Despite the geopolitical tensions from the U.S. trade war causing a decline in most liquid tokens, venture capitalists continued to focus on the core utility of cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins.

VCs’ Growing Positive View of Stablecoins

Although the geopolitical…

Crypto actors see the ban proposal, spearheaded by the Central Bank of Brazil, as excessive and explain that this move might push companies to operate offshore. An alternative proposal that substitutes the proposed ban with a reporting system was also recently floated.

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Stablecoin market capitalization declined by $36.95 million over the past week, reflecting a marginal 0.02% contraction.

Weekly Stablecoin Market Shrinks by $36.95M

The total market cap for stablecoins currently stands at $242.97 billion, according to data from defillama.com. De…

Citi is catapulting into the future of finance with a game-changing tokenized platform set to revolutionize private market investing globally.

Citi and SDX to Launch Global Platform for Tokenized Private Shares

Citi announced on May 6 at the Point Zero Forum in Zurich that…

Chainlink has announced the launch of Chainlink Rewards, a new community engagement program aimed at incentivizing participation. In collaboration with Space and Time, a member of the Chainlink Build program, the initiative will make 4% of Space and Time’s total SXT token supply, amounting to 200 million SXT, available to eligible LINK Stakers.

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President Donald Trump’s electrifying endorsement of crypto signals a massive momentum shift, as he vows U.S. dominance in digital assets, blasting rivals and touting crypto’s unstoppable popularity.

Trump: I Want Crypto Because Millions of People Want It

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The $300 million ecosystem development fund by MEXC will drive blockchain innovation, support early-stage Web3 projects, and expand its role from crypto exchange to full-scale ecosystem builder.

MEXC Advances Push Into Web3 Development With $300 Million Fund

MEXC, a global…

The new entity will raise up to $250 million in capital with the sole purpose of accumulating bitcoin.

Metaplanet Launches U.S. Operations With New Subsidiary

Metaplanet, the Japanese bitcoin treasury firm that pivoted away from hotel development last year, has entered the…

Fantasy Pepe ($FEPE) presale has kicked off with an explosive start, raising over $200,000 in just a few hours. The buzz is real, and it’s not just hype. This project is drawing attention for how it mixes football fandom, meme culture, and AI-powered prediction markets into a fresh, gamified Web3 experience.

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The newly sworn-in SEC chair is set to make his highly anticipated debut with a speech that could ignite sweeping reforms and redefine the future of crypto regulation.

Paul Atkins’ First Speech as SEC Chair to Set Stage for Oversight Reform

The U.S. Securities and Exchange…

Layer 2 payments blockchain Fuse has announced a partnership with Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP) to develop and deploy a real-time threat prevention security layer for its blockchain.

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Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti warns that dollar-based stablecoins pose a greater threat to the euro’s standing than trade disputes.

Bolstering the Euro’s Prominence

The European Union (EU) must urgently address the growing appeal of dollar-based stablecoins…

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Meme coins are becoming cash-flowing assets for the first time ever, and CartelFi has surged in its presale with all eyes on DeFi’s newest capital efficiency breakthrough. This new crypto presale has gone viral with $500,000 raised in the first 24 hours, and FOMO is reaching fever pitch.

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Trump just obliterated the IRS’s controversial DeFi reporting mandate, turbocharging crypto innovation and slamming the brakes on overreaching tax surveillance in decentralized finance.

Trump Nukes IRS DeFi Rule With Pen Stroke—Crypto’s Future Just Got Rewritten

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In periods of heightened market volatility, strategic trading beyond simple holding becomes crucial. Margin trading offers a powerful mechanism to enhance capital efficiency and navigate market fluctuations with precision. 

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Echo is a community-driven, closed-loop fintech platform that blends traditional finance with blockchain innovation. Based in the Isle of Man, Echo operates as a fully licensed Virtual Asset Service Provider under the local financial authority, emphasizing security, transparency, and regulatory compliance.

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European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has urged the European Union to develop its own digital payment platform, moving away from reliance on foreign giants like Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, and Alipay.

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Kushki, an Ecuador-based fintech company, has revealed that more than half of all centennials in Chile use digital means to settle their payments and are knowledgeable about crypto and its uses.

Centennials in Chile Are Familiar With Digital and Crypto Settlements

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The Hbar Foundation has partnered with Zoop, a startup founded by Onlyfans creator Tim Stokely, to bid on Tiktok’s U.S. operations.

Zoop, Hbar Foundation Aim for New Creator Paradigm

The Hbar Foundation, a cryptocurrency foundation managing the Hedera cryptocurrency network’s…

Kazakhstan’s financial sector recently strengthened ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through a delegation visit from March 26-27.

Kazakhstan, UAE to Cooperate on CBDC Development

A delegation from Kazakhstan’s financial sector recently visited the United Arab Emirates…

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, El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele announces a visit to the U.S., a Panamanian crypto bill gets introduced, and Venezuela suffers after Trump implements secondary tariffs on oil purchases.

Terraform Labs will launch a Crypto Loss Claims Portal on March 31, 2025, enabling investors impacted by the 2022 collapse of terrausd (UST) and associated cryptocurrencies to seek compensation.

Kroll to Manage Terraform’s Crypto Loss Claims Process

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Strategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, sparked debate with a poll suggesting Gamestop must buy over $3 billion in bitcoin to earn BTC legitimacy.

Michael Saylor Turns up the Heat With Poll—Can Gamestop Meet BTC Expectations?

Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive…

Bitlayer has announced the integration of the BitVM Bridge with Xverse Wallet, a bitcoin wallet that supports customizable Bitcoin testnet configurations. This collaboration allows users to access the trust-minimized BitVM Bridge seamlessly through the Xverse Wallet, enhancing the adoption of BitVM technology in the Bitcoin decentralized finance (DeFi) space.

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Interview with Sergey Ryzhavin, the head of B2COPY (B2BROKER’s money management platform combining copy trading, PAMM and MAM solutions). Sergey has 8 years of experience developing financial brokerage services and trading solutions, leading up to the successful launch and updates of B2COPY.

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A study by Atmos ranks the UAE as the world’s most crypto-obsessed country due mostly to its high crypto ownership and adoption rates.

UAE Has Highest Crypto Ownership Rate Globally

According to a study by Atmos, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the world’s most crypto-obsessed country, with a score of 98.4. Th…

ACET ($ACT), a pioneering blockchain-powered decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Royal Office of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al-Qassimi, a distinguished member of the United Arab Emirates’ ruling family.

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With the participation of Ribbit Capital, Franklin Templeton, NYCA, First Round, Lightspeed Faction, and HF0, Crossmint will accelerate its mission to bring every business and AI agent onchain.

Crossmint Raises $23.6 Million to Move Businesses to Blockchain

The world is…

The stablecoin market has seen explosive growth in 2024, with total supply reaching $214 billion and transfer volume hitting $35 trillion, according to a new report by Dune Analytics and Artemis Terminal.

Stablecoins in DeFi: $35 Trillion in Transfers Driven by Decentralized Finance