Brazil

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U.S. authorities formally charged the alleged moderators of DeepDotWeb with money laundering and other crimes.

By John BiggsMay 8, 2019, 5:00 p.m. EDT

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Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual is planning to raise millions of dollars through the offering of a security token tied to property assets.

By Daniel PalmerFeb 21, 2019, 10:30 a.m. EST

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The Brazilian National Social Development Bank is to pilot a stablecoin based on ethereum to combat corruption.

By Leigh CuenDec 17, 2018, 5:00 a.m. EST

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The parent company of Brazil's largest independent broker is setting up a cryptocurrency exchange, Bloomberg reports.

By Daniel PalmerSep 21, 2018, 4:30 p.m. EDT

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Brazil's antitrust watchdog is investigating major banks for potentially collaborating to prevent crypto brokerages from gaining banking services.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 20, 2018, 5:00 a.m. EDT

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The Avaí Futebol Clube is hoping to raise $20 million in the coming months with an initial coin offering.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 12, 2018, 5:00 p.m. EDT

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Ripio is driving mainstream adoption among the unbanked of South America, offering crypto loans in Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil.

By Leigh CuenSep 5, 2018, 9:00 a.m. EDT

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BRICS nations' state-owned development banks plan to research blockchain technology for international transactions and other products.

By Nikhilesh DeJul 26, 2018, 12:50 p.m. EDT

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Banco Central do Brasil is building a blockchain platform to ensure the authenticity of data exchanged between financial authorities.

By Madeline Meng ShiJun 20, 2018, 8:00 a.m. EDT

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Huobi, a major cryptocurrency exchange originally from China, has told CoinDesk that it's setting up shop in Brazil.

By Wolfie ZhaoMay 31, 2018, 6:36 a.m. EDT