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There's No Crypto Winter in Argentina, Where Startups Ramp Up to Meet Demand
Argentina's thriving crypto startup scene offers a unique cocktail of technical development and tangible user demand for bitcoin.
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Argentina Back in Crisis: Should the Government Buy Bitcoin?
A proposal to place a sliver of Argentina's central bank reserves in bitcoin is worth taking seriously, given the country's current dire straits.
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Ripio Rolls Out Crypto-Powered Loans Across Latin America
Ripio is driving mainstream adoption among the unbanked of South America, offering crypto loans in Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil.
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A Bank In Argentina Is Now Using Bitcoin for Cross-Border Payments
Cryptocurrency trading startup Bitex has trialed a cross-border payments system using bitcoin with an Argentinian bank.
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'Bitcoin Day' Proves Crypto Is Thriving in Argentina
Argentina saw one of its largest-ever bitcoin events last week, one that showcased how it's still a regional leader in promoting the technology.
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G20 Calls for Crypto Regulation Recommendations By July
Argentina's Central Bank chairman, Frederico Sturzenegger, said the G20 members are looking for "specific recommendations" on cryptocurrencies.
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Argentinian Futures Exchange Eyes Bitcoin Offering
Argentina's largest futures market, Mercado de Termino de Rosario or Rofex, is considering offering cryptocurrency products to investors.
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Ripio Raises $31 Million in Private Ethereum Token Sale
Bitcoin startup Ripio has raised $31 million as part of a token presale ahead of a new credit network launch.
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Argentina's Central Bank is Warming Up to Blockchain
A hackathon held by Argentina's central bank shows that interest for blockchain is heating up in the one-time bitcoin hotbed.
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Blockchain Trials Accelerate as South America Sees Ethereum Uptake
Ethereum-focused startup ConsenSys is making inroads bringing the blockchain to South America.
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