Colombia2026-07-23 18:40:15Colombia Tightens Bank Scrutiny on Crypto Transfers With Updated SARLAFT FrameworkColombia's financial regulator updated the SARLAFT anti-money laundering framework, requiring banks to tighten checks on crypto-related transfers without banning digital asset transactions. Compliance costs are expected to rise.400
Colombia2026-07-22 23:40:14Colombia to Enforce Mandatory Crypto Tax Reporting in 2026 Under DIAN RuleColombia’s tax authority DIAN will begin mandatory crypto reporting in January 2026 under Resolution 000240, requiring exchanges and trading apps to submit user identity, transaction, and asset value data.1840
Colombia2026-07-22 04:39:15Colombia Pushes Clean-Energy Bitcoin Mining Plan in the CaribbeanColombia is reviving plans to support Bitcoin mining with hydro and wind power, especially in the Caribbean and La Guajira. While the country has strong renewable energy advantages, analysts say legal clarity, grid upgrades, and investor confidence will determine whether mining growth can materialize.1910
Colombia2026-07-10 01:52:13Colombia Court Blocks Emergency Gambling Tax, Halting Crypto Deposit Levy PushColombia’s Constitutional Court struck down President Petro’s emergency gambling tax decree, forcing the government to seek congressional approval. Measures that explicitly taxed crypto-funded gambling deposits also face a setback.440
Colombia2026-07-09 21:26:13Colombia Court Blocks Emergency Gambling Tax Plan, Stalling Crypto Deposit Levy RouteColombia’s Constitutional Court has struck down President Gustavo Petro’s emergency tax decrees, forcing any future gambling tax measures through Congress. The ruling also disrupts an attempt to explicitly tax gambling deposits made with cryptocurrencies.430
Colombia2026-07-09 10:52:13Colombia's Financial Superintendent Approves Nine Crypto Platforms to Collaborate with National BanksColombia's Superfinanciera has approved nine cryptocurrency exchange platforms to partner with national banks in a pilot program aimed at making crypto operations more accessible. Panda Exchange founder hails this as a step toward true crypto adoption.330
Bitcoin2026-07-09 05:30:19From Bitcoin to Beer: Tradehill Co-Founder Jered Kenna Launches Craft Brewery in ColombiaJered Kenna, co-founder of early Bitcoin exchange Tradehill, moved to Colombia to start 20Mission Brewing, an eco-friendly craft brewery using local fruits and water-saving tech, while still accepting Bitcoin.500
Bitcoin2026-07-09 05:28:18Bitcoin Pioneer Jered Kenna Launches Eco-Friendly Craft Brewery in ColombiaJered Kenna, co-founder of early Bitcoin exchange Tradehill, has opened 20Mission Brewing in Colombia, combining water-saving technology, local fruits, and Bitcoin acceptance. He aims to become the country's largest independent brewery.480
