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Rainforest Charity Launches Crypto Appeal to Help Protect Amazon
5.9.2019
Speaking with CoinDesk, executive director Suzanne Pelletier said old school philanthropy isn’t making the cut necessitating new donation and community activity methods
Brazil Launches Flagship Solution to Create Blockchain-based Birth Certificates
2.9.2019
Brazil, the fifth largest country in the world, created a lot of buzz by exploring the merits of blockchain technology in a completely new domain of birth certificate issuance. The country issued the first-ever birth certificate using the blockchain network of a child named Álvaro de Medeiros...
First Blockchain-Exclusive Birth Certificates Recorded in Brazil
2.9.2019
A new project between IBM and Growth Tech records the first blockchain-specific birth certificates in Brazil
City of São Paulo to Use Blockchain Registry for Public Works
2.9.2019
The São Paulo city government will use a blockchain registry for public works information
Crypto News From Brazil and Portugal: Aug. 24-31 in Review
1.9.2019
A roundup of major news of the week from Brazil and Portugal
1.4 Million Brazilian Point-of-Sale Devices to Support Crypto Payments
31.8.2019
The largest credit card processing company in Brazil unveils support for crypto payment
Brazil Central Bank implements IMF Guidelines, Acknowledges Cryptocurrencies as Assets
27.8.2019
Recently, the Central Bank of Brazil has proceeded to categorize selling or buying cryptocurrency resources as per IMF (International Monetary Fund) rules. Brazil’s national bank declared its choice just recently. Besides, with the new type of classification as per IMF standards, exchanged...
Brazil Central Bank Adopts IMF Guidelines for Crypto Classification
26.8.2019
The Central Bank of Brazil has adopted IMF guidelines for classifying cryptocurrencies
Crypto News From Brazil: Week in Review
25.8.2019
This week’s top cryptocurrency news from Brazil, courtesy of Cointelegraph Brasil
Amazon Watch: BitPay’s Donation of $100,000 Bitcoin Failed Due to Internal Checks!
23.8.2019
Amazon rainforest in Brazil is facing thousands of fires, which is rapidly growing towards swallowing the entire rainforest. It is by far the largest and most intense blaze of wildfire in the past decade. The unfortunate ongoing Amazon wildfires shook many. Donation and support in all forms...
Electroneum Partners NG0- WONDER Foundation; A Step to Uplift the Developing Regions Out of Poverty
18.8.2019
Electroneum, the first mobile crypto, is all set to go further and further in its vision towards mass adoption of the crypto in the developing place. Recently it has announced its plans to work with another high caliber, UK based platform called- the WONDER Foundation. The prime focus of this...
Is Crypto Tax Coming to Brazil’s Richest State?
14.8.2019
The state parliament of São Paulo, in Brazil, is set to vote on the introduction of a tax on cryptocurrencies, with a private member’s bill making rapid progress through the legislature.
The state’s parliamentary gazette reports that the bill is now at its final committee stage.
The bill was...
Eike Batista Arrested on Suspicion of Money Laundering Via Bitcoin
8.8.2019
One-time richest man in Brazil has been arrested due to possible money laundering with the help of BTC and his wife’s identity
More Cities and Regions Accepting Coins for Taxes, Services
6.8.2019
Cryptocurrency payments, as convenient as they can be, are still something most governments are trying to wrap their heads around and regulate. Local authorities, however, being closer to the citizens they are called upon to serve, are often quicker to adopt novelties that make their lives and...
Brazil Requires New Diplomats to Know About Blockchain and Crypto
8.7.2019
In Brazil, new diplomats will now have to know about cryptocurrencies and blockchain
Brazilian Exchanges to Integrate the Real-T, a Stablecoin Pegged to the Real
27.6.2019
Several Brazilian crypto trading platforms are planning to roll out support for the Real-T, a stablecoin backed one-to-one with the national currency
Future for State-Backed Brazilian Token Issuance Unclear as Bank Sees Leadership Reshuffle
24.6.2019
Brazilian Development Bank elected interim president. What does it mean for the crypto development of the country?
As Brazil’s Economy Risks Recession, Regulators and Banks Implement Blockchain
21.6.2019
Brazil loves crypto, so regulators and banks are looking toward understanding and regulating it
Brazil Requires Crypto Exchanges to Report on User Transactions to Authorities
20.6.2019
Brazil's federal revenue service now requires that crypto exchanges report on users’ transactions
BNP Paribas Venture Arm Among Investors to Inject $16.5M in Fintech Firm Token
19.6.2019
Fintech firm Token has received a $16.5 million injection from investors including the venture arm of banking giant BNP Paribas