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Brazil and Argentina to Discuss Possible Common Currency, Coinbase CEO Suggests Move to Bitcoin
As officials from Brazil and Argentina are considering the development of a potential common currency, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong suggested on Twitter, "if they would consider moving to Bitcoin," adding that would "probably be the right long term bet." "The Hash" hosts discuss the potential currency plan and the prospects of integrating crypto.
Road Ahead for Bitcoin Next Year
BTCM Chief Economist Youwei Yang discusses his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) ahead of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried testifying before U.S. lawmakers Tuesday. Plus, insights into recent Brazil regulation to legalize bitcoin payments.
More Brazilians Invested in Crypto Than Stocks: Brazil Crypto Report Founder
Brazil Crypto Report founder Aaron Stanley joins "Community Crypto" to discuss Brazil's burgeoning crypto scene. Plus, Luiz Inácio "Lula" da Silva returning to Brazil's presidency in a stunning comeback and what this means for crypto.
More Brazilians Invested in Crypto Than Stocks: Brazil Crypto Report Founder
Brazil Crypto Report founder Aaron Stanley joins "Community Crypto" to discuss Brazil's burgeoning crypto scene. Plus, Luiz Inácio "Lula" da Silva returning to Brazil's presidency in a stunning comeback and what this means for crypto.
Levels to Watch for Bitcoin Next Week
CoinDesk’s Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses what the crypto sphere can expect from bitcoin (BTC) in the coming week. Plus, CoinDesk’s Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin on the launch of Vinteum, a nonprofit Bitcoin research and development center dedicated to supporting Bitcoin developers in Brazil and the wider Latin American region.
Coinbase’s Potential Latin America Expansion
Coinbase is reportedly looking to acquire 2TM, the owner of Brazil’s largest crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin. “The Hash” hosts discuss the growing interest of crypto firms like Coinbase and Binance in Latin America and why that region is seeing widespread cryptocurrency adoption for peer-to-peer exchanges.
Hashdex Launches New DeFi ETF, Coinbase's Potential Acquisition in Brazil
Samir Kerbage, Hashdex Chief Technology Officer, discusses how the Brazilian asset manager plans to bring traditional investors to Web 3 with their new DeFi ETF, trading on the B3 stock exchange. Plus, a conversation about Coinbase’s rumored acquisition of 2TM, Brazil’s largest crypto exchange.
Rio De Janeiro 'Inspired by Miami' to Add Crypto to Its Balance Sheet
Brazil's second most populous city, Rio De Janeiro, is planning to allocate 1% of the city's treasury reserves to cryptocurrencies, also exploring applying discounts to tax payments made with bitcoin. "We were really inspired by Miami actually," Rio de Janeiro Economic Development Secretary Chicão Bulhões said of the move, sharing insights into what this means for the state of crypto in Brazil.
