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Quantum Threat Looms, New Whales Rising, Brandt Sees $58K–$62K, Trump Tariff Shock, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Debate intensified over whether advancing quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin’s network, onchain data showed new institutional whales now control a larger share of realized BTC cap (creating a roughly $6 billion influence gap), […]

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Brazil streamlines rules for banks entering the crypto industry, a Colombian pension fund-manager reveals the development of a bitcoin investment product, and Revolut applies for a banking license in Peru. Brazil Streamlines […]

Nifty Gateway announces platform closure and moves to withdrawal‑only mode, with asset withdrawal instructions for users. The non-fungible token ( NFT) marketplace Nifty Gateway announced that the platform will close on February 23, 2026 and is entering withdrawal‑only mode immediately, asking customers holding USD, ETH balances or NFTs to follow emailed instructions to move assets […]

ZBD secures $40 million Series C to expand bitcoin and blockchain payment rails for gaming. ZBD, a New Jersey‑based bitcoin payments startup, reportedly secured a $40 million Series C led by Blockstream Capital with $36 million committed, funding the company’s expansion of video game payment software that processes bitcoin and other blockchain transactions. ZBD, which […]

Using Truth Social, President Donald Trump warned Canada that if it became a “drop‑off port” for Chinese goods entering the United States, he would impose 100 % tariffs on Canadian products. Trump Charges Against Canada-China Trade Deal, Threatens 100% Tariffs if It Goes Through Trump has used the threat of tariffs against Canada, one of the U.S.’s largest […]

Web3 security provider Certik is preparing to become the first publicly traded company in Web3 infrastructure. The initial public offering ambitions reflect a broader trend of Web3 firms seeking credibility and capital in public markets. Building Toward Institutional Scale Certik, a Web3 security services provider, is preparing to break new ground by becoming the first […]

Bitfarms, one of the largest publicly listed bitcoin miners, has decided to abandon its origins and pivot to the HPC market, shedding its Latam sites to become a company with a complete North American energy footprint. Will this move work for the company? Bitfarms: From Bitcoin Mining to AI HPC Bitfarms, one of the top […]

An onchain analyst argues that Bitcoin developers are more actively addressing quantum computing risks than headlines suggest, with discussions accelerating in 2025 and highlighted by the first Quantum Bitcoin Summit in San Francisco. Data Shows a Shift in Focus Onchain analyst Willy Woo has entered the debate regarding bitcoin’s readiness for the looming quantum threat, […]

Mounting stress in global debt markets is eroding confidence in the U.S. dollar, with accelerating bond turmoil and capital flight signaling a dangerous inflection point for currencies and safe havens, according to economist Robin J. Brooks. Dollar Faces Mounting Pressure as Debt Markets Unravel Global currency markets are entering a destabilizing phase as confidence fractures […]

Ark Investment Management has filed with the SEC for a broad, futures-based crypto ETF led by bitcoin, ethereum, and XRP, aiming to offer scalable, diversified exposure to the digital asset market without direct token ownership. Ark Designs a Broad Crypto ETF Led by BTC, ETH, and XRP Using a Market-Linked Structure Built for Scale Ark […]

Crypto markets are flashing historic warning signs as 1929-era parallels revive debate over valuation stress and downside risk, with bitcoin emerging as a potential catalyst in a fragile global market moment. Bitcoin at the Center of a Historic Market Moment as 1929 Parallels Ignite Debate Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone shared on social […]

Ripple’s renewed custody deal with Garanti BBVA expands secure crypto storage and transfers to millions of retail banking customers, signaling that institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure is moving from pilot programs to mainstream adoption. Ripple Secures Millions of New Users as Major Bank Renews Crypto Custody Deal Ripple executive Reece Merrick shared on social media platform […]

Silver is positioned for a dramatic surge as mounting U.S. debt and eroding dollar purchasing power push investors toward hard assets, with Robert Kiyosaki spotlighting precious metals and crypto as long-term winners amid deepening distrust in monetary leadership. Robert Kiyosaki Keeps Buying More Bitcoin and Silver as the Dollar Nears a Breaking Point Rich Dad […]

Institutional research is reshaping crypto narratives as Blackrock’s latest outlook frames Ethereum as a central beneficiary of surging stablecoin use and tokenization, signaling a shift from speculative trading toward real-world financial infrastructure adoption. Blackrock Outlook Puts Ethereum at the Center of Tokenization Shift Global crypto market narratives are increasingly shaped by institutional research rather than […]

XRP has been on a January 2026 roller coaster, kicking off the month with confidence before running headfirst into a sharp pullback. It jumped about 20% in the first week, topping out near $2.41 on Jan. 6, but fast forward to today and the crypto asset is changing hands at $1.91. Even so, a handful […]

Gold’s rally is being driven less by panic and more by policy choices that are quietly reshaping global trust in money, according to veteran macro strategist Jim Rickards. Inside Jim Rickards’ Case for Gold as Governments Rewrite the Rules Appearing on The Julia La Roche Show, Jim Rickards—an economist, lawyer, and longtime market watcher—argued that […]

This weekend, with silver changing hands at $103 an ounce, an X account known as Stoic Trader said he was “sitting on 1,000 ounces of silver bars” and claimed he has been attempting to sell them, alleging that dealers are “lowballing 30% under spot.” The post spread quickly across X, drawing significant attention to the […]

As markets lurch between relief rallies and sudden reversals, ten developments now unfolding across equities, bonds, currencies, and commodities suggest the global monetary order is quietly being rewritten heading into Q1 2026. 2026 Is Becoming a Stress Test for the Financial System The financial markets opening in 2026 are not merely volatile — they are […]

Bitcoin is trading at $89,166 per coin at 12 p.m. EST on Jan. 24, 2026, with derivatives markets sending mixed but revealing signals beneath the surface. Futures leverage is easing, options traders remain selectively optimistic, and liquidation data suggests excess positioning is still being worked off. Bitcoin Derivatives Paint a Tense Picture Bitcoin futures open […]

Seven days after the stablecoin sector printed a record $310.426 billion on Jan. 17, the market has given back $3.327 billion—proof that even “stable” capital has a sense of timing. Post-Peak Pause: Stablecoins Step Back Starting with the heavyweight contender, tether ( USDT) sits at roughly $186.59 billion in market cap and posted zero activity […]