Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. In this edition: we examine the astounding growth of crypto in Brazil and how adoption is outpacing the government. Latam Insights Encore: Brazil’s Crypto Adoption Is Leaving Its Government Behind Brazil, one of the […]
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Swiss Regulator Investigates FIFA’s Blockchain Ticket Tokens for Possible Gambling Violations
Switzerland’s gambling regulator Gespa is investigating the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)’s blockchain-based “right-to-buy” tokens. The Gambling Law Inquiry Switzerland’s gambling regulator, Gespa, is reportedly investigating whether FIFA’s blockchain-based “right-to-buy” tokens comply with national gambling laws. Manuel Richard, Gespa’s director, said an initial internal assessment has not provided sufficient grounds to close the inquiry. […]
Read MoreTrump Tariff Stimulus Could Spark a Bitcoin Liquidity‑Led Bull Run
The recent announcement of the Trump Administration regarding hypothetical stimulus checks to American taxpayers from tariff dividends has analysts speculating about its effects on the price of cryptocurrencies, which might be pushed up by the injection of fresh liquidity. Analysts Believe Hypothetical Trump Stimulus Might Spark Crypto Bull Run The recent announcement of President Donald […]
Read MoreBitcoin and Ether ETFs Post Record Week With $4.5 Billion Combined Inflows
Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) kicked off October with unstoppable momentum. Bitcoin ETFs amassed $3.24 billion in inflows, while ether ETFs added $1.3 billion, marking one of the strongest weeks since launch and signaling deep institutional appetite. Five Straight Days of Green: Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Roar Into October It was a blockbuster week for crypto […]
Read MoreDeribit Executive Says ‘Sophisticated Institutional Positioning’ Driving Bitcoin’s Upside
Bitcoin’s options pit stayed rowdy Monday evening as the price cooled to $124,843 at 8 p.m. EST after a quick rip to the $126,272 lifetime high. Options Appetite Climbs With Price as ETFs and Macro Tailwinds Bite On the options board, calls still carry the baton. Coinglass.com stats show calls represent 59.77% of open interest […]
Read MoreUS Treasury May Mint a Trump One-Dollar Coin
Rumors of a one-dollar coin bearing the image of U.S. President Donald Trump surfaced last week and the U.S Treasury confirmed them. Should Trump Be on a Dollar Coin? The US Treasury Is Considering It Donald Trump became the first president to launch a memecoin last year, and now the U.S. Treasury has confirmed that […]
Read MoreBitcoin’s Record Run Fueled by Retail Demand
Bitcoin surged past $126,000 this week, driven largely by retail and non-institutional flows. With exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows paused, the move signals renewed market confidence and growing retail momentum heading into October. Bitcoin Broke Highs Without Wall Street’s Help Bitcoin extended its record-breaking rally over the weekend, climbing above $125,000 in thin Sunday trading, this […]
Read MoreDeFi Giant Uniswap Labs Snaps up Guidestar to Supercharge AMM Research
Uniswap Labs just scooped up Guidestar, a stealth team of AMM tinkerers led by Alex Nezlobin, to turbocharge its research in market design and trade execution. From Stealth to Spotlight: Guidestar Becomes Part of Uniswap Labs Uniswap Labs announced on Monday that it has officially added Guidestar to its roster—a hush-hush team that’s been quietly […]
Read MoreBitcoin for Real Estate: Opendoor Eyes Crypto Home Buying as BTC Hits Record High
Opendoor’s CEO just hinted that buying a house with bitcoin might not be far off. When asked whether the real estate tech firm would accept bitcoin and other digital assets for home purchases, CEO Kaz Nejatian didn’t mince words: “We will. Just need to prioritize it.” Kaz Nejatian’s Crypto Tease Sends Opendoor Buzzing on X […]
Read MoreBitcoin Premium Heats up Again: South Korea’s Crypto Traders Keep Paying Extra for BTC
This week, as bitcoin flirts with fresh highs in uncharted price territory, South Korea’s premium is back on the menu. Not only that, but it’s held its ground for a sizzling 20 days straight. Crypto’s Spiciest Price Tag It’s been a thrill ride for crypto diehards this week, with bitcoin (BTC) gliding through all-time price […]
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