LATAM News (English)

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

Brazil’s crypto regulatory environment is driving competitiveness — CEO of Coinext

Published on november 16, 2023

Bitcoin maximalist José Ribeiro, CEO of crypto exchange Coinext, spoke with Cointelegraph at the Web Summit about Brazil’s cryptocurrency landscape.

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El Salvador Remains in the Red on Bitcoin Holdings, But Losses Are Narrowing

Published on november 15, 2023

It’s been a bit more than two years since the country made bitcoin legal tender there.

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As El Salvador’s Bukele Approaches Re-Election, Bitcoin Entrenchment Deepens

Published on november 13, 2023

The below is an excerpt from a recent edition of Bitcoin Magazine Pro, Bitcoin Magazine’s premium markets newsletter. To be among the first to receive these insights and other on-chain bitcoin market analysis straight to your inbox, subscribe now. With President Nayib Bukele’s re-election date less …

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El Salvador’s Bitcoin ATM Network Set for Lightning Network Upgrade

Published on november 8, 2023

Enhancing Crypto Accessibility with Lightning Network Integration

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El Salvador Bitcoin ATM network to receive Lightning Network upgrade

Published on november 8, 2023

Athena Bitcoin plans to integrate the Lightning Network into 100 of its machines in the next couple of months.

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Bitcoin Integration Expands: Over 40,000 Merchants in El Salvador Now Embrace Cryptocurrency

Published on november 7, 2023

This collaboration sets the stage for a pilot program enabling Distribuidora Morazán to accept bitcoin from a selected portion of its vast customer base, comprising over 40,000 merchants.

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Bitcoin Mining Sparks Debate: Argentine Presidential Candidate Eyes Vaca Muerta Oil Field

Published on november 2, 2023

Argentina’s Vaca Muerta (Dead Cow) oil field is being considered as a potential energy source for Bitcoin mining, according to a proposal by presidential hopeful Sergio Massa.

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