Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Bolivia evaluates Tether’s USDT inclusion in its payment system, Venezuela’s crypto P2P economy reaches new highs, and an Argentine federal judge issues new fund freezes in the Libra case. Bolivia Evaluates Integrating USDT […]
Read MoreDay: July 19, 2026
Canada Crypto Week Returns July 20–26, Celebrating the Future of Web3, Digital Assets and AI
Canada’s largest week-long gathering of conferences, networking events, and community experiences. TORONTO, ON – Canada Crypto Week returns July 20–26, 2026, for its sixth year, bringing together dozens of events across Canada focused on cryptocurrency, digital assets, and artificial intelligence. The week connects entrepreneurs, builders, investors, and institutions through a diverse lineup of events taking […]
Read MoreThe Target Is Pix: Why the US Is Imposing Unprecedented Tariffs Over Brazil’s Free Payment System
The decision, applied under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, was taken by the USTR after a year-long investigation that found certain circumstances in Brazil, including Pix payments, were “unreasonable” and burdened or restricted “the commerce of American farmers, workers, innovators, and exporters.” USTR Applies 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Goods with Pix Payments […]
Read MoreThis Group of Four Now Dominates Over 70% of a Key Blockchain Resource
Four Bitcoin mining pools, Foundry Digital, AntPool, ViaBTC, and F2Pool, controlled more than 70% of the network’s hashrate as of a June 23, 2026 snapshot from miningpoolstats.stream. The concentration is increasingly described as a two-tier market favoring institutional clients, prompting independent miners to quietly reconsider which pools they point their machines to. Bitcoin mining is […]
Read MoreBrazil’s CVM Launches Strategic Working Group to Regulate Securities Tokenization
The Brazilian securities watchdog (CVM) is preparing to establish an experimental regime for securities in the next 60 days. To this end, it has established a working group to propose the rules and regulations that will become the foundation of the country’s regulation. Brazil’s CVM Prepares to Regulate Securities Tokenization Markets The Brazilian Securities and […]
Read MoreTrump’s $1.4B Crypto Income Draws Scrutiny as Senate Weighs CLARITY Act
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is pressing President Donald Trump for updated cryptocurrency earnings disclosures as senators consider the CLARITY Act, legislation she says could increase the value of his family’s extensive digital asset holdings and deepen concerns about financial conflicts involving federal officials. Request for Updated Disclosure Ahead of Senate Action U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren […]
Read MoreCLARITY Act Delivers 3 Key Benefits for Developers, Investors, and Markets, Senator Says
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis highlighted three key benefits of the CLARITY Act, arguing that the legislation would form part of a broader digital asset framework while strengthening consumer protections and clarifying federal oversight. Can the CLARITY Act Deliver the 3 Benefits Lummis Stated? The CLARITY Act sits at the center of Congress’ efforts to establish […]
Read MoreBitcoin Flashes ‘End of Bear’ Signal as Cost Basis Crossover Suggests Final Bear Market Phase
Bitcoin has flashed an “end of bear market” signal after its short-term holder cost basis fell below the adjusted long-term holder level. The crossover mirrors previous bitcoin cycles, suggesting the market may be entering the final stage of its bear phase. Bitcoin’s Bear Market May Be Entering Its Final Phase Blockchain analytics platform Cryptoquant shared […]
Read MoreRipple’s CLARITY Act Campaign Returns as Senate Democrats Challenge Crypto Bill
Ripple returned its CLARITY truck to Washington, D.C., as several Senate Democrats challenged the CLARITY Act’s current version, putting needed crossover support at risk over concerns about presidential financial conflicts of interest, anti-fraud standards, and safeguards against market manipulation. Can Ripple’s CLARITY Act Campaign Shift the Senate Debate? Ripple announced on July 14 that its […]
Read MoreMichael Saylor Says Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Is ‘Necessary, Inevitable and Welcome’
Michael Saylor says bitcoin cannot achieve global monetary status without corporate adoption. Public companies now hold more than 1.26 million BTC, while Strategy’s financing model shows how bitcoin is being used as both a reserve asset and a source of liquidity. Saylor’s Corporate Bitcoin Thesis Meets a Concentrated Market Corporate adoption could help bitcoin develop […]
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