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Latam Insights: Brazil Prepares to Tax Crypto Flows, Venezuela Offers Flared-Gas Bitcoin Mining Opportunities
8.2.2026
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the Brazilian government is preparing to introduce a decree to pave the way for taxing cryptocurrency flows, Venezuela offers gas bitcoin mining opportunities...
Gemini Exchange Exits UK, EU, Australia, Refocuses on America
6.2.2026
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, announced a significant strategic realignment, including workforce reductions and geographic market exits. The company will withdraw from operations in the United Kingdom, European Union, and Australia while reducing...
Launching The Rural Guaranteed Minimum Income Initiative
4.2.2026
It's been a year since I invited Americans to join us in a pledge to Share the American Dream:1. Support organizations you feel are effectively helping those most in need across America right now.2. Within the next five years, also contribute public dedications
CoinDesk Research: U.S. leads institutional crypto, Asia rules trading ahead of Consensus Miami
4.2.2026
Asia’s dominance is visible across every major dataset in this report, but the U.S. is assembling the institutional engine for the next surge of global adoption, while Latin America is already proving how utility-driven demand can scale in the real economy
Latam Insights: Venezuelan Oil Flows to the US Again, El Salvador Buys the Gold Dip
1.2.2026
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Citgo buys Venezuelan heavy crude once again, El Salvador buys the gold dip, and Nubank receives approval to launch as a digital bank in the U.S. Citgo’s Venezuelan...
Latin America’s biggest digital bank just won a key battle to offer crypto custody in U.S.
30.1.2026
The Brazilian digital bank announced it received conditional OCC approval to provide deposit accounts, credit cards, lending and digital asset custody in the United States
Revolut Becomes a Digital Bank in Mexico as Part of Strategic Expansion
30.1.2026
Revolut has begun offering full banking services in Mexico after receiving a banking license through a direct application. The neobank aims to cater to a digital-first market seeking a trusted alternative to traditional banking institutions. Revolut Reaches Milestone in Mexico, Becomes a Full...
Grading America’s progress toward becoming the crypto capital of the world
29.1.2026
A year after issuing an open letter to the incoming Trump administration, crypto law experts reflect on their regulatory advice
US Lawmaker: The Golden Age of America Is Here — Pro-Crypto Policy and Growth Momentum Are Just Getting Started
26.1.2026
Republican leaders tout sweeping economic, tax, and crypto policy gains under President Trump, framing rapid legislative action as the start of a new national direction aimed at growth, competitiveness, and regulatory clarity. The Golden Age Trade Is Taking Shape as America Embraces Crypto...
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