The South American country is advancing its state-run cryptocurrency plans The Central Bank of Brazil’s digital currency (CBDC), previously known as the “digital real,” now has an official new name: the Drex. The Central Bank of Brazil issued a press release on August 7, divulging and describing the new brand for its CBDC. The brand
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Playtech boss meets with Brazil’s VP to discuss gambling legislation
Brazil is moving toward regulated sports betting and a possibly larger casino market Last Tuesday, the CEO of Playtech, Mor Weizer, sat down with Brazil’s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin, in a meeting facilitated by member of parliament Felipe Carreras. Carreras is a prominent figure in the government, with a focus on gambling and sports regulation,
A hospital in Brazil becomes the first to accept cryptocurrency
Despite resistance, cryptocurrency continues to advance as a fiat alternative A hospital in Rio Grande do Sul has entered the history of Brazil by becoming the first to accept Bitcoin (BTC) as a means of payment. The hospital in question is the Rolling Hospital Foundation (FHR), which released the news last week. With this, Bitcoin
Brazil advances acceptance of cryptocurrency as currency
While not considered legal tender, crypto earns a spot in the consumer market The Brazilian government finally chose the entity that will regulate the cryptocurrency industry, the Central Bank of Brazil. A decree signed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva certified the validity of the law that will regulate the crypto market and the