Category Archive For "Mexico"
Paxful launches crypto debit card in Mexico
The debit card was made possible thanks to an alliance with a Spanish neobank
This country accepts more retail crypto transactions than anywhere else in Latin America
Venezuela may have the most crypto volume, but this country bests all of Latin America when it comes to retail crypto transactions.
A new report from Mexico says banks are used to launder money more than crypto
The traditional banking sector is lagging behind in the race with crypto.
Dash Launches Latin America’s First Ever Crypto Debit Card
Crypto exchange Taurus will offer the first crypto debit card backed by Dash in Latin America.
India Leads P2P Volume Records Among Emerging Markets
Numerous emerging crypto markets are showing dramatic growth in P2P trade, with India and Ghana producing enormous growth during 2020.
Cryptojacking and Ransomware Cases Grow in Mexico
Mexican media report on a new study that reveals a lack of trust from locals towards public cloud network security as cryptojacking cases rise.
Two OneCoin Promoters Found Dead in Mexico
Two promoters of $4 billion crypto exit scam OneCoin have been found dead in Mexico.
Bitso Hits 1M Users as Crypto Adoption Spikes in Latin America
Ripple and Coinbase-backed cryptocurrency exchange Bitso has topped Argentina’s crypto market in the six months after launch.
OKEx Now Features Latin American Fiat Gateway with Latamex
OKEx partners with major LATAM digital settlement network to unlock crypto purchases with three local currencies.
Mexico’s Blockchain Sector Grows 90% in 2 Years Despite COVID-19
Mexico’s blockchain sector is producing robust growth, with the sector having nearly doubled in size since 2018.
Mexican Companies Launch Crypto Donation Platform For People Impacted by COVID-19

A Mexican crypto exchange partnered with a local crowdfunding platform to collect donations to help families affected by COVID-19
Research Center in Mexico Warns Locked-Down Citizens to Keep Away From Cryptos

Aldape Barrios advises caution towards any crypto investment opportunities
Latin American Markets Post Record P2P Volume in April

Four Latin American markets have produced record trade activity on Localbitcoins during April
Santander to Extend Ripple-Powered Payments Solution to Mexico This Year

Santander Mexico will support the banking group’s Ripple-powered international payments system One Pay FX in 2020
Intermex Is Not Using Ripple for Its Mexican Remittances

Intermex’s announcement directly contradicts the press release issued by Ripple announcing the partnership
Binance P2P Adds Five New Fiat Currencies in Latin America

Users of the Binance P2P trading platform can now buy and sell crypto with five new Latin American fiat currencies
YouTuber Sentenced to 50 Years for Kidnapping and Bitcoin Ransom

A former YouTuber has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for masterminding a kidnapping that demanded $100,000 in BTC for the victim’s safety.
Ripple Partners with Nasdaq-Listed Firm to Bolster US–Mexico Payments

Ripple has partnered with Nasdaq-listed firm Intermex to bolster cross-border payments between the U.S. and Mexico
Securities Regulator Says Crypto Investments Are Top Investor Threat in 2020
Crypto-related investments are among the top five investor threats for 2020 according to the oldest international investor protection organization, the NASAA
Crypto News From the Spanish-Speaking World: Nov. 10–16 in Review

This week’s selected crypto news from the Spanish-speaking world, courtesy of Cointelegraph en Español