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Chainalysis Report Shows Healthy Crypto Usage in Venezuela
The Venezuelan government's push to create a cryptocurrency-centric economy appears to be working, but perhaps not in the way officials had hoped.
VC-Backed Crypto Exchange Mexo Launches in Latin America
Mexo, a cryptocurrency exchange designed for the Latin American user, launched on Thursday.
Why It's Time to Pay Attention to Mexico's Booming Crypto Market
In a trend that is largely unnoticed outside of the country, Mexico is embracing cryptocurrency at a breakneck speed.
A Rare Glimpse Into How Crypto Is Really Used in Venezuela
After airdropping cryptocurrency to 60,000 users in Venezuela, AirTM survey results suggest how crypto is really used in the economically troubled nation.
Ethereum and EOSIO Square Up Over Enterprise Blockchain Business in Latin America
With ConsenSys in one corner and LatamLink in the other, a project backed by the Inter-American Development Bank is weighing Ethereum vs. EOS tech.
Brazil's Ailing Economy Is Helping Dollar-Pegged Stablecoins Find Traction
Brazilian crypto users are increasingly turning to USD-pegged stablecoins as the country's real sinks to record lows against the dollar.
Ledn Launches USDC Stablecoin Savings Accounts With Focus on Latin America
Ledn is now offering USDC stablecoin savings accounts through a partnership with the crypto lending and trading conglomerate Genesis.
Bitcoin in Emerging Markets: Latin America
Crypto adoption is up from Argentina to Venezuela, especially bitcoin and stablecoins like dai. But each market is unique.
As Governments Rush to Track Coronavirus, Honduras May Offer a Privacy-First Model
A blockchain startup working in Honduras may show world governments how to limit surveillance overreach while still fighting the deadly coronavirus.
Leader to Watch: Elena Giralt Talks Zcash and Feminism
CoinDesk reporter Leigh Cuen is joined by Elena Giralt, the Electric Coin Company’s product marketing associate known for her research on cryptocurrency usage in Latin America, to talk about how digital assets can subvert power dynamics.
