LATIN AMERICA
Binance Names Daniel Acosta Head of Latin America
Binance strengthens its Latin America strategy by appointing Daniel Acosta as regional head, signaling growth and regulatory focus.
Latin America's Banks Invest Big in Digital Assets for 2026
Latin American banks are leading global investment in digital asset infrastructure, outpacing the U.S. by 3x. Here’s why they’re moving fast.
Binance Taps Regulatory Veteran Thiago Sarandy to Lead Brazil Operations
Binance promotes internal legal chief Thiago Sarandy to General Manager for Brazil, betting on his regulatory expertise as Latin America's crypto rules take shape.
Takenos Hits $500M Volume on Solana (SOL)-Based Payroll Stablecoin
Argentine fintech Takenos processes $500M+ in cross-border payments using its own Solana (SOL) stablecoin, with 500k users across 20 Latin American countries.
Latin America's Macro Crossroads: From Crisis Hangover to Nearshoring, Rate Cuts, and New Risks
Latin America is projected to grow 2% in 2024, driven by recovery in Argentina and Brazil. Inflation is down, with potential rate cuts ahead, but risks remain high.
Blockchain Solutions Reshape Latin America's Economic Landscape
Explore how blockchain projects in Latin America are addressing inflation and economic challenges through innovative solutions integrated on Polygon (MATIC).
Tokenization: A New Era for Market Inclusion in Latin America
Tokenization is emerging as a transformative tool in Latin America, potentially unlocking market inclusion and addressing economic challenges in the region.
Bitfinex Securities Report Highlights Tokenisation's Role in LATAM Market Evolution
Bitfinex Securities' report identifies tokenisation as a key solution to overcome challenges in Latin America's capital markets, offering enhanced efficiency and inclusivity.
Tether Invests in Orionx to Boost Crypto Adoption in Latin America
Tether announces a strategic investment in Orionx to enhance digital asset adoption and financial inclusion in Latin America, focusing on stablecoin-based solutions for cross-border payments.
Ripple (XRP): Latin America Shifts Towards Crypto Amidst Cash Ditch
Latin America embraces digital payments, with a notable shift towards cryptocurrency due to post-COVID comfort with online experiences and unsettling inflationary issues.
Honduras Breaks Ground by Officially Recognizing Bitcoin in Economic Transactions
Próspera ZEDE, a Honduran special economic zone, officially adopts Bitcoin as a unit of account, signaling a shift towards enhanced financial autonomy and the progressive integration of cryptocurrency in mainstream finance.
Crypto Adoption in Latin America: A Tool Against Economic Woes and Authoritarianism
The cryptocurrency landscape in Latin America, particularly in Argentina and Venezuela, is evolving as a mechanism to counter economic and political adversities. While Argentina sees crypto as a bulwark against economic instability, Venezuela is utilizing it as a tool for humanitarian aid and resistance against authoritarianism. The divergent crypto adoption narratives in these nations underscore the asset class's potential to address complex societal challenges.
Tether's Bitcoin Mining Site in Latin America Plans to Start Operations in a Few Weeks
Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Tether and Bitfinex, confirmed the authenticity of a photo of a container bearing the "Tether Energy" logo, confirming it was a depiction of a control room at a Latin American site nearing completion. Ardoino also shared a 3D design of the site.
Bitso Rolls Out Crypto QR Payment Tool in Argentina
Starting from September 27, crypto payment will gradually be enabled for more than 1 million users in Argentina from the Bitso App with QR code.
Honduras Establishes Bitcoin Valley in Santa Lucia to Boost Crypto Opportunities
Honduras has entered the cryptocurrency trend after launching “Bitcoin Valley” in Santa Lucia meant to spur more opportunities in the digital asset space.
