Duquesne Family Office’s Stanley Druckenmiller has revealed his latest move in the U.S. bond market. The billionaire investor who won millions in the past for Duquesne Capital does not believe that inflation will keep cooling down, and is consequently betting that a bond bust will eventually happen. Stanley Druckenmiller Makes a Short Bet Against Current…
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The volume of cryptocurrency transactions in Brazil has yet again registered record numbers. According to figures offered by the Brazilian IRS equivalent, volumes grew 24.2% compared to last year, reaching over $43.5 billion between January and September 2024. Stablecoin volumes were significant, with Tether’s USDT leading the charge. The leading stablecoin registered volumes of $27.4…
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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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According to an analysis from on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant, the total Ethereum (ETH) amount in accumulation wallets has surged to over 19 million. Ethereum Accumulation Continues To Surge The analysis shared by verified CryptoQuant analyst, Burak Kesmeci, indicates that more than 19 million ETH is now held by the so-called “accumulation addresses.” In January 2024,…
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Since July 29, the Bitcoin price has been struggling to regain the $70,000 mark, which has proven to be a formidable resistance barrier for the leading cryptocurrency. This resistance has been in place for the last two quarters of the year, after BTC hit an all-time high of $73,700 back in March this year. Since…
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Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk addressed XRP and cryptocurrency during a town hall in Pittsburgh, acknowledging crypto’s potential amid regulatory scrutiny. Musk emphasized that cryptocurrency plays a crucial role in promoting individual freedom and countering centralized control. His comments were well-received by XRP supporters, highlighting the growing importance of crypto in shaping future financial…
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Cryptocurrency industry members in Argentina expressed their opinions regarding a new draft that proposes restrictions on the operation of crypto institutions in the country. If the draft is approved, each institution will register with a minimum capital amount to operate on Argentine soil. Argentina Submits Draft for VASP Rules to Public Consultation Argentina is innovating…
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Bitriver, a Russian data mining company, has partnered with the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) to expand data center infrastructure and AI projects across BRICS countries. The goal is to boost Russia’s presence in AI and cryptocurrency mining. Both entities plan to build data centers and focus on enhancing their potential. This partnership aims to…
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Bitcoin’s rise is enriching early adopters at the expense of society, according to a paper by European Central Bank (ECB) economists. They argued that bitcoin’s speculative growth leads to wealth redistribution, where early investors gain while non-holders and latecomers are left poorer. Economists warn this dynamic could harm societal stability, deepening inequality and threatening democracy…
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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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