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A Hero Falls: Bitcoin Community Blasts Michael Saylor’s ‘Paranoid Crypto-Anarchists’ and Self-Custody Remarks

October 22, 2024

Microstrategy co-founder Michael Saylor blasted the original bitcoin community stating that crypto-anarchists were paranoid about possible bitcoin seizure events involving the large companies that currently provide crypto custody. Saylor said that they were the ones who could incentivize a seizure measure due to their lack of compliance with government rules while exercising self-custody. Michael Saylor…
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Latam Insights: Brazil Pushes BRICS Away From the US Dollar, Bitcoin Adoption Falters in El Salvador

October 21, 2024

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue, Brazil pushes BRICS to use national currencies instead of the dollar, bitcoin adoption reaches critical levels in El Salvador, and smart contracts achieve legal status in Argentina. Brazil Pushes BRICS to Shift From…
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Bitcoin Adoption Reaches Critical Low in El Salvador Despite Government Push

October 17, 2024

A new survey has found that bitcoin usage has dropped to critical levels in El Salvador, with less than 10% of its citizens using it to make transactions. The numbers are surprising to analysts, given the push that President Nayib Bukele has made for bitcoin in the country since its adoption as legal tender in…
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Bitcoin Failed Attempt To Break $64,000 Could Lead To A Disaster – Analyst

October 9, 2024

After weeks of massive volatility, Bitcoin faces heightened risk after failing to break above a key resistance level of around $64,000. Following the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates, many investors and traders anticipated a full-blown rally throughout October. However, it appears that the expected surge may not materialize just yet. Top crypto analyst…
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Latam Insights: Bukele Offers Bitcoin Advice to Argentina, Uruguay Passes Crypto Law

October 7, 2024

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele meets with President Milei in Argentina, offering bitcoin advice to the Senate, and Uruguay passes a cryptocurrency law after over two years of discussion. Bukele and Milei Meet:…
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Russian Bitcoin Mining Industry Could Surpass the U.S. in 2 Years

October 5, 2024

Igor Runets, owner and CEO of Bitriver, commented on the growth potential of the Russian bitcoin mining industry following the approval of the mining law in the country. Runets stated that, due to the several advantages provided by the law, the Russian bitcoin mining industry could reach parity with the U.S. in two to three…
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Bukele Advises Argentine Vice President on Bitcoin and Volcano Bonds

October 4, 2024

During his official visit to Argentina, Bukele met with Victoria Villarruel, the nation’s vice president, to discuss cryptocurrency and the Salvadoran experience with Bitcoin. While the meeting was private, a video released before the meeting shows Villarruel asking Bukele about the first cryptocurrency and the yet-to-be-issued bitcoin-backed “volcano bonds.” Bukele Talks Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin Bonds…
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Bitcoin Enters Positive Seasonal Trend, Demand Key to Further Growth: Cryptoquant

October 2, 2024

Bitcoin is entering a period of traditionally positive performance, according to the latest analysis from Cryptoquant and its researchers. However, for bitcoin to reach new highs, increasing demand will be crucial as current levels remain stagnant. ‘Demand Has a Lot of Room to Grow’ Cryptoquant‘s latest report highlights bitcoin’s strong historical performance during the fourth…
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Polymarket Predicts 61% Chance of 2024 Bitcoin All-Time High, 17% for $100K

September 29, 2024

With bitcoin trading above $65K, crypto enthusiasts are anticipating big price moves in October. Many still believe BTC will exceed its all-time high before the year ends. On Polymarket, a blockchain-powered predictions platform, the odds currently show a 61% chance that bitcoin will top the record it set seven months ago. Polymarket Bettors: Bitcoin Record…
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Cryptocurrency Purchases Soar in Brazil: $12.37 Billion Spent YTD

September 28, 2024

According to data from the Central Bank of Brazil, purchases of cryptocurrency made abroad have soared this year, surpassing the numbers registered in 2023. These purchases, considered imports, have reached $12.37 billion year-to-date, exceeding the total crypto purchases of 2023. This indicates that exchanges and trading platforms are preparing to accommodate a large demand for…
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