Largest cryptocurrency exchange in Latin America to develop renewable energy tokens
Mercado Bitcoin and Comerc plan to launch two separate tokens incentivizing renewable energy use.
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Brazilian federal deputy proposes crypto payment option for workers
Goulart’s proposal seeks a new law that allows all Brazilian workers to have an option to request employers for remuneration in cryptocurrencies.
Brazilian Politician Proposes Bill to Offer Government Workers Payments In Bitcoin
Cryptocurrencies are continuing to gain traction as a payment option by businesses and governments alike. Recently, Deputy Luizão Goulart of Brazil proposed a bill to allow public and private sector…
Central Bank of Brazil Reports Brazilians Have Bought More Than $4 Billion in Cryptocurrency This Year
Brazilians have brought over $4 billion of cryptocurrencies to the country, according to numbers from the Central Bank of Brazil. The commercial asset balance report presented shows that Brazilians have…
Brazilian toddler makes over 6,500% profit on her first Bitcoin holding
A father's gift of 1 BTC (roughly $915.80) to his newborn daughter back in 2017 is now worth more than $60,000.
Millions of Wix Merchants Can Now Accept 12 Different Cryptocurrencies
On Tuesday, the Atlanta-based cryptocurrency payments company Bitpay announced the Israeli software company Wix has enabled its Software as a service (SaaS) e-commerce product to accept crypto-asset payments. The integration…
Bitcoin Will Become Currency in Brazil Soon, According to Federal Deputy Aureo Ribeiro
Aureo Ribeiro, a federal deputy in Brazil, stated that bitcoin might become a recognized currency in Brazil soon, during an interview with local media. The politician stated that Brazilians may…
Brazil aims to tighten penalties for crypto-related financial crimes
The penalties are part of a new piece of legislation that also regulates crypto trading and payments.
Brazil Stock Exchange wants to provide oracles for digital real
“We are looking at it and evaluating the best ways to interact and participate in this ecosystem,” a B3 exec said.
Argentinian Exchange Ripio Raises $50 Million in Latest Funding Round Led by DCG
Ripio, a Latin American (Latam) exchange headquartered in Argentina, raised $50 million in its latest funding round, led by Digital Currency Group (DCG). The exchange, which has a stronghold in…