Argentina

Bitcoin

‘Bitcoin Day’ Proves Crypto Is Thriving in Argentina

Argentina saw one of its largest-ever bitcoin events last week, one that showcased how it's still a regional leader in promoting the technology.

Tech  ·  10 April 2018
Regulation

G20 Calls for Crypto Regulation Recommendations By July

Argentina's Central Bank chairman, Frederico Sturzenegger, said the G20 members are looking for "specific recommendations" on cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 March 2018
Bitcoin

Argentinian Futures Exchange Eyes Bitcoin Offering

Argentina's largest futures market, Mercado de Termino de Rosario or Rofex, is considering offering cryptocurrency products to investors.

Business  ·  3 November 2017
Latin America

Ripio Raises $31 Million in Private Ethereum Token Sale

Bitcoin startup Ripio has raised $31 million as part of a token presale ahead of a new credit network launch.

Business  ·  11 October 2017
Latin America

Argentina’s Central Bank is Warming Up to Blockchain

A hackathon held by Argentina's central bank shows that interest for blockchain is heating up in the one-time bitcoin hotbed.

Business  ·  25 November 2016
Brazil

Blockchain Trials Accelerate as South America Sees Ethereum Uptake

Ethereum-focused startup ConsenSys is making inroads bringing the blockchain to South America.

Markets  ·  12 August 2016
Uber

Uber Argentina Enlists Bitcoin Partner in Fight to Continue Service

The Argentinian subsidiary of ridesharing giant Uber is turning to a bitcoin payment option amid a crackdown by local authorities.

Markets  ·  5 July 2016
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Wallet Startup Now Extending Credit to Users

Bitcoin startup BitPagos is now giving its wallet users access to credit lines in a bid to boost e-commerce spending.

Business  ·  5 April 2016
Argentina

Research: Bitcoin Price Higher Where Economic Freedoms Are Low

New academic research has found that the price of bitcoin is higher in countries with lower degrees of economic freedom.

Markets  ·  15 October 2015
Exchanges

Bitcoin Startup BitPagos Acquires Argentinian Exchange Unisend

BitPagos has acquired Unisend Argentina, the country's first order-book exchange as part of an undisclosed deal.

Business  ·  16 September 2015
Startups

Bitcoin Micropayment Service Targets Global Freelancers

A new bitcoin micropayments tool has launched to take aim at the global freelance and on-demand services market.

Business  ·  25 August 2015
Latin America

Do Bitcoin Startups Stand a Chance in Argentina?

Can bitcoin conquer Argentina? CoinDesk explores the evidence in an attempt to discern whether the digital currency can really take off.

Markets  ·  8 July 2015
Startups

Wences Casares: The Bitcoin-Obsessed Serial Entrepreneur

Wences Casares, serial entrepreneur and founder of bitcoin security company Xapo, tells CoinDesk why he is "obsessed" with bitcoin.

Business  ·  11 June 2015
Startups

Taringa’s Content Creation Surges Following Bitcoin Integration

The amount of content created on Taringa has risen by an average 40-50% since the company started tipping its content creators with bitcoin.

Business  ·  1 June 2015
Argentina

Rock Band Queen Drives First Bitcoin Sale for Argentina Ticket Startup

An Argentinian fan of the classic rock band Queen has become the first to buy tickets with bitcoin through online ticket marketplace EntradaFan.

Business  ·  15 May 2015