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President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro: ‘I Do Not Know What Bitcoin Is’
6.6.2019
During an interview with Ratinho's SBT show, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stated that he does not know what bitcoin is
Why Darknet Drug Sales Are on the Rise
5.6.2019
The public’s appetite for darknet drugs remains undaunted. A major new survey has shown consistent growth in online drug sales since 2014, with Scotland, Brazil and England leading the demand for narcotics procured off the darknet. Despite numerous darknet markets (DNMs) and supporting...
Judge Freezes Funds in Accounts Belonging to Embattled Brazilian Crypto Firm
5.6.2019
A Sao Paulo court has blocked funds in bank accounts linked to Grupo Bitcoin Banco, with 726,630 reals ($188,000) frozen
Brazilian State-Owned Bank Funds Documentary via Its Own Ethereum-Based Token
3.6.2019
Brazilian state-owned bank BNDES will finance a documentary using its own real-pegged stablecoin
Brazil Establishes Committee for Cryptocurrency Regulation
31.5.2019
The President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil has ruled to create a commission to consider cryptocurrency regulation in the country
The 2nd Edition of the Biggest Crypto-Coins and Blockchain Event in Brazil; BlockCrypto Expo
30.5.2019
BlockCrypto is here to stay. The biggest cryptoeconomy and blockchain event in Brazil has gathered over 800 people, 16 exhibitors and sponsors, 30h of content and 50 speakers. The conference was a major success and has received overwhelmly positive reviews. In 2019, Blockcrypto Expo will be even...
PR: Tronipay Launches Cross Border eCommerce Solution
24.5.2019
The high growth of the market has created new opportunities and attracted talented entrepreneurs to come up with novel business models using the blockchain technology, this is the example of Tronipay, a Fintech payment company that specializes in online monetization solutions, online payments...
Over 55,000 Brazilians Conned For $200 Million By Fake Cryptocurrency, As Crypto Frauds Refuse To Die
23.5.2019
Crypto related frauds continue to be a headache for the market. Another one pops out its head from Brazil, where a fake cryptocurrency scams over 55,000 investors. The estimated fraud value is said to be over $200 million. The primary for crypto scams has been the lack of awareness among investors....
Brazil Shuts Down Cryptocurrency Pyramid Scheme That Defrauded 55,000 of $200 Million
22.5.2019
Brazillian police have arrested ten people suspected of operating a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme worth 850 million reals ($210 million)
Brazil’s Soybean Farmers: the Big Winners of US-China Trade War
17.5.2019
The trade war between the United States and Chine has comfortably been the most significant development as far as global trade is concerned, and even after months of talks between the two nations, no resolution is yet at sight. In fact, the tensions have escalated after the two countries resumed...
South American Startup Ripio Rolls Out Crypto-Fiat Exchange and OTC Desk
16.5.2019
Ripio launches cryptocurrency to fiat trading platform, including an OTC desk and blockchain-based loans
Major Brazilian Bank Brodesco Joins R3 Corda-Powered Global Trade Finance Network
14.5.2019
Prominent Brazlian bank Banco Bradesco has become the latest institution to join R3’s Marco Polo international blockchain network for trade finance
Deepdotweb Duo Indicted for Linking to Darknet Markets
10.5.2019
Federal indictments unsealed on May 8 have revealed further details of the case against Deepdotweb’s operators. Tal Prihar, 37, an Israeli citizen residing in Brazil, and Michael Phan, 34, an Israeli in Tel Aviv, have technically been charged with money laundering. The feds have made it very...