Why Mercado Bitcoin and Stellar Will Explore A Brazilian CBDC
According to a press release, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) will join forces with major exchange platform Mercado Bitcoin. The partners will work on the nine cases of the Central Bank of Brazil (Bacen) LIFT Challenge. Related Reading | Nigeria To Upgrade CBDC For Wider Use As Crypto Restrictions Cripple Fintech Sector The initiative was deployed […]
Related News
Cryptocurrency companies unite to create use cases for Brazil’s CBDC with central bank approval. Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin announced its partnership with the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) on Tuesday. The company said it intends to develop one of the nine projects selected for the LIFT Challenge Real Digital, promoted by the Central Bank of Brazil.The LIFT Challenge Real Digital are a collaborative environment carried out by the Central Bank of Brazil (Bacen), in partnership with National Federation of Associations of Central Bank Servers (Fenasbac). With the announcement of....
Mercado Bitcoin, a Brazilian-based cryptocurrency exchange, has recently revealed that it would be making a foray into the Mexican market and starting operations in the second quarter this year. Reinaldo Rabelo, Mercado Bitcoin CEO, said the company was awaiting regulatory approval so it could kickstart operations in Mexico. The specifics of the expansion are unknown, […]
The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has sent a subpoena to Mercado Bitcoin, one of the biggest exchanges in the country, to inquire about the services the company lends regarding cryptocurrency-related fixed return investments. The company will have to disclose the details of these investments and if they plan to maintain them as available to the general public.
Mercado Bitcoin Subpoenaed on Fixed Income Token Investments
Cryptocurrency exchanges are becoming more than just that, and in regions like Latam, where there are countries with high inflation numbers,....
Mercado Bitcoin, one of the biggest Brazilian cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced a new wave of layoffs amidst a worsening global economic situation for fintech startups, which the exchange states is affecting innovation-based companies. The exchange laid off 15% of its workforce on September 1st, this being the second round of layoffs the company has executed in three months.
Brazilian Exchange Mercado Bitcoin Announces New Wave of Layoffs
Cryptocurrency companies in Latam and all over the world are being negatively affected by the recent downturn in crypto and traditional....
Mercado Libre, a leading Latam-based e-tailer, has announced the launch of its own token, called “Mercadocoin,” for Brazilian customers. The token will be the main reward of a loyalty program on Mercado Libre’s platform and will be awarded to customers that purchase certain items linked with the token. The token will have an initial value of $0.10.
Mercado Libre to Launch Mercadocoin Token to Power Loyalty Program
Mercado Libre, a retailer and financial services unicorn in Latam, has announced the inclusion of cryptocurrency as a part of its royalty program.....