Welcome To Latam Insights Encore, a deep view of Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news last week. In this edition, we examine the opportunity for cryptocurrency in Bolivia after the central bank unbanned it from its financial system and how the citizens might leverage these new tools to alleviate the deficiencies of traditional […]
Several Sleeping Bitcoin Wallets Reactivate After Years of Inactivity
According to data, several longtime holders have recently reactivated wallets containing hundreds of bitcoins for the first time in years. One inactive address, created on April 1, 2013, transferred 126.65 BTC valued at $ 7.63 million, marking its first transaction in over 11 years. Hundreds and Notably a 1,000 Stack of Vintage Bitcoin Transferred …
India’s Digital Rupee Usage Drops Drastically After Initial Surge
India’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital rupee, has experienced a significant decline in usage, decreasing to a tenth of its peak in December 2023, according to sources involved in the pilot project. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) initially reached 1 million daily retail transactions with the digital rupee by incentivizing banks and […]
Mt Gox to Start Distributing $9 Billion in Bitcoin to Creditors in July After Decade-Long Wait
On Monday, June 24, 2024, the Mt Gox bankruptcy trustee declared that reimbursements are slated to commence at the start of July. The trustee explained that disbursements will be made in bitcoin and bitcoin cash and sent to designated exchanges. After Ten Years, Mt Gox Trustee Announces July Start for Repayments Approximately $ 9 …
Millions in Bitcoin Withdrawn After 1.96 Million AVAX Transferred to Exchanges: Zachxbt
Onchain detective Zachxbt reported that an entity moved 1.96 million avalanche (AVAX) to various exchanges and subsequently withdrew millions in bitcoin (BTC) after the transaction. As of 8 a.m. EDT today, AVAX has declined almost 10% in the last 24 hours. AVAX Declines Amid Onchain Analyst’s Discovery of Major Transfers Zachxbt, a well-known onchain analyst, […]