Welcome To Latam Insights Encore, a deep view of Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news last week. In this edition, we discuss the positive impact bitcoin adoption had on the growth of the tourism industry in El Salvador and how this can be applied to other countries. Bitcoin Acknowledged to Be a Catalyst…
21shares announced it has integrated Chainlink’s Proof of Reserve on Ethereum mainnet to bolster the transparency of the 21shares Core Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), also known as CETH. The crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) issuer said this integration aims to provide real-time visibility into the ethereum (ETH) reserves backing the ETF. 21shares Enhances CETH Transparency With…
The debut of spot Ethereum ETFs in the United States resulted in some of the highest inflows since December 2020 over the last week. According to CoinShares, the newly launched funds attracted $2.2 billion last week. Since then, the trading volume of Ethereum ETPs has also surged by 542%. However, the inflows have been hampered…
According to onchain data, a Department of Justice (DOJ) labeled bitcoin wallet transferred 29,799.99 BTC, valued at just over $2 billion. This move by the U.S. government follows Germany’s sale of its bitcoin and a growing belief among U.S. politicians that seized coins should be held as reserves. DOJ-Labeled Wallet Transfers More Than 29,000 Bitcoins…
On-chain analysts just caught the U.S. government moving around $2 billion worth of its massive BTC holdings, sparking market panic that it might be preparing for another sale. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s price has steadily declined throughout the day, tapping $70,000 at 13:15pm UTC before crashing to $66,900 by 17:26 UTC. At 16:18 UTC, data from Arkham…
Before bitcoin (BTC) hit an intraday peak of $70,016 per unit on Bitstamp on Monday, a dormant bitcoin wallet from July 27, 2017, moved 210 BTC, valued at over $14 million. 2017 Bitcoin Wallet Activity Resurfaces, 210 BTC Moved Ahead of $70K Peak In recent days, several long-inactive bitcoin addresses from 2017 have been reactivated.…
What makes a meme coin stand out in a crowded market? Could it be its unique features, community support, or perhaps its liquidity strategy? Given the popularity of meme coins and their presales, these questions have plagued investors, with many scouring the meme coin market for the perfect one. The MoonBag crypto has captured the…
Bitcoin neared its all-time high earlier today before it was rejected there. There are several factors at play that have supported the price surge of the flagship crypto asset. For one, bitcoin surpassed the average realized price for short-term investors after soaring well past $63,500, indicating renewed market strength. According to the latest findings by…
Ethiopia’s birr plunged 30% against the dollar after the central bank floated the currency as part of reforms aimed at correcting foreign exchange market distortions. The bank also eliminated foreign exchange surrender requirements and lifted restrictions on certain imports. In return, Ethiopia, which is seeking BRICS membership, is expected to receive a $10.7 billion loan…
The eGaming industry is experiencing rapid growth, with a global market size expected to reach $127 billion by 2027. Among the many factors driving this demand is web3 gaming, with in-game asset ownership, community-driven development, and greater transparency providing richer gaming experiences. Yet blockchain-based gaming is still in its infancy. Many projects struggle to gain…