LATAM News (English)

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

Renowned Author of ‘The Bitcoin Standard’ Appointed Economic Adviser to El Salvador

Published on may 30, 2023

Dr. Saifedean Ammous, esteemed author of the influential book “The Bitcoin Standard,” has assumed the role of economic adviser to the National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador.

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Tether moves into Bitcoin mining in Uruguay

Published on may 30, 2023

As part of its expansion into mining, Tether cited Uruguay’s capability of generating 94% of its electricity from renewable sources, including wind and solar.

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The Bitcoin Standard Author Saifedean Ammous Joins El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office As Economic Advisor

Published on may 30, 2023

Ammous’ expertise in Bitcoin and economics will be a valuable addition to the Bitcoin Office’s mission.

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Filmmaker Alana Mediavilla On Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption, Education And Closing The Gender Gap

Published on may 29, 2023

Filmmaker and entrepreneur Alana Mediavilla discusses her documentary “Dirty Coin,” misconceptions about Bitcoin’s energy use and more.

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Bitcoin Payments Firm Strike’s Headquarters to Stay in U.S., Despite New El Salvador Office

Published on may 24, 2023

The company established a headquarters in El Salvador for its global entity as it expanded its app to more than 65 countries last week.

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Bitfinex Invests in Chilean Crypto Exchange OrionX to Expand Presence in Latin America

Published on may 24, 2023

Orionx plans to expand into Mexico, Peru and Colombia by 2024.

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Strike moves global headquarters to El Salvador, expands to 65 countries

Published on may 19, 2023

According to Strike CEO Jack Mallers, the expansion drive aims to counter the “clouded world of crypto exchanges and hidden, unregistered licensing regimes and 1,000 different coins.”

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Bitcoin Payments App Strike Expands to More Than 65 Countries From Three

Published on may 19, 2023

Strike, led by Jack Mallers, currently operates in the U.S., Argentina and El Salvador. The push into new markets in Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe, Asia and the Caribbean would add a host of additional countries, from Antigua and Barbuda to Vanuatu and Zambia.

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Bitcoin Argentina Launches Introduction To Lightning Network Course

Published on may 15, 2023

Participants in the course will learn the basics of the Lightning Network and what additional capabilities it brings to Bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Rewards Company Fold Expands to El Salvador, Brushing Off Jump in On-chain Fees

Published on may 15, 2023

The firm says El Salvador will serve as its base for operations in Latin America.

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