Panama Accelerates Bitcoin Adoption: Payments, Bank Accounts, and a Strategic Reserve Ahead

The mayor of Panama City, Mayer Mizrachi, made several announcements at the Bitcoin 2025 conference. Mizrachi revealed that Caja de Ahorros, the second-largest bank in the country, would launch bitcoin-based savings accounts and floated the idea of accepting bitcoin payments for the canal. Panama Prepared to Become Bitcoin Hub: Mayer Mizrachi Made Major Announcements Panama … Read more

Bill Proposes Voluntary Cryptocurrency Acceptance in Panama

A bill recently presented to the National Assembly in Panama proposes legalizing the voluntary acceptance of cryptocurrency in commercial transactions. The proposal also encompasses VASP regulation and integrating blockchain for optimizing state processes. Bill Introduced in Panama Proposes Voluntary Cryptocurrency Acceptance, Blockchain Integration More and more countries are starting to appreciate the properties of cryptocurrency … Read more

Panamanian Crypto Bill Might Get a Second Wind in the Highest Court of the Country

The fate of the Panamanian crypto bill project, which was approved by the Panamanian National Assembly last year, now depends on the decision of the supreme court of the country. The sanction of the project, which was vetoed by President Laurentino Cortizo, is now in the hands of the court after Congress rejected the veto … Read more

President of Paraguay Mario Abdo Vetoes Cryptocurrency Bill

The President of Paraguay, Mario Abdo has issued an executive veto on a recently approved cryptocurrency bill. Abdo’s veto decree states cryptocurrency mining is an “energy-intensive” and a low-value-added activity. The bill will now be returned to Congress to be approved again or to be rejected entirely. President of Paraguay Considers Cryptocurrency Mining an Energy … Read more

Paraguayan Senate Approves Cryptocurrency Bill

The Paraguayan Senate has approved a bill that seeks to regulate cryptocurrencies and their operations in the country. The bill, which had already been submitted to the deputy chamber, was approved with some changes suggested, establishing clear definitions and tax exemptions for companies in the cryptocurrency and crypto mining sectors. Paraguayan Cryptocurrency Bill Passes Senate … Read more