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Argentine Judge Orders Urgent Freeze of Crypto Wallets Tied to Controversial Libra Token
The measure, ordered by Federal Judge Marcelo Martinez, seeks to ascertain the identities of the owners of 25 wallets that moved the funds left after the launch of Libra, and the freezing of the funds in these wallets. At least 10 transactions passed through centralized exchanges, such as Binance, that exert KYC controls. Federal Judge […]
Tether Backs Argentine Neobank Ualá With a $20 Million Strategic Investment
The investment was part of a large $197 million funding round that valued Ualá at $3.2 billion in March. No operational integration will follow this capital injection, as Ualá recognizes the regulatory hurdles to bringing these assets to Latam markets as a banking institution. Tether Intensifies Latam Bet With $20 Million Investment in Ualá The […]
Circle and BIND Group Partner to Bring Institutional USDC Access to Argentina
The company will provide access to USDC financial services through BEN, its regulated and licensed VASP, in compliance with national standards. The move is part of an expansion push across Latam, with a special focus on Argentina, where USDC is popular. Circle announces Strategic Institutional Alliance with BIND Group Crypto companies are now seeking to […]
Bolivia Evaluates Integrating USDT Into Its National Financial System Following Crypto Ban Reversal
During a press conference, Jose Gabriel Espinoza, the Minister of Economy and Public Finance of Bolivia, stressed that the government was evaluating the inclusion and circulation of the USDT stablecoin in the national payment system, allowing its use to pay debts. Bolivia Evaluates Inclusion of USDT in its Payment System Bolivia is racing to become […]
SBI Holdings and Solana Foundation Partner to Launch Japan’s On-Chain Financial Markets
The joint initiative will seek to leverage the speed and efficiency of Solana’s network to serve as a bridge between the domestic market and global liquidity pools. Through SBI Solana Global, the entities will offer on-chain services and products focused on the payments and real-world asset (RWA) use cases. SBI Holdings and Solana Foundation Seek […]
Cambridge Report Reveals Ethereum’s Energy Consumption Dropped 99.98% Post-Merge
The report stresses that “The Merge,” a foundational change in Ethereum’s consensus mechanism, reduced energy demand by 3.5 orders of magnitude, scaling down a network that required energy equivalent to a small nation-state like Iceland before the new proof-of-stake consensus change. Cambridge Center Highlights Ethereum Post-Merge Achievements in New Report
Combating Illicit Flows: Thailand Implements Strict New Checks on High-Volume Stablecoin Trades
The institution announced that this measure targets the country’s shadow economy, which accounted for nearly 41% of its GDP by 2015. The Bank of Thailand is already applying the proposed checks on large cash transactions and on gold bullion movements, reducing volumes considerably. Bank of Thailand Targets Stablecoins Transactions in Gray Economy Crackdown T
‘110 Things More Dangerous’: Michael Saylor Slams Bitcoin’s Controversial Anti-Spam Fork
Saylor stressed that the real danger of this action is invalidating currently valid transactions, even as they pay mining fees. He has stressed that spam is not currently a problem for the Bitcoin network. Michael Saylor Labels BIP-110 As ‘Dangerous’ As the activation of Bitcoin Improvement Proposal-110 (BIP-110), a so-called anti-spam fork for Bitcoin, loom
São Paulo Court Rules Against Coinbase in Landmark Case Over $100K Self-Custody Hack
The ruling, which went against Coinbase even though it did not control the user’s wallet, might establish a precedent for liabilities affecting companies providing self-custody tools, even if they are only involved as software providers. São Paulo State Court Rules against Coinbase in $100K Trial The state of São Paulo has ruled against Coinbase in […]
Latam Insights: Inside Tether’s $20M Bet on Brazil, Operation Veil of Maya, and the Stablecoin Hold Dispute
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Tether backs Mercado Bitcoin with $10 million, Brazilian police attack an illegal crypto betting ring, and the 24-hour hold period for stablecoin transactions is contested in Brazil. Tether Expands Its Footprint in Latin […]
The Ultimate Banking Battle: Custodia Petitions the Supreme Court in 6-Year Fight Against the Fed
The bank, which has repeatedly applied for a Federal Reserve master account, has filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court to determine whether regional Federal Reserve presidents have the authority to deny services to institutions, threatening the viability of innovative business models. Custodia Bank Files Certiorari to Put Regional Federal Reserve Bank
‘The Clearest Macro Risk to Bitcoin’: Why Bitfinex Is Warning Investors About the Yen Carry Trade
Analysts warn that a reversal in the current conditions of the Japanese yen, as the Bank of Japan moves to protect its fiat currency, would lead investors to unwind risk positions globally, impacting tech stocks and bitcoin markets primarily. Yen Carry Trade Reversal Awakens Fears in Bitcoin Analysts One of the most relevant global liquidity […]
The Digital Euro Moves Forward: EU Parliament Clears Path for Key Interinstitutional Negotiations
With 426 votes in favor, the European Parliament has approved moving to the next stage to launch and implement the digital euro in the eurozone. Now, the parliament will have to negotiate with member states and agree on a common proposal for the unified digital currency. Digital Euro Advances To Negotiation Phase Europe is a […]
Operation Veil of Maya: Brazilian Police Dismantle Massive Illegal Betting and Crypto Money Laundering Ring
With information from the Ministry of Finance and the Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA), the Police executed nine search warrants in São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Porto Alegre, and Canoas, targeting 87 companies suspected of facilitating money laundering in betting operations. Brazilian Police Target Cryptocurrency Usage in Illegal Betting Operations Brazil
Tether Expands Its Footprint in Latin America With a $20 Million Investment in Mercado Bitcoin
The stablecoin giant announced that this investment will support Mercado Bitcoin’s expansion efforts in payment infrastructure, tokenized investment offerings, lending and credit, and on-chain capital markets. The move follows several capital injections by the company for several Latam-focused initiatives. Tether Announces $20 Million Strategic Investment in
Swift Launches Blockchain Ledger for 24/7 Cross-Border Interbank Payments
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Bitcoin News7d agoSunsetting YGG Play: Yield Guild Games Lays off 35 in Major Shift Away From Crypto Game Publishing
Yield Guild Games blamed the events of 10/10, one of the largest crypto crashes ever, for the bear market that ultimately led to the sunset of this business unit. YGG reported that 35 people will be laid off and that it will not pivot to the AI data economy. YGG Play Goes Down as […]
98% Chance to Play: Prediction Markets Surge Over Folarin Balogun’s Suspended FIFA Red Card
The alleged lobbying attempt by President Donald Trump to clear the U.S. team’s top scorer, Folarin Balogun, has sparked interest in prediction markets, with a majority of traders betting on his presence in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. A Majority of Polymarket Traders Believe Balogun Will Play Against Belgium The suspension of […]
Abcripto Blasts Central Bank of Brazil’s 24-Hour Stablecoin Lock as ‘Disproportionate’
ABcripto, the Brazilian Cryptoeconomy Association, asked the central bank to suspend a proposal to introduce a 24-hour delay for large stablecoin remittances. The organization explained that such a measure would affect transparent market actors using regulated entities, while illicit actors would remain untouched. ABcripto to Suspend Proposal For 24 Hour Sta
ESMA Warns Prediction Market Platforms Could Face Strict EU Financial Regulations
On July 3, ESMA issued a statement warning that some event contracts resembling binary options could fall under current derivatives regulation. The regulator stressed that firms offering these instruments should assess whether these contracts fall under this classification to comply with regulatory requirements. Europe Puts Its Sights on Binary Options-Like