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P2P Bitcoin Trade Volumes and Inflation in Latin America Are on the Rise
16.5.2020
During the last two months since the March 12 crypto market rout, otherwise known as ‘Black Thursday,’ demand for cryptocurrencies seems to be on the rise in certain regions in Latin America. Various reports published this week have noted that countries like Colombia, Venezuela...
Post-Halving Report: Brazil Could be New ‘Demand Source’ for Bitcoin
12.5.2020
When Brazil’s central bank lowered its interest rates to 3%, potentially driving out some investors, it may have opened the doors for BTC
OTC Exchanges Help Thwart $5M Bank Heist in Brazil
10.5.2020
A $5 million hack that has baffled investigators in Brazil was thwarted with assistance from local OTC trading desks
Bitcoin in Emerging Markets: Latin America
8.5.2020
Crypto adoption is up from Argentina to Venezuela, especially bitcoin and stablecoins like dai. But each market is unique
Tracing Global Meat Related Risks With Blockchain Amid COVID-19
2.5.2020
With the adoption of blockchain technology, the meatpacking industry will achieve a more trusted reputation and safety for its consumers
Brazil’s New Blockchain Data Tool Cost $250K, Runs on Quorum
10.4.2020
Brazil's central bank spent 1.3 million Brazilian reals (USD $250K) over two years building its new database for financial regulators on Quorum, replacing a slow and expensive paper-based system with a fully digitized version
Hyperbitcoinization: Visions of Bitcoin Fueling the Post Covid-19 Shadow Economy
7.4.2020
With the recent coronavirus spread and its overall effect on the global economy, some people believe the powers that be are preparing a financial reset. During these times, a number of bitcoiners think a bitcoin-induced form of fiat currency demonetization will take place, otherwise known...
Brazilian Regulators Create DLT Platform for Screening Politicians
3.4.2020
Brazilian regulators are teaming up to use blockchain technology to streamline vetting processes for public officials and corporations
Brazilian Financial Regulators Will Vet Companies and Political Appointees on a Blockchain
2.4.2020
Brazil’s major financial regulators have unified their intelligence troves under a blockchain-backed sharing system called PIER
Celo to Issue At Least $15.7 Mln in Community Grants During 2020
1.4.2020
Cointelegraph spoke to Celo to find out what they look for in grant applicants and the network’s plans for 2020
Brazilian Crypto Exchange XDEX Announces Full Closure
31.3.2020
Bitcoin platform XDEX announces closure, follows other 4 Brazilian companies that have ending their activities earlier this year
Cryptocurrency is a Failure as a Currency Says Brazil's Banking Chief
27.3.2020
Bitcoin isn’t even much good as a store of value says the President of the Brazilian Banking Federation
Binance P2P Adds Five New Fiat Currencies in Latin America
19.3.2020
Users of the Binance P2P trading platform can now buy and sell crypto with five new Latin American fiat currencies
Alibaba Files for a Blockchain Transaction System in Brazil
11.3.2020
Alibaba Group has registered a new patent in Brazil to establish a transaction system based on blockchain
Major Brazilian Sports Entrepreneur Tokenizes Soccer Players
6.3.2020
A Brazilian soccer management entrepreneur believes that by tokenizing young players, he can help them develop their careers
Brazilian Ministry of Education Proposes Issuing Diplomas on the Blockchain
5.3.2020
Brazil will join other countries in the region that have adopted blockchain to fight against issuing fake diplomas
Legendary Soccer Player Turned BTC Pyramid Detained With Fake Passport
5.3.2020
After his involvement in pyramid schemes of Bitcoin, Ronaldinho Gaucho has been‘arrested’ in Paraguay with fake passports
Brazil’s PIX Payments System Has the Same Spirit, but Not a Blockchain Structure
28.2.2020
When PIX is implemented, a number of Brazilan banks could take a hit. Point-of-sale machines and payment processing firms could become scarce
In Response to Bitcoin, Central Bank of Brazil Presents Instant Payment System Pix
21.2.2020
Banco Central do Brasil has started testing a new payment network with the promise to offer Brazilians near instant transactions and many new services. Portrayed as a response to Bitcoin, the Pix system will be mandatory for major financial institutions to ensure wide coverage. The project aims...
Brazilian Central Bank Promises Instant Payment Platform to Compete With Crypto
20.2.2020
Brazil’s central bank president stated that its new payment platform is intended to compete with blockchain-based payment technologies