Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Itau reveals it is considering launching its own stablecoin, Brazil bans retirement funds from investing in crypto, and also champions local currency payments as a BRICS member. Largest Bank in […]

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Robert Kiyosaki declares the recession official and a depression imminent, urging urgent escape from collapsing paper assets into gold, silver, and bitcoin before it’s too late. Recession Confirmed, Depression Nears—Kiyosaki Urges Saving in Bitcoin Now Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once again sounded the alarm on the global […]

JPMorgan warns tariffs may trigger “self-inflicted pain” and a U.S. recession, with spiraling inflation, collapsing earnings, and vanishing credibility risking a global economic unraveling. Race to Recession? Self-Inflicted Pain? JPMorgan Flags Explosive Risk With US–China Trade Clash JPMorgan issued a stark warning about growing economic risks on April 4, as Richard Madigan, chief investment officer […]

A huge new survey finds 55 million U.S. adults own cryptocurrency, with 76% reporting life improvements and over half eyeing it for long-term financial security. Massive US Survey Reveals 55 Million Crypto Holders—and Their Bold Vision for the Future The National Cryptocurrency Association unveiled findings this week from its most extensive research yet on U.S. […]

Jim Cramer, CNBC’s “Mad Money” host, has warned investors of a potential stock market crash mirroring 1987’s Black Monday, citing escalating Trump tariffs and recent market turbulence as catalysts for renewed economic uncertainty. Cramer Cites Black Monday Parallels—But Crowd Bets on ‘Inverse’ Strategy Jim Cramer, the volatile host of CNBC’s “Mad Money,” has sparked alarm […]

Coinbase is preparing to launch U.S.-regulated, 24/7 bitcoin and ethereum futures, aiming to modernize trading access and introduce perpetual-style contracts amid rising demand. Coinbase Sets May 9 Launch for Regulated 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures Trading in US Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on April 4 that it will introduce the first U.S.-regulated 24/7 […]

Max Keiser, international journalist and current cryptocurrency advisor to the Bukele Administration, has referred to the resilience of bitcoin in the face of the new tariff-based trade order enacted by President Trump. Keiser stated that, even with the great reset kickstarted by Trump’s measures, traditional finance moves will not be able to bring a sustained […]

The party has since severed ties with the adult performer after discovering comments she made in September regarding the Holocaust. Pornstar Appearance in NDP Campaign Video Raises Eyebrows in Canada Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada’s far-left New Democratic Party (NDP) caused a stir on the web earlier this week when he appeared in a campaign […]

Peter Schiff warns of a severe U.S. recession, predicting the rest of the world will boom as America faces economic isolation and mounting financial pressure. Peter Schiff: Global Explosion Coming as US Faces Brutal Recession in Isolation Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff issued a dire forecast for the U.S. economy on April 3 in […]

The Babylon Foundation has unveiled an airdrop for its BABY token, rewarding early backers of its Bitcoin-native staking protocol. Babylon Foundation Reveals 10B BABY Token Airdrop The Babylon Foundation, a decentralized finance (defi) protocol focused on the Bitcoin network, has announced plans for its BABY token generation event, which includes an airdrop to early supporters. […]

The venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas, was founded in 2016 and specializes in early-stage Bitcoin startup investing. TVP Reveals 767% Explosion in Early-Stage Bitcoin Startup Funding On Thursday, Austin’s Trammell Venture Partners (TVP), an early-stage Bitcoin venture capital firm, published its third annual report on the cryptocurrency’s emerging venture capital landscape, revealing a […]

Ray Dalio warns that Donald Trump’s tariff policies could lead to global stagflation and significantly alter U.S.- China trade relations. Dalio’s analysis highlights the “first-order” effects of tariffs, which can generate revenue but also reduce global production efficiencies. Dalio Backs Trump’s Tariff Revenue Claim Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, has issued a stark warning […]

Bitcoin ( BTC) experienced a swift and pronounced decline hours after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled new tariff measures, collapsing to an intraday floor of $82,352 by 7:15 p.m. ET. Trump’s Tariff Tremors Traders swiftly mobilized, engaging in a high-stakes contest to reverse the digital currency’s trajectory, mounting a spirited but fleeting defense of the […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed as fake news a report stating it issued ₦5,000 and ₦10,000 banknotes to enhance cash transactions. The CBN said the report, circulating on social media and claiming the new banknotes would become legal tender on May 1, 2025, did not originate from its official website. The report, […]

Geologists have announced the discovery of a massive 1,000-ton gold deposit in northeastern China. Deposit Discovery Occurs Amid Gold Rally Chinese geologists recently claimed to have discovered a 1,000-ton deposit of gold in the country’s northeast. This latest discovery comes a few months after geologists using China’s advanced mineral prospecting technology found another deposit with […]

Grayscale has filed with the SEC to list its digital large cap fund as an ETF on NYSE Arca, offering exposure to bitcoin, ethereum, XRP, solana, and cardano. Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund Targets NYSE Arca Listing for Broader Crypto Exposure Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments filed a Form S-3 registration statement with the U.S. […]

The U.S. dollar’s reign as the world’s safe-haven currency is under threat, an expert warns, citing inflation, tariffs, and fading global trust in U.S. leadership. US Dollar Could Lose Global Throne With Inflation Rising and Allies Backing Away A major shake-up to the global financial order could be looming, according to Nigel Green, CEO of […]

Former maintainer of Monero Ricardo Spagni, known in crypto circles as Fluffypony, has alerted about the collapse of the current Know Your Customer (KYC) strategies at the hands of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. On X, Spagni assessed that still-in-use KYC procedures are on the way out, declaring that within the next 24 months “there will […]

According to current metrics, at around 6 p.m. ET on March 31, the Bitcoin blockchain experienced a curious decline in transactional throughput, with blocks failing to reach optimal capacity. Beginning at block 890,138, a sequence of more than a couple dozen blocks exhibited diminished size, deviating from the network’s typical operational rhythm. Where Have All […]

The U.S. could anchor its financial future to bitcoin under a bold new plan pushing a national reserve—“buy, baby, buy,” urges a senator as debt explodes. US Senator Demands Action on BITCOIN Act as Debt Soars—Time to ‘Buy, Baby, Buy,’ She Says U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) is ramping up pressure for Congress to pass […]

Nigeria has taken a significant step towards regulating cryptocurrencies with the signing of the Nigerian Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 into law. Cryptocurrency Officially Recognized As Asset Class The Nigerian Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has effectively ended the uncertainty surrounding the status of […]

The Stanford Blockchain Club published a paper on March 28 introducing “Type III Stablecoins,” a new category of yield-bearing stablecoins governed by autonomous smart contracts, developed by Cap Labs’ Benjamin and Jae. Yield Without Compromise? Type III Stablecoins Propose a Trustless Path Forward The paper published in the Stanford Blockchain Review outlines a paradigm shift […]

Vanguard may soon gain indirect bitcoin exposure through Gamestop’s BTC reserve plan, challenging its long-held stance that digital assets lack intrinsic value or stability. Vanguard May Soon Gain Bitcoin Exposure via Gamestop’s BTC Reserve Financial giant Vanguard Group may soon have indirect exposure to bitcoin through its holdings in Gamestop (NYSE: GME), marking an unexpected […]

California’s “Bitcoin Rights” bill secures self-custody for digital assets, shields crypto payments from penalties, and protects 40 million Americans’ financial freedom in the digital age. California Pushes Bitcoin Rights to the Frontline California’s Assembly has initiated legislative action on cryptocurrency governance with the filing of AB-1052, referred to as the “Bitcoin Rights” bill. Introduced by […]

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele announces a visit to the U.S., a Panamanian crypto bill gets introduced, and Venezuela suffers after Trump implements secondary tariffs on oil purchases. El Salvador’s Bukele […]

Gold continued its seemingly never-ending uphill run, reaching record levels once again. Spot prices for a fine troy ounce of gold touched $3,086.70 before stabilizing at a lower number, while futures passed the $3,100 mark pushed by hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation numbers. Gold Prices Climb Even Further, Inflation Moves Commodities Gold has regained its position as […]

Crypto advocates scored big as the CFTC scrapped a directive singling out digital asset derivatives, easing scrutiny and marking a sharp split among U.S. regulators. Barriers Drop—CFTC’s Crypto Retreat Sets Stage for Relentless Upside Another win for crypto supporters arrived March 28 when the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that its Division of Clearing […]

Calling it a “big win for crypto,” the White House crypto czar cheered regulators’ decision to scrap debanking rules that stifled lawful digital asset innovation. Crypto Scores Major Victory as FDIC Removes Reputational Risk Rule Federal officials are shifting away from a controversial banking oversight tool after sustained criticism from lawmakers and the crypto industry. […]