AFP Protección will offer a Bitcoin-linked fund to qualified investors while keeping core pension allocations unchanged. The move signals cautious institutional adoption of crypto in Colombia.
Colombia’s tax authority DIAN issued Resolution 000240 requiring cryptocurrency service providers to report transaction data, expanding oversight of the sector. The move aims to boost transparency and support tax and anti‑money‑laundering enforcement.
Kraken now allows users in Colombia to fund accounts with Colombian pesos, introducing local payment options. Kraken says the move provides Colombians with a secure, lower-friction entry point into crypto.