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Panama Bank Goes ‘Bitcoin-Friendly’

Panama Bank Goes ‘Bitcoin-Friendly’

A Panama bank this week officially announced it is “bitcoin-friendly” and opened its doors to cryptocurrency-based accounts. Towerbank said it would welcome bitcoin investors, and proclaimed its doors open for crypto transactions. While Towerbank is not a big bank, and…

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Pres. Cortizo Says China Relationship Strong

Pres. Cortizo Says China Relationship Strong

New Panama President Laurentino Cortizo told journalists last week that the country’s relationship with China remains strong and talks continue about a new trade deal. Cortizo was responding to reports that the relationship may be cooling off. And he made…

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Record-Breaking Bridge Opens Over Canal

The third bridge over the Panama Canal is officially open and it’s attracting attention around the world.  The $590.6 million, 4,605-meter expanse on the Colon-side of the Canal and it has earned famed as the world’s longest cable-stayed concrete bridge.…

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