Business 18 June 2019

Santander’s appeal against Mercado Bitcoin rejected

A Brazilian court has ruled that banks need justified reasons to shut down accounts, and merely trading in cryptos doesn’t count.

Business 11 March 2019

Seized bank funds to be returned to Brazilian crypto exchange

The bank had unsuccessfully tried to overturn a previous court ruling and was ordered to return around $350,000 to the exchange.

Business 11 February 2019

Brazil court rules in favor of a cryptocurrency exchange

A court in Brazil has ruled in favor of Mercado Bitcoin, a local altcoin trading platform over the illegal closure of one of its checking accounts.

Business 23 October 2018

Restructuring at Mexico’s Mercado Bitcoin leaves at least 20 staff jobless

Brazil's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Mercado Bitcoin, has reportedly fired 20 of its employees.