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Could Bitcoin Become Legal Tender in Mexico?
Mexican senator Indira Kempis recently introduced a bill proposing that bitcoin become legal tender in the country. Felipe Vallejo, chief regulatory officer at Mexico-based crypto exchange Bitso, the first crypto unicorn in Latin America, joins "Community Crypto" to weigh in on whether that prospect could become reality by following El Salvador's example.
CEOs of Bolt and Wyre on the Largest Crypto Deal to Date
Bolt CEO Maju Kuruvilla and Wyre CEO Ioannis Giannaros discuss Bolt’s decision to purchase crypto firm Wyre for $1.5 billion in the largest non-SPAC deal of the industry. They also share plans to develop user-friendly crypto payment services. Plus, a conversation about their efforts in Latin America and Africa and which cryptocurrencies will be adopted for payments.
SenseiNode recauda $3,6 millones como la primera empresa de infraestructura blockchain de Latinoamérica.
La compañía, operativa desde hace seis meses, ya trabaja con 11 protocolos y prevé desplegar 500 nodos a finales de 2022.
Coinbase’s Potential Latin America Expansion
Coinbase is reportedly looking to acquire 2TM, the owner of Brazil’s largest crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin. “The Hash” hosts discuss the growing interest of crypto firms like Coinbase and Binance in Latin America and why that region is seeing widespread cryptocurrency adoption for peer-to-peer exchanges.
'OK Boomers': Nayib Bukele Responds to Bipartisan US Senate Proposal Raising Alarms Over El Salvador's Bitcoin Adoption
U.S. Sens. Jim Risch, Bob Menendez and Bill Cassidy proposed a new act that would require a State Department report on mitigating risks to the U.S. financial system from El Salvador's adoption of bitcoin as legal tender. The legislation quickly drew a sharp rebuke on Twitter from El Salvador President Nayib Bukele calling the senators "boomers." "The Hash" hosts dive into the history of Latin America and U.S. politics. The crew also discusses the essence of this legislation and how it's less about El Salvador and more about keeping the U.S. dollar the reserve currency.
Crypto VC Investments in Latin America Grew to $653M in 2021
Venture capital investments in crypto and blockchain firms in Latin America reached $653 million in 2021, almost 10 times more than what was invested in 2020, according to the Association for Private Capital Investment in Latin America (LAVCA). "The Hash" panel discusses the significance of this growth, particularly in regions known for hyperinflation like Venezuela and Argentina.
Venture capital: las inversiones en cripto en América Latina alcanzaron los $653 millones en 2021
El monto fue casi diez veces superior al registrado en 2020, según la Asociación de Inversión de Capital Privado en América Latina.
Rio De Janeiro to Allocate 1% of Treasury Reserves to Crypto
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s second-most populous city, reportedly announced last week he plans to allocate 1% of the city’s treasury reserves to cryptocurrencies. Bruno Ramos de Sousa, Head of Global Expansion at Brazilian crypto asset manager Hashdex, shares insights into what this could mean for bitcoin adoption in Brazil.
Justin Sun Leaves Tron to Serve as Grenada’s World Trade Organization Ambassador
Polarizing crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun is leaving his brainchild Tron blockchain and instead becoming an ambassador of the Grenada government to the World Trade Organization (WTO). “The Hash” hosts discuss Sun moving to focus on crypto legitimization in Latin American countries, the implications for the Tron Foundation and the state of crypto in Grenada.
Why Bitcoin Is ‘In a Great Moment’ Despite Tumbling Ahead of Fed Meeting
Marcelo Sampaio, CEO & co-founder of crypto asset manager Hashdex, discusses his bullish outlook for bitcoin despite investor jitters growing over the upcoming Fed decision on combating inflation. Plus, the state of crypto in Latin America and thoughts on stablecoins following Tuesday's Senate Banking Committee hearing.