Brazil
Brazil's Ministry of Planning Is Testing Blockchain Identity Tech
A government agency in Brazil is investigating how it could leverage blockchain technology to verify the legitimacy of ID documents.
The Legal Future of Cryptocurrencies in Brazil
A legal expert argues that attempts to regulate Brazil's cryptocurrency industry at this stage are misguided.
Blockchain Land Registry Tech Gets Test in Brazil
The land registrar offices of two Brazilian municipalities are now experimenting with blockchain tech.
Blockchain Trials Accelerate as South America Sees Ethereum Uptake
Ethereum-focused startup ConsenSys is making inroads bringing the blockchain to South America.
Brazilian Bitcoin Market Consolidates With Exchange Acquisition
Brazilian bitcoin exchange Foxbit has acquired payment processor BitInvest.
Brazil's Banco Bradesco Joins R3 Consortium
A major Brazilian banking institution has become the latest member of distributed ledger consortium R3.
Brazil’s Bank Itaú Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium
Itaú Unibanco has become the first Latin America-based bank to join blockchain and distributed ledger consortium R3CEV.
P2P Bitcoin Lender Seeks Market Traction in Brazil
Bitcoin lending startup Bitbond is seeking to gain traction in Portugal and Brazil in 2016.
Brazil Holds Hearing on Bitcoin Regulation Bill Amid Oversight Push
Brazil’s House of Representatives held a hearing this week to discuss a bill that would give the central bank oversight of digital currencies.
Brazilian University Accepts Bitcoin, Installs Campus ATM
FIAP, a São Paulo-based private university, has announced it will now accept bitcoin as payment for select courses.
