Brazil


Finance

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.

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

Finance

Brazil’s Central Bank to Launch CBDC Pilot in 2022: Report

The final version of the central bank digital currency is expected to come in 2024.

Central Bank of Brazil (CoinDesk Archive)

Finance

Latin American E-Commerce Giant Mercado Libre to Enable Crypto Investments in Brazil

Mercado Libre users will be able to access crypto buying, selling and custodial services starting this week.

A MercadoLibre distribution center

Policy

Peru’s Central Bank Is Developing a CBDC

The central bank’s president said that the country is partnering with other central banks in the issuance of a domestic CBDC.

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Finance

Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin to Issue 2 Renewable Energy Tokens: Report

The country’s largest crypto exchange is working with local energy trader Comerc to launch the first token as early as December.

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

Finance

Gigante brasileño de movilidad 99 habilitará la compraventa de bitcoin en su billetera digital

Los usuarios 99Pay podrán comercializar bitcoin sin comisiones a partir de la próxima semana.

Brazilian flag (Mateus Campos Felipe/Unsplash)

Finance

Brazilian Ride-Hailing Giant 99 to Enable Bitcoin Trading

Users of the 99Pay digital wallet will be able to sell and buy bitcoin commission-free starting next week.

Brazilian flag (Mateus Campos Felipe/Unsplash)

Finance

Hong Kong Crypto Exchange OSL Launches Operations in Latin America

The exchange is looking to address growing demand among institutional investors.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (ASSY/Pixabay)

Finance

Brasileños adquirieron $4.000 millones en criptomonedas en lo que va de 2021, según el Banco Central

El total de criptomonedas en poder de los brasileños asciende ya a casi $50.000 millones, frente a los $16.000 millones en acciones estadounidenses.

Central Bank of Brazil (CoinDesk Archive)

Finance

Brazilians Have Acquired $4B in Cryptocurrencies in 2021, Central Bank Says

Total crypto assets held by Brazilians amount to nearly $50 billion now, compared to $16 billion held in U.S. stocks.

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