Brazil

Markets

Brazil-based bitcoin startup Rippex has announced the former founders of digital payments gateway PagSeguro have joined its team.

By Pete RizzoSep 4, 2015

Markets

Brazilian Congressman Manoel Junior has proposed a public hearing to discuss the potential regulation of bitcoin and the blockchain.

By Pete RizzoJul 2, 2015

Markets

Brazil-based CoinBR's acquisition of regional competitor Coinverse is the latest exchange merger in Latin America.

By Pete RizzoJun 18, 2015

Markets

A new physical bitcoin center and brokerage has opened in Brasilia, the capital city of Brazil.

By Pete RizzoMay 26, 2015

Markets

Nine-year Deutsche Bank veteran Marcelo Miranda is launching FlowBTC, an institutional bitcoin exchange for Brazil tomorrow.

By Pete RizzoMar 5, 2015

Markets

A new study for the Federal Senate of Brazil seeks to examine how the spread of bitcoin and other digital currencies could impact its economy.

By Pete RizzoDec 19, 2014

Markets

Bitcoin services are emerging in Latin America with more emphasis on the average consumer than exclusively the bitcoin consumer.

By Tanaya MacheelDec 8, 2014

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Coinverse has launched a new banking platform that aims to bring a universal bitcoin solution to Brazil.

By Tanaya MacheelNov 5, 2014

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Brazilian real estate developer Tecnisa is Latin America's largest merchant by annual revenue – and now it accepts bitcoin.

By Pete RizzoOct 22, 2014

Markets

CoinDesk speaks to members of Brazil's bitcoin ecosystem to explore the challenges facing domestic startups.

By Pete RizzoOct 18, 2014