LATAM News (English)

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

Latin American Exchange Bitso Launches Bitcoin and Stablecoin Yield Feature

Published on may 9, 2022

The Mexico City-based exchange said users will earn rewards just for holding Bitcoin and stablecoins.

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Central Bank Of Argentina Bans Banks From Offering Bitcoin, Crypto Services

Published on may 6, 2022

The ban comes just a few days after Argentina’s largest private bank announced it would start offering bitcoin to clients.

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Tauros, IBEX Mercado Partner For Mexico’s First Lightning-Enabled Bitcoin Exchange

Published on may 5, 2022

IBEX Mercado has partnered with Mexican bitcoin-exchange Tauros for the first Lightning-enabled exchange in Mexico.

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Why Bitcoin Works For Latin America

Published on may 4, 2022

The trustless nature of Bitcoin allows tremendous societal growth and development in places with low trust in the government and institutions.

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100,000 Cubans Are Using Bitcoin In Response To U.S. Sanctions

Published on may 3, 2022

A report from NBC News states over 100,000 Cubans are using bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to escape harsh conditions created by international sanctions.

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In Response to U.S. Sanctions, 100,000 Cubans Have Turned to Bitcoin as a Financial Alternative

Published on may 3, 2022

The surge in cryptocurrency adoption is largely attributed to the availability of mobile internet access, a service introduced to…

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Argentina's largest two banks to allow crypto trading

Published on may 3, 2022

Argentina’s largest bank has embraced crypto and will allow its customers to begin purchasing four crypto assets including Bitcoin through their accounts at the bank.

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Argentina’s Largest Private Bank Now Allows Users To Buy Bitcoin

Published on may 2, 2022

Banco Galicia, the largest private bank in Argentina, is allowing its users to buy, sell, send and receive bitcoin on its mobile application.

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El Salvador Bitcoin wallet shows ‘strong sign of adoption,’ exec says

Published on may 2, 2022

The Mexican Bitso exchange has been providing its custody and exchange services to Chivo so that the government of El Salvador can buy Bitcoin.

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El Salvador Should Embrace Bitcoin Maximalism

Published on april 29, 2022

To truly advance the country toward monetary sovereignty, El Salvador must forsake altcoins and solely embrace Bitcoin.

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