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Latest from Andrés Engler
Colombia Explores Creating a CBDC to Combat Tax Evasion
As part of a tax reform program, the government of the South American country also plans to impose limits on cash transactions.
Argentina Ethereum Conference Highlights Crypto’s Growing Reach in the Country
The country continues to serve as a hotbed of crypto innovation even as it faces its latest financial crisis. ETHLatam drew more than 4,000 people.
Buenos Aires to Deploy Ethereum Validator Nodes in 2023
The initiative aims to research and develop adaptive regulation for the crypto ecosystem, the government said.
Mercado Libre to Expand Crypto Trading Across Latin America
The company’s Mercado Pago digital wallet began allowing crypto buys and sells in Brazil in December, and quickly nabbed 1 million users.
Paraguay’s Electricity Authority Requests Higher Rates for Crypto Miners, Partial Veto of Mining Legislation
The legislature last month approved a bill regulating crypto mining and trading in the country.
Binance Joins Argentina’s Crypto Prepaid Cards Boom
Local exchanges Lemon Cash, Buenbit and Belo have introduced similar offerings in recent months.
B2B Payments Startup Paystand Acquires Mexican Peer Yaydoo
While the companies will operate independently, there is hope for cross-selling opportunities.
Two Soccer Teams Transfer a South American Player Using USDC, But There’s Collateral Damage
The news was hailed as a historic event for South American football, but it could bring unexpected consequences for Argentinian club Banfield, amid local FX restrictions. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.
El Salvador Introduces 2 Sovereign Debt Repurchase Bills in Effort to Allay Default Concerns
President Nayib Bukele announced that the Central American country seeks to buy back bonds maturing in 2023 and 2025 at market prices.
Brazilian Crypto Exchange Mercado Bitcoin to Launch Operations in Mexico This Year: Report
The company’s parent, 2TM, raised $200 million from SoftBank one year ago with an eye towards expanding across Latin America.
