CRYPTOCURRENCY Bitcoin boom: Argentines whitewash US$20 million in cryptocurrency 16-11-2024 08:33 Though the figure is negligible compared to the total, it exceeded’ expectations. Argentines lead the purchase of virtual dollars in Latin America. by Ezequiel Orlando
Pyramid schemes Massive scams reported as 'Ponzidemia' grips Argentina 28-10-2024 14:49 A plague of pyramid schemes are sweeping the nation and draining the pockets of struggling Argentines, costing thousands of people their savings.
ENERGY & GAS Bolivia natural gas shortage sends economy teetering 09-10-2024 13:57 Bolivia's once powerful natural gas industry is now on the verge of collapse as a result of a lack of investment and maintenance. The fall of the state-supported industry has sent shockwaves through Bolivia's economy.
CRYPTOCURRENCY Crypto platform suspends payments amid pyramid scheme claims 09-10-2024 09:12 Two alleged executives were actually paid actors.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES Bitcoin a dud in El Salvador, first country to make it legal tender 11-01-2024 13:10 A poll released Wednesday showed that 88% of El Salvadorans did not use bitcoin last year in El Salvador, the first country anywhere to make the cryptocurrency a form of legal tender.
CRIME & SECURITY Four ‘crypto-hacker’ gang members arrested after US$800,000 theft 29-03-2023 11:01 Four hackers allegedly responsible for scamming US$800,000 out of crypto firm Buenbit arrested in series of raids across Buenos Aires Province, but gang’s 19-year old leader is still at large.