Paxos has secured full approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to offer digital payment token services, positioning Singapore as a key player in Paxos’s global stablecoin operations. The approval permits the issuance of stablecoins compliant with MAS’s forthcoming regulatory framework. DBS Bank Named Main Banking Partner as Paxos Secures MAS Approval Paxos, a…
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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 examine the opportunity for cryptocurrency in Bolivia after the central bank unbanned it from its financial system and how the citizens might leverage these new tools to alleviate the deficiencies of traditional…
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Northern Data, a European cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and bitcoin mining company, is reportedly mulling going public in U.S. markets. The company would be in talks to complete its initial public offering (IPO) in 2025, creating an entity combining its AI cloud computing and data center divisions. This new entity would have a valuation…
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U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw the largest net inflow since June 7, 2024, accumulating $129.45 million. Fidelity’s FBTC led the inflow on Monday with $65.03 million. Fifth Consecutive Day of Inflows for U.S. Bitcoin ETFs On Monday, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.36 billion in trading volume and attracted $129.45 million in inflows.…
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The Russian State Duma is considering a bill related to cryptocurrency mining and sales, but the legislation is not expected to be approved by fall. The bill aims to legalize crypto mining and allow the sale of mined digital currency. Currently, cryptocurrency cannot be used for settlements in Russia. The proposed law specifies that digital…
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The Digital Chamber (TDC) has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to end its attacks on the crypto industry following its enforcement action against Consensys. The chamber argues the SEC’s actions are overreaching and detrimental to financial innovation and inclusion. Digital Chamber Criticizes SEC’s Action The Digital Chamber (TDC) has called on the…
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Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Argentina reached zero inflation in food and beverages in June, the Central Bank of Bolivia unbans bitcoin, and several employees of the Paraguayan power company were allegedly involved in illegal bitcoin mining operations.…
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Chelsea Football Club and their principal partner, Bingx, say they have taken their partnership to the next level. Bingx, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has transitioned from being a sleeve partner to becoming the official training wear partner for Chelsea’s men’s team. Fans worldwide will now see the Bingx logo on the team’s training apparel for…
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Congressman Tom Emmer has stated that the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Chevron deference significantly limits “the regulatory abuses” of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler. The ruling is seen as a game changer for the crypto industry and other tech sectors, promising more predictable and grounded regulations. Supreme Court’s Chevron Ruling…
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Metaplanet, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under the ticker 3350, announced on July 1 that it has made an additional bitcoin purchase. Following the company’s disclosure on June 24 about plans to acquire BTC worth 1 billion yen ($6.2 million), Metaplanet has initiated the purchase with an investment of 200 million yen. This transaction…
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