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convenience
Markets
Argentina
8,000 Convenience Stores in Argentina Now Sell Bitcoin
BitPagos has launched Ripio, a service that will allow consumers in Argentina to buy bitcoin at 8,000 convenience stores.
convenience
By Pete Rizzo
Aug 13, 2014 at 12:54 p.m. UTC
Aug 13, 2014
ArgentinaSouth AmericaBitPagosMerchantsNews
Argentina
Markets
Argentina
Argentinian Money Regulator Mandates Reporting on Bitcoin Activity
Argentina's Financial Information Unit (FIU) cites the risk of money laundering as it mandates bitcoin reporting by financial companies.
Argentina
By Stan Higgins
Jul 10, 2014 at 10:10 p.m. UTC
Jul 10, 2014
ArgentinaSouth Americalatin americaRegulationNews
bolivia
Markets
South america
Bolivia's Central Bank Bans Bitcoin
El Banco Central de Bolivia has issued statements formally banning any currency not issued by the state, including bitcoin.
bolivia
By Pete Rizzo
Jun 19, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. UTC
Jun 19, 2014
South AmericaBitPagosCentral BankBitex.laBoliviaRegulationNews
bitex.la
Markets
Venture capital
Latin American Bitcoin Exchange Bitex.la Launches with $2 Million Investment
Bitex.la is seeking to bring an internationally competitive bitcoin trading platform to Latin America with $2m in investments.
bitex.la
By Pete Rizzo
May 30, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
May 30, 2014
Venture CapitalExchangesArgentinaSouth Americastartupslatin americaBitex.laFundingNewsCompaniesinvestors
columbia
Markets
South america
Central Bank of Colombia Says 'Bitcoin is Not a Currency'
Colombia issued its latest guidance on bitcoin on 1st April, clarifying its classification of the digital currency.
columbia
By Pete Rizzo
Apr 1, 2014 at 9:57 p.m. UTC
Apr 1, 2014
South AmericaColombiaRegulationNews
passport-travel
Markets
Travel
The Benefits of Bitcoin in International Travel
Coinbase's Nick Tomaino explains why bitcoin is the international traveller's best friend.
passport-travel
By Nicholas Tomaino
Mar 29, 2014 at 4:34 p.m. UTC
Mar 29, 2014
TravelSouth AmericaCheapairFeatures
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Markets
South america
Colombia Stops Short of Bitcoin Ban, Bars Banks From Industry
Despite fears Colombia would ban bitcoin outright this week, regulators have issued only a warning.
shutterstock_129644270
By Pete Rizzo
Mar 26, 2014 at 7:51 p.m. UTC
Mar 26, 2014
South AmericaColombiaRegulationNews
shutterstock_117262138
Markets
South america
Report Claims Colombia's Central Bank May Enact Bitcoin Ban
Colombian newspaper El Tiempo suggests the country's central bank will release new, potentially restrictive bitcoin regulation next week.
shutterstock_117262138
By Stan Higgins
Mar 21, 2014 at 9:15 p.m. UTC
Mar 21, 2014
South AmericaColombiaRegulationNews
Argentine peso
Markets
Price-news
Bitcoin vs Argentine Peso: Which is Worse Off?
Although bitcoin can be volatile when exchanges go down, that doesn't include devaluations commanded from a central authority.
Argentine peso
By Daniel Cawrey
Mar 4, 2014 at 2:05 p.m. UTC
Mar 4, 2014
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brazil-central-bank-currency-dept
Markets
South america
Brazilian Central Bank Outlines Digital Currency Risks
The Central Bank of Brazil has issued a warning outlining the risks associated with digital currencies.
brazil-central-bank-currency-dept
By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Feb 20, 2014 at 10:31 a.m. UTC
Feb 20, 2014
South AmericaCentral Bank of BrazilRegulationNews