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Bitcoin mining rig in a wooden crate beside solar panels and shipping containers in a desert site, reflecting Brazil cutting import duties to zero and plans to power miners with stranded solar energy

Brazil cuts Bitcoin miner import tax to zero and companies may plug them into stranded solar next

A narrow ASIC exemption runs to 2028, and a state utility is eyeing mining to monetize curtailment.

Women hold just 6% of crypto CEO roles highlighting gap in leadership – report

Women hold just 6% of crypto CEO roles highlighting gap in leadership – report

Breaking the silicon ceiling: stark gender disparity revealed in crypto leadership roles.

Worldcoin claims to verify one Argentinian every 9 seconds; WLD dumps 9%

Worldcoin claims to verify one Argentinian every 9 seconds; WLD dumps 9%

Worldcoin's WLD token has tanked by more than 50% since its launch.

Binance launches new crypto on-ramp ‘Send Cash’ in Latin America amid crypto card service suspension

Binance launches new crypto on-ramp ‘Send Cash’ in Latin America amid crypto card service suspension

Binance takes on financial exclusion with 'Send Cash' in Latin America, sustaining innovation amid regulatory hurdles.

Binance shutters crypto card services in Latin America, Middle East

Binance shutters crypto card services in Latin America, Middle East

Binance clarified that the service suspension would affect less than 1% of its users in the markets.

Institutional investors have switched gears on Salvadoran bonds

Institutional investors have switched gears on Salvadoran bonds

Names like J.P. Morgan, Eaton Vance, and PGIM are either investing in or recommending the nation's debt.

Pro-BTC candidate triumph sees Bitcoin reach historic high against Argentinian peso

Pro-BTC candidate triumph sees Bitcoin reach historic high against Argentinian peso

Bitcoin's value soared to an all-time high of more than 8.4 million Argentina pesos following Javier Milei's shock victory.

Binance becomes El Salvador’s first licensed crypto exchange amid regulatory struggles worldwide

Binance becomes El Salvador’s first licensed crypto exchange amid regulatory struggles worldwide

Binance said it is now licensed across 18 countries, including Dubai, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, Sweden, etc.

Brazil to launch CBDC ‘DREX’ in 2024 said to improve financial accessibility amid centralization concerns

Brazil to launch CBDC ‘DREX’ in 2024 said to improve financial accessibility amid centralization concerns

Examining potential risks and rewards in Brazil's blockchain move with 'DREX'.

IRS investigating American crypto exodus to Puerto Rico

Taxes 3 years ago

Brazilian CBDC pilot source code includes methods to freeze, drain wallets

CBDCs 3 years ago

Binance’s legal woes intensify as Brazil lawmaker seeks to question general manager

Regulation 3 years ago

Colombia’s central bank to pilot Ripple’s CBDC Platform

CBDCs 3 years ago