Mercado Bitcoin to Tokenize $200M in Real-World Assets on XRP Ledger

Mercado Bitcoin is unleashing over $200 million in real-world asset tokenization on XRPL, igniting a bold expansion into global finance across South America and Europe. Ripple and Mercado Bitcoin Join Forces to Scale Global Finance on XRPL Ripple revealed on July 4 that digital asset platform Mercado Bitcoin (MB) announced last week its plans to … Read more

Adecoagro Partners With Tether to Pioneer Renewable Energy Use for Bitcoin Mining in Brazil

decoagro is partnering with Tether to explore the use of its renewable energy generation for bitcoin mining in Brazil. This initiative will enable Adecoagro to redirect excess energy, currently sold at spot market prices, into a new revenue stream: bitcoin. Tether and Adecoagro Partner to Establish Green Energy Bitcoin Mining Operation in Brazil Tether, one … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: Bolivia’s Crypto Affair Is Unavoidable: Here’s Why

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how the ongoing crisis in Bolivia is configured to stimulate the growth of crypto adoption, even from the government side. Latam Insights Encore: Bolivia Is Set to Become a Crypto Power … Read more

Latam Insights: Meliuz Surges as Bitcoin Power, Crypto Adoption Rises Sky High in Bolivia

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Meliuz claims the bitcoin throne in Brazil and the region, Bolivia’s crypto adoption grows to record levels, and Brazil announces a public consultation on accounting rules for digital assets. Meliuz Becomes the … Read more

Meliuz Becomes the Largest Bitcoin Treasury Company in Latam With Latest Purchase

Meliuz, previously known for its cashback operations, has become the largest holder of bitcoin in Latam, surpassing Mercado Libre. Meliuz Chairman Israel Salmen stated that with the latest purchase, the company now holds nearly 600 BTC and aims to acquire more. Meliuz Blazes Past Mercado Libre to Become Largest Public Bitcoin Company in Latin America … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: Milei’s Dollar Gambit Pays off, Argentina to Enter Global Market

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how President Javier Milei’s actions have paid off, enabling the country to reduce its inflation levels to their lowest point in five years. Latam Insights Encore: Milei’s Risk Move Wins Big, … Read more

Latam Insights: Argentina Achieves Historic Milestone, Brazil Battles Crypto Tax

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Argentina has achieved its lowest inflation levels in five years, Brazil is contesting Lula’s cryptocurrency tax in Congress, and Argentina has blocked access to HTX. Argentina’s Economic Miracle: Milei Achieves Lowest Inflation in … Read more

Cryptocurrency Remittances Spike 40% in Latin America

According to a report by Chainalysis and AUSTRAC, cryptocurrency rails for remittances are booming in Latam. This use case, which previously struggled to gain momentum, is currently experiencing significant growth, with volumes increasing by over 40% in 2024 and the potential for further growth as stablecoins go mainstream. Cryptocurrency Remittances Grow 40% in Latam With … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: The TACO Realization Destroys Trump’s Tariff Threat Credibility

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how Latam is changing its position on Trump’s tariff threats, given his trend of backing away from enacting these measures. Latam Insights Encore: Latin America Is Noticing Trump’s Tariffs Are All … Read more

Latam Insights: Brazil Defies Trump’s Threats; Meliuz Seeks Funding to Purchase BTC

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Lula defies Trump’s tariff threats, Meliuz seeks financing to increase its bitcoin reserves, and Tether invests in Chile-based Orionx. Brazil Defies Trump Tariff Threats, Backs Dollar-Free BRICS Trade Brazilian President Luiz Inácio … Read more