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Bitso, a Mexico-based, Latam-focused cryptocurrency exchange, has launched an initiative that aims to allow Argentines to use crypto for their everyday purchases. The exchange is introducing QR payments directly in its app, which will be interoperable with other platforms already using this method of payment in Argentina. Bitso Seeking to Drive Crypto Payments in Argentina […]Powered by WPeMatico
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 […]Powered by WPeMatico
XRP risks declining further in the coming weeks despite its eye-grabbing intraday price moves.
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Cryptocurrency debit and credit card offerings in Latam are thriving, as two exchanges in the area are planning to launch their crypto-enabled cards. Ripio, the Argentina-based exchange, and Bitso, a Mexican exchange, both announced the future launch of their cards, in partnership with Visa and Mastercard respectively, as an answer to the rise of the […]Powered by WPeMatico
The latest data debrief issued by Kaiko, a provider of digital assets market data, has found that while there is retail movement in Latam regarding crypto assets, most liquidity is directed to “real world” use cases. Among these activities are remittances, stablecoin-based yield generating investment options, and also payments, with Bitso and Mercado Bitcoin being […]Powered by WPeMatico
The largest non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace by trade volume, Opensea, has announced the company has let 20% of its staff go after CEO Devin Finzer said the layoffs were due to a combination of “crypto winter and broad macroeconomic instability.” Opensea’s decision follows the startup surpassing $31 billion in all-time NFT sales volume, and the […]Powered by WPeMatico
Bitso, a Mexican-based, Latam operating cryptocurrency exchange, announced it is launching a remittance service in Colombia. The company will now allow its customers in Colombia to send and receive remittances using dollar-pegged stablecoins on the platform. The exchange launched a similar service in Mexico last year in partnership with Circle. Bitso Expand Remittances Program to […]Powered by WPeMatico
Following the over-the-counter (OTC) firm’s Twitter thread on June 14, Cumberland explained on July 5 that “rangebound price action belies a volatile picture below the surface,” while crypto markets consolidated during the past week. Cumberland stressed there’s a growing number of crypto companies feeling financial burdens, and “uncertainty” tied to stressed entities is “hanging over […]Powered by WPeMatico
The digital currency firm Etoro has revealed it is laying off 100 workers or roughly 6% of the company’s workforce. Furthermore, Etoro disclosed that the company is terminating the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger planned with Fintech Acquisition Corp. Etoro says the company plans to raise funds privately now and aims to raise $800 […]Powered by WPeMatico
On Monday, the cryptocurrency lending company Blockfi announced that “market conditions” have had a “negative impact” on the firm’s business and it will be laying off “roughly 20%” of its staff. The message written by Blockfi co-founders Zac Prince and Flori Marquez follows a slew of well known crypto firms cutting back employees due to […]Powered by WPeMatico