Bitfinex Derivatives Moves to El Salvador After Receiving License

Bitfinex, a cryptocurrency exchange, has recently moved its derivatives services division to El Salvador, transitioning customers to a new jurisdiction after receiving a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) license. Bitfinex Derivatives El Salvador S.A. de C.V., a Salvadoran local entity, will now provide these services. Customers must approve a new set of service terms to … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Bragging Signals a Point of No Return

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 El Salvador is now placing its Bitcoin-focused policy front and center in its international engagements, suggesting that there may be no turning back. Latam Insights Encore: Bragging Means There Is … Read more

Latam Insights: El Salvador Boasts Bitcoin Success, Binance Gets Crucial Greenlight in Brazil

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition of Latam Insights, El Salvador showcases its bitcoin experience before China, and Binance becomes the first securities-enhanced crypto exchange in Brazil. El Salvador Showcases Bitcoin Success in Key Meeting With … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Push Persists, Undeterred by IMF Deal

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 the defiant stance of El Salvador’s government on bitcoin and how Bukele will continue to push for its adoption and purchases despite the recently issued IMF deal. Latam Insights Encore: El … Read more

Latam Insights: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Christmas Buying Spree, Argentina’s Tether Freeze

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition of Latam Insights, El Salvador continues buying bitcoin despite IMF’s requirements, the Argentine justice system orders freezing USDT for the first time, and a Brazilian congresswoman warns about the dangers … Read more

El Salvador Showcases Bitcoin Success in Key Meeting With Chinese Ambassador

El Salvador’s vice president highlighted bitcoin’s role in economic growth during a meeting with China’s ambassador, emphasizing Chinese cooperation in advancing digital infrastructure projects. El Salvador Spotlights Bitcoin Wealth in Discussions With Chinese Delegation El Salvador’s Vice President Félix Ulloa highlighted the country’s bitcoin success in a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Zhang Yanhui, the Office … Read more

New Mining Legislation in El Salvador Paves Way for Gold Exploitation

On Monday, the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador approved a new metallic mining law, opening the door for gold exploitation in the country. The change, previously hinted at by President Nayib Bukele, was met with criticism from environmental activists, who believe this will negatively affect the country. With New Mining Law, El Salvador Stakes Claim … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s Confusing IMF Deal Might Be Foiled By Its Bitcoin Stance

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. This edition examines the confusing agreement signed by El Salvador and the IMF and how Bukele’s actions might jeopardize the disbursement of $1.4 billion for the country. Latam Insights Encore: Bukele’s Bitcoin Gambit Might Put … Read more

Latam Insights: El Salvador’s IMF Bitcoin-Braking Deal and Argentina’s Cyberspace Crypto Patrol

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition of Latam Insights, El Salvador inked an agreement with the IMF that could stop its bitcoin adoption, Argentina announced crypto patrols, and the Brazilian Senate is prepared to discuss crypto. … Read more

El Salvador Reinforces Bitcoin Allegiance: Purchases BTC in Defiance of IMF Agreement

The government of El Salvador has clarified that it will continue pushing bitcoin as part of its economic strategy, even as it inked an agreement with the IMF to wind down its bitcoin operations. El Salvador Keeps Purchasing Bitcoin After IMF Deal While many lamented the recent agreement between El Salvador and the International Monetary … Read more