Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue, Argentine President Javier Milei calls for maintaining cryptocurrency independence, Hive provides an update on its Paraguayan mining site, and World lands in Brazil. Milei Advocates for Crypto Independence: ‘Don’t Let States Take Over’ […]

Bitcoin hits historic $90k, DOGE skyrockets as Elon Musk takes on Trump’s quest to slash regulations, and PEPE Surges 40% on Robinhood listing in this Week in Review. Week in Review The crypto market is buzzing as Bitcoin hits a historic $90,000, breaking records and fueling optimism. Meme coins are making waves—PEPE surged 40% following […]

Crypto.com has announced its acquisition of Fintek Securities Pty Ltd., a brokerage firm with an Australian Financial Services Licence regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. This move allows Crypto.com to broaden its financial product offerings, including derivatives, securities, foreign exchange, and managed investment schemes, to eligible users. CEO Kris Marszalek highlighted the acquisition […]

Javier Milei, the libertarian President of Argentina, became the first international leader to meet with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club following his victory at the polls. Trump confirmed the alignment of their policies, stating that Milei could “make Argentina great again.” Trump Meets Milei, Confirms Political Alignment With ‘Make Argentina Great Again’ Proposal […]

Maritime fintech startup Shipfinex secured $1.5 million in seed funding to democratize maritime finance through blockchain-enabled fractional ownership of maritime assets. Democratizing Maritime Finance Shipfinex, a maritime fintech startup, recently announced it has secured $1.5 million in seed funding. Gaurav Mehta, chairman of shipping asset trader Best Oasis Limited and Dubai-based company SPM Shipping DMCC, […]

The Russian Energy Ministry has officially proposed limiting crypto mining activities in certain special regions affected by energy shortages. The authorities have the right to impose such a ban following the enactment of the recent national cryptocurrency law this month. Russian Energy Ministry Proposal Would Limit Crypto Mining Activities in Special Regions While authorities have […]

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday that Daren Li, a dual citizen of China and St. Kitts and Nevis, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering, admitting to laundering over $73 million from cryptocurrency investment scams. Li, 41, operated through a network of shell companies, international bank accounts, and cryptocurrency, specifically […]

Join Regina as she uncovers the allure of this dungeon-crawling sensation dominating charts just days after its release. Last Episode’s Quick Recap Portal Fantasy – an exciting new Web3 game blending traditional RPG mechanics with blockchain elements. Players can explore vast, vibrant worlds as Portals (adventurers) or engage as Architects (world-builders), crafting immersive game experiences. […]