LATAM News (English)

These are English-language news items related to Bitcoin and LATAM (Latin America):

Unlocking Bitcoin’s Potential: Lightning Network Emerges as Catalyst for Adoption in El Salvador

Published on august 18, 2023

Jonathan Martin, reporting from El Salvador, explores the landscape in the first country to embrace Bitcoin as legal tender.

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Bitcoin soars in Argentina as Javier Milei wins presidential primary

Published on august 17, 2023

Despite slumping in global crytocurrency markets, Bitcoin has jumped to new highs in Argentine after BTC-friendly presidential candidate Javier Milei won the primary vote on August 13.

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Bitcoin Hits All-Time High in Argentina Following Javier Milei’s Shocking Win

Published on august 16, 2023

Since the crypto-friendly outsider was elected to the South American nation’s top post, Bitcoin’s price has soared there.

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El Salvador’s Bitcoiners teach 12-year-olds how to send sats

Published on august 16, 2023

Over 25,000 students in El Salvador have learned about Bitcoin in the classroom.

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Bitcoin-friendly El Salvador sees bond returns soar to 70% in 2023

Published on august 16, 2023

El Salvador paid $800 million in debt at the start of the year before the maturing period, raising the confidence of investors, as President Bukele says “told you so.”

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Argentina Set to Become a ‘Bitcoin Haven,’ Politician Claims

Published on august 15, 2023

An Argentinian politician has claimed the country will soon become a ‘Bitcoin haven,’ with the nation edging closer to electing a BTC-keen head of state.
The claims were made by Diana Mondino, an economist, university professor, and former board member of firms such as Pampa Energía, Banco Supervielle, Loma Negra, and Bodegas Bianchi….
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