LATAM News (English)

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

Tonga to copy El Salvador bill making Bitcoin legal tender, says former MP

Published on january 13, 2022

In a ruling that is “almost identical to the El Salvador bill,” Tongan bigwig Lord Fusitu’a anticipates that his country could adopt Bitcoin by November.

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The American Dream Is Dying — Bitcoin’s Monetary Policy Can Save It

Published on january 12, 2022

Bitcoin’s monetary policy returns Americans to an environment that rewards hard work, incentivizes saving and makes life attainable.

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Strike's Bitcoin App in Argentina Only Supports Tether for Now

Published on january 12, 2022

After helping El Salvador adopt Bitcoin, Strike has officially launched in Argentina. But right now, the wallet doesn’t support BTC in the South American nation.

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Strike Arrives in Argentina With USDT Support, No Bitcoin Integration Yet

Published on january 12, 2022

Strike, a bitcoin-based wallet and exchange service, has landed in Argentina, bringing USDT integration to users in the country. Jack Mallers, CEO of Strike, explained that his objective for bringing the app to the country has to do with providing a platform for Argentinians to hold a stable value in cash. This value will be […]

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Bitcoin & Crypto Mining Gets Another Latin American Hydroelectric Power Boost

Published on january 12, 2022

The future of Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto mining could involve a move away from coal and Asia – and toward hydroelectric energy and the Latin America region, with a Costa Rican power plant now feeding electricity to “hundreds” of mining rigs….
Read More: Bitcoin & Crypto Mining Gets Another Latin American Hydroelectric Power Boost

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Why Brazilians Are Turning to Stablecoins Like Tether

Published on january 12, 2022

Amid high inflation and a steady devaluation of the Brazilian real, locals tripled the traded volume of stablecoins in 2021.

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Nayib Bukele’s Bitcoin Buys Have Lost El Salvador Money So Far: Report

Published on january 12, 2022

According to a report from Bloomberg, El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bukele, has lost the country money betting on Bitcoin.

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How Spiral, Jack Dorsey’s Rebranded Bitcoin Company, Is Accelerating Adoption

Published on january 12, 2022

The lead of Spiral, the Bitcoin-focused company formerly known as Square Crypto, explains the group’s rebranding, mission and future.

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Mercado Bitcoin operator acquires Portuguese crypto exchange

Published on january 12, 2022

After raising over $250 million from firms like SoftBank last year, Brazil’s 2TM Group is expanding into Europe.

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LatAm Payments Firm Ebanx Expects to Double Mexican Market

Published on january 11, 2022

Payments firm Ebanx anticipates that it will double its business operations in Mexico for the second consecutive year as it moves to onboard 10 new retailers and launch its first office in the country with an expanded roster of employees. Ebanx co-founder and CEO Joao del Valle told Reuters on Monday (Jan. 11) that the […]

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