The company’s top lawyer was picked to take the reins as the exchange focuses on “global growth and innovation while maintaining regulatory compliance.”

Kucoin’s Top Lawyer Promoted to CEO

Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange Kucoin appointed its former Chief Legal Officer…

Corbin Fraser has sparked a debate in the crypto community with his recent critique of Ethereum, accusing the blockchain giant of prioritizing cultural and environmental ideals over competitiveness and utility.

Ethereum’s Ideological Focus Could Backfire

Bitcoin.com CEO…

More voices in the crypto industry are criticizing the Trump family’s launch of memecoins just before the inauguration.

Memecoin Launches a ‘Blight’

Key voices in the crypto industry continue to criticize the Trump family’s launch of memecoins just before the inauguration. Ma…

The U.S. sentenced an Indian cryptocurrency vendor to 121 months in prison for laundering over $20 million through darknet platforms and an international hawala network.

Cryptocurrency Laundering Scheme Ends in Prison Sentence

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced…

Amid a broader upward trajectory in cryptocurrency valuations, the non-fungible token (NFT) market registered a measured 2.78% increase in total sales during the week spanning Jan. 10–17, 2025. Over this period, aggregate digital collectible sales amounted to approximately $156.13 million, driven by a 115.41% escalation in the number of buyers relative to the preceding week.

On Monday, following Donald Trump’s inauguration and address—an event that made no mention of bitcoin or crypto assets—the cryptocurrency market experienced a pullback. Bitcoin fell 5.7% from its all-time high (ATH) of $109,356 recorded on Jan. 20, slipping to $103,092 per coin.

The Ethereum Foundation has announced the creation of a new multi-signature wallet using the Safenet platform to enhance its treasury operations and facilitate participation in the decentralized finance (defi) ecosystem.

Ethereum Foundation Begins Transition to Safe Multisig Wallet

President Donald Trump has designated Commissioner Caroline Pham as the acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), heralding a pivotal shift in the leadership of the regulatory institution tasked with overseeing derivatives markets and digital assets.

Digital asset investment vehicles attracted $2.2 billion in inflows last week, marking the most substantial weekly total this year, as highlighted in Coinshares’ latest analysis authored by James Butterfill.

XRP Rockets With $31 Million Inflows Amid Crypto Boom

Coinshares noted…

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has disclosed that the Ethereum Foundation is making large leadership changes in its structure. However, Buterin clarified that this does not mean the foundation would change its general ideology or risk losing its position as a neutral platform.

Texas aims to lead the digital revolution with a groundbreaking “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act,” securing economic resilience and innovation through state-managed bitcoin integration.

Texas Proposes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to Revolutionize State Finances

Texas State Senator…

As of this week, Sky, the decentralized finance (defi) initiative previously recognized as Makerdao, has witnessed its newly launched stablecoin, USDS, exceed the $2 billion threshold. Among the top ten stablecoins, it experienced the most significant expansion in supply over the past month.

Friday’s trading session delivered a substantial influx of $979.22 million into 10 of the 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), while spot ethereum ETFs accrued $23.87 million, reinforcing a pronounced shift in institutional engagement with digital assets.

Friday’s Crypto ETF Frenzy

As the global cryptocurrency market capitalization expands to $3.59 trillion, the second-largest digital asset, ethereum (ETH), has struggled to keep pace with its peers. Over the past six months, its performance has lagged significantly, falling short of the momentum seen elsewhere in the sector.

A fresh report from Wintermute, a global leader in algorithmic market-making and high-frequency trading (HFT), reveals a staggering 313% growth in the company’s over-the-counter (OTC) trading volumes, outpacing the broader 142% uptick in crypto exchange activity. Alongside these figures, the firm shared a series of forward-looking insights for 2025.

Bitfufu has entered into a letter of intent to acquire a controlling interest in a 51-megawatt (MW) bitcoin mining facility based in Oklahoma.

Bitfufu’s Strategic $0.03 per kWh Power Play

As outlined in Bitfufu‘s announcement, the facility, located in an unpopulated region,…

A new study found that typical Kenyan crypto users to be under 40. Kenyans not only trade cryptocurrencies but use them for investment and as a hedge against inflation.

Kenya Seeks IMF Assistance

According to a study by a Kenyan Technical Working Group, Kenyan residents…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has escalated its legal battle with Ripple, filing an appeal to contest portions of a district court ruling that categorized the XRP token differently based on whether sales were made to institutional investors or retail participants.

Favorable crypto policies in the U.S. along with supportive monetary conditions have been identified as triggers for bitcoin’s next big price move.

Bitcoin Poised for Macro Price Peak in 2025

Bitcoin’s price is on track to achieve its next macro peak, according to the latest…

Bitmex has been ordered to pay a $100 million fine after a protracted legal battle stemming from violations of U.S. money-laundering regulations.

Bitmex Hit with Additional $100 Million Fine Over Bank Secrecy Act Breach

In July 2024, HDR Global Trading Limited, the operator…

Trading patterns in equity markets reveal that investors are bracing for increased volatility as the latest U.S. inflation report is set to be released.

Bitcoin Moving in Tandem With Tech Stocks

The correlation between bitcoin and U.S. technology stocks has surged to a two-year…

A crypto firm has been fined $1.1 million for deceiving customers and misusing funds, as the CFTC highlights growing concerns about unregistered investment schemes.

CFTC Strikes: Fraudulent Crypto Firm Banned, $1.1 Million Fine Issued

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission…

QCP Capital has observed a notable recalibration in global market expectations regarding Federal Reserve policy, marked by the 10-year Treasury yield ascending to 4.8%—its highest level since late 2023.

QCP Advises Caution While ‘Shrimp’ Investors Quietly Amass 17,600 Btc Monthly, Defying Market Turbulence

In the ever-evolving landscape of timeshare management, the complexities of timeshare cancellation processes have long posed challenges for consumers. Historically, timeshare owners have faced costly legal battles and convoluted contracts that lock them into long-term commitments.

The race for meme coin dominance in 2025 might have an early leader.  Wall Street Pepe (WEPE) has surged past $47 million in its presale phase – adding over $7 million in the past 10 days. This frog-themed project is generating serious buzz, leading many to speculate if it will be the market’s next big success story.

Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has edged up by 0.61%, rising from 109.78 trillion to 110.45 trillion. At the same time, the network’s hashrate remains relatively subdued, following a notable drop from its high of 824 exahash per second (EH/s) to the current 778 EH/s.

Bitcoin’s Difficulty Increases, Hashrate Falters

Strata will launch as an open platform that introduces easy and scalable self-custody while facilitating the use of bitcoin.

New Funding to Accelerate Development of Bitcoin ZK Rollup Strata

Alpen Labs, a bitcoin infrastructure company announced that it has completed an…

In 2024, Tron cemented its status as a formidable force within the cryptocurrency ecosystem, achieving a 119% uptick in daily onchain revenue since Jan. 1. This growth, attributed to increased gas fees and transaction activity, is supported by data from Cryptoquant and insights from community member Crazzyblockk.

Over the past year, leading manufacturers of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin mining rigs have introduced a range of cutting-edge devices. Many of these rigs are quickly snapped up by major mining enterprises, often disappearing from shelves shortly after release.

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition of Latam Insights, El Salvador wants to buy DOJ’s bitcoin at a discount, Chilean lawmakers plan to establish a bitcoin bench, and El Salvador’s bitcoin adoption might be spearheading the tourism boon.