Matthew Pines, Executive Director at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, has addressed concerns about the fracturing global financial system and the reliability of U.S. Federal Reserve dollar swap lines. He notes that European banks are heavily reliant on dollar funding, with 17% of their financing in dollars, and highlights a shift in the U.S. Treasury market, […]
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition examines how the recent clarification about meme coins not constituting securities could affect the Libra case, shielding founders from legal and civil actions that are already underway, putting investors at risk. Latam
White House crypto czar David Sacks met UAE leadership to discuss digital currency’s disruptive impact, signaling potential global policy shifts and deepening strategic financial alliances. White House Crypto Czar Meets UAE Official in a Move That Could Trigger Policy Chain Reactions White House crypto czar David Sacks met with Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
White House Crypto Czar Meets UAE Leader to Discuss Crypto and Investment Opportunities Read More »
While some of those involved in the Polymarket bet claim that the bet has already been solved with the bitcoin reserve executive order signed by President Donald Trump, others believe that the fine print indicates otherwise. Polymarket Faces Problems Again, US Bitcoin Reserve Bet Undecided Polymarket, one of the most relevant crypto-based prediction market platforms,
Polymarket Dispute Erupts Over US Bitcoin Reserve Bet Read More »
Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has reportedly initiated engagement with a “Big Four accounting firm” to audit the reserves of its fiat-pegged token. Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, shared this update with Reuters as the circulating supply of USDT currently stands at 143.46 billion. Tether Listens toTrump’s ASAP Stablecoin Mandate in Pursuit of Big Four
Tether Eyes Big Four Audit as Trump Urges Stablecoin Regulations, Reuters Reports Read More »
Scammers are forging arrest warrants for missed jury duty, demanding payment in bitcoin and gift cards. They use realistic court-style documents and urgent threats to exploit fear of arrest. Court Warns of Forged Arrest Warrants Tied to Bitcoin Demands Over Missed Jury Duty The U.S. District Court of the Western District of Virginia announced on
Court Sounds Alarm on Jury Scam Demanding Bitcoin Payments Read More »
A crypto market maker admitted to years of fake trading, using custom software to inflate token prices and volumes in a massive scheme to mislead investors. Wash Trading Empire Crushed: DOJ Exposes Years-Long Crypto Volume Scam The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on March 21 that Gotbit Consulting LLC and its founder Aleksei Andriunin
$23 Million Seized as Crypto Market Maker Collapses With Guilty Plea Read More »
Tether, the largest stablecoin company in the cryptocurrency space, has become one of the largest buyers of U.S. treasuries as a way of backing the value of the over 140 billion USDT issued. According to data posted by Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, the company purchased over $33 billion in treasuries in 2024, only falling behind
Tether Ranks Seventh Among Top US Treasuries Buyers in 2024 Read More »
DOJ asks victims to claim $7 million recovered from a global crypto scam that used fake platforms, shell companies, and coercion to drain investor funds. Feds Recover $7M—Now DOJ Urges Victims to Claim Share of Recovered Funds The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on March 21 that $7 million in proceeds from a cryptocurrency
Feds Seize $7M in Crypto Scam—DOJ Tells Victims: Come Get Your Money Read More »
A federal court has ordered the recovery of over $2.3 million after a fraudulent digital asset scheme tricked investors with fake trading accounts and stole their funds. Fake Trading Platform Busted: Court Orders Fraudsters to Repay Victims A federal court has ordered the recovery of nearly $2.3 million for victims of a fraudulent digital asset
Court Orders $2.3M Returned to Victims of Fake Crypto Trading Platform Read More »
