Latin America News

Regional trends in remittances, stablecoin use, policy shifts, and grassroots crypto adoption.

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Venezuela cut off power to Bitcoin (BTC) mining plants despite legalization

Regional authorities suspended the power supply to Bitcoin miners, shutting down all registered operations in the industrial state.

5 years ago

Regulation

El Salvador effect: Spain considers allowing mortgage payments in crypto

Will Spain do an El Salvador and push the crypto agenda forward on the global stage?

5 years ago

Regulation

El Salvador’s Bitcoin bill has 5 key benefits, says Bank of America

The Central American country became the only nation in the world to accept Bitcoin as legal tender earlier this year. Its since gotten both bouquets and brickbats.

5 years ago

Adoption

El Salvador to officially adopt Bitcoin as legal tender on September 7

Bitcoin as the official currency through everyday economics of crypto adoption.

5 years ago

Adoption

After El Salvador warning, IMF says accepting Bitcoin as national currency is “a step too far”

The IMF addressed widespread adoption of Bitcoin, claiming it would jeopardize macroeconomic stability.

5 years ago

Adoption

The people of El Salvador are protesting against Bitcoin bill

After polls showed the majority of citizens don’t trust the new Bitcoin bill, protestors hit the streets outside the National Assembly in El Salvador.

5 years ago

Adoption

JPMorgan slams Bitcoin (BTC) use case in El Salvador

JPMorgan’s report criticized El Salvador’s Bitcoin legislation, while addressing potential risks for the country’s monetary system and the Bitcoin network.

5 years ago