The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cracked down on two crypto investment scams, targeting platforms Nanobit and Coinw6. Involving fake relationships to deceive victims via social media, these schemes siphoned millions from unsuspecting investors. The charges mark the first SEC enforcement actions against such scams. SEC Targets Crypto Scams in Latest Enforcement Action […]
Latam Insights Encore: Learning From El Salvador’s Lesson on Using Bitcoin as a Rebranding Tool
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we discuss how other countries can learn to use bitcoin as a rebranding tool, following El Salvador’s example. Latam Insights Encore: Other Countries Can Also Use Bitcoin as a Technological Rebranding Tool […]
Latam Insights: El Salvador Proposes Using Crypto for International Settlements; First Bitcoin-Funded Company Registered in Argentina
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: El Salvador proposes using crypto as a tool to complete international settlements with Russia, Argentina registers its first bitcoin-funded company, and the Polymarket Venezuelan presidential election bet is still undecided. Russian Diplomat: El […]
Hong Kong Police Arrest Quartet Accused of Using Counterfeit Banknotes to Swindle Crypto Traders
A group of four Hong Kong fraudsters, who swindled victims’ digital assets worth $ 1.4 million between October 2023 and July 2024, have been apprehended. The suspects, aged 14 to 39, are charged with conspiracy to defraud and possession of 5,000 counterfeit banknotes. According to Hong Kong laws, producing and circulating counterfeit currency can …
Swapuz Starts Using Its Own Liquidity for Swaps Processing
PRESS RELEASE. Swapuz, a leading platform for cryptocurrency swaps, proudly announces the integration of its proprietary liquidity for swap processing. This strategic initiative is set to significantly enhance the platform’s operational efficiency and reliability, providing users with an optimized experience in digital asset transactions. Revolutionizing Financial Transactions with Digital Innovation The integration of globalized approaches […]