Chile News

Leading Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin has announced a regional expansion, naming Chile, Mexico, and Argentina as likely destinations.

It could become the first blockchain maritime cargo platform of its kind in the region.

There is a nationwide alert for future ransomware campaigns against Chilean companies.

While Localbitcoins trade volumes have receded globally since the platform’s KYC overhaul last year, Latin American trade has continued to surge.

LocalBitcoins data shows that the weekly trading volume in Chile’s fiat currency recently touched a new all-time high.

Chile’s CryptoMarket is now operating under European regulation after being granted a license by Estonia’s financial watchdog.

As cryptocurrencies blossom in Latin America, a Chilean exchange says its aim is to be the ultimate destination for digital assets in the region.

BTC exchange Bitex has partnered with Uruguay-based financial software company Bantotal to expand its cross-border payments offerings in Latin America.

CurrencyBird has reportedly become the first Chilean remittances company to the join RippleNet platform.

The Chilean Minister of Finance announced the introduction of a bill regulating cryptocurrencies and fintech to Congress.

The Central Bank of Chile issues a detailed report on cryptocurrencies, stating they have no potential to substitute traditional money.

Chilean taxpayers must report their cryptocurrency profits to the Chilean Internal Revenue Service, local media reports.

Chile’s anti-monopoly court rules to oblige local banks to keep the accounts of local crypto exchanges open, despite Supreme Court decision.

The Chilean Treasury has launched blockchain platform to connect taxpayers, public institutions and banks.

Chilean banks urge anti-monopoly court to revoke its decision that impedes blocking crypto exchanges’ banking accounts.