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E-Commerce Giant Mercado Libre Invests in Crypto Firms Paxos, 2TM

The company acquired shares of the holding company for Mercado Bitcoin crypto exchange, and made a “strategic investment” in Paxos.

A MercadoLibre distribution center

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Rio De Janeiro to Allocate 1% of Treasury Reserves to Crypto

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s second-most populous city, reportedly announced last week he plans to allocate 1% of the city’s treasury reserves to cryptocurrencies. Bruno Ramos de Sousa, Head of Global Expansion at Brazilian crypto asset manager Hashdex, shares insights into what this could mean for bitcoin adoption in Brazil.

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Brazilian Asset Manager Hashdex to Launch DeFi ETF Including UNI, AAVE and COMP

The product will be listed on the Brazilian stock exchange B3 as of February.

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Bitcoin Price: Still Room to Fall?

Bitcoin's price could continue to fall as the "death cross" pattern looms on its daily charts by some estimates. "All About Bitcoin" discusses BTC's possible outcomes next week and short-term signals to watch. Plus, an update on the state of crypto adoption in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as the city plans to invest 1% of its treasury into bitcoin.

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Rio De Janeiro to Allocate 1% of Treasury Reserves to Crypto: Report

The Brazilian city also plans to give discounts on tax payments made with bitcoin.

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Finance

Why Brazilians Are Turning to Stablecoins Like Tether

Amid high inflation and a steady devaluation of the Brazilian real, locals tripled the traded volume of stablecoins in 2021.

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Finance

Parent Company of Brazil’s Largest Crypto Exchange Enters Europe With Portuguese Acquisition

2TM, the holding company for Mercado Bitcoin, acquired CriptoLoja, Portugal’s first licensed crypto exchange, as step one in its plans to expand into Europe.

Roberto Dagnoni, CEO y presidente ejecutivo de 2TM Group, la empresa holding de Mercado Bitcoin. (2TM)

Finance

Latin American Crypto Exchange Bitso to Sponsor São Paulo Football Club

The three-year partnership with the team will enable fans to purchase tickets and merchandise with cryptocurrencies.

Hernanes #15 (center) of Sao Paulo celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal at the Morumbi stadium on Aug. 30, 2020, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)

Finance

Brazilian Crypto Asset Manager Hashdex Pursues US Expansion Following 2 Key Hires

The firm is adding staff for its U.S. operation and created the positions of head of corporate communications and chief of staff.

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