South America

ChromaWay Expands Effort to Put Latin American Land Records on the Blockchain

The Swedish startup is working with the IDB and local agencies to make land ownership more transparent in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Tech  ·  6 May 2020

Paxful Plans to Bring 20 Crypto ATMs to Colombia

A partnership between two cryptocurrency firms will bring 20 new bitcoin ATMs to cities around Colombia, with plans to expand into Peru.

Markets  ·  5 September 2019
Exchanges

Ripio Is Launching a Crypto Exchange for 3 Latin American Nations

Ripio, a startup working to boost crypto adoption in Argentina, is widening its scope with a new exchange serving Argentina, Mexico and Brazil.

Business  ·  16 May 2019
Regulation

Venezuela’s Crypto Exchanges, Miners Must Register Under New Rules

Venezuela has activated new regulations for crypto service providers in the country, including exchange platforms and miners.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 February 2019
Bitcoin Mining

Bitfury Partners to Launch Bitcoin Mining Centers in Paraguay

Bitfury has teamed up with a South Korean firm to mine bitcoin using cheap, clean hydro power in Paraguay.

Tech  ·  4 February 2019
Exchanges

Crypto Exchange AirTM Targets Troubled Markets With $7 Million Raise

Peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchange AirTM has raised $7 million it says it will use to expand in troubled Latin American economies.

Business  ·  29 August 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
News

Venezuela Claims $735 Million Raised in First Cryptocurrency Sale

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro claimed Tuesday that a presale for the country's national cryptocurrency netted $735 million on its first day.

Business  ·  21 February 2018
Regulation

Chilean Banking Regulator Enlists in R3 Blockchain Consortium

The Superintendency of Banks and Financial Institutions of Chile, one of its two banking regulators, is partnering with R3 as a regulatory member.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 September 2017
Regulation

Brazil’s Central Bank Considers Blockchain Settlement Prototype

Brazil's central bank is seeking to investigate possible use cases for blockchain tech and is now moving toward prototyping.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 September 2017
Bitcoin

Are Failing Currencies Boosting Crypto Interest? Investing.com Suggests Yes

A new study by Investing.com would seem to support a popular investment case made by cryptocurrency believers.

Markets  ·  25 August 2017
Brazil

The Legal Future of Cryptocurrencies in Brazil

A legal expert argues that attempts to regulate Brazil's cryptocurrency industry at this stage are misguided.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 June 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
Latin America

As Argentina Embraces Blockchain, Emphasis on Politics Remains

A recent conference highlights how bitcoin and blockchain may be a means to the same end for Argentina's entrepreneurs.

Business  ·  8 November 2016
Exchanges

South America’s Biggest Stock Exchange Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium

The biggest name in Latin America's securities exchange trade is gearing up to explore blockchain.

Markets  ·  6 September 2016