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Profitability makes crypto mining more expensive in Argentina

Profitability makes crypto mining more expensive in Argentina

Published on february 4, 2022

The government says that mining “presents challenges to the infrastructure of the concession area to which they are connected.”

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Bitcoin education center launches in El Salvador to boost adoption

Bitcoin education center launches in El Salvador to boost adoption

Published on february 3, 2022

90% of El Salvadorans described their knowledge of Bitcoin as poor or non-existent last year despite BTC becoming legal tender.

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Colombia clamps down on crypto tax evasion as adoption thrives

Colombia clamps down on crypto tax evasion as adoption thrives

Published on february 2, 2022

Colombia’s tax authority is tightening the screw on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-related tax evasion against a backdrop of burgeoning cryptocurrency adoption.

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El Salvador relaunches Chivo wallet, plans to deploy 1,500 Bitcoin ATMs

El Salvador relaunches Chivo wallet, plans to deploy 1,500 Bitcoin ATMs

Published on february 1, 2022

Seeking a permanent solution for over 4 million BTC users, the government of El Salvador focuses on Chivo wallet’s stability and uptime, scalability and social impact.

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Meta goes Brazil to trademark Bitcoin and crypto services

Meta goes Brazil to trademark Bitcoin and crypto services

Published on january 29, 2022

Meta published the application for registration on Jan. 25 and is currently awaiting opposition prior to INPI approval.

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IMF urges El Salvador to remove Bitcoin's status as legal tender

IMF urges El Salvador to remove Bitcoin's status as legal tender

Published on january 25, 2022

According to the IMF’s executive board, the use of Bitcoin as legal tender carried “large risks” related to financial stability, financial integrity and consumer protection.

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El Salvador buys its cheapest 410 Bitcoin as prices reach $36k

El Salvador buys its cheapest 410 Bitcoin as prices reach $36k

Published on january 21, 2022

President Nayib Bukele confirmed that the purchase of 410 BTC was made against $15 million, placing the trading price at approximately $36,585 per BTC.

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El Salvador explores low-interest loans backed by Bitcoin

El Salvador explores low-interest loans backed by Bitcoin

Published on january 20, 2022

The Salvadoran government is looking to create a Bitcoin-backed loan product for micro and small businesses across the country.

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Strike wallet is 5th most popular finance app in Argentina, but where’s the BTC?

Strike wallet is 5th most popular finance app in Argentina, but where’s the BTC?

Published on january 18, 2022

“The best monetary network in human history is here, it’s open, and will disrupt the world quicker than anyone thinks. Open networks win,” said Strike CEO Jack Mallers.

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2021: A year of mass adoption for cryptocurrencies in Brazil

2021: A year of mass adoption for cryptocurrencies in Brazil

Published on january 15, 2022

2021 was a year of affirmation for the Brazilian crypto market with good news in the national stock market, the promise of a CBDC and Brazilian soccer joining the game.

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