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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.

LaBitConf, 2016

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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.

BM, Stock Market

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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.

south america, globe

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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.

uber, ridesharing

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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.

Itau

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UN Commission Calls On Caribbean to Become Digital Currency Hub

A UN commission report suggests digital currencies could be beneficial for the Caribbean region.

Trinidad sea and offices

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Chilean Bitcoin Exchange SurBTC Raises $300k

SurBTC has raised a further $300,000 in seed funding to develop a bitcoin exchange for the Chilean market.

Chile

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Blockchain Land Title Project 'Stalls' in Honduras

Blockchain startup Factom has addressed a longstanding controversy over its contested partnership with the government of Honduras.

Honduras, house

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Coinbase Seeking to Expand Bitcoin Services to Latin America

Coinbase is seeking to expand its bitcoin buying and selling services to new Asian and Latin American markets in 2016.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Mexican Retailer Famsa Integrates Bitcoin

Another Latin American e-tailer, Famsa, is now accepting bitcoin for online purchases.

Mexico