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G20 Calls for Crypto Regulation Recommendations By July

Argentina's Central Bank chairman, Frederico Sturzenegger, said the G20 members are looking for "specific recommendations" on cryptocurrencies.

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Argentinian Futures Exchange Eyes Bitcoin Offering

Argentina's largest futures market, Mercado de Termino de Rosario or Rofex, is considering offering cryptocurrency products to investors.

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Ripio Raises $31 Million in Private Ethereum Token Sale

Bitcoin startup Ripio has raised $31 million as part of a token presale ahead of a new credit network launch.

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Argentina's Central Bank is Warming Up to Blockchain

A hackathon held by Argentina's central bank shows that interest for blockchain is heating up in the one-time bitcoin hotbed.

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Blockchain Trials Accelerate as South America Sees Ethereum Uptake

Ethereum-focused startup ConsenSys is making inroads bringing the blockchain to South America.

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Uber Argentina Enlists Bitcoin Partner in Fight to Continue Service

The Argentinian subsidiary of ridesharing giant Uber is turning to a bitcoin payment option amid a crackdown by local authorities.

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Bitcoin Wallet Startup Now Extending Credit to Users

Bitcoin startup BitPagos is now giving its wallet users access to credit lines in a bid to boost e-commerce spending.

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Research: Bitcoin Price Higher Where Economic Freedoms Are Low

New academic research has found that the price of bitcoin is higher in countries with lower degrees of economic freedom.

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Bitcoin Startup BitPagos Acquires Argentinian Exchange Unisend

BitPagos has acquired Unisend Argentina, the country's first order-book exchange as part of an undisclosed deal.

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Bitcoin Micropayment Service Targets Global Freelancers

A new bitcoin micropayments tool has launched to take aim at the global freelance and on-demand services market.

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