Peru’s Central Bank Is Developing a CBDC
The central bank’s president said that the country is partnering with other central banks in the issuance of a domestic CBDC.
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Nov 16, 2021 at 9:44 p.m. UTC
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Stablecoin Pegged to Peru’s Currency Launches on Stellar
The coin has been created by Latin American digital token issuer Anclap and is 100% backed by local currency.
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Sep 28, 2021 at 12:21 p.m. UTC
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Panamanian Congressman Presents Bill to Regulate Crypto
Gabriel Silva drafted legislation proposing the use of cryptocurrency as a means of payment for civil and commercial operations.
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Sep 8, 2021 at 8:28 p.m. UTC
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Mercado Bitcoin Director: ‘Crypto Adoption in Brazil Is Happening’
Crypto is booming in Brazil as its largest exchange Mercado Bitcoin raises $200 million from the SoftBank Latin America Fund. Mercado Bitcoin’s Fabricio Tota discusses the sta...
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Jul 8, 2021 at 12:41 p.m. UTC
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Panama to Present Crypto-Related Bill in July
Following El Salvador, Panamanian Congressman Gabriel Silva says he will present a bill in July to make bitcoin legal tender in the nation. “The Hash” explores what it could m...
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Jun 16, 2021 at 6:06 p.m. UTC
Jun 16, 2021
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Understanding Bitcoin and Stablecoins in Africa and South America
Join Michael Casey & Shiela Warren as they speak with Elizabeth Rossiello, CEO of AZA Finance and Sebastian Serrano, CEO of Ripio for a discussion on the past, present and fut...
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Nov 20, 2020 at 4:24 p.m. UTC
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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.
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May 6, 2020 at 8:02 a.m. UTC
May 6, 2020
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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.
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Sep 5, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
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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.
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May 16, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
May 16, 2019
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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.
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Feb 4, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. UTC
Feb 4, 2019