Openbank announced that in addition to the cryptocurrencies Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin, Polygon, and Cardano, it has added Solana and Polkadot to its investment portfolio in Spain.
The 100 % digital bank, part of the Santander Group, indicated that customers can now “buy, sell, and hold these…
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Cryptocurrency market booms in Latin America and faces regulations in Europe
Digital assets can represent economic salvation for some and a path to ruin for others. Nevertheless, crypto adoption continues to increase in Latin America and Central America, while regulations are tightening in Europe, Asia, and…
Paraguay tests state-run Bitcoin mining
Paraguay will evaluate future state-run bitcoin mining after launching a pilot program using equipment seized from illegal operators.
The South American country's initiative puts BTC mining back into focus after "years of tension…
UK recognizes cryptocurrencies as property
The UK Parliament took a significant step in the cryptocurrency market with the passage of the Property Act 2025, which recognizes them as a third category of property.
This means that Bitcoin and other digital assets are now considered…
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…
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,…
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,…
Countries where cryptocurrencies are tax-exempt
Cryptocurrencies are an asset that continues to gain traction in the global market. By 2025, there will be five countries where these assets will be tax-free: El Salvador, the Cayman Islands, the United Arab Emirates, and Germany.
This…
Bitcoin is officially a mortgage asset in the United States
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced last Friday, June 27, that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will be eligible for mortgage-backed securities, following President Donald Trump's favorable stance toward digital…
Coinbase to launch new crypto credit card in partnership with American Express
The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced its new credit card in partnership with American Express for Coinbase One Program customers.
According to the platform, the financial instrument will offer rewards of up to 4 % in BTC on…
Kazakhstan to launch the first state cryptocurrency payment card
Kazakhstan has approved a pilot project for the launch, through the National Bank, of the first payment card linked to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, which will allow users to make purchases by connecting to their digital wallets.
The…
United Kingdom: IG Group enables cryptocurrency trading for clients
The UK financial giant IG Group became the first broker on Tuesday to offer retail clients the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies.
The London-listed entity will offer spot trading and "expands its multi-asset platform with direct…