Javier Milei, also known as “El Loco,” has proposed dissolving Argentina’s central bank and envisions a society in which contracts will replace governments.
OKX launches crypto exchange, wallet services in Brazil
The global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 service provider launched a local exchange and Web3 wallet in Brazil as the country continues its competitive crypto streak.
Brazil’s crypto regulatory environment is driving competitiveness — CEO of Coinext
Bitcoin maximalist José Ribeiro, CEO of crypto exchange Coinext, spoke with Cointelegraph at the Web Summit about Brazil’s cryptocurrency landscape.
Brazil rolls out blockchain-based digital ID
Brazil is launching its new national identity program powered by blockchain technology. Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná will be the first states to issue identification documents on-chain.
Buenos Aires to issue blockchain-based digital ID
The first documents to be available on-chain in Buenos Aires include birth and marriage certificates, along with proof of income and academic verification.
Canadian BTC exchange partners with Costa Rica’s largest fiat payment system
Bull Bitcoin forms a partnership with SINPE Movil, Costa Rica’s principal fiat payments system, and Bitcoin Jungle, a local crypto wallet solution.
El Salvador to introduce Bitcoin education in schools by 2024
The nonprofit and NGO Mi Primer Bitcoin partnered with the Ministry of Education of El Salvador to include Bitcoin in its curriculum.
Num Finance launches Colombian peso stablecoin on Polygon
Num Finance received $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round in May and is now issuing stablecoins in the local currencies of Argentina, Peru and Colombia.
Binance to Withdraw Debit Card in Latin America, Middle East
The cryptocurrency exchange said the card service will terminate Sept. 21.
Crypto’s ‘Illusory Appeal’ Should Be Met by Regulation, Not Bans, BIS Study Says
Bitcoin ETFs could boost adoption because digital assets offer an escape route for state-imposed capital controls, a grouping of central bankers from the Americas said.
Binance receives licenses to offer crypto services in El Salvador
The exchange reported receiving approval for Bitcoin Services Provider and Digital Assets Services Provider licenses in El Salvador, where Bitcoin has been legal tender since 2021.
How Argentina’s inflation is helping altcoins and the crypto market
Cointelegraph analyst and writer Marcel Pechman explains how Argentina’s 150% inflation is actually helping the altcoin market by luring more investors.
Crypto Biz: Binance’s chaotic June, miners gear up for halving, Bitfinex’s Latam expansion
This week’s Crypto Biz looks at the story behind Binance’s debanking in Australia, Bitcoin miners preparing for the next halving, and Bitfinex’s expansion in Latin America.
Paxos and MercadoLibre partner up to bring USDP to Mexico
The move provides PAX coin access to Mexico’s 3.1 million-plus cryptocurrency users.
Crypto Ban May Not Be Best Approach to Balance Risk, Demand: IMF
The IMF recommended that countries focus on addressing the drivers of crypto demand and unmet digital payment needs in a post.
Crypto Exchange Bit2Me Raises $15M to Grow in Spain and Latin America
The investment round included Telefónica Ventures, the investment arm of Spain’s largest telecommunications company Telefónica.
Latam crypto holders flock to Bitget following Binance, Coinbase suits
The number of Bitget users in Latin America increased by 43% from June 6 to June 9, along with a 134% increase in deposits.
Brazil’s crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin licensed as payment provider: Report
As a payment institution, the new fintech MB Pay will enable certain digital banking services to the crypto exchange’s users in the country.
Visa, Microsoft and others join Brazilian CBDC pilot
Both national and global companies will participate in the upcoming pilot project of the Brazilian central bank digital currency.
Bitfinex partnership pushes crypto adoption in Latin America
Bitfinex announced a new investment in the Chile-based crypto exchange in an effort to boost crypto adoption in Latin America.