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The H1 Crypto Landscape in Latin America report by Bitso found a surprising increase in XRP, Ripple’s digital asset, as part of Latam’s crypto portfolios. While bitcoin still accounts for more than half of the volumes held, XRP has dethroned ether to become the runner-up. Bitso’s Latam Crypto Report Shows XRP Picked up Steam Among … Read more
According to a report issued by Rankings Latam, Argentina hit a milestone of nearly 20% crypto ownership, surpassing countries like Brazil and El Salvador. The region’s adoption is highly concentrated, with 6 countries hosting over 80% of the crypto ownership. Argentina Leads Crypto Adoption in Latam Once Again Latin America (Latam) is one of the … Read more
The agreement between the two countries focuses on the exchange of information about digital assets, which, according to the Central Bank of Bolivia, have become a widely used alternative for international payments. El Salvador has emerged as a crypto powerhouse in Latin America, with several nations seeking to learn from its crypto experiences. Bolivia and … Read more
Falconx, a leading institutional digital asset prime broker, has announced its expansion into Latin America, partnering with major financial institutions such as BTG Pactual and Mercado Bitcoin. This move aims to support the region’s rapidly growing institutional crypto market by providing a comprehensive suite of prime brokerage services, including deep global liquidity and capital efficiency … Read more
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Brazil is set to debate Lula’s controversial crypto tax, the probe into Libra’s launch offers new revelations, and Nubank has launched a new token-based fidelity program. Brazilian Congress to Debate Lula-Imposed Crypto … Read more
The Brazilian Congress is set to debate the legality of a new cryptocurrency taxation scheme imposed by President Lula, which eliminated the income tax exemption for minor trading operations and targeted decentralized finance activities through a Provisional Measure that took effect in June. Brazilian Congress to Decide Fate of Cryptocurrency Taxation Provisional Measure Brazilian lawmakers … Read more
Nubank, one of the largest neobanks in Latam, has announced that it has launched a new version of its previously abandoned Nucoin loyalty program. The tokens issued will be registered in a blockchain, but won’t be able to be traded. Nubank Launches New Version of Nucoin Loyalty Program Nubank, a Latam-focused neobank institution, has decided … Read more
Israel Salmen, CEO of Meliuz, the first Latam-based bitcoin treasury company, announced that the company is in the final stages of listing its stock on U.S. markets, without issuing new shares. Brazilian Bitcoin Treasury Company Meliuz Ready to List Stock on U.S. Markets Meliuz, the cashback company that became the first Latin American and Brazil-based … Read more
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the U.S. Congress introduces a sanctions bill against El Salvador, Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Brazil, and reports indicate that Argentina scored a zero-tariff agreement with the U.S. US Senate Introduces Bill … Read more
An indictment was unsealed on Tuesday in the District of Puerto Rico, charging Michael Shannon Sims, 48, and Juan Carlos Reynoso, 57, for their alleged roles in operating and promoting Omegapro, an international investment scheme that defrauded investors of over $650 million, primarily via cryptocurrency. According to court documents, Sims, a founder and promoter of … Read more
