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Brazil: R3 Develops Blockchain Platform With Major Banks and Stock Exchange
13.6.2019
Bradesco, Itau and B3 are collaborating with blockchain software consortium R3 on a blockchain platform in Brazil
Brazil Central Bank Debuts IBM Blockchain Interbank ID System on Hyperledger
12.6.2019
A Hyperledger Fabric blockchain ID system has been launched by Brazil’s central bank
Gov’t of Brazil to Consider Bill Requiring Public Administration to Promote Blockchain
12.6.2019
The Brazilian government will consider a draft bill requiring all units of public administration to apply and promote blockchain tech
Brazilian President Rebuffs Cryptocurrency as His Administration Explores Blockchain
12.6.2019
“I don’t know what Bitcoin is,” Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says even as his administration eyes blockchain projects
VP of Largest Brazilian Bank: Local Banks to Soon Introduce Unique Blockchain Platform
11.6.2019
The vice president of the largest Brazilian bank revealed that local banks are preparing to introduce a unique blockchain platform on June 12
Ripple Kicks Off South America Expansion With Brazil Launch
11.6.2019
Blockchain payments company Ripple has launched in Brazil as the first stage of its planned expansion across South America
Ripple Launches Office in Brazil, Targets Further Expansion Across Latin America
10.6.2019
Ripple will launch an office in Brazil, targeting further expansion across Latin America
Exclusive: Microsoft Registers Blockchain and AI Platform for Agriculture in Brazil
6.6.2019
Microsoft has registered a suite of apps using blockchain, IoT and AI to improve agricultural sector efficiency in Brazil
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
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
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