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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Markets

Binance Brazil’s Director Resigns After Six Months

The executive, who had assumed office in January, said there was a misalignment of expectations and that he made the decision according to his personal values.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Markets

Hashdex to Launch Bitcoin ETF Seeking to Offset Mining Emissions

The Hashdex Nasdaq Bitcoin Reference Price Index Fund will use a portion of the management fee to buy carbon credits and will be available as of August on Brazilian stock exchange B3.

Brazil flag (Shutterstock)

Markets

Argentinian Crypto Exchange Buenbit Raises $11M to Expand in Latin America

Buenbit plans to expand in Peru, Colombia and either Brazil or Mexico.

Federico Ogue, CEO de Buenbit. (Buenbit)

Markets

¿Qué es el hashrate y por qué importa?

Hashrate es el poder computacional total combinado que se utiliza para minar y procesar transacciones en una blockchain con un sistema de prueba de trabajo.

Bitcoin mining equipment

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Markets

Argentine Lawmaker Proposes Bill for Businesses to Pay Employees in Crypto

Independent deputy Jose Luis Ramon said his bill would promote greater autonomy and self-governance for Argentina's citizens.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Markets

Brazilian Securities Commission Should Pay 'Special Attention' to Crypto Assets, Director Nominee Says

Nominated by President Jair Bolsonaro, he received approval from the Senate's Economic Affairs Commission.

Otto Eduardo Albuquerque Lobo

Markets

SoftBank Invests $200M in Brazil Crypto Exchange Mercado Bitcoin

The company contemplates acquisitions in Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Mexico.

Roberto Dagnoni, CEO y presidente ejecutivo de 2TM Group, la empresa holding de Mercado Bitcoin. (2TM)

Markets

Spain Considers Implementing a Digital Euro

The ruling party PSOE presented a non-law proposition in the Spanish Congress.

Sede del Banco de España. (Shutterstock)

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Markets

Secretario de Hacienda de México confirma prohibición de uso de criptomonedas en su sistema financiero

El secretario de Hacienda, Arturo Herrera Gutiérrez, dijo que las criptomonedas no son activos de curso legal y no son tratadas como divisas dentro del marco regulatorio actual del país.

Arturo Herrera, Mexico's finance minister.

Policy

Mexico's Finance Minister Confirms Cryptos Are Banned From Financial System

The statement comes after Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego said his bank would accept bitcoin.

Arturo Herrera, Mexico's finance minister.