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Bank of America reportedly establishes crypto research team
8.7.2021
Candace Browning, the bank's head of global research, described cryptocurrency as "one of the fastest growing emerging technology ecosystems."
Argentine lawmaker introduces bill for workers to be paid in crypto
7.7.2021
The proposal may help Argentinians in the export business avoid heavy taxes from foreign currency payments
Cryptonews.com Launches in Latin America
6.7.2021
Cryptonews.com has taken another global step, this time towards the Hispanic community - by launching its tenth franchise and bringing crypto news and insights to those already within the crypto universe, as well as reaching out to those outside of it. As the Spanish version went live,...
Bitcoin of America’s Chief Financial Officer Reports Record Company Growth
2.7.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Bitcoin of America (BOA), a popular virtual currency exchange, is reporting record growth. Bitcoin of America is registered as a money services business with the United States Department of Treasury (FinCEN). Their mission is to provide their customers with a fast and easy...
Softbank Invests $200 Million in Brazilian Crypto Trading Platform Mercado Bitcoin
2.7.2021
The multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Tokyo, Softbank operates a Latin America Fund that invests in startups focused on identification technology, e-commerce, education, fintech and now cryptocurrency solutions. The Softbank Latin America Fund revealed on Thursday that...
Latin America’s Mercado Bitcoin exchange raises $200M from SoftBank
1.7.2021
2TM GRoup, the company behind Mercado Bitcoin, is now valued at $2.1 billion. It's the second crypto exchange in Latin America to eclipse the $1 billion valuation mark
Mexico may not be following El Salvador's example on Bitcoin... yet
28.6.2021
A warning from the country's financial regulators seemed to be specifically targeting Ricardo Salinas Pliego, who on Sunday said he would explore his bank accepting Bitcoin
First Bitcoin ETF in Latam Debuts on Brazil Stock Exchange
26.6.2021
The first Bitcoin ETF in Latin America made its debut yesterday on the Brazil Stock Exchange. Presented by QR Capital, a Brazilian blockchain investment firm, the ETF seeks to simplify Bitcoin exposure for institutions and companies. The ETF was approved by Brazilian regulators and is currently...
Bitcoin of America Makes It Big: The Team Behind One of the Largest Bitcoin ATM Operators Worldwide
25.6.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Bitcoin of America, a popular virtual currency exchange, is known for their 1200+ ATMs across 31 US states. Bitcoin of America is looking to bring attention to the success their team, working behind the scenes, has had on the company’s growth. Some of their top executives were...
Asset manager QR launches Bitcoin ETF on Brazilian stock exchange
24.6.2021
Brazilian asset manager QR Asset Management started trading its Bitcoin exchange-traded product on B3
New Bank of America Report Says Digital Currencies ‘Could Boost Economic Growth’ in Developing Countries
23.6.2021
A new Bank of America (BOA) research study has found that both central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and private digital currencies hold “a lot of potential” for increasing financial inclusion in developing countries. In the report, the bank also argues that such “digital...
Nicolas Maduro States Venezuela Pioneered Crypto Adoption in South America as Petro Use Flounders
22.6.2021
President Nicolas Maduro stated that Venezuela was a pioneer in cryptocurrency adoption in Latam in an interview with Bloomberg last week. Venezuela is still one of the first cryptocurrency volume movers in South America. However, the petro token, its official cryptocurrency, has failed to pick...
No iGaming Site Went All in With Cryptocurrency Like Americas Cardroom
18.6.2021
Disclaimer: The text below is a press release that was not written by Cryptonews.com.
Anyone following Bitcoin and the wider cryptocurrency market knows that investing can feel like a rollercoaster. But one online poker site has been along for the ride for well over 6 years. And because of their...
Bank of America Survey: Most Fund Managers Say Bitcoin Is a Bubble, Inflation Is Transitory
17.6.2021
The latest Bank of America’s Global Fund Manager Survey shows that “long bitcoin” is now the second most crowded trade. Moreover, most fund managers believe bitcoin is in a bubble and agree with the Fed that inflation is transitory. Bank of America’s June Fund Manager Survey...
General Motors CEO: ‘Nothing Precludes GM From Accepting Bitcoin if There’s Consumer Demand’
17.6.2021
The CEO of General Motors (GM), America’s largest automaker, says that nothing precludes her company from accepting bitcoin if there is consumer demand for it. “Certainly, we want to make the whole buying and ownership experience as easy as possible,” said the GM chief executive....
Nintendo Announces Metroid Dread
15.6.2021
It’s been a minute since we first learned of the existence of Metroid Prime 4. And by that, I mean four years. And that was literally just a logo. But we’re going to have to keep waiting. In the meantime, Nintendo has decided to tide us over with [checks paper] Metroid 5???????Read more
Latin American telecom company accepts crypto payments through BitPay
15.6.2021
GoldConnect will be able to process crypto transactions made in Bitcoin, Ether and other digital assets through its new LatamConnect platform
Cuba’s Central Bank Suspends US Dollar Deposits Nationwide – Officials Cite Embargo ‘Obstacles’
13.6.2021
The Republic of Cuba is suspending the use of U.S. dollars due to embargo restrictions with U.S. and foreign banks. The central bank of Cuba’s restrictions stems from the “obstacles that the U.S. embargo creates for the national bank system.” Cuba Bans USD Deposits, BCC Tells...
Texas Senator Claims People Are Flocking to Bitcoin Because US Is on ‘the Verge of an Inflation Crisis’
11.6.2021
This week the United States senator from Texas, Ted Cruz, appeared on the Fox News television broadcast Hannity and discussed the leading crypto asset bitcoin. Cruz told Hannity he believes people are investing in bitcoin because they believe America is on the verge of an inflation crisis....
Latin America, Caribbean Could Use Thousands Volcanoes To Mine Bitcoin
10.6.2021
A number of countries are considering using volcanoes to generate electricity, potentially providing cheaper and greener energy to local Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations while China is cracking down on this industry. In Latin America and the Caribbean alone, some 3,000 volcanoes could be used...