South American Economies in Recession, Brazil Embraces Bitcoin
South American countries are struggling to make ends meet, as nearly every country in the region is facing hyperinflationary currencies and incredibly tight capital controls. Moving funds in and out of these countries is all but impossible for most citizens, forcing them to look for alternatives. Bitcoin is gaining ground in these countries, even though....
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Bitcoin is a phenomenon that has introduced a better way to transact for citizens all around the world. Due to a tumultuous recession affecting Latin American economies, the region’s residents are embracing the digital currency as local citizens and businesses try to curb economic woes. According to a recent editorial from the Latin American Post Bitcoin....
BitPagos, who has successfully launched Bitcoin service in Argentina is now expanding into South America's largest country, Brazil, with the release of Ripio.com. Ripio allows anyone living in Brazil to be able to make Bitcoin purchase orders through their website, and with a basic bank slip, can buy Bitcoin at thousands of locations throughout Brazil. Also read: "Argentina: Bitcoin Just Received an Unintentional Boost". BitPagos Launches Ripio in Brazil. "We have noticed an exponential growth of Bitcoin economies all around the world. And mainly in Latin America, where the expensive....
Registered crypto users in Brazil are increasing at a consistently steady pace, despite the bear market rearing its ugly head. Based on latest data, the South American country has tallied more than 1 million registered crypto accounts for the month of July alone, adding to its nearly 35 million users, Brazilian tax authority Receita Federal […]
The American economy continues to look gloomy and signals pointing toward a looming recession continue to appear. In a note sent to clients this week, Goldman Sachs’ chief economist said the bank envisions the “odds of a recession as roughly 15% in the next 12 months and 35% within the next 24 months.” Furthermore, the renowned financial expert John Mauldin details that he would not be surprised if the stock market crashed by 40%, as he believes a recession is likely due this year. Goldman Prediction: ‘Odds of a Recession Roughly 15% in the Next Year, 35% Within....
One of the longest-standing questions in the Bitcoin community has been where the technology will take off first. Some have said that Bitcoin makes much more sense in the developing world, while others claim developed nations like the United States have the sort of tech savvy and wealthy population necessary to give this new technology a boost. While it’s unclear where Bitcoin will find its place in the daily lives of an entire nation first, Snapcard Co-Founder and CEO Michael Dunworth seems convinced that there is plenty of potential for the peer-to-peer digital cash system in Brazil. In....