Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, El Salvador de-risks its economy from bitcoin, Coinbase launches in Argentina, and Hive Digital expands its operations in Paraguay. El Salvador
Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative targets a $4 billion daily spending cut with the ambitious goal of zero inflation by 2026, a move that could reshape the U.S. economy. Inflation Gone by 2026? ‘Super Big Deal,’ Says Elon Musk Elon Musk has shared an update regarding the progress of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in […]
Since Donald Trump was sworn in, debate has intensified over replacing income tax with tariffs—a tactic free market purists contend is simply another form of economic interference—prompting this editorial to explain why tariffs are considered unworkable and to explore alternative funding methods for a minarchist-style government dedicated to protecting citizens. Examining
The fast-paced action, strategic depth, and optional crypto features of this basketball game make it enjoyable for traditional and Web3 players, whether or not they have experience in the genre. Quick Recap from The Machines Arena The Machines Arena is a fast-paced hero shooter blending action-packed gameplay with Web3 innovation. The Season 3 highlights brings […]
The U.S. has imposed new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, igniting a trade war. Canada strikes back with billions in tariffs, Mexico retaliates, and China warns of consequences. US Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Spark Retaliation and Economic Concerns A trade dispute is intensifying among the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China in […]
January has proven to be a captivating period for many crypto assets, with bitcoin (BTC) managing a 2.3% rise against the U.S. dollar since the onset of 2025. However, several other digital currencies recorded quadruple and triple-digit gains, while numerous coins experienced losses ranging from 55% to nearly 80% over the past month. Crypto’s 2025 […]
On Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, the price of bitcoin fell below the $100,000 mark, reaching an intraday low of $98,141. Selling Pressure Sends Bitcoin Below $100K It is not an ideal day for the world’s leading crypto asset, which has declined about 3% against the U.S. dollar over the past day. The 24-hour intraday high […]
This weekend, proponents of bitcoin and digital asset enthusiasts have fixated on a striking development: the blockchain’s mempool—a holding zone for pending transactions—has nearly evaporated, while daily transfer volumes have plunged to notable lows. Though many proponents cheer this shift as a sign of operational efficiency, dissenters argue it signals troubling
Armstrong predicts Bitcoin surge, XRP traders brace for action, Blackrock-backed treasuries arrive on XRP Ledger, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong predicts Bitcoin will soar into the millions, citing increasing institutional adoption and regulatory clarity. Meanwhile, XRP remains strong with steady price action around $3.13 and
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, the stablecoin company, has discussed the company’s plans after moving to El Salvador. Ardoino disclosed the construction of a 70-story skyscraper that will be occupied by other tech and crypto companies. Tether Opens up on 70-Story Skyscraper Construction in El Salvador Tether, the company behind USDT, a stablecoin worth close […]










