Brazil

Brazil

Why Brazil’s Bitcoin Market is Struggling to Ignite

CoinDesk speaks to members of Brazil's bitcoin ecosystem to explore the challenges facing domestic startups.

Markets  ·  18 October 2014
Brazil

Latin America’s Latest Ripple Gateway Launches in Brazil

Rippex aims to boost cryptocurrencies in Brazil with the launch of the country's second Ripple gateway.

Markets  ·  9 September 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
Brazil

Bitcoin Donation Cup Brings Out the Best in Business Community

The initiative seeks donations from World Cup fans and bitcoin community members alike from across the Americas.

Business  ·  13 June 2014
Brazil

Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Legislation, Liquidation and Rumor Mill

Jason Tyra examines the most significant bitcoin news from the world’s regulators and law courts.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 April 2014
Exchanges

BitInvest’s Coincard is a Prepaid MasterCard for Bitcoin Lovers

Leading Brazilian digital currency exchange BitInvest has launched the Coincard, a bitcoin friendly pre-paid MasterCard.

Business  ·  11 April 2014
Brazil

Brazil to Tax Bitcoin Investors, Not Everyday Users

The Receita Federal, Brazil's tax authority, has said it will treat bitcoin and other digital currencies as financial assets.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 April 2014
Brazil

ZipZap CEO: Argentina’s Volatility Makes Bitcoin Look Stable

ZipZap CEO Alan Safahi tells CoinDesk about his company's expansion plans, and why bitcoin matters in emerging economies.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 April 2014
Bitcoin

South America Gets Its First Bitcoin ATM

Mercado Bitcoin's ATM will make its debut in São Paulo, Brazil later this month.

Business  ·  10 January 2014
Brazil

Brazilian magazine creates bitcoin paywall

The Brazilian science and culture magazine Superinteressante has created the world's first bitcoin paywall.

Business  ·  6 November 2013