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Latam Insights: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Proposes Bitcoin Reserve; Maduro Wants to Retake the Crypto Path

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news from the past week. In this issue, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado proposes creating a bitcoin reserve, Venezuelan…

UK Regulator: 87% of Crypto Firms Fail to Meet Registration Requirements

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed that over 87% of crypto registrations were either rejected, withdrawn, or refused as part of its ongoing efforts to combat fraud and enhance consumer protection. In its annual report, the FCA…

Russia Expands Digital Ruble Pilot With New Features: Widespread Use Expected in 2025

Russia’s central bank is expanding its digital currency pilot program, involving 9,000 individuals and 1,200 companies. New features for the digital ruble, including payments via QR code, will be tested. Full-scale implementation is expected…

Mansa Partners With Nigerian Blockchain Platform Bitmama to Boost Cross-Border Payments

The Nigerian blockchain payment platform Bitmama has partnered with the decentralized finance platform Mansa to improve cross-border payment accessibility in Africa. This partnership aims to enhance consumer payment capabilities and support trade…

Tokyo Electric Power Company’s Subsidiary Mines Bitcoin With Surplus Energy

According to a report from Asahi Shimbun, one of Japan’s oldest national newspapers, a subsidiary of Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) has taken an innovative step into the world of bitcoin mining. Agile Energy X, the subsidiary in question…

Mpeppe Casino Presale Readies For Launch As Helium HNT Investors Take Position In 1100X Rocket

The cryptocurrency market has been nothing short of volatile in recent months, with Bitcoin and Ethereum experiencing downturns. Amidst this, Helium (HNT) has emerged as a standout performer, defying the bearish market with consistent gains. Now…

Helium vs Mpeppe: HNT Investors Add Mpeppe Casino To Moonshot Bags As Helium Gains 19%

With the recent surge of Helium (HNT), investors are already looking for new opportunities to complement their moonshot portfolios. While Helium has seen a dramatic 19% increase due to its expanding mobile subscriber base, Mpeppe (MPEPE) is quickly…

Decide AI Gains Major Support From Internet Computer Whales, ICP Investors Add DCD & Mpeppe To Long-Term Holdings

In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, certain projects stand out by garnering the attention of major investors, or as they’re often called, whales. Recently, Decide AI has captured the interest of Internet Computer (ICP) whales, marking a…