Aníbal Garrido, director of the Blockchain, Trading & Crypto Academy at the Universidad Católica Andrés Bello in Caracas (UCAB), stated that cryptocurrency trading in Venezuela is legal, has a strong regulatory framework, and offers safe local alternatives for those who want to take their first…
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Spanish Openbank to offer cryptocurrency trading
Openbank, the 100 % digital bank of Spanish financial giant Santander, announced on Tuesday its new service for buying, selling, and holding cryptocurrencies.
Customers, particularly those in Germany, will have the opportunity to perform…
Cryptocurrency adoption in Peru surpasses 1 million users
In its sixth "LATAM Blockchain Report 2025: Ecosystem and Regulatory Updates in Latin America," Sherlock Communications revealed that cryptocurrency adoption in Peru has surpassed 1 million users and that the South American nation is moving…
Cryptocurrencies are an alternative to the lack of foreign currency in Venezuela
Cryptocurrencies, especially tether (USDT), have become an alternative for the private sector in Venezuela given the low availability of dollars.
In this sense, the private sector uses tether for transactions through authorized banks that…
El Salvador will hold the first official government-organized Bitcoin conference in November
El Salvador will become the first country to host an international conference on Bitcoin. The event, called "Historic Bitcoin," will take place on November 12 and 13, with an agenda that includes topics such as monetary sovereignty,…
Major Japanese bank to launch its own digital currency in 2026
Japan Post Bank, one of Japan's largest banks, announced that it will launch its own digital currency, DCJPY, in fiscal year 2026, pegged to customer deposits and at a 1-to-1 ratio with the yen.
With this move, the bank "will seek to…
Thailand launches crypto wallet for tourists
The Thai government took a significant step toward a digital tourism model with the launch of the TouristDigiPay crypto wallet. The tool will facilitate the use of cryptocurrencies by visitors and strengthen their adoption.
The government…
South Korea to have cryptocurrency regulatory framework ready in October
South Korea's bill for the creation of a stablecoin backed by the won, the country's currency, could be ready in October.
According to local media outlet MoneyToday on Monday, August 18, "the Financial Services Commission (FSC) will unveil…
Brazil leads crypto regulation in Latin America
The cryptocurrency exchange CryptoMKT has highlighted the work of the Central Bank of Brazil in crypto regulation, making the country a leader in Latin America.
According to the platform, the South American country follows international…
Eighth edition of Crypto Latin Fest will be held in Medellín
The eighth edition of Crypto Latin Fest will be held on August 21st and 22nd at the Botanical Garden of Medellín, Colombia, sponsored by the global crypto exchange platform Bitfinex.
The event, one of the most important in Latin America,…
Western Union explores introducing its own stablecoin for global remittances
Western Union could soon have its own stablecoin, CEO Devin McGranahan recently revealed. The goal is to launch a dollar-pegged token for the US market, expanding its service portfolio and becoming the first major global remittance provider…
Bitcoin Infinity Day is celebrated on August 21st.
Bitcoin Infinity Day is celebrated on August 21st. It is an emblematic date celebrated since 2021, which combines the well-known infinity symbol and the number 8. But in reality, it is the day of the largest supply of Bitcoin, at 21 million…