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Regional trends in remittances, stablecoin use, policy shifts, and grassroots crypto adoption.

Adoption

El Salvador doubles down on Bitcoin, defies IMF concerns

Crypto community members have advised the Central American country's to reject the IMF recommendations.

1 year ago

Technology

Ripple partners with Mercado Bitcoin to boost cross-border payments in Brazil

Ripple Payments reaches over 80 payout markets and covering more than 90% of daily FX markets.

1 year ago

Crypto

Citi survey reveals family offices doubled down on crypto year-over-year

Interest in digital assets among family offices is rising from a diverse base, with 17% now considered early adopters and 10% crypto-curious.

1 year ago

Stablecoins

Circle integrates USDC in Brazil and Mexico via national payment systems

This movement will allow users to buy USDC directly using Brazilian Reais and Mexican Pesos, reducing conversion costs to U.S. dollars.

1 year ago

Stablecoins

Stablecoins redefine financial access in emerging markets, report finds

Stablecoins have evolved from niche crypto tools to mainstream financial asset used to hedge against economic uncertainty.

1 year ago

Technology

X goes dark in Brazil as tensions between Musk and Judge escalate

Social media platform X was banned in Brazil after Musk refused to comply with court orders.

1 year ago

Crypto

El Salvador’s Bitcoin bet reaps $265M profit, bolsters financial inclusion

President Bukele stated that El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption has yielded only positives for the country.

1 year ago

Adoption

Argentina introduces Ethereum education in high schools

The program aims to equip Buenos Aires high school students with knowledge of Ethereum and blockchain technology.

1 year ago

Regulation

Worldcoin under fire in Colombia over potential data protection lapses

The SIC's investigation centers on whether the organizations breached Colombian laws governing the collection and processing of sensitive personal data.

1 year ago

Stablecoins

Emerging markets embrace stablecoins despite significant premiums

Stablecoins have become essential for financial transactions, especially in regions where local currencies remain unstable or where access to traditional US dollars remains limited.

1 year ago

Crypto

El Salvador launches Bitcoin training for 80,000 public servants

Over the years, El Salvador has stepped up efforts to integrate Bitcoin into its educational system.

1 year ago

Exchanges

Binance ends Brazil dispute with $1.76 million settlement over derivatives

The settlement marks the end of a year-long investigation into Binance's activities in the country.

1 year ago