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Which Nation Will Lead South America's Bitcoin Revolution?

Prominent members of the South American bitcoin community assess which market is most likely become the region's cryptocurrency leader.

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8,000 Convenience Stores in Argentina Now Sell Bitcoin

BitPagos has launched Ripio, a service that will allow consumers in Argentina to buy bitcoin at 8,000 convenience stores.

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Argentinian Money Regulator Mandates Reporting on Bitcoin Activity

Argentina's Financial Information Unit (FIU) cites the risk of money laundering as it mandates bitcoin reporting by financial companies.

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Bolivia's Central Bank Bans Bitcoin

El Banco Central de Bolivia has issued statements formally banning any currency not issued by the state, including bitcoin.

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Latin American Bitcoin Exchange Bitex.la Launches with $2 Million Investment

Bitex.la is seeking to bring an internationally competitive bitcoin trading platform to Latin America with $2m in investments.

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Central Bank of Colombia Says 'Bitcoin is Not a Currency'

Colombia issued its latest guidance on bitcoin on 1st April, clarifying its classification of the digital currency.

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The Benefits of Bitcoin in International Travel

Coinbase's Nick Tomaino explains why bitcoin is the international traveller's best friend.

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Colombia Stops Short of Bitcoin Ban, Bars Banks From Industry

Despite fears Colombia would ban bitcoin outright this week, regulators have issued only a warning.

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Report Claims Colombia's Central Bank May Enact Bitcoin Ban

Colombian newspaper El Tiempo suggests the country's central bank will release new, potentially restrictive bitcoin regulation next week.

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Bitcoin vs Argentine Peso: Which is Worse Off?

Although bitcoin can be volatile when exchanges go down, that doesn't include devaluations commanded from a central authority.

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