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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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Uruguay's Central Bank Announces New Digital Currency Pilot

Uruguay is the latest country to see its central bank start experimenting with its own digital currency, according to statements from its president.

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Brazil's Central Bank Considers Blockchain Settlement Prototype

Brazil's central bank is seeking to investigate possible use cases for blockchain tech and is now moving toward prototyping.

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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.

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The Legal Future of Cryptocurrencies in Brazil

A legal expert argues that attempts to regulate Brazil's cryptocurrency industry at this stage are misguided.

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Chile's Largest Stock Exchange Plans to Implement IBM Blockchain Tech

Chile's Santiago Stock Exchange is going live with a new blockchain project it aims to grow into a powerful cost-cutting tool.

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Overstock Caps Series A for Bitcoin Startup Ripio With $400k Funding

Overstock subsidiary Medici Ventures has added the South American bitcoin payments startup to its stable of blockchain-focused investments.

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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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As Argentina Embraces Blockchain, Emphasis on Politics Remains

A recent conference highlights how bitcoin and blockchain may be a means to the same end for Argentina's entrepreneurs.

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South America's Biggest Stock Exchange Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium

The biggest name in Latin America's securities exchange trade is gearing up to explore blockchain.

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