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Ripple and Mercado Bitcoin to launch crypto-enabled payments in Brazil
3.10.2024
Mercado Bitcoin, one of the largest crypto exchanges in Latin America and a partner of Mastercard, is working with Ripple on crypto-enabled international payments
Ripple Partners With Brazilian Exchange Mercado Bitcoin to Offer Business-Focused Payments Solution
3.10.2024
Mercado Bitcoin plans to offer its corporate and retail customers support for international payments, allowing users to transact with Brazilian Reais
Bitcoin bull cycle outpaces historical patterns by 100 days: Report
3.10.2024
CoinMarketCap’s new quarterly report indicates Bitcoin potentially entering a supercycle, DeFi losing to memecoins and more
Elon Musk’s X ban dispute with Brazil takes toll on local crypto community
30.9.2024
Brazil’s ban on X sparks a battle over free speech between Elon Musk and the legal authorities, leaving Brazilians and the local crypto community caught in the crossfire
Elon Musk’s X ban dispute with Brazil takes toll on local crypto community
30.9.2024
Brazil’s ban on X sparks a battle over free speech between Elon Musk and the legal authorities, leaving Brazilians and the local crypto community caught in the crossfire
Latam Insights: Argentina and El Salvador Fight Against the International Agenda
30.9.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue, Argentina rejects the UN’s Pact for the Future, President Nayib Bukele warns about the impending arrival of a dark age, and cryptocurrency imports reach...
Cryptocurrency Purchases Soar in Brazil: $12.37 Billion Spent YTD
28.9.2024
According to data from the Central Bank of Brazil, purchases of cryptocurrency made abroad have soared this year, surpassing the numbers registered in 2023. These purchases, considered imports, have reached $12.37 billion year-to-date, exceeding the total crypto purchases of 2023. This indicates...
Putin: BRICS Nations Developing Own Payment and Settlement System
27.9.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed plans for an independent payment system in collaboration with BRICS nations to secure foreign trade transactions. This move reflects a strategic shift aimed at increasing Russia’s and BRICS’s autonomy in global trade amid broader economic...
North Korea Signals Closer BRICS Relations Amid Growing Russia Ties
25.9.2024
North Korea may be ramping up efforts to align itself with the BRICS economic bloc, as its top diplomat skipped the United Nations General Assembly in favor of a BRICS-related event. Analysts suggest that while Kim Jong-un seeks to break diplomatic isolation through such alliances, North...
Survey Shows 34.6% of Young Investors in Brazil Hold Cryptocurrency in Their Portfolios
25.9.2024
A survey conducted by Rico, an investment platform in Brazil, revealed young investors’ preference for cryptocurrency as an investment tool. According to the results, 34.6% of all investors aged 24 to 35 held crypto in their portfolios, making it the fourth most popular investment behind savings...
BRICS Beats Dollar Dependence: National Currency Settlements Exceed USD Payments
22.9.2024
The BRICS bloc might have already overcome its dollar-dependence problem, as the volume of settlements in the national currencies of its member nations has already surpassed the USD-based exchanges. Using the U.S. dollar can lead to expenses that can be avoided when paying with other currencies...
Elon Musk starts to comply with Brazilian Court orders, suspends accounts on X
20.9.2024
At least 11 accounts linked to the spread of misinformation in Brazil have been banned from X over the past few days as the platform begins complying with Supreme Court orders
Elon Musk starts to comply with Brazilian court orders, suspends accounts on X
20.9.2024
At least 11 accounts linked to the spread of misinformation in Brazil have been banned from X over the past few days as the platform begins complying with supreme court orders
Shift to new server provider restores X in Brazil for some users
19.9.2024
Brazil recently lifted the freeze on bank accounts for Elon Musk's Starlink and the X platform after the companies paid a $3 million fine
Circle integrates USDC with national payment systems of Brazil, Mexico
17.9.2024
USDC is now integrated into the banking systems of Brazil and Mexico, allowing businesses to use the USD-pegged stablecoin directly through local financial institutions
Circle integrates USDC with national payment systems of Brazil, Mexico
17.9.2024
USDC is now integrated into the banking systems of Brazil and Mexico, allowing businesses to use the USD-pegged stablecoin directly through local financial institutions
Circle's USDC in Brazil and Mexico Now Available to Businesses Via Banking System
17.9.2024
Previously, the stablecoin could only be purchased through crypto exchanges
Latam Insights Encore: Brazil Shows How States Should Keep an Eye on Crypto Usage for Nefarious Purposes
17.9.2024
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we discuss how Brazil is becoming an example of how states should enforce crypto compliance by battling tax evasion and pursuing money laundering groups...
BRICS Payment Platforms Gain Momentum as US Dollar Alternatives, Says Russian Official
17.9.2024
BRICS’ new payment platforms, which offer alternatives to the U.S. dollar and euro, are attracting global attention, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. These systems enable countries to conduct economic activities without relying on currencies used as political tools...
Kraken denies SEC claims, argues digital assets aren’t securities: Law Decoded
16.9.2024
Kraken rejects the SEC’s securities allegations, Brazil lifts the freeze on Starlink’s bank account, the UK clarifies crypto property rights, and Coinbase backs NFT’s legal defense