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Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to the U.S. dollar, have surged in popularity, but their quiet resilience under slim regulatory scrutiny may signal a deeper role as a testing ground for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Stablecoins and the Silent Rise of a Central Bank Digital Dollar These blockchain-based tokens, designed to maintain a stable … Read more
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 U.S. Senate is weaponizing bitcoin against El Salvador in a politicized attempt to sanction Bukele’s administration on alleged human rights violations. Latam Insights Encore: U.S. Senate Weaponizes Bitcoin Against … Read more
Last week, markets took a breather from headline-driven volatility, while institutional bitcoin accumulation continued. Meanwhile, tokenized equities made their debut, and a broader reckoning is underway as investors question the Fat Protocol thesis. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial … Read more
In Western Europe and North America, decentralised finance, referred to in common terms as DeFi, is largely seen through the lens of investment. The following guest post/opinion editorial was written by Kamal Youssefi, President of The Hashgraph Association. How Blockchain Can Replace Broken Financial Systems Asset managers involved in DeFi are promoting products that include … Read more
There is no credible evidence that the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) created Bitcoin, and comparisons between Bitcoin’s white paper and a 1996 NSA paper on electronic cash are extremely misleading at best. No Smoking Gun: The NSA’s 1996 Paper Is Not Bitcoin, and It’s Not Even Close Conspiracy theories flourish in the absence of … Read more
Even with the opposition of the Trump Administration, the issuance of a BRICS currency, even if it is used only for trade purposes, seems unavoidable as the bloc continues to grow to become a world power rivaling the Group of Seven (G7). Latam Insights Encore: A BRICS Currency Is Unavoidable While the dollar loses value … Read more
Op-Ed by Josef, Trezor Academy Lead Around the world, millions of people lack access to trusted financial systems. In regions where inflation is rampant or banking infrastructure is absent, the promise of bitcoin is not theoretical — it’s practical. But the tools and knowledge needed to use bitcoin safely remain out of reach for many. … Read more
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
By Andrey Lazutkin, CTO of Tangem In the past decade, cryptocurrency has grown into a trillion-dollar asset class—but this rapid adoption has exposed a critical vulnerability: how users secure their assets. Despite the crypto industry’s promise of financial freedom through self-custody, billions of dollars are still lost each year due to security failures. The crypto … Read more
Regulation breeds stability, and stability fuels capital flows. With the GENIUS Act passing the Senate last week, Washington has sent its strongest signal yet: crypto is now an American priority. Crypto Has Clarity Now On Tuesday evening last week, the United States Senate passed the GENIUS Act – a historic and resounding affirmation that crypto … Read more
