Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this issue, the Bolivian cryptocurrency market keeps growing after the repeal of a blanket ban, the Central Bank of Chile rejects bitcoin, and Bolivian attorneys propose implementing USDT to invigorate the Bolivian economy. […]
Argentina Opens Foreign Crypto ETF Investment Opportunities
Argentina is opening its stock market to crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) opportunities. The Argentine SEC equivalent greenlighted the introduction of prospects to allow investments in crypto—bitcoin and ethereum—foreign ETFs under the figure of Argentine deposit certificates. Argentina Opens Its Stock Market to Foreign Crypto ETF Opportunities Argentina is opening its doors to more investment options […]
Global Crypto Power Plays: Which Governments Are Hoarding the Most Bitcoin?
Amid chatter about the U.S. potentially establishing a strategic bitcoin reserve, conversations are buzzing about which governments already stockpile the largest bitcoin stashes. Here’s a comprehensive look into the top five governments with the heftiest bitcoin holdings as of Dec. 2024. Inside the Secret Bitcoin Vaults of Governments: U.S., China, and Beyond Many people might […]
Crypto Money Laundering: Aussie Agency to Target Crypto ATM Providers
Australia’s financial intelligence agency has said it will crack down on cryptocurrency ATM providers to combat money laundering and scams. Task Force Targets Crypto ATMs The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), Australia’s financial intelligence agency, announced Dec. 6 it will crack down on cryptocurrency ATM providers that fail to comply with the country’s […]
Binance CEO Urges Crypto Fans to Move Beyond Hodling and Flipping Tokens
“Forget flipping tokens,” Binance’s CEO urged, emphasizing blockchain fundamentals, whitepapers, and persistence as key to thriving in crypto’s dynamic, innovation-driven future. Binance CEO Says Forget Flipping Tokens—The Real Game Starts Now Binance CEO Richard Teng has encouraged the cryptocurrency community to prioritize education and deeper engagement with the technology behind digital assets. Posting on social […]