On Saturday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the designated Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Trump transition team, took to the social media platform X to declare that bitcoin is “a hedge against inflation for middle class Americans.” Bitcoin at the Forefront: Kennedy and Bass Spar Over Treasury Contenders This weekend, Kyle Bass, […]
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Latam Insights: Milei Advocates for Crypto Independence, Hive Updates on Paraguayan Mining Site
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’ […]
Read MoreBitcoin Hits 90K, DOGE Moons on Trump News, Pepe Surges on CEX Listings — Week in Review
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 […]
Read MoreCrypto.com Expands Offerings With Acquisition in Australia
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 […]
Read MorePresident Trump Meets Milei: ‘Make Argentina Great Again’
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 […]
Read MoreFintech Startup Raises $1.5M to Democratize Maritime Finance
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, […]
Read MoreRussian Energy Ministry Proposes Periodic Crypto Mining Restrictions in Certain Regions
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 […]
Read MoreDOJ’s Crypto Enforcement Cracks Down on $73M Laundering Scheme
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 […]
Read MoreRogue-Lite Adventure Meets Player-Driven Economy in Etherscape
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. […]
Read MoreRenowned Investor Jim Rogers Warns ‘America First’ Policy Will Trigger ‘Biggest Recession Ever’
Jim Rogers warns Trump’s “America First” trade policies could ignite the “biggest recession ever,” fueled by spiraling U.S. debt, inflation, and trade restrictions. Jim Rogers Warns ‘America First’ Approach Will Trigger Worldwide Economic Turmoil Renowned investor Jim Rogers, who co-founded the Quantum Fund with George Soros, issued a stark critique of the economic fallout tied […]
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