Tether Invests $20 Million in Brazilian Crypto Exchange Mercado Bitcoin

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Tether announced a $20 million investment in Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin to expand blockchain-based financial services in Latin America.
Mercado Bitcoin serves 4.5 million users with diverse offerings including tokenized assets and lending.

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Tether announced a $20 million investment in Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin to expand blockchain-based financial services in Latin America. Mercado Bitcoin serves 4.5 million users with diverse offerings including tokenized assets and lending.

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