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Ripple partners with Colombia’s central bank to explore blockchain technology
15.6.2023
The pilot program will run through 2023 with the intent of demonstrating blockchain utility to the general public
Crypto Exchange Bit2Me Raises $15M to Grow in Spain and Latin America
15.6.2023
The investment round included Telefónica Ventures, the investment arm of Spain’s largest telecommunications company Telefónica
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15.6.2023
Due to the unique traits it presents, Latin America has been a thriving region for cryptocurrency, as the technology aims to complement or even substitute traditional finance components that cannot be used in certain countries in the area. Marked by the vast differences between its countries...
Pro-Bitcoin Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Joins Race for 2024 US Presidential Election
15.6.2023
Another politician entered the race for America’s presidential election in 2024, and unlike the Democratic incumbent, Joe Biden, and the Republican, Donald Trump, this candidate is crypto-friendly. Miami mayor Francis X. Suarez filed to run as a Republican, according to his recent Federal...
Brazil’s president signs law aimed at having central bank regulate crypto firms
14.6.2023
The decree authorizes the central bank to regulate and supervise virtual asset service providers, and ensures the country's securities regulator will continue to handle many tokens
Latam Insights — Volcano Energy Bitcoin Mining Project Rises in El Salvador, Venezuelan Miners Leaving Amidst Crypto Corruption Probe
12.6.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue, Volcano Energy rises in El Salvador, Venezuelan bitcoin miners flee amidst nationwide mining ban, and Argentina deepens usage of the Chinese yuan to...
Latin American Crypto Holders Shift to Bitget Exchange Following Binance and Coinbase SEC Crackdown
12.6.2023
In the aftermath of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s crackdown on major crypto exchanges Binance and Coinbase, Latin America’s crypto holders have reacted to this development with a surge of new accounts registered with Bitget, a crypto derivatives exchanges.
The American regulator...
Latam crypto holders flock to Bitget following Binance, Coinbase suits
10.6.2023
The number of Bitget users in Latin America increased by 43% from June 6 to June 9, along with a 134% increase in deposits
Fintech Talents North America returns to New York this June
7.6.2023
Fintech Talents North America returns for its 4th edition, live and in-person, at the Convene in New York this June. Since the inaugural event, it has featured content focused on the pivotal role Credit Unions and Community Banks play, and this year’s event, on June 20, is no different. Join...
Bank of America Predicts Milds Recession After Fed’s Tightening Action
6.6.2023
Bank of America is predicting a mild recession will happen during the last two quarters of 2023. Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America stated that this recession will be the consequence of the U.S. Federal Reserve tightening actions in order to fight inflation, and how this will increase...
Latam Insights —Tether to Start Bitcoin Mining Operations in Uruguay; Lula Proposes Abandoning US Dollar
5.6.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue, Tether announces a sustainable Bitcoin mining project in Uruguay, Brazil’s President Lula proposes a shift away from the U.S. dollar, and Argentina...
Brazil's crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin licensed as payment provider: Report
3.6.2023
As a payment institution, the new fintech MB Pay will enable certain digital banking services to the crypto exchange's users in the country
Nigerian Central Bank Blasts Naira Devaluation Report — Publication Stands by Its Story
2.6.2023
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said on June 1 that the report claiming it had devalued the local currency to N631 per dollar “is replete with outright falsehoods and destabilising innuendos.” The Nigerian publication Daily Trust has said it stands by its story and called on...
Lula Proposes to Revitalize South America Union USAN; Reinforces Need of Shifting Away From US Dollar
1.6.2023
Luiz Inacio “Lula” Da Silva, President of Brazil, remarked on the need to retake South American integration mechanisms through the Union of South American Nations (USAN). Lula also proposed to shift away from the U.S. dollar by using a standard reference currency for bilateral...
Russia Actively Shifting to Settlements in National Currencies, US Dollar Share Declining, Says Foreign Minister
31.5.2023
Russia is actively shifting to settlements in national currencies with its partners, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has affirmed. He expects the transition away from the U.S. dollar to only gain momentum. “This is true not only for Africa, but also for Latin America, our Asian friends, as well...
Latam Insights — Venezuelan Gold Battle Continues, Argentina Seeks Yuan Funding Extension
29.5.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic development news during the last week. In this issue, Venezuela tries to regain control of the gold stash held in London again; Argentina seeks to expand the Chinese yuan swap line; and Azteco enables...
Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki Says America Is Bankrupt Amid US Debt Crisis
28.5.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says America is bankrupt as lawmakers engage in lengthy negotiations over the debt ceiling. “Unfunded liabilities as Social Security are over $250 trillion,” he said as the U.S. faces a potential debt default. Robert Kiyosaki on U.S. Debt Crisis The author...
2024 US Presidential Candidate Ron DeSantis Says IRS Is ‘Corrupt,’ Insisting America Needs ‘Something Totally Different’
28.5.2023
Florida’s 46th Governor, Ron DeSantis, recently declared his candidacy for the U.S. presidency in 2024 and has since participated in several interviews. While conversing with Dana Loesch on The Dana Show, DeSantis criticized the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as a “corrupt...
Visa, Microsoft and others join Brazilian CBDC pilot
26.5.2023
Both national and global companies will take part in the upcoming pilot project of the Brazilian central bank digital currency
Putin Rejects Russian Economic Collapse Predictions — Highlights Active BRICS, SCO Cooperation
26.5.2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia is actively cooperating with major international organizations, including the BRICS group, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and multilateral organizations...