Argentina
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.
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.
Fan Token Site Socios Sues Argentine Soccer Association for Signing Competing Deal With Binance
A judge issues a preliminary injunction ordering the league to honor its contacts with the site.
Binance to Sponsor Argentina’s National Soccer Team, Professional League
The agreement, which will last five years, is the first the global crypto exchange has signed with a national soccer team.
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.
Strike Launches Bitcoin Payment Services in Argentina to Kick-Start Latin American Expansion
The company plans to expand into Brazil and Colombia in 2022.
Brazil’s Largest Crypto Exchange Owner Plans Latin American Acquisitions: Report
2TM, the holding company for Mercado Bitcoin, Brazil’s largest crypto exchange by market valuation, is looking to become a leading provider of blockchain infrastructure services in Latin America.
Argentina grava a los exchanges de criptomonedas
El país latinoamericano aplicará un impuesto de 0,6% a los compañías que ofrecen compraventa de cripto.
Argentina to Tax Crypto Exchanges
The Latin American country will levy a 0.6% tax on the exchanges on cryptocurrency purchases and sales.
Hong Kong Crypto Exchange OSL Launches Operations in Latin America
The exchange is looking to address growing demand among institutional investors.
