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Amazon Aims to Advance Its Digital Currency Project in Mexico
Amazon has been planning on launching a digital currency project in Mexico, and a job posting revealed that it was looking for engineers and developers for the part.
(Press Release) Blockchain Summit Latam 2019 arrives in Mexico City
Blockchain Summit Latam 2019 arrives in Mexico, one of the iconic events of Blockchain and Cryptoassets in Latin America • Mexico City will have the most important event in Latin America around Blockchain and Cryptoassets technology, bringing together more than 50 high level speakers in 2 days full of information and knowledge.
G7 Bank Sector Higher Money Laundering Risk than Crypto Industry, Reports Mexico Financial Intelligence
According to a report released by the Financial Intelligence Unit of Mexico, the G7 banking sector was most at risk of money laundering operations.
One of the Richest Men in Mexico Invests in Bitcoin, saying “Paper Money is Worth Nothing”
One of the wealthiest men in Mexico, Ricardo Salinas Pliego has just revealed that he had invested 10% of his liquid portfolio in Bitcoin (BTC).
Mexican Central Bank Reveals CBDC Distribution in 2024
Banco de México, the Central Bank of Mexico has revealed that its projected CBDC will be up for public distribution by 2024.
Paolo Ardoino: Tether Ranks 22nd in US Treasury Holdings, Surpassing Mexico, Australia, and Spain
Tether, the world's leading stablecoin, now holds $72.5 billion in U.S. Treasury bills, despite China's divestment from U.S. debt. Mixed reactions arise, questioning long-term stability in emerging markets.
Tether Floats Mexican Pesos-based Stablecoin in Latin America
Tether Operations Limited, the blockchain startup behind the USDT stablecoin, has announced its entry into Latin America with the launch of the Mexican Pesos backed MXN₮ stablecoin.
Mexican Senate Gets First Bitcoin ATM Machine, the Nation Eyes Making BTC Legal Tender
To offer Mexican lawmakers first-hand Bitcoin experience, ChainBytes and Axolotl Bitcoin have put up a Bitcoin ATM at the nation's senate building.
Mexico Turns Bitcoin Development Down after Billionaire’s Crypto Pitch
Central Bank of Mexico (Banco de México) and other regulatory watchdogs issued a statement prohibiting financial institutions from conducting transactions by virtual cryptocurrencies.
Coinbase Allows Crypto Investors to Cash Out in Pesos in Mexico
Coinbase, the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, said it launched a pilot program in Mexico on Tuesday, allowing crypto investors to cash out cryptocurrencies in Pesos in Mexico.
Is Mexico the Next to Legalize Bitcoin? Senator Indira Kempis Drops a Hint
Mexican Senator Indira Kempis is ready to send a bill to Congress which will seek to legalize Bitcoin as a legal tender in the country.
Blockchain Summit 2020
This 3rd Edition is sponsored by Uruguay XXI, which will open our event on September 3. The opening on Thursday 4 will be by President of Banco Central del Uruguay, Ec. Diego Labat. Main sponsors are IBM, Microsoft and Grant Thornton and we are proud about their featured speakers. ANII has also granted us #DeInterés.
eToro's Survey Reveals 40% of Millennials Could Favor Crypto Investment In Recession
A survey by eToro has revealed that 40% of Millennials could favor cryptocurrency investment if a recession was instigated by the US-China trade war.
How Ripple-Backed Bitso Plans to Expand Cross-Border Crypto Remittance Services in Latin America
Ripple-backed crypto exchange Bitso announced that it will expand its cross-border crypto remittance services in Latin America through a $62 million investment.
US Justice Department Charges Six People for Laundering Drug Cartel Money Using Crypto
The US Eastern District Court of Virginia has charged six people for allegedly involved in laundering millions of dollars for Mexican drug cartels using cryptocurrency.
Spanish Renewable Energy Firm Partners with Climate Blockchain Initiatives to Boost Carbon Offset Sales on Blockchain
Acciona, a leading Spanish renewable energy company, has joined hands with Climate Blockchain Initiatives (CBI), a Valencia-based startup, to boost the sale of its carbon offsets using the latter’s blockchain-powered trading platform.
Why is Nigeria Africa’s Biggest Crypto Hotspot Even Though it Doesn't Even Have a Bitcoin ATM?
Nigeria is the biggest crypto market in Africa, but based on official records it does not have a functional Bitcoin ATM. WeeTracker reported on Jan 27 that this trend is noted in Nigeria despite it backing the first stablecoin project in the continent using its currency the Naira.
BitMEX Invests in South Africa’s Largest Bitcoin Exchange
In a bold financial move, the parent company of BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange has decided to invest in a South Africa’s biggest Bitcoin exchange, VALR.
Bitcoin Price Set to Surge in 2021 as US Dollar Expected to Fall 20% Even with Vaccine Rollout
The US dollar acted as a safe haven for investors, during the coronavirus pandemic; analysts believe that the rollout of a vaccine could change the market.