# Mercado Bitcoin parent company 2TM raises M, further cementing unicorn status

# Mercado Bitcoin parent company 2TM raises $50M, further cementing unicorn status

“# Mercado Bitcoin parent company 2TM raises $50M, further cementing unicorn status ” 2TM, the parent company of Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin, has received $50.3 million in fresh financing to expand its operations across Latin America, sending a strong signal that venture capital sees growth potential in the region.  The Series B fundraiser had…

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# Venezuelans promised Axie Infinity scholarships for crypto training courses

# Venezuelans promised Axie Infinity scholarships for crypto training courses

“# Venezuelans promised Axie Infinity scholarships for crypto training courses ” A gubernatorial candidate from Venezuela has promised to offer scholarships for citizens interested to join the Technical Training Center for Mining and Administration of Digital Crypto Assets.  José Alejandro Terán, the aspiring governor who represents the country’s ruling party, started the initiative as a…

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# A third of Salvadorans ‘actively’ using Chivo wallet, President Bukele claims

# A third of Salvadorans ‘actively’ using Chivo wallet, President Bukele claims

“# A third of Salvadorans ‘actively’ using Chivo wallet, President Bukele claims ” Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele claims that 2.1 million of his fellow citizens are using the government-backed Chivo cryptocurrency wallet, offering a glimpse into the apparent success of the country’s Bitcoin (BTC) gambit.  The controversial president updated his 2.9 million Twitter followers Saturday…

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# Emerging economies dominate Chainalysis’ 2021 Global Crypto Adoption Index

# Emerging economies dominate Chainalysis’ 2021 Global Crypto Adoption Index

“# Emerging economies dominate Chainalysis’ 2021 Global Crypto Adoption Index ” Vietnam, India and Pakistan are leading the world in terms of cryptocurrency adoption, underscoring the resilience of peer-to-peer monetary systems in emerging economies. Chainalysis’ 2021 Global Crypto Adoption Index evaluated 154 countries based on three key metrics: on-chain cryptocurrency value received, on-chain retail value…

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# Paraguayan lawmakers to present Bitcoin bill on July 14

# Paraguayan lawmakers to present Bitcoin bill on July 14

“# Paraguayan lawmakers to present Bitcoin bill on July 14 ” Paraguayan Congressman Carlitos Rejala and Senator Fernando Silva Facetti are planning to introduce a Bitcoin (BTC) bill to Congress on Wednesday, July 14, underscoring the lawmakers’ urgency in formulating a coherent digital asset strategy for their country.  “I am here to unite Paraguay,” Rejala…

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