Andrés Engler

Andrés Engler is a CoinDesk editor based in Argentina, where he covers the Latin American crypto ecosystem. He follows the regional scene of startups, funds and corporations. His work has been featured in La Nación newspaper and Monocle magazine, among other media. He graduated from the Catholic University of Argentina. He holds BTC.

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Finance

B2B Payments Startup Paystand Acquires Mexican Peer Yaydoo

While the companies will operate independently, there is hope for cross-selling opportunities.

(Scott Graham/Unsplash)

Finance

Two Soccer Teams Transfer a South American Player Using USDC, But There’s Collateral Damage

The news was hailed as a historic event for South American football, but it could bring unexpected consequences for Argentinian club Banfield, amid local FX restrictions. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.

Giuliano Galoppo, middle, playing for Banfield. (Rodrigo Valle/Getty Images)

Markets

El Salvador Introduces 2 Sovereign Debt Repurchase Bills in Effort to Allay Default Concerns

President Nayib Bukele announced that the Central American country seeks to buy back bonds maturing in 2023 and 2025 at market prices.

Nayib Bukele, president of El Salvador (Ulises Rodriguez/APHOTOGRAFIA/Getty Images).

Finance

Exchange brasileño Mercado Bitcoin lanzará operaciones en México este año, según CEO

Su compañía matriz 2TM levantó $200 millones de SoftBank un año atrás con la idea de expandirse en América Latina.

Mercado Bitcoin se expandirá al mercado mexicano. (Alexander Schimmeck/Unsplash)

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Finance

Bit2Me compra al exchange peruano Fluyez y planea más adquisiciones en América Latina

El exchange cripto líder en España busca oportunidades de compra en Chile, Colombia y Uruguay.

Leif Ferreira, CEO de Bit2Me, y Luis Eduardo Berrospi, CEO de Fluyez. (Bit2Me)

Finance

Brazilian Crypto Exchange Mercado Bitcoin to Launch Operations in Mexico This Year: Report

The company’s parent, 2TM, raised $200 million from SoftBank one year ago with an eye towards expanding across Latin America.

Mercado Bitcoin se expandirá al mercado mexicano. (Alexander Schimmeck/Unsplash)

Finance

Spanish Exchange Bit2Me Buys Peruvian Crypto Exchange, Eyes Targets in Latin America

Following the acquisition of a majority stake in Fluyez, the company is looking for purchasing opportunities in Chile, Colombia and Uruguay.

Leif Ferreira, CEO de Bit2Me, y Luis Eduardo Berrospi, CEO de Fluyez. (Bit2Me)

Finance

Exchange argentino Buenbit lanza préstamos cripto y planea nueva ronda de inversión tras despidos

Los usuarios de la plataforma podrán retirar hasta US$ 3333 en nuARS, una criptomoneda estable atada al peso argentino, utilizando DAI, de MakerDAO, como colateral.

Federico Ogue, CEO de Buenbit. (Buenbit)

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Finance

Argentinian Exchange Buenbit Launches Crypto Loans, Plans New Funding After Layoffs

Users of the platform will be able to withdraw up to $3,333 in nuARS, a stablecoin tied to the Argentinian peso, using MakerDAO’s DAI as collateral.

Buenbit CEO Federico Ogue (Buenbit)

Policy

Senado de Paraguay sanciona proyecto de ley que regula minería y trading de criptomonedas

El texto ahora deberá ser aprobado o vetado por el Poder Ejecutivo de ese país.

Bandera de Paraguay. (Alex Steffler/Wikimedia Commons)