Colombia

Colombia Explores Creating a CBDC to Combat Tax Evasion
As part of a tax reform program, the government of the South American country also plans to impose limits on cash transactions.

Exchange latinoamericano Bitso lanza servicio de remesas con criptomonedas en Colombia
La compañía lanzó un producto similar en México el año pasado.

Latin American Exchange Bitso Brings Crypto Remittance Service to Colombia
The company launched a similar business in Mexico in 2021.

Gemini to Allow Crypto Trading in Colombia Under Government-Sponsored Pilot Program
The company plans to offer bitcoin, ether, litecoin and bitcoin cash trading in partnership with local bank Bancolombia starting in December.

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.

Proptech latinoamericana La Haus aceptará bitcoin para adquirir propiedades
El marketplace de real estate permitirá usar la criptomoneda para comprar condominios y luego ampliará su aceptación dentro de la plataforma.

Hong Kong Crypto Exchange OSL Launches Operations in Latin America
The exchange is looking to address growing demand among institutional investors.

Colombian Fintech Movii Raises $15M in Series B Round
Movii said that it was targeting some of the funding to develop a bitcoin purchasing service.

Colombia's First Commercial Bank Will Let Users Transfer Money to Crypto Exchange
Banco de Bogotá will allow money transfers with crypto exchange Buda.com as part of a pilot program in August.

Colombia Central Bank Launches Blockchain Bond Project
Banco de la Republica is working with IDB Group and Banco Davivienda on the project.

