Argentina
Argentina's First Bitcoin Futures Contract Officially Goes Live
The product was approved by the South American country’s National Securities Commission in April.
Argentina’s National Securities Commission Approves Bitcoin Futures
The agency authorized the regulation of a futures contract based on a bitcoin index of Matba Rofex, an Argentinian stock exchange.
Argentinian Airline Integrates Web3 by Issuing Tickets as NFTs
Argentinian low-cost airline Flybondi is integrating Web3 into its ticketing process by issuing e-tickets as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). "The Hash" panel discusses the convenience of an NFT ticketing process and the outlook on Web3 adoption around the globe.
Bank Consolidation Threatens Freedom, Makes Case for Bitcoin
The biggest threat from the banking crisis triggered by this month’s collapse of Silicon Valley Bank might not lie in the potential for depositors to lose their savings but in the censorship power that massive banks are now accumulating as customers move their money.
Latin American Travel Agency Despegar Begins Accepting Crypto Payments
Teaming with Binance Pay, the travel company will initially accept crypto in Argentina, with plans to roll this option out to additional countries.
Argentina's National Securities Commission to Set Requirements and Rules for Crypto Companies
The jurisdiction of that agency is specified in a bill that is under discussion in the Argentine Congress.
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.
Could Fans Watch the World Cup In the Metaverse By 2026?
Former FIFA World cup player and current Nottingham Forest midfielder Jesse Lingard expresses his reaction following Argentina's World Cup win. "The aim," he says, is for fans to watch the tournament in the metaverse by 2026. He's joined by Jawad Ashraf, CEO of metaverse platform Virtua.
El gobierno de Argentina crea un comité nacional de blockchain
La iniciativa busca impulsar el desarrollo de políticas públicas y soluciones basadas en la tecnología blockchain.
