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The cryptocurrency fell to $81K on Sunday before climbing back to $83K as institutional investors rushed in to “buy the dip.” Bitcoin Climbs Back to $83K After a Tough Weekend The leading digital asset dipped to $81K over the weekend, but news of Strategy (MSTR) and Metaplanet (3350) institutional purchases of $1.92 billion and $13.3 […]

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink cautions that the United States risks forfeiting its global economic leadership to digital assets such as bitcoin if it fails to confront its mounting debt. He advocates for modernization through tokenization and decentralized finance (DeFi), emphasizing the potential to democratize investment opportunities. Fink Touts Tokenization as Fix for ‘Broken’ Finance System […]

Strategy just spent $1.92B to buy 22,048 more bitcoin, pushing its total stash past 528K BTC—worth over $35.6B and counting. 22,048 Bitcoin in One Shot—Strategy’s Crypto War Chest Surges Past 528K BTC Software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), which recently rebranded as Strategy, announced on March 31 that it has acquired an additional 22,048 bitcoin […]

Metamask, one of the largest wallet companies in the cryptocurrency industry, recently launched a crypto debit card in Argentina. The wallet is already available digitally, with its physical version arriving in the country in the next weeks. Metamask director Daniel Lynch specified the idea behind this initiative was to link decentralized finance to the real […]

Terraform Labs will launch a Crypto Loss Claims Portal on March 31, 2025, enabling investors impacted by the 2022 collapse of terrausd (UST) and associated cryptocurrencies to seek compensation. Kroll to Manage Terraform’s Crypto Loss Claims Process According to Terraform Labs, the portal, managed by Kroll Restructuring Administration LLC, marks a critical step in the […]

Sunday evening finds bitcoin ( BTC) trading at $81,678, bouncing back slightly from its dip to $81,551. Over the last week, BTC has slipped 4.27% against the dollar, leaving holders a bit less cheerful. From $81,551 to Digital Ashes The crypto market has hit a rough patch this weekend, and bitcoin’s slide isn’t letting up. […]

Gold continued its seemingly never-ending uphill run, reaching record levels once again. Spot prices for a fine troy ounce of gold touched $3,086.70 before stabilizing at a lower number, while futures passed the $3,100 mark pushed by hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation numbers. Gold Prices Climb Even Further, Inflation Moves Commodities Gold has regained its position as […]

MARA Holdings, Inc. has announced a $2 billion at-the-market stock offering, with plans to use the proceeds primarily to acquire additional bitcoin and for general corporate purposes. MARA Targets Bitcoin Growth Through $2 Billion Stock Offering The company, MARA Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MARA), entered into an agreement with Barclays Capital, BMO Capital Markets, BTIG, Cantor […]

Bitcoin is currently trading between $82,856 to $83,032 at 7:30 a.m. (ET) on Sunday, with a market cap of $1.65 trillion and a 24-hour global trade volume of $15.6 billion. Throughout the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency’s price has ranged between $81,629 and $83,496.03, placing it 23.6% below its all-time high of January 20, 2025. […]

According to Petr Kozyakov, trust in traditional finance, notwithstanding its inefficiencies, creates hesitancy among businesses and regulators regarding stablecoins. Traditional Finance Inertia Hinders Crypto Adoption Despite the early promises of blockchain technology to revolutionize global finance, cryptocurrency payments, while gaining traction, remain a small fraction of the overall market. Industry experts point to a combination […]

As detailed in a recent disclosure from American entertainment media outlet TMZ, Haliey “Hawk Tuah” Welch announced the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its inquiry, issuing no charges or penalties against her. Hawk Tuah’s Legal Odyssey Ends With SEC Pass Welch, a 22-year-old Tennessee native, catapulted into viral stardom in June 2024 […]

Calling it a “big win for crypto,” the White House crypto czar cheered regulators’ decision to scrap debanking rules that stifled lawful digital asset innovation. Crypto Scores Major Victory as FDIC Removes Reputational Risk Rule Federal officials are shifting away from a controversial banking oversight tool after sustained criticism from lawmakers and the crypto industry. […]

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House next month to discuss security cooperation and immigration enforcement, officials confirmed, following El Salvador’s agreement to incarcerate hundreds of alleged gang members deported from the United States. Bukele’s White House Visit Confirmed After El Salvador Accepts U.S.-Deported Gang Members The […]

Data compiled Friday revealed a striking reversal for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds, which snapped a ten-session inflow streak with a $93.16 million exodus—marking their first day of negative movement. Bitcoin ETFs Drain While Ether ETFs Gain The abrupt shift punctuated a previously unbroken stretch of positive momentum for U.S. bitcoin ETFs, culminating in a $93.16 […]

Bpifrance, the French investment bank, plans to invest $27 million (€25 million) in digital asset firms with a strong presence in France. This initiative is part of the bank’s strategic plan to enhance French digital asset investment funds, which are currently limited. Asset Tokenization The French investment bank Bpifrance has announced plans to invest the […]

The warehouse, whose construction was financed in part with tokenized sales, marks one of the first times that this financing scheme has been used successfully in El Salvador. The Digital Assets Law allows for this kind of financing model, allowing companies to take advantage of the opportunities linked to it. Tokenized Warehouse Inaugurated in El […]

Fake trading bots, manipulated token prices, and $23 million in seized crypto underscore a sweeping DOJ crackdown on fraud and deceptive digital market practices. DOJ Targets Gotbit in $23M Crypto Market Manipulation Crackdown The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) disclosed on March 27 that it is pursuing civil forfeiture of approximately $23 million in digital […]

Coinbase reactivates staking in South Carolina after the state drops its case, marking another major win as regulatory barriers to crypto innovation continue to collapse. Coinbase Resumes Staking in Another State as Legal Resistance Cracks The Securities Division of South Carolina’s Attorney General’s Office and crypto exchange Coinbase jointly concluded a legal dispute on Thursday […]

Hashkey Group and Bosera have secured approval from Hong Kong’s SFC to launch the world’s first tokenized money market ETF. This milestone marks a significant step in integrating blockchain with traditional finance, improving transparency and liquidity. Hashkey and Bosera Introduce the First Tokenized Money Market ETF Hashkey Group, in collaboration with Bosera, has successfully launched […]

On Wednesday, the T3 Financial Crimes Unit (FCU), integrated by Tether, Tron, and TRM Labs, announced that it had frozen close to $9 million linked to one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts ever, the Bybit hack. Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, highlighted that the company remained “unwavering in its commitment to stopping illicit actors in […]

President Donald Trump pardoned Bitmex co-founders Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed on March 27, 2025, clearing their 2022 convictions for failing to prevent money laundering on their cryptocurrency platform. Presidential Pardon Wipes Bitmex Founders’ Money Laundering Charge Bitmex, a Seychelles-based crypto derivatives exchange launched in 2014, faced U.S. legal scrutiny in 2020 when […]

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure elevated sharply in February, with the core personal consumption expenditures price index climbing 0.4%—the largest monthly spike since January 2024—while consumer spending growth fell short of expectations, the Commerce Department reported Friday. Fed’s Inflation Fight Faces Setback With Surging PCE Data The core PCE price index, which excludes […]

The cryptocurrency market has faced a significant drawdown, with the top five cryptocurrencies losing a combined $659 billion since their 2025 peak, according to Cryptoquant and its researchers, cryptoquant.com reports. Ethereum and Solana Lead Losses in Crypto Market Decline, Reports Cryptoquant Ethereum and Solana led the losses, with ethereum’s ( ETH) market capitalization dropping by […]

Harpie, a Web3 security platform backed by Coinbase and Opensea, announced on March 27 that it is ceasing operations, effectively ending its mission to create a “theft-free” crypto ecosystem. Unstainable Business Model Harpie, the Web3 security platform, announced on March 27 that it is ceasing operations, ending its mission to create a “theft-free” crypto ecosystem. […]

Millions were recovered after a Kansas bank collapse tied to a crypto scam wiped out small-town investors’ savings, leading to the state’s longest white-collar sentence. FBI Seizes Millions in Crypto Fraud Recovery After Kansas Bank Collapse The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) shared details on March 26 of how it successfully reclaimed more than $8 […]

Strategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, sparked debate with a poll suggesting Gamestop must buy over $3 billion in bitcoin to earn BTC legitimacy. Michael Saylor Turns up the Heat With Poll—Can Gamestop Meet BTC Expectations? Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), which recently rebranded as Strategy, launched a […]

A recent report by Despread Research reveals that 70% of South Korean crypto investors made a profit in 2024, with BTC, XRP, and ETH being the most popular holdings. Optimism remains high for 2025, with many expecting bitcoin to surpass $100,000 (150 million KRW). Bitcoin Leads South Korean Investor Portfolios as Optimism Grows for 2025 […]

Linear Finance has announced its closure due to financial difficulties amplified by Binance’s delisting of its LINA token. The team will soon provide users with instructions on liquidating their positions, marking the end of the project’s multi-year journey. Cross-Chain Protocol Linear Finance Winds Down After Market Woes Linear Finance, a cross-chain synthetic asset protocol, has […]

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Bitlayer has announced the integration of the BitVM Bridge with Xverse Wallet, a bitcoin wallet that supports customizable Bitcoin testnet configurations. This collaboration allows users to access the trust-minimized BitVM Bridge seamlessly through the Xverse Wallet, enhancing the adoption of BitVM technology in the Bitcoin decentralized finance (DeFi) space. As a member of the BitVM […]

Regulators signal a seismic shift toward crypto clarity with four new SEC roundtables, fueling optimism as trading, custody, DeFi, and tokenization take center stage. Crypto Regulations Enter New Phase as SEC Unleashes 4 New Roundtables The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force revealed plans Tuesday to hold four additional public roundtables in […]

Pumpswap, the latest decentralized exchange (DEX) from Pump.fun, has hit record highs in daily and weekly trading volume, reaching $488 million and $1.55 billion, respectively. Despite its rapid growth, Pumpswap still trails Raydium in market dominance, signaling an ongoing battle for supremacy in Solana’s DEX ecosystem. PumpSwap’s Explosive Growth Looks to Challenge Raydium in Solana […]

Fidelity Investments is reportedly planning to launch its own stablecoin, marking its entry into tokenized U.S. Treasuries. Changing Environment Under Trump Administration Fidelity Investments, the Boston-based $5 trillion asset management firm, is reportedly planning to launch its own stablecoin. The stablecoin launch is seen as heralding Fidelity’s entry into tokenized versions of U.S. Treasuries. According […]

Canaan Inc. reported $269.3 million in revenue for 2024, with bitcoin mining revenue surging 312% year-over-year to $44 million. The company also expanded its North American mining footprint, securing new agreements in Pennsylvania and Texas to add 4.7 EH/s of computing power. Canaan Reports $269M in Revenue Canaan Inc., a crypto mining hardware manufacturer, has […]

Bitcoin ETFs recorded an eighth consecutive day of inflows totaling $27 million, led by Blackrock’s IBIT, while ether ETFs resumed outflows, losing $3 million. Bitcoin ETFs Achieve Eighth Consecutive Day of Inflows With $27 Million Addition Investor enthusiasm for bitcoin ETFs remained strong on Tuesday, March 25, with an additional funds inflow of $26.83 million, […]

DWF Labs’ newest fund seeks to empower mid and large-cap projects with investments of up to $50 million to support a full ecosystem growth strategy, going beyond the proposals of other similar funds that are limited to just providing economic support. DWF Labs $250 Million Liquid Fund Seeks to Empower Medium and Large-Sized Web3 Projects […]

Circle secures Japan’s first stablecoin approval, unleashing a new era of digital finance, trading, and payments through a groundbreaking partnership with SBI Holdings. ‘First and Only Stablecoin’ Approved for Use in Japanese Markets Circle Internet Group Inc. advanced its international expansion on March 25 by announcing a strategic launch in Japan, leveraging its local subsidiary, […]

XRP’s pivotal role in cross-border payments gains momentum as new ETPs debut on Nasdaq Stockholm, signaling a breakthrough for compliant crypto access across Europe. XRP Accelerates ‘Breakthrough Moment for Crypto in Europe’ With Compliant ETP Access Crypto investment firm 21Shares AG, known for pioneering exchange-traded products (ETPs) tied to digital assets, announced new listings on […]

Gamestop has unveiled a bitcoin reserve strategy, aligning with soaring institutional BTC adoption while sitting on a $4.8 billion cash stockpile, fueling its most disruptive pivot yet. $4.8B on Deck: Gamestop to Load Treasury With Bitcoin—Is the Game Just Beginning? Gamestop Corp. (NYSE: GME) announced on March 25 that its board of directors had “unanimously […]

KULR Technology Group, Inc. announced Tuesday that it purchased an additional $5 million in bitcoin for its corporate treasury, increasing total holdings to $65 million. KULR Purchases $5M in Bitcoin at $88,824 Average Price, Total Spend Hits $65M The Houston-based energy management firm, KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE: KULR), acquired the bitcoin at a weighted […]

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President Trump signed an order that would impose an additional 25% tariff on imported products from countries that purchase crude oil from Venezuela. Trump alleged this was retribution for sending tens of thousands of high-level criminals to the U.S. Trump Announces Retaliatory Secondary Tariff Regime Against Venezuela The U.S. is deepening its strategy of using […]

A new study on South Korea reveals a significant surge in domestic cryptocurrency ownership, with over 9.6 million investors by the end of last year. Older South Koreans Increasingly Keen on Crypto A recent study highlighting data from South Korea reveals a significant surge in domestic cryptocurrency ownership, with the number of investors exceeding 9.6 […]

White House crypto czar David Sacks met UAE leadership to discuss digital currency’s disruptive impact, signaling potential global policy shifts and deepening strategic financial alliances. White House Crypto Czar Meets UAE Official in a Move That Could Trigger Policy Chain Reactions White House crypto czar David Sacks met with Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan […]

Mario De Marco, Anderson Leme, and Rodrigo Quaresma, Federal Revenue agents, talked about the possibility of seizing bitcoin from travelers in Brazil. During a podcast, the agents clarified that they could confiscate digital assets from travelers only if there is a pending investigation involving these bitcoin. Leme stated that the current regulation did not mention […]

According to several reports, Toulouse became the first city in France to accept bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for subway and public transport payments starting March 17, 2025, as part of a broader initiative to modernize transit systems. Europe’s First: Toulouse Metro Adopts Bitcoin Payments Toulouse’s public transport operator, Tisséo, launched cryptocurrency payments for metro, bus, […]

The Royal Government of Bhutan (Druk Holdings) has discreetly transferred approximately 600 bitcoin—equivalent to $52 million at prevailing BTC exchange rates—in a recent fiscal maneuver. Fourth Largest Nation State Bitcoin Holder Bhutan Moves $52M According to Arkham Intelligence data, the monarchy relocated 600 BTC on Monday, March 25, marking its first such action since mid-February, […]

Pakistan is reportedly planning to develop a specialized electricity tariff regime for crypto mining and blockchain-based data centers. Pakistan Crypto Council Spearheads Initiative In a significant move, Pakistan is reportedly developing specialized electricity tariffs to attract crypto mining and blockchain-based data centers, further loosening its past stance on cryptocurrencies. This initiative aims to capitalize on […]

Gcash opens access to USDC for 100 million users in the Philippines, enabling stable, dollar-backed digital currency use for global payments, savings, and financial empowerment. Gcash Opens Philippine Wallets to Dollar-Backed USDC in Massive Crypto Shift Mobile wallet provider Gcash, a dominant force in digital finance in the Philippines, announced on March 18 in Manila […]

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Libra’s founders face a class action lawsuit, a bitcoin wages bill is introduced in the Brazilian Congress, and a Venezuelan minister claims that 25% of international trade can be settled […]