LATAM News (English)

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

Bitcoin price hits all-time highs across Argentina, Nigeria and Turkey

Published on october 27, 2023

The new all-time highs come despite Bitcoin still being down over 50% against its price peak of $69,000 against the U.S. dollar.

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El Salvador Town Tires of Waiting for Bukele, Will Build ‘Real Bitcoin City’

Published on october 25, 2023

An El Salvador town has grown tired of waiting for President Nayib Bukele to build Bitcoin City – and will instead build its own “Bitcoin City” project “a few kilometers away.”
Residents of Berlin, a town in the Usulután Department, say they want to build the “real Bitcoin City,” instead of waiting for government efforts to materialize….
Read More: El Salvador Town Tires of Waiting for Bukele, Will Build ‘Real Bitcoin City’

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Mexican Billionaire Says ‘Buy Bitcoin, Sell Bonds, Reject Inflation’

Published on october 24, 2023

Bitcoin Magazine sits down with Ricardo Salinas, chairman of Mexican media giant TV Azteca, to discuss his outlook for Bitcoin and why he believes it will reshape finance.

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Pro-Bitcoin Candidate Javier Milei Heads to Run-off in Argentina’s Presidential Elections

Published on october 23, 2023

Argentina’s far-right and pro-Bitcoin (BTC) candidate, Javier Milei has failed to clinch victory in the first round of voting trailing biggest rival and Economic Minister Sergio Massa.
After 97% of votes cast counted on Sunday, Massa won the first round with 36.6% of votes while Milei trailed in second with 30% of the total 26.3 million votes cast in the polls.
Patricia Bullrich, a former security minister came up third in the first round with 23.8% of the votes. …
Read More: Pro-Bitcoin Candidate Javier Milei Heads to Run-off in Argentina’s Presidential Elections

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El Salvador Vice President: Bitcoin Is Driving the ‘Rebirth of Our Country’

Published on october 16, 2023

New statements from El Salvador Vice President Felix Ulloa underscore the belief that Bitcoin is driving positive change in the country.

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El Salvador as a Pioneer: Western Expats Envision Bitcoin Reshaping the Future of Finance

Published on october 12, 2023

Despite the gradual pace of Bitcoin adoption since El Salvador’s landmark decision to make BTC legal tender, Western expatriates see the potential for a revolutionary financial paradigm, notes Jonathan Martin.

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El Salvador Ventures into Bitcoin Mining: Volcano Energy Teams Up with Luxor for Inaugural Mining Pool

Published on october 4, 2023

El Salvador marks a significant milestone in its renewable energy-driven Bitcoin mining initiative as it unveils its inaugural local Bitcoin mining pool.

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Argentina’s Presidential Candidates Bitcoin and CBDCs Debate Trigger Reactions

Published on october 4, 2023

Argentina’s presidential candidate, Sergio Massa has touted a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to solve the country’s worsening inflation crisis.
In the nation’s first Presidential debate, Massa who currently serves as Economy Minister wants a digital currency to put the economy at the same pace with others globally….
Read More: Argentina’s Presidential Candidates Bitcoin and CBDCs Debate Trigger Reactions

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