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Latam Insights: Brazil to Debate Controversial Crypto Tax; Libra Probe Sparks New Revelations

Latam Insights: Brazil to Debate Controversial Crypto Tax; Libra Probe Sparks New Revelations

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 is set to debate Lula’s controversial crypto tax, the probe into Libra’s launch offers new revelations, and Nubank has launched a new token-based fidelity program. Brazilian Congress to Debate Lula-Imposed Crypto […]

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Nubank Announces New Nucoin Loyalty Program

Nubank Announces New Nucoin Loyalty Program

Nubank, one of the largest neobanks in Latam, has announced that it has launched a new version of its previously abandoned Nucoin loyalty program. The tokens issued will be registered in a blockchain, but won’t be able to be traded. Nubank Launches New Version of Nucoin Loyalty Program Nubank, a Latam-focused neobank institution, has decided

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Brazil-Based Bitcoin Treasury Company Meliuz Prepares to Enter US Markets

Brazil-Based Bitcoin Treasury Company Meliuz Prepares to Enter US Markets

Israel Salmen, CEO of Meliuz, the first Latam-based bitcoin treasury company, announced that the company is in the final stages of listing its stock on U.S. markets, without issuing new shares. Brazilian Bitcoin Treasury Company Meliuz Ready to List Stock on U.S. Markets Meliuz, the cashback company that became the first Latin American and Brazil-based

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Latam Insights Encore: A BRICS Currency Is Coming, Sooner or Later

Latam Insights Encore: A BRICS Currency Is Coming, Sooner or Later

Even with the opposition of the Trump Administration, the issuance of a BRICS currency, even if it is used only for trade purposes, seems unavoidable as the bloc continues to grow to become a world power rivaling the Group of Seven (G7). Latam Insights Encore: A BRICS Currency Is Unavoidable While the dollar loses value

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El Salvador Evolves AI Strategy by Launching Nvidia-Powered National Lab

El Salvador Evolves AI Strategy by Launching Nvidia-Powered National Lab

El Salvador has begun preparations for the launch of one of the first artificial intelligence labs in Latin America, powered by Nvidia chips. The nation aims to develop its own AI, referred to as “sovereign AI,” to create national AI systems for social and economic purposes. El Salvador Launches National AI Lab Initiative El Salvador

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Latam Insights: Brazil Floats BRICS Currency, Tether Pushes Green Bitcoin Mining

Latam Insights: Brazil Floats BRICS Currency, Tether Pushes Green Bitcoin Mining

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 proposes the issuance of a new BRICS trade currency, Tether pushes a green bitcoin mining initiative, and the Central Bank of Brazil faces a hack. Brazilian President Lula Proposes BRICS Develop

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Mercado Bitcoin to Tokenize 0M in Real-World Assets on XRP Ledger

Mercado Bitcoin to Tokenize $200M in Real-World Assets on XRP Ledger

Mercado Bitcoin is unleashing over $200 million in real-world asset tokenization on XRPL, igniting a bold expansion into global finance across South America and Europe. Ripple and Mercado Bitcoin Join Forces to Scale Global Finance on XRPL Ripple revealed on July 4 that digital asset platform Mercado Bitcoin (MB) announced last week its plans to

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Latam Insights: Meliuz Surges as Bitcoin Power, Crypto Adoption Rises Sky High in Bolivia

Latam Insights: Meliuz Surges as Bitcoin Power, Crypto Adoption Rises Sky High in Bolivia

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Meliuz claims the bitcoin throne in Brazil and the region, Bolivia’s crypto adoption grows to record levels, and Brazil announces a public consultation on accounting rules for digital assets. Meliuz Becomes the

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Meliuz Becomes the Largest Bitcoin Treasury Company in Latam With Latest Purchase

Meliuz Becomes the Largest Bitcoin Treasury Company in Latam With Latest Purchase

Meliuz, previously known for its cashback operations, has become the largest holder of bitcoin in Latam, surpassing Mercado Libre. Meliuz Chairman Israel Salmen stated that with the latest purchase, the company now holds nearly 600 BTC and aims to acquire more. Meliuz Blazes Past Mercado Libre to Become Largest Public Bitcoin Company in Latin America

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Latam Insights: Argentina Achieves Historic Milestone, Brazil Battles Crypto Tax

Latam Insights: Argentina Achieves Historic Milestone, Brazil Battles Crypto Tax

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Argentina has achieved its lowest inflation levels in five years, Brazil is contesting Lula’s cryptocurrency tax in Congress, and Argentina has blocked access to HTX. Argentina’s Economic Miracle: Milei Achieves Lowest Inflation in

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