Bolivia Ramps up Stablecoin Adoption as Bank Debuts USDT Services

Stablecoin demand and adoption are poised to increase in Bolivia, as a bank has presented a USDT service suite for the first time. Bisa Bank, a private institution, now allows customers to purchase, sell, and keep USDT funds in the bank, leveraging it for remittances and international payments. First Bank in Bolivia Introduces USDT Services … Read more

Crypto Trading Volumes Double After Lifting of Ban in Bolivia

According to data from the Central Bank of Bolivia, operations with crypto assets rose in the last three months after the institution lifted a blanket ban on using the banking system for these transactions. Volumes doubled on average, with stablecoins leading the way and transaction numbers also rising. Bolivia Experiences a Crypto Renaissance After Lifting … Read more

Latam Insights: Paraguay Raises Bitcoin Mining Power Fees, Bolivia Praises Stablecoins as Dollar Proxy

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Paraguay raises bitcoin mining power fees, Bolivia talks about the utility of stablecoins as dollar alternatives, and Kavak tokenizes debt in Brazil. Paraguay Raises Bitcoin Mining Power Fees by 14%, Companies Mull Stopping … Read more

Central Bank of Bolivia States Crypto Might Be Beneficial, Remarks Stablecoins Utility as Dollar Proxy

Edwin Rojas Ulo, President of the Central Bank of Bolivia, referred to the recent change in stance that the institution had on crypto and stablecoins. According to reports, Rojas Ulo stated that he believes adding crypto to the national financial system might be beneficial as an alternative and remarked on the function of stablecoins as … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: The Bolivian Opportunity for Crypto After Its Unbanning

Welcome To Latam Insights Encore, a deep view of Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news last week. In this edition, we examine the opportunity for cryptocurrency in Bolivia after the central bank unbanned it from its financial system and how the citizens might leverage these new tools to alleviate the deficiencies of traditional … Read more

Latam Insights: Argentina Reaches Zero Inflation, Central Bank of Bolivia Unbans Bitcoin

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Argentina reached zero inflation in food and beverages in June, the Central Bank of Bolivia unbans bitcoin, and several employees of the Paraguayan power company were allegedly involved in illegal bitcoin mining operations. … Read more

Central Bank of Bolivia Unbans Bitcoin From the Nation’s Financial Ecosystem

The Central Bank of Bolivia has lifted a blanket ban on using bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the national financial system, opening the doors for integrating exchanges and other crypto service providers into its economy. The institution derogated a 2020 resolution prohibiting financial institutions from facilitating crypto-related payments. Central Bank of Bolivia Lifts Bitcoin Ban, … Read more

Latam Insights: Bolivia Mulls Chinese Yuan for Trade Settlements, Steve Hanke Proposes 30-Day Solution for Venezuelan Inflation

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic development news from Latin America during the last week. In this issue, Bolivia mulls using the Chinese yuan in international trade settlements, inflation reaches 108.8% in Argentina, and Steve Hanke states he can eliminate Venezuela’s inflation in 30 days. Bolivia Mulls Using … Read more

Latam Insights: Bolivia Sells Gold for Dollars, Argentina Bans Fintech Crypto, Fitch Upgrades El Salvador’s Credit Rating

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic development news from Latin America during the last week. In this issue, Bolivia passes a law to sell gold for dollars, the Central Bank of Argentina bans fintech companies from using crypto, and Fitch improves El Salvador’s credit rating. Bolivia Passes Law … Read more