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Why an Argentinian Town Is Investing in Crypto Mining

The Argentinian town of Sorradino is preparing to buy a mining rig with Mayor Juan Pio Drovetta explaining that this is a community-supported initiative, and profits will be allocated to upgrade rail infrastructure. “The Hash” group discusses the global economic impact of inflation and how communities are finding alternative ways to raise needed funds.

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Finance

Buenos Aires to Create Digital Identity Platform

The tool is expected to be operational no later than the first quarter of 2023, according to a city official.

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Videos

Argentina Approves IMF Debt Deal Discouraging Crypto Use

Argentina’s Senate has approved a $45 billion debt deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that includes a provision about discouraging the use of cryptocurrency in the country.

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Opinion

Why Is the IMF So Afraid of Cryptocurrency?

The IMF is not a neutral aid organization, but the economic arm of a vast power structure. Crypto threatens that power.

A demonstrator during a protest against Argentina's International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreement outside the National Congress building in Buenos Aires on Thursday, March 17, 2022. The protestor's t-shirt features the slogan "Las Estafas No Se Pagan," or "Scams are not meant to be paid."


Argentina's inflation accelerated in February at its fastest pace in nearly a year, surpassing forecasts and challenging the governments targets for this year in its preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund. (Marcos Brindicci/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Policy

Argentine Congress Approves IMF Debt Deal That Would Discourage Crypto Usage

The $45 billion loan was approved by the Senate on Thursday night, one week after the Chamber of Deputies passed it.

Buenos Aires, Argentina (Sasha Stories/Unsplash)

Policy

Argentine Senate to Vote on IMF Agreement Discouraging Use of Cryptocurrencies

The letter of intent was signed by both parties on March 3 and already approved by the Chamber of Deputies.

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Finance

Argentinian Exchange Lemon Cash Expands to Brazil Amid Crypto Boom

The company plans to hire 60 employees in Brazil by the end of 2022.

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Videos

Crypto VC Investments in Latin America Grew to $653M in 2021

Venture capital investments in crypto and blockchain firms in Latin America reached $653 million in 2021, almost 10 times more than what was invested in 2020, according to the Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America (LAVCA). "The Hash" panel discusses the significance of this growth, particularly in regions known for hyperinflation like Venezuela and Argentina.

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Finance

Crypto VC Investments in Latin America Grew Almost Tenfold in 2021 to $653M

Consumer-facing crypto exchanges and retail trading platforms received the majority of funding, according to the Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America.

Latin America (Leon Overwheel/Unsplash)