Portugal
Portugal Makes U-Turn on Cryptocurrency Tax
Reversing its previous hands-off stance, the nation will impose taxes on the exchange and sale of cryptocurrencies.
Central Bank of Portugal Grants Country’s First Crypto License to a Bank
Bison Bank was authorized on Thursday to offer crypto custodian and trading services in Portugal.
Marathon Digital CEO on Global Crypto Adoption, Ukraine Crisis, and More
“All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee interviews Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel from this year’s Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami. Thiel discusses growing crypto adoption in Latin America as regions in Honduras and Portugal look to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, cryptocurrency’s role in the Ukraine crisis, and BTC becoming a pivotal issue in upcoming U.S. elections. Plus, insights on Marathon Digital Holdings’ plans for carbon-neutral crypto mining.
Crypto Payments Firm Utrust Receives Operating License From Central Bank of Portugal
The company, acquired in January by Elrond, plans to begin operating in Europe as a virtual asset service provider in several months.
Portugal Grants First Crypto Exchanges Operating Licenses
The central bank announced Criptoloja and Mind the Coin will be able to operate in the country.
S.L. Benfica Is The First Major European Football Club To Accept Cryptocurrency
S.L. Benfica fans can now lay down bitcoin and ether to pick up a team jersey.
P2P Bitcoin Lender Seeks Market Traction in Brazil
Bitcoin lending startup Bitbond is seeking to gain traction in Portugal and Brazil in 2016.
Portuguese Manufacturer Bitcoin Já Launches New Bitcoin ATM
Portuguese manufacturer Bitcoin Já launched its first bitcoin ATM at an event in Lisbon this weekend.
