LATAM News (English)

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

El Salvador Has Just Approved Law to Allow it to Issue Bitcoin Denominated Bonds

Published on january 12, 2023

El Salvador’s congress has passed a digital securities law that would allow the nation to issue Bitcoin-backed bonds, also known as Volcano Bonds.
The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved the bill by 62 votes to 16 on January 11. The bill will become law after being ratified by President Bukele….
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El Salvador Passes Law Paving the Way for Volcano Bonds

Published on january 11, 2023

The digital asset bill in the Legislative Assembly obtained 62 votes in favor and 16 against.

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El Salvador’s Legislature Approves Landmark Digital Securities Bill Paving Way For Bitcoin Bonds

Published on january 11, 2023

The country’s legislative body has completed the next step towards the issuance of El Salvador’s bitcoin bonds.

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Bitcoiners Are Flocking To Nostr, But What Makes It Different Than Twitter?

Published on january 10, 2023

Nostr is an alternative to Twitter that better protects users from censorship, and it’s built in a way that could appeal to Bitcoiners.

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Argentina Wants Citizens to Declare Their Crypto Holdings

Published on january 10, 2023

Argentina’s finance ministry is set to launch a draft bill that would essentially force citizens to declare their crypto holdings – or risk paying hefty tax penalties.
Per Errepar, the bill has been spearheaded by Sergio Massa, the Minister for the Economy. The draft law aims to tighten the country’s money laundering rules. It will be tabled in the upcoming parliamentary session, where the ruling Frente de Todos coalition has a slender majority….
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Australia Now Home to More Crypto ATMs Than El Salvador – How Does This Impact Adoption?

Published on january 3, 2023

The number of crypto ATM machines in Australia has hit new highs over the past four months, surpassing El Salvador, the country where bitcoin (BTC) is legal tender. What’s more, two other countries overtook El Salvador: Spain and Poland.
Per Coinatmradar.com, the top 3 countries by the number of installed crypto ATMs are the US, Canada, and Spain, with 33,950, 2,649, and 273 locations, respectively. The difference in the numbers between these countries is vast. …
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Australia overtakes El Salvador to become 4th largest crypto ATM hub

Published on january 1, 2023

El Salvador’s position as the fourth-largest crypto ATM hub was short-lived as Australia stepped up its game over the following months.

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Bitcoin Can Free Puerto Rico

Published on december 31, 2022

The people of Puerto Rico have been fighting for self sovereignty for decades. Now, Bitcoin can be a critical tool for that goal.

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The Intersection Of Bitcoin And Medical Tourism

Published on december 23, 2022

Medical tourism can be made more affordable and accessible through the use of bitcoin, which avoids issues with currency conversions and international payments.

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Brazil Legalizes Crypto Payments, 'Setting the Stage for Greater Bitcoin Adoption'

Published on december 23, 2022

The President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro signed a bill making bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptoassets a legal and regulated payment option in the country – and this move, an expert says, “sets the stage for greater bitcoin adoption.”…
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