latin america
Bitcoin ATM Startups Say They're Booming, Thanks in Part to Venezuela
Bitcoin ATM usage is surging, especially in Latin America, where Venezuelan refugees and others are seeking ad hoc banking solutions.
This Bitcoin Skeptic Wants to Make 'Stable' Cryptos for Venezuela
Economist Steve Hanke has joined the board of the P2P cryptocurrency exchange AirTM and will guide its Latin American expansion, including a new system for price-stable assets he will design.
Ripio Rolls Out Crypto-Powered Loans Across Latin America
Ripio is driving mainstream adoption among the unbanked of South America, offering crypto loans in Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil.
'Bitcoin Day' Proves Crypto Is Thriving in Argentina
Argentina saw one of its largest-ever bitcoin events last week, one that showcased how it's still a regional leader in promoting the technology.
Blockchain Asset Registries: Approaching Enlightenment?
Putting real-world assets on a blockchain may be a promise worth pursuing, but field reports suggest it's an idea still just out of reach.
Colombian Financial Watchdog Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium
Latin American financial regulator, the Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia, has become the latest member of the R3 blockchain consortium.
Ripio Raises $31 Million in Private Ethereum Token Sale
Bitcoin startup Ripio has raised $31 million as part of a token presale ahead of a new credit network launch.
Uruguay's Central Bank Announces New Digital Currency Pilot
Uruguay is the latest country to see its central bank start experimenting with its own digital currency, according to statements from its president.
Brazil's Central Bank Considers Blockchain Settlement Prototype
Brazil's central bank is seeking to investigate possible use cases for blockchain tech and is now moving toward prototyping.
Brazil's Ministry of Planning Is Testing Blockchain Identity Tech
A government agency in Brazil is investigating how it could leverage blockchain technology to verify the legitimacy of ID documents.
