to settle bilateral trade transactions in the Chinese yuan. The proposal, which would leverage resources in the Chinese credit swap line, aims to maintain trade between the countries and secure the payment of Brazilian...
Mastercard and Binance Ending Partnership for Crypto Cards
26.8.2023
Mastercard and crypto exchange Binance are ending their partnership for crypto cards. According to the payment giant, the decision will affect all four of Mastercard’s co-branded crypto card programs with Binance in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Bahrain. Partnership Between Mastercard...