Latam Insights Encore: Libra Might Benefit Argentina’s Crypto Policy After All

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines how the recent debacle of Libra, a token endorsed by Argentine President Javier Milei, might become a positive event for the future of Argentina’s crypto policy. Latam Insights Encore: Javier Milei’s … Read more

Bitwise: Rug-Pulls Aren’t Always Illegal

If memecoins are considered commodities and not securities, then investors can’t sue for insider trading, says Bitwise Head of Alpha Strategies Jeff Park. Insider Trading May Not Apply to Certain Memecoins, Says Bitwise Executive Bitwise Head of Alpha Strategies Jeff Park on Monday said memecoin rug-pulls are not always illegal, while adding the caveat that … Read more

The Libra Incident: Examining Argentine President Javier Milei’s Confusing Token Endorsement and Its Destructive Aftermath

Javier Milei endorsed a token called Libra, which was allegedly intended to support local enterprises, without doing due diligence. This set in motion a chain of events that could even result in the impeachment of the leader, as thousands of investors lost money in the project. How Milei Endorsed Failed Meme Coin Libra Without Due … Read more

5 Arrested Trying to Purchase Biometric Data by Mimicking Sam Altman’s World Activities in Argentina

Authorities believe criminals might use this biometric data to create digital replicas, facilitating digital ID theft and fraud crimes by taking advantage of the popularity of Sam Altman’s World in Argentina. 5 Citizens Arrested in Argentina Purchasing Biometric Data Criminals are taking advantage of the popularity of Sam Altman’s World, the biometric proof-of-personhood protocol, to … Read more

Argentina Designs Forensic Protocols to Fight Crypto Crime

Argentina has designed and established identification and forensic protocols to guide security and police forces in standardizing their actions to fight crypto crime. Argentina Establishes Forensic, Identification, and Seizing Protocols for Crypto Crimes Argentina has taken another step toward empowering its public servants to fight crypto crime. The Nation’s Security Ministry recently issued Resolution 117/2025, … Read more

Coinbase Launches in Argentina, Targeting 5 Million Daily Crypto Users

Coinbase has secured approval to operate in Argentina, aiming to tackle economic instability with crypto tools as 5 million Argentinians already rely on digital assets daily. Coinbase Secures Argentina Approval, Setting the Stage for Crypto’s Future Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Jan. 28 that it has received regulatory approval to operate in Argentina, … Read more

Crypto Crossroads in Argentina: Legislative Elections Might Define Industry’s Future

Different views on crypto are being shuffled in Argentina, as the legislative elections will determine the Congress that will define the industry’s path. Argentina to Define Its Crypto Path in Upcoming Legislative Elections Argentina is nearing a crossroads that could define its crypto legislation in the future. The legislative elections, set to take place this … Read more

Bitbase Expands Its Crypto ATM Network in Argentina

Bitbase, a Spain-based crypto ATM company, is ready to grow its network in Argentina, taking advantage of the rising popularity of these assets in the country. The company opened its first Argentine location last year and hopes to keep expanding its operations in 2025. Bitbase Expands Crypto ATM Network, Aims to Lead Industry in Argentina … Read more

Argentina Freezes $3.5 Million in USDT Linked to Rainbowex Amid Massive Seizure Operation

The Argentine justice system has ordered Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, to freeze over $3.5 million linked to Rainbowex, an alleged mega pyramid operation that is currently under investigation. The request comes after the execution of 22 search warrants and the detention of 10 individuals connected with these operations. Argentine Authorities Hit Rainboex … Read more

Caught in Offside? Argentine Soccer Team Scammed by Missing Press Chief in Crypto Swindle

The Press Chief of Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, an Argentine second-division soccer team, has vanished after allegedly swindling millions from the team using a crypto investment platform. Press Chief of Argentine Soccer Team Vanishes, Leaving Million-Dollar Debt Linked to Crypto Investment Platform Matías Centurión, the press chief of Estudiantes de Río Cuarto, a second-division soccer … Read more