UBS reported on Friday that U.S. stocks extended their rally as new economic data, including a 1% rise in July retail sales, eased concerns about a potential recession. Despite the encouraging consumer resilience, UBS cautioned that the risk of a significant economic slowdown remains, especially after weaker July jobs data. Investors are advised to wait […]
Ripple’s chief legal officer says he wouldn’t be surprised if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does appeal the final ruling in the Ripple lawsuit over XRP. He questioned the SEC’s rationality and expressed confidence that any appeal by the SEC would likely fail. Alderoty urged the SEC to focus on its core mission […]
Despite Western restrictions imposed after Russia invaded Ukraine, billions of dollars and euros in banknotes have flowed into the country. This suggests that Russia has found ways to circumvent these restrictions. Despite official efforts to reduce reliance on foreign currency, Russian citizens still prefer dollars and euros. Russia Successfully Skirts Western Sanctions Dollar and euro […]
On August 12, 2024, ethereum (ETH) was priced at $ 2,683, fluctuating within a 24-hour range of $ 2,523 to $ 2,720. With a market capitalization of $ 321 billion and a trading volume of $ 17.58 billion, ether continues to exhibit significant market activity. However, technical indicators suggest ongoing …
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the last week. In this issue: El Salvador holds talks with the IMF despite its Bitcoin allegiance; Brazil greenlights the first Solana spot ETF; and Polymarket gets criticized for its decision on the Venezuelan presidential election bet. El Salvador […]