Mexico’s Bitcoin Community Helps Bitwala Find Way in New Country
Violence has returned to headlines in Mexico in 2016. But, positive news abounds for a country rich in resources and hardworking people. It seems many among the Mexican people, as well, are curious about Bitcoin – and eager to help. As CEO of Bitwala, a blockchain bank and exchange, Jörg von Minckwitz has never seen such big interest in a new currency the startup added to its platform. Minckwitz believes Mexico is an interesting market in two ways. “There are a lot of unbanked people in Mexico, so naturally an interesting Bitcoin market,” he told CCN. “Also, there are a lot of cross border....
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