“We’re excited to collaborate with Orionx as we look to expand our presence in Chile and across Latin America,” Paolo Ardoino, CTO at Bitfinex, said in a statement. “This represents a major step forward in our efforts to harness the power of Bitcoin and decentralized technology to promote financial freedom and empower businesses that share our values,” he added.
Author: Andres Engler
Argentina’s National Securities Commission Approves Bitcoin Futures
“The measure adopted through a resolution is intended to adapt to the regulatory challenges imposed by new technologies for the provision of financial products,” said the CNV. “ It also seeks to promote the development of new and innovative products by its regulated entities in the capital market.”
El Salvador Grants First Digital Asset License to Bitfinex
“We are delighted to be the first company to be awarded this license,” Paolo Ardoino, chief technology officer at Bitfinex, said in the statement. “It will enable Bitfinex Securities to facilitate the issuance and secondary trading of assets with clearly defined rights and obligations as outlined in the new digital asset regulatory regime.”
Latin American E-Commerce Giant Mercado Libre Expands Crypto Trading to Chile
“Entering the crypto business is another step to continue transforming and expanding access to financial services in Chile and Latin America,” said Matías Spagui, senior director of Mercado Pago in Chile. “Through this new service, we seek to give millions of Chileans access to the crypto world in an educational, secure and simple way, in order to generate greater financial inclusion.”
Coinbase Expands in Brazil, Allows Crypto Purchases With Brazilian Reals
“Brazil is a key market for Coinbase’s international expansion strategy. We are committed to investing in and developing products tailored to the needs of the Brazilian market, as we recognize the immense potential and growth opportunities in the region,” Nana Murugesan, vice president of International at Coinbase, said in a statement.
Latin American Travel Agency Despegar Begins Accepting Crypto Payments
“We know that the world of cryptocurrencies is already a reality and, therefore, from this alliance, all Despegar customers in Argentina will be able to approach this universe in a friendly way,” Paula Cristi, general manager of Despegar for Argentina and Uruguay, said in a statement.
Latin American Crypto Exchange Bitso and Mastercard Launch Debit Card in Mexico
In addition to Mexico where it started, Bitso also operates in Argentina, Brazil and Colombia, with a total of more than 6 million users and 1,500 institutional clients.
Brazil’s Largest Public Bank Enables Tax Payments to Be Made With Crypto
“The new digital economy is a catalyst for a future full of advantages. This partnership makes it possible to expand the use of and access to the ecosystem of digital assets with national coverage and with the seal of security and reliability of Banco do Brasil,” Lucas Schoch, the founder and CEO of Bitfy, said in a Portuguese-language statement.