Perspectivas de América Latina: Bolivia vende oro por dólares, Argentina prohíbe las criptomonedas fintech, Fitch mejora calificación crediticia de El Salvador

Bienvenido a Latam Insights, un compendio de las noticias criptográficas y de desarrollo económico más relevantes de América Latina durante la última semana. En este asunto, Bolivia aprueba una ley para vender oro a dólares, the Central Bank of Argentina bans fintech

Informe del FMI sobre la adopción de Bitcoin en El Salvador: Riesgos Evitados, pero se necesita transparencia

Según una reciente declaración de misión publicada por el Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI), El Salvador ha adoptado bitcoin como moneda de curso legal y ha evitado riesgos hasta ahora. The IMF states that the risks have not materialized due to the limited use

Senador de Arizona lanza proyecto de ley para convertir Bitcoin en moneda de curso legal

A senator in the U.S. state of Arizona has introduced a set of cryptocurrency bills, one of which seeks to make bitcoin legal tender. “Centralized digital money controlled by the central bankers is slavery. Decentralized bitcoin is freedom,” the lawmaker said….

El Salvador Approves Digital Assets Issuance Law

The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved the Digital Assets Issuance Law, a framework that will allow the country to issue crypto-related debt instruments. The approved law, which was passed thanks to the majority that President Nayib Bukele has in Congress,…

El Salvador Chivo Wallet Programmer Opens Up About Alleged ID Fraud, Tech and Money Laundering Issues

A Chivo wallet programmer has opened up about the different problems that the flagship cryptocurrency wallet of El Salvador faced during its initial stages. Shaun Overton, who alleges he was hired to help in the handling of the issues, has talked

Financial Guru Dave Ramsey Weighs in on FTX Collapse — Reiterates His Crypto Warning

Personal finance guru Dave Ramsey has weighed in on the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. “I told you so,” he repeatedly said, reiterating his long-standing advice that investors should not put money into crypto. Dave Ramsey on Bitcoin, Cripto, y el…

Bitcoin-Embracing El Salvador President’s Re-Election Declaration Slammed

Just over a year after overseeing El Salvadors adoption of bitcoin, the Central American countrys 41-year-old president, Nayib Bukele, recently declared his intention serve another five-year term. The announcement has been criticized by some who have been quick to remind Bukele

Senadora Indira Kempis propone proyecto de ley para legalizar Bitcoin en México

Indira Kempis, senator of the Mexican Congress, has proposed a bill that would make bitcoin legal tender in the country. The bill bases its action on the hardships that Mexican citizens are facing went trying to access financial products and education….

Fondo Monetario Internacional ayudará a El Salvador a compilar estadísticas de adopción de Bitcoin

The International Monetary Fund has mentioned it is providing technical assistance to the government of El Salvador in various ways. According to Gerry Rice, a spokesperson for the organization, the group is having talks with people of the Salvadoran government about

Reporte: El FMI dice que la adopción de Bitcoin por parte de la República Centroafricana plantea riesgos

The International Money Fund (FMI) has added its voice to institutions and parties criticizing the Central African Republic (COCHE)’s decision to adopt bitcoin. The IMF insists the adoption poses legal economic challenges not only to the country but to the region