Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the Argentine lower chamber will investigate Libra’s launch, cryptocurrency can now be legally seized in Brazil, and the Brazilian CBDC pilot, drex, has hit a roadblock. Argentine Congress to Formally
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has removed broad provisions and introduced stricter operational requirements in the newly revised draft rules for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs). The proposed issuance, now titled “SEC Guidelines on the Operations of Crypto-Assets Service Providers,” removes or revises several high-level policy sections from the original “SEC Rules on Crypto-Assets
Crypto scammers are sweeping through Hawaii with emotionally manipulative schemes that are draining millions from victims, exploiting fake friendships and fraudulent investments in digital currency. Crypto Scams Sweep Through Hawaii—Victims Hooked by Fake Friendships A scam targeting older residents has prompted a public warning from the Kauai Police Department (KPD), which issued the alert from
Robert Kiyosaki warns the U.S. dollar is being wiped out, urging investors to buy bitcoin now, saying it’s not too late to protect wealth and gain freedom. Robert Kiyosaki Says Bitcoin Is Roaring as US Dollar Gets Erased Robert Kiyosaki, the author behind Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once again delivered a stark warning about
The price of OM, the native token of the Mantra blockchain, dropped over 90% within 24 hours, falling from approximately $6.30 to below $0.50. The collapse erased nearly $6 billion from its market capitalization. Key Figures: Previous price: ~$6.30 Lowest recorded price (April 13): ~$0.37 Current price (as of reporting): ~$0.60 Peak price (2024): ~$9.00
Democratic Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and John Fetterman introduced the “Clean Cloud Act of 2025” this week, proposing regional emissions limits and financial penalties for cryptocurrency mining operations and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers that exceed environmental standards. Senate Bill Aims to Impose Fines on High-Emitting Crypto Mines and Data Centers The bill, formally titled the
Unocoin, India’s longest-standing cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the integration of the Lightning Network, powered by Voltage, marking an advancement in bitcoin and stablecoin adoption within the growing Indian crypto market. This new feature allows Unocoin users to send and receive bitcoin and tether ( USDT) instantly and at a fraction of the cost of traditional
Bitcoin’s valuation in South Korea took an interesting turn last week, dipping into a discount amidst the dramatic volatility rocking global financial systems. This marked the first instance of such a discount in nearly four months, breaking a streak where the country consistently observed a premium. Trump’s Tariffs Spark Unusual Bitcoin Discount in South Korean
The Trump administration’s recent tariff exclusions on consumer electronics may only offer temporary relief. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick clarified Sunday that smartphones, computers, and certain electronics—previously granted a reprieve—could still face a new round of tariffs within the next month. Speaking on ABC’s “This Week,” Lutnick said these products, along with semiconductors, may be
Bitcoin traded at $83,681 on April 13, 2025, with a market capitalization of $1.66 trillion, a 24-hour trading volume of $26.01 billion, and an intraday price range between $83,648 and $85,731, as the asset moved within a tightening technical consolidation. Bitcoin On the daily chart, bitcoin ( BTC) continued its recovery from a recent pullback