Latam Insights: Venezuelan Oil Flows to the US Again, El Salvador Buys the Gold Dip

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Citgo buys Venezuelan heavy crude once again, El Salvador buys the gold dip, and Nubank receives approval to launch as a digital bank in the U.S. Citgo’s Venezuelan Crude Purchase Signals a Turn … Read more

‘Stop Chasing a Ghost:’ Analyst Claims the Bitcoin Adoption-Fueled Trade Is Dead

Jim Bianco claims that bitcoin will need to find another narrative now that market adoption is a given and that all events and news regarding this subject are already priced in. “That engine is now out of fuel; stop chasing a ghost,” he added. Bitcoin’s Adoption Trade Is Dead, Analyst Claims ‘Good News’ Is Priced … Read more

Diamond Hands Put to the Test: Will Strategy Ever Capitulate?

Strategy, the company at the center of the bitcoin treasury playbook, is now in the sights of crypto enthusiasts, after BTC slipped below the company’s average acquisition price. While Saylor has repeatedly stated he wouldn’t sell any bitcoin, speculation has surged around this subject. Speculation Around Strategy’s Bitcoin Stash Surges: Will Saylor Capitulate? Strategy, the … Read more

From Stablecoin to Cash Engine: Tether Logs $10B Profits in 2025

Tether’s latest attestation shows the world’s largest stablecoin issuer held more assets than liabilities at the end of 2025, according to an independent assurance report released Jan. 30. Tether Confirms Reserve Coverage in ISAE 3000R Assurance Report The report, prepared by BDO Advisory Services under the ISAE 3000R standard, covers Tether International, S.A. de C.V.’s … Read more

Mesh Hits Unicorn Status With New $75M Raise for Global Crypto Payments Infrastructure

Crypto payments firm Mesh has raised $75 million in Series C funding, reaching a $1 billion valuation as it expands its mission to unify fragmented digital asset payment rails worldwide. Major Funding Round Sees Mesh Hit $1 Billion Valuation Mesh, a global crypto payments network, has secured $75 million in a Series C funding round, … Read more

Ledger Expands Tezos Support With Etherlink Integration and Native Staking

Ledger has expanded its support for the Tezos ecosystem by integrating Etherlink, Tezos’ EVM-compatible smart rollup into Ledger signers and Ledger wallet. New Staking Opportunities Ledger has unveiled extended support for the Tezos ecosystem, broadening its integration from Tezos Layer 1 to Etherlink, the network’s EVM-compatible smart rollup. The expansion delivers full compatibility for Etherlink … Read more

Crypto Sentiment Falters as Fear Index Lingers Near Extreme Levels

Crypto sentiment remained mired in fear on Thursday as the Crypto Fear and Greed Index stayed stuck in the low 20s, reflecting weeks of fragile confidence while bitcoin slid below $84,000 amid equity weakness and mounting macro stress. Crypto Fear Gauge Highlights Caution During Broad Market Pullback The Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) hosted … Read more

Metaplanet Lines up $137M to Continue Bitcoin Acquisitions

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has wrapped up a new equity and warrant issuance that may bring in as much as $137 million, capital it plans to deploy primarily toward expanding its bitcoin treasury. Japanese Bitcoin Treasury Firm Metaplanet Completes Share Issuance to Fund Bitcoin Strategy The financing involves a third-party allotment of new shares alongside the company’s … Read more