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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.

El Salvador launches Bitcoin training for 80,000 public servants

El Salvador launches Bitcoin training for 80,000 public servants

Over the years, El Salvador has stepped up efforts to integrate Bitcoin into its educational system.

Binance ends Brazil dispute with $1.76 million settlement over derivatives

Binance ends Brazil dispute with $1.76 million settlement over derivatives

The settlement marks the end of a year-long investigation into Binance's activities in the country.

El Salvador’s Bitcoin City port transformation secures $1.6 billion investment

El Salvador’s Bitcoin City port transformation secures $1.6 billion investment

El Salvador's Bitcoin City has been in the works since 2021.

Venezuelans turn to VPNs as government restricts Binance access

Venezuelans turn to VPNs as government restricts Binance access

Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro also imposed a 10-day ban on the social media platform X.

IMF acknowledges progress in El Salvador’s Bitcoin strategy

IMF acknowledges progress in El Salvador’s Bitcoin strategy

The IMF highlighted the need to ensure transparency around the country's Bitcoin policy.

El Salvador proposes crypto trade with Russia amid sanctions pushback

El Salvador proposes crypto trade with Russia amid sanctions pushback

The proposed use of Bitcoin and crypto aims to address the impact of sanctions and logistical challenges on conventional trade channels.

Argentine leader Javier Milei promotes Bitcoin in currency reform plan

Argentine leader Javier Milei promotes Bitcoin in currency reform plan

Argentina is one of the top 15 crypto markets globally.

Brazil’s tax department to begin collecting information from foreign crypto exchanges

Brazil’s tax department to begin collecting information from foreign crypto exchanges

The Special Department of Federal Revenue will soon issue a summons.

Cathie Wood says ETH ETF approvals were political, praises El Salvador’s BTC approach

ETF 2 years ago

Mastercard launches Crypto Credentials system to simplify crypto transactions

Payments 2 years ago

Bitcoin sees correlation with equities as Brazil’s 4-month trading volume hits $6 billion

Analysis 2 years ago

Buenos Aires charges Worldcoin with consumer law violations, warns of $1.2 million fine