Mexico Financial News

06.04 / 18:13
reserves U.S. Allies to Release Close to 60 Million Barrels of Oil From Reserves
PARIS—U.S. allies are planning to release close to 60 million additional barrels of oil from their reserves, officials familiar with the matter said, joining the Biden administration in an effort to tame prices that have risen sharply since Russia invaded Ukraine.
31.03 / 17:45
Tether USDT Wirex Bitcoin Cross-border XLM or XRP- Decoding LatAm’s crypto cross-border remittance preference
Cross border remittances are a matter of life and death as the Russia-Ukraine war and Afghanistan’s frozen funds have shown us. However, there are plenty of high-stakes use cases for crypto investors even in less precarious financial situations.
28.03 / 15:01
business coinbase Bitcoin Coinbase to reportedly buy the $2.2B Brazilian unicorn behind Mercado Bitcoin
Coinbase is set to continue its global acquisition strategy, reportedly buying the Brazilian company 2TM, the parent company of Mercado Bitcoin. 
28.03 / 12:41
Binance coinbase Bitcoin expansion Coinbase Reportedly Nears Mercado Bitcoin Purchase as Binance Readies Rio Expansion
Crypto exchange giants Coinbase and Binance could be set to go head-to-head with their expansion plans in Brazil. The former is reportedly eyeing a major M&A deal to buy one of the biggest crypto exchange platforms in the Latin America region, while Binance has confirmed it will open its own Brazilian operations.
27.03 / 16:17
Blockchain Ethereum cryptocurrency cryptocurrency explainer Consumption Ethereum Upgrade Ethereum Upgrade And Energy Consumption: Here’s All You Need To Know
Ethereum is a programmable blockchain that keeps a publicly accessible record of transactions
27.03 / 13:57
NFT Mouawad to release NFTs of Miss Universe crown
Icecap for investment-grade diamonds to offer fractionalized ownership of the Miss Universe crown via non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The Miss Universe Crown was created by Switzerland-based Mouawad, whereas Icecap is a leading player in creating blockchain-based diamond NFTs. The Miss Universe Power of Unity Crown, worn by 2019 Miss Universe winner Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa, and then by 2020 Miss Universe Andrea Meza of Mexico, is currently held by Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu from India.
25.03 / 12:35
Adoption Social Media Bitcoin Bitcoin Royalty Flock to Bukele’s Court as President Talks of ‘Short Delay’ to BTC Bonds
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele is playing host to a dazzling array of international bitcoiners – while also taking the time to “flex” on American Senators on Twitter.
25.03 / 05:59
Target Time Bank of Mexico Lifts Interest Rates for Seventh Time
The Bank of Mexico raised interest rates for a seventh consecutive time Thursday, citing higher inflation expectations, the tightening of global monetary conditions, and uncertainty stemming from the Ukraine conflict.
12.03 / 05:21
Blockchain Adoption education Bitcoin Financial Crypto education can bring financial empowerment to Latin Americans
In October 2021, it was estimated that approximately 15% of the world’s supply of Bitcoin (BTC) was in circulation in Latin America. According to a recent report released by Crypto Literacy, however, 99% of Brazilian and Mexican respondents failed a basic assessment on crypto literacy. Crypto adoption is well underway across the region — on the rise even — but, people still lack a basic understanding of its underlying technology and use cases. 
04.03 / 01:03
regulation Tether Bitcoin The city of Lugano will accept Bitcoin, Tether and LVGA token as 'de facto' legal tender
Switzerland’s southern city of Lugano plans for many local businesses to accept some cryptocurrencies as ‘de facto’ legal tender as part of a partnership with Tether.
02.03 / 21:52
cryptocurrency Investment Bitcoin Bitcoin booms as the rouble tumbles: What role is crypto playing in the Ukraine war?
As Russia's rouble buckles under sanctions, Bitcoin and other digital currencies are rising, stoking speculation that their use could help Moscow bypass the West's economic blockade.
02.03 / 20:31
Blockchain Charity Bitcoin The Bitcoin Family talks about traveling, giving and orange-pilling
Seasoned crypto enthusiasts will remember Didi Taihuttu as the man who went all-in on Bitcoin (BTC) in 2016. He sold his and his family’s possessions. camping out in the Netherlands while he waited for Bitcoin to the moon.
01.03 / 22:59
cryptocurrency Investment Bitcoin Bitcoin overtakes flatlining rouble as a more valuable currency as Russia sanctions bite
The total market value of Bitcoin has overtaken that of the plummeting Russian rouble, as speculation is growing that the digital coin and other cryptocurrencies could help Moscow cushion the blow of international sanctions.
28.02 / 14:55
business Payments VISA South America businesses Tribal partners with Visa to expand credit options for businesses
Crypto-focused enterprise payment platform Tribal Credit has partnered with Visa to expand credit and financing options for small- and medium-sized enterprises across Latin America, highlighting the growing synergies between traditional payment providers and the blockchain industry. 
25.02 / 13:47
Digital Bitcoin analyst Mexico, looking to make Bitcoin legal tender? The analyst says…
News wires began to flash as there were reports of the Mexican administration planning to legalize Bitcoin. However, before concluding this is a bullish sign for crypto adoption, investors must take a closer look at what’s going on.
24.02 / 22:45
Target Core inflation Bank of Mexico Minutes Stress Core Inflation Concerns
MEXICO CITY—Mexican central bankers were concerned about rising core inflation and its effect on inflation expectations when they raised interest rates by a half percentage point at their meeting earlier this month, minutes of the meeting showed Thursday.
24.02 / 12:10
Dogecoin Ethereum Us Treasury Shiba Inu Bitcoin Crypto m-cap halves in less than 5 months to $1.5 trillion
The crypto market cap stood at $1.58 trillion on Thursday after Russia ordered military action in Ukraine as against the $3 trillion mark scaled in November 2021. In terms of value, the fall in the global crypto market-cap is higher than the GDP of countries like Australia, Spain, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Mexico, Turkey, Netherlands and Indonesia.
23.02 / 14:15
Adoption Bitcoin crypto law Mexican senator to propose crypto law: ‘We need Bitcoin as legal tender’
Amid El Salvador reporting on cases of the positive impact of the country’s Bitcoin (BTC) adoption, a government official in Mexico has once again urged that the country should follow El Salvador’s example on Bitcoin.
16.02 / 20:39
Ethereum SEC coinbase Bitcoin Colorado's Crypto Move, Travel Rule & TRUST, Criminal Whales, Inflation in UK + More News
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
16.02 / 13:01
Reuters Digital coinbase Bitcoin Coinbase Allows Crypto Investors to Cash Out in Pesos in Mexico
Coinbase, the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, said it launched a pilot program in Mexico on Tuesday, allowing crypto traders in Mexico to cash out cryptocurrencies in Pesos, Reuters reported.

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