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Latam Insights: Venezuelan Banking System to Harness Stablecoins, Milei Scores Landslide Victory
3.11.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Venezuela prepares to implement a blockchain-based settlement system, Milei’s party wins big in Argentina’s midterm elections, and tokenization booms in Brazil....
Argentine Exchange Ripio Launches Digital Peso as Part of Latam’s Stablecoin Rollout
1.11.2025
Ripio stated that the Argentine peso stablecoin, wARS, would be available on Ethereum, World Chain, and Base, as a key element to expand the exchange’s infrastructure in Latam. It stated that additional local stablecoins would be launched to support several use cases using blockchain tech. Ripio...
Human Rights Foundation Grants 1 Billion Satoshis to Freedom Tech
29.10.2025
HRF’s Bitcoin Development Fund awards 1 billion satoshis (10 BTC) to projects supporting privacy, decentralization, and dissidents. The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) announces 1 billion satoshis in grants from its Bitcoin Development Fund (BDF), funding open‑source development, censorship‑resistant...
Analyst: USDT to Be Integrated Into Venezuelan Banking System by December
28.10.2025
Richard Ujueta, president of Cavecom‑e (the Venezuelan Electronic Commerce Chamber), said that because of scarce dollar cash, most payment activity has moved to USDT. He added that banks should implement USDT payments in point‑of‑sale devices by December. Venezuelan Banks Should Adopt USDT...
Latam Insights: Bolivia Kickstarts CBDC, Argentina Finalizes $20B Swap Line Deal
27.10.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Bolivia evaluates issuance of a wholesale CBDC, Argentina officially inks a $20 billion currency swap deal, and President Milei gets summoned by Congress...
Bolivia Evaluates Feasibility of Interbank CBDC Amid Growing Stablecoin Adoption
26.10.2025
The Central Bank of Bolivia has taken preliminary steps to implement an interbank wholesale CBDC, saying it could benefit the modernization and security of the country’s financial system. By contrast, a retail‑based system would offer limited benefits. Central Bank of Bolivia Plans Implementation...
Argentina and US Treasury Ink $20 Billion Swap Line as Trump Warns the Latam Country Is ‘Dying’
22.10.2025
The central bank says the agreement would contribute to Argentina’s macroeconomic stability, preserving “price stability and promoting sustainable economic growth.” Nonetheless, the deal’s fine print and the U.S. Treasury’s terms have remained under wraps. Argentina Signs $20B Exchange Rate...
Mexico’s White‑Glove Bitcoin Platform Aureo Raises $1.1M Pre‑Seed to Build Latam Multi‑Institution Custody
21.10.2025
Aureo (formerly Swapido) announced a $1.1 million pre‑seed round with Early Riders to develop the first Latin America‑native Multi‑Institution Custody (MIC) solution and expand its bitcoin financial services from Mexico across the region. The raise will fund founder salaries, marketing...
Latam Insights: US Bails Argentina, Colombia Terminates World’s Operations
20.10.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the U.S. purchases pesos to stabilize the Argentine economy, Colombia terminates World’s biometric operations, and the Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas...
OranjeBTC’s Stock Slumps Even as It Doubles Down on Its Bitcoin Proposition in Brazil
14.10.2025
OranjeBTC’s share price in Brazil has plunged, failing to attract crypto‑savvy investors. Nonetheless, the company has doubled down on its bitcoin strategy, recently adding 16 BTC to its strategic reserve. OranjeBTC Fails to Take Flight, Acquires More Bitcoin The Facts: OranjeBTC, the first “pure”...
Latam Insights: Brazil Defeats Crypto Tax Revamp; US Buys Argentine Pesos
13.10.2025
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 defeats a Lula-linked crypto tax overhaul, the U.S. Treasury purchases Argentine pesos, and OranjeBTC goes public. $3B in Revenue Lost as Brazil Defeats...
Crypto Investments Get Red Hot in Argentina: Lemon Raises $20M to Bankroll Latam Expansion
10.10.2025
Lemon, a leading Argentina-based cryptocurrency exchange, has raised $20 million in its Series B funding round as the country attracts the interest of international capital. Marcelo Cavazzoli, founder and CEO of Lemon, declared that his next goal was to start operations in all of Latam....
Latam Insights Encore: Brazil Embraces Crypto Even When Its Government Doesn’t
7.10.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. In this edition: we examine the astounding growth of crypto in Brazil and how adoption is outpacing the government. Latam Insights Encore: Brazil’s Crypto Adoption...
Latam Insights: Brazil’s Crypto Adoption Skyrockets, Libra Probe Stalls
5.10.2025
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 registers record crypto transaction flows, the Argentine Congress fails to advance its Libra probe, and Brazil’s Finance Minister claims a CBDC will bring...
Latam’s Bitcoin Behemoth OranjeBTC Debuts on Brazil’s B3
5.10.2025
OranjeBTC, which became the largest bitcoin reserve company in Latam, is set to debut on Brazil’s B3 on Oct. 7. The corporation, which will streamline its listing through a reverse IPO, aims to lead institutional investors’ shift into BTC. OranjeBTC to Debut as Largest Bitcoin Treasury Company...
Adoption Overload: Brazil Transacted Over $300B in Crypto Last Year
4.10.2025
In its latest report, blockchain analysis company Chainalysis estimates that the Brazilian economy moved $318.8 billion in cryptocurrency assets from July 2024 to June 2025. The numbers highlight the growing adoption of cryptocurrency in one of the largest and most consolidated economies of Latam....
Latam Insights Encore: Venezuela Shows How A Stablecoin Strategy Can Drive a Country’s Economy
30.9.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. In this edition, we examine how USDT is overtaking dollar disbursements in Venezuela, and the irony of a sanctioned country leveraging a currency backed by the U.S. debt....
Latam Insights: Venezuela Embraces USDT, OranjeBTC Rises in Brazil
28.9.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition: Venezuela moves its internal disbursements to USDT, OranjeBTC surges as Latam’s largest bitcoin treasury company, and Argentina negotiates $20 billion lifeline...
Tether Reinforces Crypto Mining Push in Uruguay
26.9.2025
While local reports said the company was leaving Uruguay, Tether denied those claims, saying it remains in talks to continue its mining operations. The company said it is evaluating its path forward in Uruguay and across Latin America. Tether Is Not Leaving Uruguay, Continues Negotiations With...
OranjeBTC Acquires 3,650 BTC, Surpasses Meliuz as Largest Bitcoin Treasury Company in Latam
25.9.2025
OranjeBTC, a bitcoin‑treasury company based in Brazil, revealed it acquired 3,650 BTC and plans to go public via a reverse IPO in October. With the acquisition, OranjeBTC surpasses Meliuz as the largest bitcoin‑treasury company in the country and region. OranjeBTC Surges as the Largest Bitcoin...