Bitcoin 20/03/21 21:53 by Reynaldo Marquez

Brazil approves Bitcoin ETF – SkyBridge files for its own

Brazil Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) approved Latin America’s first Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). Requested by firm QR Asset Management, their Bitcoin ETF will trade under the t...
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Other 04/09/20 19:28 by Brenda Ngari

Brazil Could Be Ready To Implement A Digital Currency In Just Two Years: Central Bank President

Brazil has been toying with the idea of a central bank-backed digital currency for only a couple of months. But now the president of Banco Central (the country’s central bank) has revealed that the...
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Crypto 26/06/20 12:37 by Adrian Klent

WhatsApp Payments Ban in Brazil Reiterates the Necessity for Crypto-Globalization

Facebook has been on a mission to diversify its social media platforms by either independently integrating payment features or merging its applications to enable financial transactions amongst users ...
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Bitcoin 24/06/20 18:00 by Tony Spilotro

Brazil’s Shutdown of WhatsApp Pay May Spark Big Demand For Bitcoin as Currency

Bitcoin may see a major boost in demand following Brazil’s Central Bank blocking payments from the WhatsApp messenger app in the country. Brazil is the app’s second-largest market, leaving...
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Other 24/06/20 16:11 by Dennis Wafula

Brazil Central Bank pulls the plug on Whatsapp’s mobile payments Service

The Central Bank in Brazil has suspended the WhatApp payment service by Facebook a week after its launch. According to reports, the Central Bank has ordered Visa and Mastercard to stop payments an...
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Altcoins 14/06/20 16:01 by Brenda Ngari

Ripple’s ODL Solution Can Function Without XRP Infrastructure, Says CTO As Firm Plans To Open New ODL Corridors

Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity service, which facilitates international remittances and settlements, can work without leveraging XRP as a bridge currency. This is according to the CTO of the San Fran...
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Altcoins 03/06/20 15:44 by Ponvang Bulus

Is Ripple in talks with Brazil’s Central Bank on the possible adoption of its payment network?

Ripple’s senior staff led by its CEO Brad Garlinghouse has reportedly met with the Central bank of Brazil to discuss “institutional matters”. The meeting which was held online brought together ...
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Bitcoin 12/05/20 12:29 by John Kojo Kumi

Interest Rate Adjustment Opens Way for Brazil to be New ‘Bitcoin Demand Source’

The economic gloom of Brazil continues amid the coronavirus pandemic. The deteriorated fiscal position and political uncertainties have created fears of a deep economic recession. The Central Bank...
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Other 26/03/20 18:01 by PR DESK

Atromg8 Partners with Sendvalu on Effective Cross-border Payment and Remittance

The Unique Multi-DLT and blockchain landscape, ATROMG8 has been grabbing the headlines lately for its all-new emerging technologies maneuvers. Crossing another milestone in achieving its goal of a re...
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Crypto 06/12/19 17:28 by Christine Vasileva

Brazil IRS Creates Penalty Code For Dishonest Crypto Taxpayers

The IRS in Brazil has turned the spotlight on crypto deals and transfers, creating a special penalty code to fine for misreporting. Brazil Requires Monthly Filings for Crypto Activity Failing to file...
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