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Latam Insights: Brazil Opens Crypto to Banks, Colombian Pension-Fund Manager Reveals Bitcoin Fund
25.1.2026
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Brazil streamlines rules for banks entering the crypto industry, a Colombian pension fund-manager reveals the development of a bitcoin investment product,...
Revolut Applies for Banking License in Peruvian Expansion Push
20.1.2026
The company announced that this movie is part of its strategy to bring a local payment and banking alternative to Peru. Peru has a large level of smartphone penetration, but many Peruvians still lack access to financial services. Revolut Announces Expansion Push Into Peru, Applies for Local Banking...
‘Sell America’ Trade Roars Back as US Dollar Slides and Markets Brace for Turbulence
19.1.2026
On Monday, the U.S. dollar is sliding, with the Dollar Index (DXY)—which pits the greenback against a mix of heavyweights like the euro, yen, onshore yuan, and pound—tilting lower. Market watchers chalk it up to the “Sell America” trade, a strategy getting extra fuel from U.S. President Donald...
EU and Mercosur Sign Historic Free Trade Agreement
19.1.2026
The EU and South America’s Mercosur formally sign a long‑awaited trade pact in Asuncion to cut more than 90% of tariffs. Top officials from the European Union and the Mercosur bloc signed the Partnership Agreement and an Interim Trade Agreement in Asuncion, Paraguay on January 17, 2026, concluding...
Latam Insights: Venezuelan Link to Trump’s ‘Gasolina,’ Brazil Battles Stablecoin Taxation
18.1.2026
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, discover how Venezuela might be linked to Trump’s viral “Gasolina” dance, Brazil’s crypto industry vows to battle stablecoin taxation, and Lemon launches...
Stablecoins Could Drain Trillions From Bank Deposits: Bank of America Flags $6T Risk That Could Redefine Lending
17.1.2026
Stablecoin growth could siphon trillions from U.S. banks, shrinking lending capacity and raising borrowing costs, as Bank of America warns lawmakers that digital dollars may quietly reshape credit markets and funding across the financial system. Bank of America Warns Stablecoins Could Drain Bank...
Bank of America CEO warns interest-bearing stablecoins could pull $6T from US banks
15.1.2026
In an earnings call transcript shared on X, BofA CEO Brian Moynihan pointed to studies suggesting yield-bearing stablecoins could draw trillions from the banking system
Bank of America CEO says stablecoins could drain trillions in bank deposits
15.1.2026
BofA CEO Brian Moynihan echoed other banks in warning that $6 trillion in bank deposits were at stake, even as he said the bank will “be fine.”
Congress must bar interest on payment stablecoins to avoid harming Main Street lending
14.1.2026
Allowing crypto exchanges and other intermediaries to offer yield-like incentives on payment stablecoins would pose significant risks to local economies, argues Kevin Paintner, chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America’s Digital Assets Subcommittee
Spanish bank Bankinter joins BBVA and Tether with stake in crypto exchange Bit2Me
14.1.2026
The investment strengthens Bit2Me's capital structure and supports its regulatory ambitions in Europe and Latin America
As America nears 250, financial freedom shouldn’t be up for debate
13.1.2026
The banking lobby’s efforts to revisit or reinterpret Congress’ decisions regarding stablecoin rewards are driven by attempts to re-litigate settled law and blunt competition after the fact, argues Blockchain Association’s Summer Mersinger
VelaFi Secures $20 Million Series B to Expand Stablecoin Infrastructure
13.1.2026
VelaFi completes a $20 million Series B round to broaden its stablecoin‑powered payment network globally. On January 12, VelaFi announced in Dallas and Mexico City the closing of a $20 million Series B financing led by XVC and Ikuyo, with participation from Alibaba Investment, Planetree,...
Latam Insights: Venezuela’s Crypto Rally, Colombia Overhauls VASP Reporting
11.1.2026
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, crypto rallied after Venezuela’s military intervention, Colombia overhauls reporting standards for exchanges, and Coinbase suspends USDC onramp services...
Bank of America, Goldman Sachs Upgrade Coinbase (COIN) Stock to ‘Buy’
11.1.2026
Two of the biggest American banks have brightened their outlook on shares of Coinbase, the top crypto exchange in the United States. Coinbase Closer to Becoming ‘Everything Exchange,’ According to Bank of America In a report shared on X by Vaneck’s head of digital asset research, Matthew Sigel...
A16z raises $15B, says crypto a 'key' to America winning next 100 years
10.1.2026
Crypto remains a key technology for maintaining America’s technological edge, according to a16z, which has raised another $15 billion to back American-aligned tech investments
Coinbase lands 2nd ‘buy’ rating in a week, with BofA seeing 38% upside
9.1.2026
Bank of America has upgraded Coinbase's rating on reversing short interest and tax-loss harvesting, while the exchange is broadening its vision to put the financial system onchain
Bank of America upgrades Coinbase to 'buy' as exchange moves beyond crypto
8.1.2026
Bank of America said it recommended investors buy Coinbase's stock, pointing to its new products including weekday equities trading and prediction markets
China Pays Interest on Stablecoins While US Debates, Coinbase Warns—Is America Handing Crypto Dominance Away?
8.1.2026
China’s decision to pay interest on its digital yuan sharpens the global race for digital money, raising fears that stalled U.S. policy could weaken stablecoins, payments dominance, and competitiveness as incentives reshape adoption and cross-border finance. China’s Digital Yuan Strategy Raises...
From Monday, Bank of America will allow wealth advisers to recommend Bitcoin
5.1.2026
Bank of America will let advisers across Merrill and its private bank recommend four spot Bitcoin ETFs from Jan. 5, expanding beyond client-led access
Latam Insights: Polymarket Traders Profit on Venezuelan Situation, Bitfarms Exits Latam
4.1.2026
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Polymarket traders win big on Maduro’s downfall, Bitfarms leaves Latam, and Argentina enters 2026 with high crypto adoption levels. Maduro’s Fall Turns Long-Shot...