DFSA Promotes Tokenization With New Regulatory Initiative

March 20, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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The Dubai Financial Services Authority has launched the tokenization regulatory sandbox to support firms developing tokenized investment products within the Dubai International Financial Centre. Crypto Tokens Excluded The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced the launch of its Tokenisation Regulatory Sandbox, a new initiative designed to support firms exploring tokenized investment products and services […]

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Dollar-Strapped Bolivia to Rely on Cryptocurrency for Energy Imports

March 13, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Bolivia has integrated a crypto-powered system to pay for fuel imports through its state-owned company YPFB, as it is facing a shortage of dollars and a reduction in its dollar-denominated foreign reserves. Bolivia Builds Crypto System to Pay for Fuel Imports Crypto is becoming relevant for the operation of the supply chain in several countries […]

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Bitcoin Purchases Confined: IMF Approves $1.4 Billion Credit Facility for El Salvador

February 28, 2025 Bitcoin.com

Bitcoin Purchases Confined: IMF Approves .4 Billion Credit Facility for El Salvador

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The IMF, which informally approved the deal last year, states that this program aims to boost El Salvador’s finances and growth prospects. However, the Bukele administration must “confine” its bitcoin activities and purchases in return. Done Deal: IMF Greenlights $1.4 Billion Credit, Limits Salvadoran Bitcoin Purchases The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has finally greenlighted a […]

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Indonesia Introduces Bullion Banking to Stabilize Foreign Exchange

February 28, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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The country’s authorities opened bullion services in two state-owned institutions and declared that more licenses could follow. Prabowo Subianto, president of Indonesia, stated that this bullion initiative could “help save the country’s foreign exchange.” Indonesia Launches Bullion Banking, Aims to Include Gold Savers Into the Country’s Formal System Indonesia is launching formal bullion-based banking, joining […]

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Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Praises Argentina: Community ‘Full of Amazing Builders’

February 23, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Vitalik Buterin has praised the strength and dedication of Argentina’s Ethereum community. In the wake of Libra’s downfall, Buterin remarked that the push by Argentines towards blockchain and crypto technologies was “real”. Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Highlights Blockchain and Crypto Push in Argentina Argentina will be very important for the future of blockchain, crypto, and […]

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Tether Discusses 70-Story Skyscraper Construction in El Salvador: ‘It Is the Country of the Future’

February 2, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, the stablecoin company, has discussed the company’s plans after moving to El Salvador. Ardoino disclosed the construction of a 70-story skyscraper that will be occupied by other tech and crypto companies. Tether Opens up on 70-Story Skyscraper Construction in El Salvador Tether, the company behind USDT, a stablecoin worth close […]

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Argentina Designs Forensic Protocols to Fight Crypto Crime

February 2, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Argentina has designed and established identification and forensic protocols to guide security and police forces in standardizing their actions to fight crypto crime. Argentina Establishes Forensic, Identification, and Seizing Protocols for Crypto Crimes Argentina has taken another step toward empowering its public servants to fight crypto crime. The Nation’s Security Ministry recently issued Resolution 117/2025, […]

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El Salvador Complies With IMF Requirements: Bitcoin Legal Tender Status Withdrawn

January 31, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Congress passed a reform that modifies the so-called “Bitcoin Law” in El Salvador to comply with the stipulated requirements in the deal inked with the IMF last year. These modifications prepare the country to receive $1.4 billion in a credit facility. El Salvador Passes Bitcoin Law Reform, BTC Acceptance Is Now Voluntary El Salvador, a […]

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Bitso Launches Stablecoin Startup Accelerator ‘The Push’

January 30, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Bitso, the Latam-focused cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a stablecoin startup accelerator program. ‘The Push’ will support five stablecoin projects based in or planning to establish themselves in Latam, providing each with $250K to capitalize on the growing popularity of stablecoins in the region. Bitso to Support Stablecoin Innovation in Latam With ‘The Push’ With the […]

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Argentina and Mexico Among Top Nations for Crypto Adoption

January 26, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Argentina and Mexico are among the nations with the highest levels of crypto adoption in the world, according to the latest report issued by Chainalysis. Sebastian Reyes, Chief Analytics Officer of Vita Wallet, believes this is due to the economic instability of these nations. Argentina’s Crypto Adoption Drops, Mexico Rises According to Chainalysis’ Report Latam […]

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