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US lawmakers introduce companion bill to 'mitigate risks' from El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law

US lawmakers introduce companion bill to 'mitigate risks' from El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law

Published on april 5, 2022

“The United States must have a plan in place to protect our financial systems from the risks of [El Salvador’s decision,” said Representative Norma Torres.

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Coinbase to reportedly buy the $2.2B Brazilian unicorn behind Mercado Bitcoin

Coinbase to reportedly buy the $2.2B Brazilian unicorn behind Mercado Bitcoin

Published on march 28, 2022

A Brazilian newspaper, Estadão, reported that Coinbase could complete the acquisition of $2.2 billion 2TM, the company behind Mercado Bitcoin, by April.

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President Bukele hits out at Bitcoin Bond 'FUD' as CZ jets in to El Salvador

President Bukele hits out at Bitcoin Bond 'FUD' as CZ jets in to El Salvador

Published on march 24, 2022

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele publicly called out Reuters for spreading “FUD” about delays in the country’s $1 billion ‘volcano bond.’

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El Salvador postpones Bitcoin bonds to September: Report

El Salvador postpones Bitcoin bonds to September: Report

Published on march 23, 2022

Apart from delaying the issuance of Bitcoin bonds, the Salvadoran government has apparently slowed down the pace of buying new BTC as well.

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14% of Salvadoran businesses have transacted in BTC: Chamber of Commerce

14% of Salvadoran businesses have transacted in BTC: Chamber of Commerce

Published on march 18, 2022

El Salvador made history in September 2021 by becoming the first country to officially recognize Bitcoin as legal tender.

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Crypto education can bring financial empowerment to Latin Americans

Crypto education can bring financial empowerment to Latin Americans

Published on march 11, 2022

Crypto education could be key to promoting financial empowerment and increasing mass adoption across Latin America — if we do it right.

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Mexican senator to propose crypto law: ‘We need Bitcoin as legal tender’

Mexican senator to propose crypto law: ‘We need Bitcoin as legal tender’

Published on february 23, 2022

Indira Kempis, a senator representing the Nuevo León state in Mexico, is working on a crypto bill based on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law.

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Bill to regulate crypto in Brazil for first time heads to Senate vote

Bill to regulate crypto in Brazil for first time heads to Senate vote

Published on february 22, 2022

The largest Latin American country could soon be the latest to regulate crypto, which lawmakers hope will increase its uses across the country.

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Tourism in El Salvador up 30% since Bitcoin adoption, minister says

Tourism in El Salvador up 30% since Bitcoin adoption, minister says

Published on february 22, 2022

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele previously announced that El Salvador’s GDP grew over 10% in 2021.

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Pro-Bitcoin president of El Salvador to offer citizenship for foreign investors

Pro-Bitcoin president of El Salvador to offer citizenship for foreign investors

Published on february 21, 2022

The 52 proposed legal reforms call for less bureaucracy, less red tape and creating tax incentives to make El Salvador one of the most freedom-centric countries.

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