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Latin america

El Salvador Will Not Require Bitcoin Acceptance, President Bukele Confirms

In contrast to the original law, the government will not force any of the nation’s residents to receive the cryptocurrency as a form of payment, the president said Monday.

By Andrés Engler

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Aug 23, 2021 at 5:58 p.m. UTC

Aug 23, 2021

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Markets

Brazil

Binance Suspends Futures in Brazil Citing Regulatory Requirements

The product was removed in response to an order from the Brazilian Securities Commission.

By Andrés Engler

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Aug 20, 2021 at 9:18 p.m. UTC

Aug 20, 2021

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Markets

Latin america

Bitcoin Use Will Be 'Totally Optional' in El Salvador, Finance Minister Says

According to Alejandro Zelaya, businesses will not be penalized if they do not accept bitcoin.

By Andrés Engler

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Aug 18, 2021 at 9:22 p.m. UTC

Aug 18, 2021

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Markets

Latin america

Leading Latin American Venture Firm Kaszek Makes First DeFi Investment

The fund led a $3 million investment in Exactly, a startup building a decentralized credit protocol.

By Andrés Engler

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Aug 12, 2021 at 9:04 p.m. UTC

Aug 12, 2021

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Markets

Latin america

Senador de Uruguay propone proyecto de ley para regular el uso de criptomonedas

El texto, presentado por el senador oficialista Juan Sartori, incluye un marco regulatorio para los exchanges de criptomonedas y los mineros.

By Andrés Engler

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Aug 6, 2021 at 5:10 p.m. UTC

Aug 6, 2021

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Markets

Latin america

Uruguayan Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Allow Crypto to be Used for Payments

The project, presented by ruling party senator Juan Sartori, includes a regulatory framework for crypto exchanges and miners.

By Andrés Engler

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Aug 4, 2021 at 7:57 p.m. UTC

Aug 4, 2021

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Podcasts

Coindesk-news

What Is Latin America’s Love for Bitcoin? Feat. Sebastian Serrano

Latin America has been in the middle of the crypto community’s attention after El Salvador adopted bitcoin as a legal tender But is it actually a good thing for bitcoin and for El Salvador and will it benefit the country’s citizens This week Opinionated hosts Ben Schiller and Anna Baydakova are talking to Sebastian Serrano [...]

By Ben SchillerAnna BaydakovaDanny Nelson

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Aug 2, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. UTC

Aug 2, 2021

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Markets

Argentina

Argentinian Crypto Exchange Buenbit Raises $11M to Expand in Latin America

Buenbit plans to expand in Peru, Colombia and either Brazil or Mexico.

By Andrés Engler

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Jul 12, 2021 at 1:57 p.m. UTC

Jul 12, 2021

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Argentina

Argentine Lawmaker Proposes Bill for Businesses to Pay Employees in Crypto

Independent deputy Jose Luis Ramon said his bill would promote greater autonomy and self-governance for Argentina's citizens.

By Andrés Engler

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Jul 7, 2021 at 8:16 p.m. UTC

Jul 7, 2021

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Policy

Latin america

Mexico's Finance Minister Confirms Cryptos Are Banned From Financial System

The statement comes after Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego said his bank would accept bitcoin.

By Andrés Engler

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Jun 28, 2021 at 7:53 p.m. UTC

Jun 28, 2021

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