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Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, a bill to criminalize crypto-linked foreign currency tax evasion surges in Brazil, El Salvador finalizes its Bitcoin Diploma 2.0 educational program, and Engie mulls

It’s March 1, and for once, the biggest thing in crypto isn’t happening on a chart, it’s happening in Washington. Today is the deadline for the White House to lock in the CLARITY Act. Traders, investors, and companies are watching because this bill is supposed to answer a simple but

Ripple's new whitepaper addresses fragmented crypto markets and institutional risks, proposing a Digital Prime Broker framework to centralize execution and liquidity. By leveraging the XRP Ledger for credit lines and faster settlements, it aims to enhance operational efficiency and transparency for banks and hedge funds.

Chainalysis links transaction spikes to protests, sanctions, and the 2025 Iran–Israel war. Citizens increased Bitcoin withdrawals during unrest as inflation hit 40–50% and the rial weakened. Addresses tied to the IRGC and central bank moved billions in crypto, including over $507M in

_Ripple’s $550M XRPL Expansion Could Drive XRP Demand Through DAO Governance and Institutional FinTech Growth._ Ripple’s $550M XRPL expansion could drive XRP demand as it shifts toward decentralized funding and stronger institutional engagement. After investing over $550 million since 2017, Ri

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Throughout February, the Bitcoin price barely showed real hopes of a trend shift from its stark bearish structure. However, in the last day, the flagship cryptocurrency has witnessed a modest

Ripple's CTO Emeritus David Schwartz reminisces about selling 40,000 ETH at $1.05, netting $42,000 and a 321% return. He used the profits to install solar panels at his then-home. Schwartz holds various cryptocurrencies, including a notable amount of XRP. His net worth remains unknown, potentially ranging from $90 million to $500 million.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) faced renewed geopolitical turbulence over the weekend as reports of a joint U.S.-Israel operation targeting Iran intensified market chatter. The move came as traditional markets remained in a holding pattern, leaving crypto traders to assess the implications in a vacuum. On

Wall Street continues to evolve, and Morgan Stanley now stands at the center of that shift. The financial giant has filed for a national trust bank charter to launch a new entity called Morgan Stanley Digital Trust. This move signals serious intent, not just experimentation. The firm wants deeper co

The global financial world just received a powerful signal. A four trillion dollar banking giant now sees Bitcoin differently. JP Morgan has publicly stated that Bitcoin looks more attractive than gold for the long term. That statement carries serious weight in the Bitcoin vs gold debate. For

Ethereum stands on the edge of a major evolution. Developers have debated account abstraction for years. Now, momentum appears stronger than ever. According to Vitalik Buterin, the new EIP 8141 proposal could roll out within a year. This timeline excites developers and users alike. Ethereum account

WildMeta, a Web3 discovery terminal that helps investors, traders, and users to find the best crypto assets and trading strategies, today announced a strategic integration with Aster DEX, a decentralized perpetual exchange. This collaboration, disclosed today by Heima Network (a fellow business