Bitcoin Helps Uber Stand Strong in Argentina, Months After Card Ban
Uber is still standing strong in Argentina, despite months of being denied credit and debit card service, in part thanks to Bitcoin. According to Franco Amati, co-founder of the Latin American Bitcoin Conference, Uber is still holding on despite resistance from government. Amati says: “Uber is fighting the blockade, sometimes Uber changes the place from where it is charging the payment, and local cards work again, but then the government blocks them again.” To fuel the use of cards that are not so easily shut down, Uber is incentivizing prepaid cards, according to Amati. He explains to....
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Xapo, a bitcoin wallet that claims the largest capitalization in the bitcoin industry and a reputation for not fearing controversy, has jumped into Argentina’s battle with Uber by allowing Uber Argentina to accept Xapo card payments. Uber sent a tweet on July 3 saying “Pay your trips with Bitcoin! Loading your card @Xapo obtains a $ 30 discount on your next trip without code.” Xapo: No Official Statement. Xapo has not made an official statement on the offer yet, but it did email some customers about the partnership, according to razorsforex. Xapo provided discount codes for riders to use....
The Argentinian government blocked credit card companies from dealing with Uber, causing the ridesharing company’s national branch to use Bitcoin instead. The city of Buenos Aires issued orders both to the national communications agency (ENACOM) and credit card companies to block the Uber app and deny the company use of credit card service. This prompted Uber to partner with Swiss Bitcoin company Xapo to enable payments through Bitcoin debit cards. Part of an ongoing war against Uber. The ride-sharing company has faced harsh resistance in Argentina, particularly in Buenos Aires. Taxi....
In Argentina, Bitcoin is a popular phenomenon, and on July 3, the cryptocurrency saved the country’s Uber service thanks to a collaboration with Xapo. Xapo Steps in to Help Argentine Citizens Use Uber. The Argentine government has had issues and ongoing arguments with Uber for quite some time. This comes to light as many jurisdictions around the world....
Buenos Aires has renewed its push to shut down Uber operations in the city, attempting to legally prosecute its local leadership and ban its app from use. Argentina’s capital city, under pressure from local taxi companies, is engaged in a long-term conflict with the global ridesharing giant, which has persisted since credit card services were blocked earlier this year. Franco Amati, co-founder of the Buenos Aires Bitcoin center, details the company’s continuing struggle in the city: “On the judicial front, Buenos Aires’ city prosecutor tried to put local Uber directors in jail. The judge....