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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed that over 87% of crypto registrations were either rejected, withdrawn, or refused as part of its ongoing efforts to combat fraud and enhance consumer protection.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