Latest from Andrés Engler
Central Bank of Uruguay Establishes ‘Work Plan’ to Regulate Digital Assets
The BCU plans to finalize a proposal to amend the current legal provisions covering digital assets and create a clear framework for their regulation by the end of the year.
Brazil’s Central Bank Says Local B3 Stock Exchange Could Be Oracle of Its CBDC
B3 said, however, that it is still too early to define its role in the development of Brazil’s central bank digital currency.
Crypto Gains Ground in Latin America Amid Venture Capital Boom
Venture capital funds invested more than $6 billion in Latin America in the first half of 2021, versus $4 billion in all of 2020.
El Salvador’s President: ‘First Steps’ Being Made to Power Bitcoin Mining With Volcanic Energy
Nayib Bukele tweeted a video showing progress towards an idea he first floated in June.
Central Bank of Chile Sets Up Team to Study CBDC Issuance
The team will present a white paper in first-quarter 2022 stating the objectives, requirements and regulations for the development of a digital currency.
Brazilian Investment Bank BTG Pactual Launches Crypto Platform
Mynt, which will be available in the last quarter of 2021, will initially allow exposure to bitcoin and ether.
Latin American Crypto Firm Ripio Raises $50M to Accelerate Regional Expansion
The company plans to open operations in Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay later this year.
Paxful Integrates Lightning Network for Bitcoin Transactions
The service will be available for transactions between individuals and to pay for goods and services.
Bitso Is Providing the ‘Core Service’ for El Salvador’s Chivo Bitcoin Wallet
The company will also work with Silvergate Bank to facilitate transactions in U.S. dollars
Bitcoin ya está vigente en El Salvador, pero los locales siguen confundidos sobre su funcionamiento
“Una cosa es lo que dice el presidente y otra lo que establece la ley”.
