The virus killer: How blockchain contributes to the fight against COVID-19
Blockchain-powered solutions have been on the front line of the battle against the virus, yet their potential has been underutilized. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
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QR Assets launches DeFi ETF on Brazilian Stock Exchange
The DeFi ETF would be one of the first of its kind and follow the Bloomberg DeFi Index that tracks eleven DeFi protocols. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Turkish blockchain company opens regional crypto exchanges in globalization bid
The first stop for Bitci’s international expansion, also a first for a Turkish crypto exchange, is Brazil. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Meta goes Brazil to trademark Bitcoin and crypto services
Meta published the application for registration on Jan. 25 and is currently awaiting opposition prior to INPI approval. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Mercadolibre Gets Closer to Crypto With Investments in Paxos and Mercado Bitcoin
Mercadolibre, one of the biggest Latam-based unicorns, has announced strategic investments in two cryptocurrency exchanges: Paxos and Mercado Bitcoin. With these investments, the platform gets closer to cryptocurrency, having already bought bitcoin as a direct investment for its treasury, and offering the possibility of investing in crypto for its users in several countries in Latam. … Read more
Rio De Janeiro to Invest 1% of Its Treasury in Cryptocurrency
Rio de Janeiro, one of the largest cities in Brazil, will invest part of its Treasury in cryptocurrencies. The announcement was made by the mayor of Rio, Eduardo Paes, during Rio Innovation Week. The plan is to turn the city into a cryptocurrency-friendly hub, and there are other tax incentives that will also be put … Read more
2021: A year of mass adoption for cryptocurrencies in Brazil
2021 was a year of affirmation for the Brazilian crypto market with good news in the national stock market, the promise of a CBDC and Brazilian soccer joining the game. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Brazilian mayor to reportedly invest 1% of city reserves in Bitcoin
Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes talked about Bitcoin with Miami mayor and BTC bull Francis Suarez at Rio Innovation Week. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Mercado Bitcoin operator acquires Portuguese crypto exchange
After raising over $250 million from firms like SoftBank last year, Brazil’s 2TM Group is expanding into Europe. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
New Cryptocurrency Bill Advances to Senate in Brazil
A new cryptocurrency bill was approved by the Chamber of Deputies of the Brazilian Congress last week, and is now awaiting review by the Senate for approval. The project, if approved, would introduce a central body to regulate all cryptocurrency brokerage activity — ostensibly the Central Bank of Brazil — and establish new penalties for … Read more
