Colombia

A Colombian Astronaut examining a eye looking sphere in space.
Regulations
Worldcoin Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Colombia Probes Violations

The firm may face severe consequences if found to have violated the country’s personal data protection laws.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Colombian President Gustavo Petro having the laser eye.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Colombian President Welcomes Bitcoin Envoy

JAN3 CEO Samson Mow visits Colombia to discuss Bitcoin and blockchain with President Petro.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Gustavo Petro holding up his fist, sending energy waves up to the sky, whilst Brad Garlinghouse smiling in the background.
CBDCs
Ripple and Colombia’s Central Bank Explore XRP Ledger in Pilot CBDC

Colombia's central bank partners with Ripple and Peersyst to explore blockchain technology's potential in its financial infrastructure.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Lady Libertad holding a Ripple coin in Colombia.
CBDCs
Ripple’s Ambitious CBDC Platform Empowered by Colombian Central Bank

Colombia's Banco de la República partners with Ripple to explore blockchain's potential in improving high-value payments.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Colombia Confirms Plans For Digital Currency
Regulations
Colombia Confirms Plans for Digital Currency

The new government of Colombia wants to prevent tax evasion and expand transparency.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Bitcoin (BTC)
Colombia’s New President: Country Can Use Natural Resources to Produce Bitcoin, Not Cocaine

Apart from attention to climate change, president-elect Gustavo Petro expressed approval for Bitcoin adoption.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp

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