Brazil
Digital Bank Revolut Is Launching Crypto Investments in Brazil
Digital bank Revolut, which already offers crypto investments across Europe, is now open for business in Brazil. Revolut Brazil CEO Glauber Mota discusses the company's expansion into Latin America and shares his outlook on the adoption of digital assets in Brazil.
Digital Bank Revolut Now Offering Crypto Investments in Brazil
Revolut is making its first foray into Latin America, attempting to tap into Brazil's growing demand for crypto assets
State of Crypto in Brazil
BTG Pactual Head of Digital Assets Andre Portilho weighs in on the state of digital assets in Brazil, which has a reputation for having tech-savvy investors. Plus, the latest on BTG Pactual's recent introduction of a dollar-backed stablecoin through its crypto platform.
Bitcoin Remains Above $30K Following March CPI Report
Bitcoin is trading above $30,000 as investors react to the Consumer Price Index that rose 0.1% in March. BTG Pactual Head of Digital Assets Andre Portilho joins "First Mover" with his analysis on what's driving BTC's current rally. Plus, insights on U.S. lawmakers' approach to crypto regulation and the state of digital assets in Brazil.
Brazilian Investment Bank BTG Pactual Unveils Dollar-Backed Stablecoin
BTG Dol is the world's first dollar-backed stablecoin issued by a bank, BTG Pactual said
Zebedee Co-Founder on Global Payment Service Powered by Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
Bitcoin gaming and payments company Zebedee has debuted a payment feature on its app that allows users to instantly send any amount of money to five jurisdictions, including the Philippines and Brazil, for little to no cost using Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. Zebedee co-founder and CTO André Neves breaks down the new feature and future growth plans.
Zebedee Debuts Global Payment Service Powered by Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
The service is currently available in the U.S., U.K., EU, Brazil and the Philippines, but Zebedee plans on expanding the service to accommodate “all countries and currencies across the world.”
Coinbase Expands in Brazil, Allows Crypto Purchases With Brazilian Reals
Previously, the exchange's users in Brazil could purchase crypto only with a credit card.
The State of Crypto In Brazil
Banco do Brasil, Brazil's largest public bank, is enabling the payment of taxes with cryptocurrencies. The service will operate in partnership with Bitfy, a startup focused on blockchain solutions. Bitfy Founder and CEO Lucas Schoch discusses the crypto regulatory landscape in Brazil and how it contributed to these developments.
Bitfy CEO on Brazil's Largest Public Bank Enabling Tax Payments to Be Made With Crypto
Banco do Brasil (BB), Brazil’s largest public bank, has enabled the payment of taxes with cryptocurrencies. The service is only available to customers with crypto deposited with Bitfy, a startup specializing in blockchain solutions in which BB's corporate venture capital arm has invested. Bitfy CEO and Founder Lucas Schoch shares insights into the initiative and the state of crypto adoption in Brazil. Plus, reactions to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board stating cryptocurrency should, in general, not be granted legal tender status.
