Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Brazil launches a blockchain-based ID card, the Venezuelan cryptocurrency watchdog Sunacrip extends its restructuring period, and Buenos Aires launches a “self-sovereign” blockchain ID program. Brazil Launches Nationwide Blockchain-Based ID The government of Brazil […]
Biggest Movers: LINK Races to 2-Month High, SOL Extends Gains
Chainlink rose for a fourth straight day to start the weekend, as the price surged by as much as 7% in today’s session. The move pushed the token to a two-month high, breaking out of a key resistance level in the process. Solana extended recent gains on Saturday. Chainlink (LINK) Chainlink (LINK) rose by …
Venezuelan Crypto Watchdog Sunacrip Extends Restructuring Period; Community Asks for Clarity
The Venezuelan government has officially announced the extension of the restructuring period for Sunacrip — the national cryptocurrency watchdog — by six months more due to the link of its former head with a corruption scheme. Asonacrip, a national crypto association, is asking Sunacrip to open communication channels with the community affected by its actions. […]
Biggest Movers: SHIB Extends Gains, LINK Hits 5-Week High on Saturday
Shiba inu was a notable mover to start the weekend, as the meme coin rose for a second consecutive session. The surge comes despite the global crypto market cap mostly consolidating today. Chainlink also raced higher, hitting a five-week high. Shiba Inu (SHIB) Shiba inu (SHIB) continued to move away from a recent support point […]
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Hits 1-Week Low, BTC Extends Declines on USD Strength
Bitcoin fell below the $ 27,000 level on Thursday, as markets reacted to the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision. As expected, the Fed opted to keep rates unchanged at 5.5%, whilst hinting at one additional raise in the current cycle. The dollar strengthened across the board following the decision. Ethereum is on the …