Belo Horizonte approved municipal law declaring itself Brazil’s Bitcoin Capital. Legislation aims to attract foreign investment and create high-skill blockchain jobs. Belo Horizonte declared itself Brazil’s “Capital do Bitcoin” through…
Author: Isai Alexei
Isai Alexei
As a content creator, Isai Alexei holds a degree in Marketing, providing a solid foundation for the exploration of technology and finance. Isai's journey into the crypto space began during academic years, where the transformative potential of blockchain technology was initially grasped. Intrigued, Isai delved deeper, ultimately making the inaugural cryptocurrency investment in Bitcoin. Witnessing the evolution of the crypto landscape has been both exciting and educational. Ethereum, with its smart contract capabilities, stands out as Isai's favorite, reflecting a genuine enthusiasm for cutting-edge web3 technologies.
Paraguay’s government plans to terminate special energy contracts with Bitcoin miners by 2027. Miners benefited from decade-old preferential energy rates from Yacyretá and Itaipú hydroelectric dams. Bitcoin mining in Paraguay…
A Bolivia entrepreneur proposes a public blockchain system to manage the nation’s fuel subsidy distribution with full transparency. This blockchain-based system aims to eliminate longstanding corruption and smuggling within the…
A congressional report accuses Argentina’s President of fraud for promoting the LIBRA token before its collapse. The report details 16 meetings between Milei and LIBRA creators, suggesting deliberate evasion of…
Opera’s MiniPay now lets 10M users spend USDT directly via local QR codes in Argentina and Brazil. Lemon Wallet transforms into a crypto app store, allowing usage of dApps without…
Venezuelan banks explore holding digital assets like USDT, but a solid regulatory framework is missing. Current Venezuelan law regulates crypto exchanges but does not permit traditional banks to operate with…
A parliamentary commission accuses President Milei of using his office to promote the LIBRA token’s fraudulent launch. Officials face accusations for non-cooperation, while a judge freezes assets of a creator…
Takenos activated QR payments for foreign Devconnect attendees, solving forex issues with a digital dollar and stablecoin account. The AFA and WIN’s player tokenization platform now has 120,000 users and…
Buenos Aires aims to become an on-chain city, integrating blockchain for public transparency and growth. Vitalik Buterin unveiled Kohaku, a new privacy toolset using zk-SNARKs for regulatory compliance. The Head…
Two Libra-linked wallets moved 58 million dollars in USDC, converting it entirely into Solana’s SOL token. Experts suggest converting to SOL shields funds from freezing, unlike stablecoins which authorities can…
Steak ‘n Shake expands to El Salvador, adopting Bitcoin payments after reporting an 11% sales increase in US locations. A new rewards program offers $5 in Bitcoin for purchasing specific…
Vitalik Buterin outlines Ethereum’s core technical and economic roadmap for the future at Devconnect. The inaugural Ethereum World Fair launches to showcase practical, real-world dApps and decentralized solutions. Buenos Aires…
Devconnect Buenos Aires frames Ethereum as current infrastructure, not future technology, through real demonstrations. The event showcases Ethereum’s expansion into AI, gaming, and identity, moving beyond just decentralized finance. Devconnect…
São Paulo hosts Brazil’s primary blockchain event, uniting leaders from Visa, BlackRock, and Binance in November 2025. Tether’s CEO will speak following a reported $500 billion valuation that surpasses major…
Venezuelan economist Barbara Armas wins the international Think Bitcoin 2025 academic competition. The US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, holding 198,000 BTC, is a key factor in reshaping bank risk models. Venezuelan…
Venezuela’s crypto adoption doubles annually, ranking second in Latin America with $100M monthly P2P volume. Stablecoins like USDT provide an inflation shield for 10% of Venezuelans in daily transactions. The…
Cuba’s economic collapse and 20-hour blackouts make Bitcoin a essential tool for daily financial survival. A community-built “sovereign bank” uses Cashu and Lightning for offline, censorship-resistant transactions without third parties.…
Kontigo now lets Venezuelans buy Bitcoin by depositing bolivars via Pago Móvil, converting them through USDC first. The platform’s “Kochinito Bitcoin” tool helps users set and track personalized savings goals…
LABITCONF 2025 gathered 9,000 attendees in Buenos Aires with 330 speakers discussing Bitcoin and Web3. The Latam Epayment Summit in Lima will host 1,000 executives focusing on fintech and crypto…
Exodus acquires Uruguayan stablecoin payments startup Grateful to expand its Latin American crypto footprint for merchants. Brazilian investors gain dollar-denominated asset exposure without foreign accounts through Liqi’s smart contract-based tokenization…