Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized U.S. sanctions, noting that they are driving global economies away from the U.S. dollar and leading to a gradual decline in its use for international trade and reserves. He highlighted that Russia now conducts 95% of its foreign trade in national currencies due to these sanctions. Putin emphasized BRICS nations’ […]

Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk addressed XRP and cryptocurrency during a town hall in Pittsburgh, acknowledging crypto’s potential amid regulatory scrutiny. Musk emphasized that cryptocurrency plays a crucial role in promoting individual freedom and countering centralized control. His comments were well-received by XRP supporters, highlighting the growing importance of crypto in shaping future financial […]

Nearly 40 countries will participate in the BRICS Plus/Outreach session, expanding the reach of the 2024 BRICS Summit hosted by Russia. The summit will address cooperation in politics, security, and economics. A central focus will be the expansion of BRICS, potentially introducing a new “partner states” category, reflecting the group’s growing global influence. Key discussions […]

Ripple’s chief legal officer has highlighted two potential outcomes for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s appeal in the Ripple lawsuit over XRP. He explained the SEC’s best-case scenario and noted that Ripple’s Fair Notice defense remains solid. The Ripple legal chief also reaffirmed XRP’s non-security status despite the appeal. 2 Outcomes: Ripple’s Stuart […]

A new JPMorgan report warns that carry trades are losing effectiveness as global interest rates decline, urging investors to be more selective with currency risks. The Japanese yen has lost appeal after unexpected rate hikes, while the Swiss franc carries potential bullish risks. JPMorgan suggests rethinking strategies as carry trade returns are expected to diminish […]

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 examine the recent movements by Brazil to further push de-dollarization within BRICS and how this might affect the trading framework of the entire bloc. Latam Insights Encore: Brazil Called to Lead […]

Bitriver, a Russian data mining company, has partnered with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) to expand data center infrastructure and AI projects across BRICS countries. The goal is to boost Russia’s presence in AI and cryptocurrency mining. Both entities plan to build data centers and focus on enhancing their potential. This partnership aims to […]