Latest from Andrés Engler
El Salvador Plans to Offer Crypto-Based Loans for SMEs
The government will launch a first line of $10 million provided by the Solana-based lending platform Acumen in the first quarter of 2022.
E-Commerce Giant Mercado Libre Invests in Crypto Firms Paxos, 2TM
The company acquired shares of the holding company for Mercado Bitcoin crypto exchange, and made a “strategic investment” in Paxos.
Strike App Won’t Support Bitcoin in Argentina
The company trumpeted its expansion into Argentina earlier this week, but the Lightning Network-powered app is only supporting Tether’s stablecoin in the country.
Parent Company of Brazil’s Largest Crypto Exchange Enters Europe With Portuguese Acquisition
2TM, the holding company for Mercado Bitcoin, acquired CriptoLoja, Portugal’s first licensed crypto exchange, as step one in its plans to expand into Europe.
Strike Launches Bitcoin Payment Services in Argentina to Kick-Start Latin American Expansion
The company plans to expand into Brazil and Colombia in 2022.
Latin American Crypto Exchange Bitso to Sponsor São Paulo Football Club
The three-year partnership with the team will enable fans to purchase tickets and merchandise with cryptocurrencies.
B2B Payments Platform Tribal Raises Debt Round Including $20M in Stellar USDC
The integration of USDC into the Tribal ecosystem is intended to provide small- and medium-sized businesses with cheaper and easier access to capital.
After Identity Theft, Salvadorans Now Report Funds Disappearing From Chivo Wallets
Dozens of Salvadorans say that money has vanished from their wallets. And some report being approached by scammers when they tried to get help.
Gobierno de México confirma que planea emitir una moneda digital para 2024
El Poder Ejecutivo de ese país afirmó que considera a estas nuevas tecnologías e infraestructuras de pago de “suma importancia” para avanzar en la inclusión financiera.
Mexico Plans to Issue a CBDC by 2024, Government Confirms
The Mexican government tweeted that it considers these new technologies and payment infrastructure of “utmost importance” to advance financial inclusion.
