Latin America

Brazil

Bitcoin in Emerging Markets: Latin America

Crypto adoption is up from Argentina to Venezuela, especially bitcoin and stablecoins like dai. But each market is unique.

People  ·  8 May 2020
Latin America

As Governments Rush to Track Coronavirus, Honduras May Offer a Privacy-First Model

A blockchain startup working in Honduras may show world governments how to limit surveillance overreach while still fighting the deadly coronavirus.

Business  ·  2 April 2020
Bitcoin

Lock BTC, Get DAI: Lending Firm Bridges Bitcoin-DeFi Divide in Latin America

Ledn is partnering with MakerDAO to bring the ethereum-backed stablecoin DAI to more users in Latin America.

Business  ·  29 October 2019
Latin America

WATCH: Inside the LatAm Crypto Market With the Founder of SatoshiTango

SatoshiTango founder Marias Bari is bullish on crypto in Latin America.

Markets  ·  29 September 2019
Exchanges

60 Latin American Banks Can Now Use Bitcoin for Cross-Border Payments

Crypto exchange Bitex wants to decrease costs associated with cross-border banking using the bitcoin blockchain.

Business  ·  13 August 2019
Cryptocurrency

John McAfee Offers to Build Cuba’s First Cryptocurrency

The tech guru wants to be Cuba's crypto advisor.

Markets  ·  9 July 2019
Brazil

Brazil’s President Rebuffs Cryptocurrency as Administration Explores Blockchain

“I don’t know what Bitcoin is,” Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says even as his administration eyes blockchain projects.

Markets  ·  12 June 2019
Bitcoin

What’s Holding Back Bitcoin in Venezuela? This Group Is Investigating

The Open Money Initiative is bringing insights from Venezuela to help crypto startups make better tools for people in distressed economies.

Business  ·  10 May 2019
Bitcoin

There’s No Crypto Winter in Argentina, Where Startups Ramp Up to Meet Demand

Argentina's thriving crypto startup scene offers a unique cocktail of technical development and tangible user demand for bitcoin.

Business  ·  26 February 2019
Regulation

Bitcoin ATM Startups Say They’re Booming, Thanks in Part to Venezuela

Bitcoin ATM usage is surging, especially in Latin America, where Venezuelan refugees and others are seeking ad hoc banking solutions.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 January 2019
Markets

This Bitcoin Skeptic Wants to Make ‘Stable’ Cryptos for Venezuela

Economist Steve Hanke has joined the board of the P2P cryptocurrency exchange AirTM and will guide its Latin American expansion, including a new system for price-stable assets he will design.

Business  ·  15 November 2018
Exchanges

Ripio Rolls Out Crypto-Powered Loans Across Latin America

Ripio is driving mainstream adoption among the unbanked of South America, offering crypto loans in Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil.

Business  ·  5 September 2018
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

Blockchain Asset Registries: Approaching Enlightenment?

Putting real-world assets on a blockchain may be a promise worth pursuing, but field reports suggest it's an idea still just out of reach.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 December 2017
Regulation

Colombian Financial Watchdog Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium

Latin American financial regulator, the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia, has become the latest member of the R3 blockchain consortium.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 November 2017