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Report: Luxury Fashion Retailer Farfetch to Accept Crypto Assets for Payments
10.6.2022
The British-Portuguese luxury fashion retailer Farfetch said it will accept crypto assets soon thanks to a partnership with the German crypto platform Lunu. Farfetch will accept seven different crypto assets including bitcoin, ethereum, and binance coin, and the feature will be rolled out to select...
Portuguese Parliament Rejects Crypto Tax Proposals During Budget Debate
26.5.2022
Two proposals to tax crypto assets have failed to gain support from Portuguese lawmakers who are now discussing the state budget. The bids came from minority left-wing parties, while the ruling majority is yet to put forward its own draft to regulate the matter. Portuguese Lawmakers Stop Motions...
Portuguese Congress Rejects Two Bills Seeking to Tax Crypto
26.5.2022
The proposals were submitted by two leftist parties. The government, which also seeks to apply taxes, hasn’t submitted a proposal so far
Apartment Sold for Bitcoin in Portugal After New Regulation Allows Property Deals in Crypto
8.5.2022
An apartment in Portugal has changed hands, with the buyer paying directly in cryptocurrency in a reported first for the country. The home was purchased for 3 bitcoins without conversion to euros, under a new regulation permitting real estate deals with digital currencies. Buyer Pays With Bitcoin...
Portuguese regulator grants first crypto license to a bank
15.4.2022
Bison Bank will offer its digital asset services to high net worth individuals, becoming the first banking institution in the country authorized to do so
Bitcoin-Friendly Portugal Welcomes Refugees From Ukraine’s Crypto Sector, Report Reveals
21.3.2022
With a war raging in their homeland, thousands of Ukrainians, including many involved in the crypto space, have chosen Portugal as their new home. The country is an attractive destination, not only because of its warmer climate but also its relatively affordable cost of living and crypto-friendly...
Mercado Bitcoin operator acquires Portuguese crypto exchange
12.1.2022
After raising over $250 million from firms like SoftBank last year, Brazil’s 2TM Group is expanding into Europe
Portuguese national football team launches fan token with Socios
24.6.2021
The platform reported the sales of all its fan tokens have generated more $150 million this year
Portugal Begins Approving Cryptocurrency Exchanges — Two Licensed So Far
22.6.2021
Portugal now has two approved cryptocurrency exchanges. The country’s central bank, the Banco de Portugal, has licensed Mind the Coin and Criptoloja. In Portugal, the central bank is responsible for registering entities that intend to act as virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The bank...
Top Former Portuguese Football Players Become Dotmoovs Brand Ambassadors
27.5.2021
Bringing blockchain-based concepts, ideas, and products to the masses is never an easy feat. Brand ambassadors play a crucial role in spreading the word, and if they’re well-known, there are better odds of becoming successful. For Dotmoovs, signing two former professional football players...
Crypto.com Launches Major Step With BRL Bank Transfers and Brazilian Portuguese
26.5.2021
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‘For the pursuit of financial freedom,’ General Manager of Latin America Filomena Ruffa has remarked on the ‘exceptional growth in digital banking and innovative financial solutions in Brazil. Indeed, with...
Portuguese Authorities Contemplate Launching an Investigation on Local Crypto Social Media Influencers
10.3.2021
Portuguese authorities are reportedly planning to take action against social media influencers who provide advice on crypto-related investments. The plans are being discussed in the wake of an online petition signed by thousands of Portuguese. A Crypto Youtuber Already in the Authorities Loop...
Major Breakthrough For Crypto Industry As Famous Football Club Starts Accepting Crypto Payments
7.6.2019
Famous Portuguese football club Benfica announced on Thursday that it will now be accepting crypto payments for all its sales. The club will accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and UTK Coin for the sale of match tickets and club merchandise. Crypto industry is expanding at a healthy pace, taking various...