Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Brazil streamlines rules for banks entering the crypto industry, a Colombian pension fund-manager reveals the development of a bitcoin investment product, and Revolut applies for a banking license in Peru. Brazil Streamlines […]
Read MoreNFT Marketplace Nifty Gateway to Close Platform, Enter Withdrawal‑Only Mode
Nifty Gateway announces platform closure and moves to withdrawal‑only mode, with asset withdrawal instructions for users. The non-fungible token ( NFT) marketplace Nifty Gateway announced that the platform will close on February 23, 2026 and is entering withdrawal‑only mode immediately, asking customers holding USD, ETH balances or NFTs to follow emailed instructions to move assets […]
Read MoreReport: ZBD Raises $40 Million to Power Bitcoin Payments for Video Games
ZBD secures $40 million Series C to expand bitcoin and blockchain payment rails for gaming. ZBD, a New Jersey‑based bitcoin payments startup, reportedly secured a $40 million Series C led by Blockstream Capital with $36 million committed, funding the company’s expansion of video game payment software that processes bitcoin and other blockchain transactions. ZBD, which […]
Read MoreTrump Flip‑Flops on Canada’s China Trade Deal, Threatens 100% Tariffs if It Passes
Using Truth Social, President Donald Trump warned Canada that if it became a “drop‑off port” for Chinese goods entering the United States, he would impose 100 % tariffs on Canadian products. Trump Charges Against Canada-China Trade Deal, Threatens 100% Tariffs if It Goes Through Trump has used the threat of tariffs against Canada, one of the U.S.’s largest […]
Read MoreWeb3 Security Leader Certik Prepares IPO After Binance Investment
Web3 security provider Certik is preparing to become the first publicly traded company in Web3 infrastructure. The initial public offering ambitions reflect a broader trend of Web3 firms seeking credibility and capital in public markets. Building Toward Institutional Scale Certik, a Web3 security services provider, is preparing to break new ground by becoming the first […]
Read MoreIn Focus: Will Bitfarms’ AI Pivot Work? A Vera Rubin Gambit
Bitfarms, one of the largest publicly listed bitcoin miners, has decided to abandon its origins and pivot to the HPC market, shedding its Latam sites to become a company with a complete North American energy footprint. Will this move work for the company? Bitfarms: From Bitcoin Mining to AI HPC Bitfarms, one of the top […]
Read MoreIs Quantum Computing Stalling Bitcoin? Analyst Willy Woo Points to Surging Dev Activity
An onchain analyst argues that Bitcoin developers are more actively addressing quantum computing risks than headlines suggest, with discussions accelerating in 2025 and highlighted by the first Quantum Bitcoin Summit in San Francisco. Data Shows a Shift in Focus Onchain analyst Willy Woo has entered the debate regarding bitcoin’s readiness for the looming quantum threat, […]
Read MoreUS Dollar Under Fire as Safe-Haven Status Comes Under Direct Threat
Mounting stress in global debt markets is eroding confidence in the U.S. dollar, with accelerating bond turmoil and capital flight signaling a dangerous inflection point for currencies and safe havens, according to economist Robin J. Brooks. Dollar Faces Mounting Pressure as Debt Markets Unravel Global currency markets are entering a destabilizing phase as confidence fractures […]
Read MoreArk Files SEC Registration for Crypto ETF Benchmark Led by BTC, ETH, XRP
Ark Investment Management has filed with the SEC for a broad, futures-based crypto ETF led by bitcoin, ethereum, and XRP, aiming to offer scalable, diversified exposure to the digital asset market without direct token ownership. Ark Designs a Broad Crypto ETF Led by BTC, ETH, and XRP Using a Market-Linked Structure Built for Scale Ark […]
Read MoreRipple Secures Access to Millions as ‘Massive’ Crypto Infrastructure Partnership Extends
Ripple’s renewed custody deal with Garanti BBVA expands secure crypto storage and transfers to millions of retail banking customers, signaling that institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure is moving from pilot programs to mainstream adoption. Ripple Secures Millions of New Users as Major Bank Renews Crypto Custody Deal Ripple executive Reece Merrick shared on social media platform […]
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