Economist Peter Schiff questioned why the U.S. needs an XRP reserve. Despite strong industry support, he asked: “What’s the rationale for an XRP reserve? Why the hell would we need that?” Peter Schiff Questions US XRP Reserve in Trump’s Strategic Crypto Initiative Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has questioned why the U.S. needs an […]

SEC closes Gemini probe after 699 Days, Trump announces 25% tariffs on EU imports, Blackrock under the microscope, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review The SEC closed its nearly two-year-long probe into Gemini. President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on EU auto and pharmaceutical imports. Institutional moves also caught attention as […]

The rise of the cryptocurrency market, with bitcoin leading the charge, from early November through December 2013 marked a defining chapter that thrust digital currencies into the global spotlight. A confluence of pivotal elements fueled this extraordinary growth, though many of the leading digital assets from that era have since faded into obscurity. Here, we […]

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, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approves a $1.4 billion credit facility for El Salvador, Brazil states it will spearhead the development of BRICS-native payment systems, and the Brazilian CBDC hits […]

Ripple CEO sees Trump’s “Crypto Strategic Reserve” as a game-changer for XRP, signaling a new era of legitimacy and growth while slamming past SEC obstruction. XRP Included in Trump’s Crypto Reserve—Ripple CEO Sees a Major Breakthrough Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse took to social media platform X on March 2 to weigh in on President Donald […]

Mask Network founder Suji Yan has told hackers who recently siphoned $4 million in digital assets from his wallet to return the funds or face enforcement action. Yan stated that the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hong Kong Police, Interpol, and private security personnel have evidence implicating the hacker. However, he said the hacker can […]

A cryptocurrency trader reportedly earned over $1.6 million in profits by taking a highly leveraged 50x long position on bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) before President Donald Trump’s announcement of a proposed U.S. crypto strategic reserve on March 2, 2025. High-Risk Bet Pays Off: Trader Gains $1.6M on Bitcoin and Ethereum Post-Policy Shift Trump’s announcement, […]

White House Crypto Czar David Sacks has endorsed President Donald Trump’s U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve, highlighting its inclusion of bitcoin and other top cryptocurrencies to position the U.S. as a global leader. Trump’s US Crypto Strategic Reserve Sparks Industry Buzz David Sacks, the White House AI and crypto czar, has expressed support for President Donald […]