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 […]
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 …
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 […]
Caliza, a fintech company headquartered in the U.S. but focused on Latam, has raised $ 8.5 million in a funding round led by Initialized, seeking to expand the reach of its foothold in Brazil. The company offers B2B solutions focusing on USDC, Circle’s regulated stablecoin, providing rails for easing cross-border payments for its customers. …
The Venezuelan migrant population, now exceeding 7 million, has used crypto to send over $ 460 million in remittances to the ones left behind in the country. According to Chainalysis, 30% of Venezuelan households received some form of remittance in 2023, with 9% using crypto as rails to reach their receivers efficiently. Venezuelan Migrants …