Binance secures 21st global crypto license in Brazil
[Jan 2 12:56 PM] The approval makes Binance the first crypto exchange to have a broker-dealer license in Brazil.
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3 major developments that spurred crypto adoption in 2024
[Dec 28, 2024 1:00 PM] The crypto industry witnessed historic milestones in 2024, from MiCA regulations in Europe to Bitcoin adoption in Latin America and the US eyeing a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
How a $115M Crypto Fund With Big Ambitions Plans to Invest In Latin America
[Nov 13, 2024 7:14 PM] Hyla Fund Management wants to become the Goldman Sachs of crypto. The firm plans on launching a new Latin America crypto fund as part of its strategy.
Binance Unveils 'Binance Wealth' for Elite Customers
[Oct 29, 2024 1:30 PM] The service is offered through the global Binance.com platform meaning there are restrictions for some jurisdictions, such as the U.S.
Buenos Aires rolls out blockchain-based ID for 3.6M residents
[Oct 22, 2024 6:30 PM] Residents of the Argentine capital now have access to decentralized digital IDs on their mobile devices, powered by the scaling protocol ZKsync Era.
P2P Exchange El Dorado Debuts Gasless Tron-Based USDT Transactions in Latin America
[Oct 10, 2024 10:30 AM] El Dorado, a Latam-focused peer-to-peer (P2P) exchange, has partnered with Tron DAO to offer gasless TRC20-USDT transactions for its customers. Until October 30, each user will be able to perform a limited number of withdrawals with no costs…
Avalanche Powers Littio’s New USD Savings Accounts in Latin America
[Oct 9, 2024 6:30 PM] Littio, a Colombian neobank, has joined forces with Avalanche to offer interest-bearing USD accounts through Opentrade’s blockchain-based platform. The partnership aims to provide financial solutions to Latin Americans facing high inflation and…
Ripple and Mercado Bitcoin to launch crypto-enabled payments in Brazil
[Oct 3, 2024 2:00 PM] Mercado Bitcoin, one of the largest crypto exchanges in Latin America and a partner of Mastercard, is working with Ripple on crypto-enabled international payments.
Ripple Partners With Brazilian Exchange Mercado Bitcoin to Offer Business-Focused Payments Solution
[Oct 3, 2024 1:00 PM] Mercado Bitcoin plans to offer its corporate and retail customers support for international payments, allowing users to transact with Brazilian Reais.
How China’s Economic Slowdown Will Transform Global Trade, Expert Insights
[Sep 23, 2024 1:30 AM] China’s slowing economy is poised to redefine its global trade relationships, particularly with the Global South. Assistant professor Ning Leng of Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy discussed how these internal economic…
Latin American Crypto Exchange Ripio Unveils DeFi Credit Card With Visa
[Sep 13, 2024 3:29 PM] The product will allow users to access up to 30% of blocked assets in a liquidity pool.
India, Nigeria, Indonesia Lead Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Adoption Index
[Sep 12, 2024 2:30 AM] India, Nigeria, and Indonesia top Chainalysis’ latest global crypto adoption index, which ranks 151 countries based on grassroots cryptocurrency usage, adjusted for population and purchasing power. The report notes strong growth in crypto…
BlackRock launches Ether ETF in Brazil
[Aug 28, 2024 4:32 PM] The asset manager has expanded its portfolio of crypto-based products in Brazil with the debut of the recently launched iShares Ethereum Trust through a depositary receipt.
BlackRock Lists Ethereum ETF on Brazilian Stock Exchange
[Aug 27, 2024 8:42 PM] The company earlier this year listed its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF in the South American country.
Bitcoin Non-Profit ₿trust Announces Q3 Grants For Open-Source Developers
[Aug 16, 2024 5:41 PM] ₿trust, an initiative committed to supporting open-source Bitcoin developers based in the Global South, has announced the recipients of its Q3 Starter Grants and the new members of its ₿trust Open-Source Cohort.1/ 
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Announcing the ₿trust Q3… Latin American Exchange Bitso Taps Coincover for Security Services
[Aug 15, 2024 1:54 PM] Bitso will use Coincover’s non-custodial disaster recovery service and its risk engine to monitor outgoing transactions in real time.
Digital Assets Infrastructure Provider Parfin Raises $10M in Series A Funding
[Aug 14, 2024 2:30 PM] The company plans to reach $16 million by the end of a second closing.
Tokenized Asset Issuer Backed to Offer Crypto RWAs in LatAm with eNor Securities
[Aug 13, 2024 1:00 PM] ENor Securities, an exchange based in El Salvador, will offer Backed’s bTokens to retail investors in Latin America.
Venezuela blocks Binance, X amid presidential election dispute
[Aug 12, 2024 2:07 AM] Binance has assured its users that their funds are safe after Venezuela cut off access to the exchange and social media platform X.
Bitso Integrates Lightspark for Bitcoin Lightning Network
[Jul 16, 2024 9:11 PM] Bitso, a leading Latin American cryptocurrency platform, has announced its partnership with Lightspark to incorporate the Bitcoin Lightning Network into its services. This integration aims to enhance the speed and affordability of bitcoin…
Meet Maya Parbhoe: The Pro-Bitcoin Presidential Candidate Who Wants to Save Suriname
[Jul 9, 2024 7:36 AM] On September 4, 2001, Winod Parbhoe was murdered in cold blood.The entrepreneur, who was the founder of the Suriname Palace Casino, an establishment he co-owned with CCA Companies Incorporated (Conserver Corporation of America), was shot two times…
Crypto adoption in Argentina soars amid 276% inflation spike
[Jul 9, 2024 6:28 AM] Argentina has emerged as the top market by numbers of visitors on Binance, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges.
Crypto Biz: Jump Crypto exec steps down, first MiCA deadline looms, and more
[Jun 28, 2024 3:00 PM] This week’s Crypto Biz explores the departure of Jump Crypto’s CEO, Animoca Brands’ return to public markets, the corporate dispute between Riot and Bitfarms, and other news.
Biden vetoes House and Senate votes on SEC’s anti-crypto resolution: Law Decoded
[Jun 3, 2024 1:05 PM] United States President Joe Biden has vetoed a resolution that would have overruled the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121.
Ripple Report: Crypto and CBDCs Transforming Global Payments
[May 31, 2024 3:16 AM] Ripple’s recently published 2023 Trends in Regional Payments ebook highlights the transformative role of cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the global payments landscape. Latin America is witnessing a digital…
Brazil leads LATAM crypto trading with $6B volume in 2024
[May 13, 2024 2:55 PM] Brazil recorded a 30% increase in crypto trading volume in the first months of 2024, outpacing USD weekly trading volume since mid-January.
Leading Colombian bank launches crypto exchange and peso stablecoin
[May 7, 2024 5:34 AM] The Colombian bank behind the crypto exchange claimed the platform was created after nearly a decade of study and research.
Bitcoin.com News Expands Global Reach With Spanish and Russian Versions of Site
[Jan 10, 2024 12:30 AM] In a nod to the ever-growing global impact of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin.com News has launched Spanish and Russian versions of its site, aiming to provide non-English speakers with the latest in crypto news and insights. Spanish and Russian Speakers…
Who is Javier Milei, Argentina’s market-friendly president?
[Dec 16, 2023 8:11 AM] Javier Milei, also known as “El Loco,” has proposed dissolving Argentina’s central bank and envisions a society in which contracts will replace governments.
OKX launches crypto exchange, wallet services in Brazil
[Nov 27, 2023 6:48 AM] The global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 service provider launched a local exchange and Web3 wallet in Brazil as the country continues its competitive crypto streak.