Adoption
Hoskinson predicts more crypto adoption as sovereign currencies fail
A recent Chainalysis report noted that crypto adoption in South America had grown by 40% within the last year.
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CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily: EU readying regulations on DeFi; Bitcoin mining difficulty reaches new ATH
BitBoy Crypto alleges former SEC director accepted bribes to declare Ethereum a commodity, investors pile on bonds as the interest in crypto fades, and much more in this edition of CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily.
Scams
Brazil police, US authorities bust transnational crypto fraud ring led by ‘Bitcoin Sheikh’
Brazil's Federal Police busted the "Bitcoin Sheikh" for defrauding thousands of people worldwide and laundering $766 million illicit crypto funds.
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Investments
Despite market downturn, US sees 44% increase in retail crypto investors
In the U.S., 61% of retail respondents said they currently invest in crypto in Q2. That's an increase of 44% from just 42% investing in crypto in Q1.
Payments
Ripple and Travelex partner up to launch crypto payments in Brazil
The duo will spread Ripple's On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) solution in Brazil to offer instant cross-border payments in crypto.
Adoption
New Brazil bill wants to tokenize mined gold on blockchain
The bill will bring more transparency to Brazil’s gold mining industry.
Adoption
Santander Brazil to launch cryptocurrency trading platform
Leading European banking institution Santander plans on providing its Brazilian clients with access to a crypto trading solution soon.
Adoption
Rio de Janeiro forges ahead with Bitcoin integration plans
Rio de Janeiro secretary of finance and planning is looking to allocate a percentage of the city's treasury into Bitcoin while also providing crypto investors with tax breaks.
Adoption
Rio de Janeiro aims to become Brazil’s crypto ecosystem
The city established a Municipal Committee for Crypto Investments to work on governance and investment models for the city.
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Mastercard, Mercado Libre to collaborate on bolstering crypto security in Brazil
Exchanges
Brazilian crypto exchange refunds all UST holders 1:1
Adoption
Latin American Bitcoin adoption gathers pace as Brazil makes its move
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