Argentina

Blockchain Technology

Bitcoin in the Headlines: Argentina’s Savior or Sign of the Antichrist?

CoinDesk has taken a look at the top bitcoin-related headlines from across the globe.

Markets  ·  8 May 2015
Blockchain

The Blockchain and the Rise of Networked Trust

From big cities to small villages – all around the world we are seeing a common current that weaves together the diverse actions of ordinary people.

Markets  ·  22 November 2014
Exchanges

Added Regulatory Oversight Wins Unisend New Banking Partner

Bitcoin exchange Unisend has a new Argentinian bank partner following integration with the country's tax agency.

Markets  ·  3 November 2014
Venture Capital

Argentina’s Stock Exchange Hosts VCs and Finance Pros for Bitcoin Roundtable

Finance professionals and VCs met at the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange Tuesday to discuss bitcoin's impact on their industries.

Business  ·  29 October 2014
Exchanges

Bitex.la Exchange Acquires User-Friendly Bitcoin Buying Service

Bitex.la is merging with marketplace Conectabitcoin as an easy onramp to bitcoin for Latin Americans.

Markets  ·  6 October 2014
Argentina

Argentina’s OmbuShop Adds Bitcoin Payment Option for 2,000 Merchants

Argentinian e-commerce website provider OmbuShop now enables its 2,000 merchants to accept bitcoin.

Business  ·  29 August 2014
Brazil

Which Nation Will Lead South America’s Bitcoin Revolution?

Prominent members of the South American bitcoin community assess which market is most likely become the region's cryptocurrency leader.

Markets  ·  28 August 2014
Latin America

Bootstrapping a Bitcoin Startup Amid Argentina’s Financial Uncertainty

SatoshiTango talks about the opportunities and challenges of operating a bitcoin startup in Argentina.

Markets  ·  27 August 2014
Argentina

Could Avalancha Become Argentina’s Overstock?

CoinDesk speaks to Avalancha CEO Miguel Klurfan about the state of bitcoin merchant adoption in Argentina.

Business  ·  14 August 2014
Argentina

8,000 Convenience Stores in Argentina Now Sell Bitcoin

BitPagos has launched Ripio, a service that will allow consumers in Argentina to buy bitcoin at 8,000 convenience stores.

Business  ·  13 August 2014
Argentina

Avalancha Opens Online Store to Argentina’s Bitcoin Shoppers

Argentina-based e-commerce platform Avalancha is now accepting bitcoin through a partnership with Bitex.la and BitPagos.

Business  ·  7 August 2014
Regulation

Argentinian Bitcoin Exchange Loses its Bank Accounts

Argentinian bitcoin exchange Unisend stopped customer deposits and bank transfers Monday when banks closed its company accounts.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 August 2014
Argentina

New Index Ranks Argentina ‘Most Likely’ to Adopt Bitcoin

A new index which ranks the likelihood of countries adopting bitcoin has put Argentina in the top spot.

Markets  ·  3 August 2014
Latin America

PropinaBitcoin Promotes Bitcoin in Latin America with Restaurant Tipping Service

PropinaBitcoin has launched to spread the use of bitcoin as a real-world tipping tool in Latin America.

Business  ·  1 August 2014
Debt

Why Argentina’s Debt Default is an Opportunity for Bitcoin

Wednesday's controversial debt default by Argentina can only help bitcoin further boom in the country, says James Downer.

Markets  ·  1 August 2014