Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from last week. In this edition, we examine Argentine President Javier Milei’s recent statements about maintaining a separation between crypto and the state and how this reveals a pivotal problem with the expected rise of nation-state crypto adoption. …
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Microstrategy to Raise $1.75 Billion for More Bitcoin Purchases
Microstrategy Incorporated has unveiled a bold plan to raise $1.75 billion through a private offering of convertible senior notes, doubling down on its commitment to bitcoin investments. Business Intelligence Firm Seeks $1.75 Billion in Private Offering to Continue Bitcoin Strategy The business intelligence firm, Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), publicly listed and based in Virginia, is set …
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Quantoz Payments to Launch US Dollar and Euro Stablecoins
The launch of USDQ and EURQ marks a significant step for Quantoz, as it positions to capitalize on the growing demand for stablecoins. New Stablecoins in Circulation Netherlands-based technology firm, Quantoz Payments announced on Monday that it will begin issuing USDQ and EURQ, two stablecoins designed to be MiCA compliant. The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation …
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TEAMZ Web3・AI Summit 2025: Bringing Global Leaders to Tokyo
PRESS RELEASE. TEAMZ is proud to announce that the TEAMZ Web3・AI Summit 2025 will take place on April 16-17, 2025, at the Toranomon Hills in Tokyo. This summit is one of Japan’s largest international conferences, gathering top global leaders, innovators, investors, and companies in the Web3 and AI industries. Event Overview Date: April 16-17, 2025 …
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Semler Scientific Reports Half-Year BTC Yield of 37.3%, Acquires Additional 215 Bitcoin
Semler Scientific has reported a significant 37.3% bitcoin yield since implementation of its bitcoin treasury strategy. Bitcoin Strategy Yielding Gains for Semler Scientific Semler Scientific has announced an impressive half-year bitcoin (BTC) yield of 37.3%. According to an announcement on Monday, Semler achieved this yield between July 1 to Nov. 15 2024. Earlier in Q2 …
Bitwise: US Bitcoin Reserve Speculations Propel Crypto Market Gains
Recent findings from Bitwise’s Weekly Crypto Market Compass for Week 47, 2024, reveal an upbeat trajectory for cryptocurrency markets, with bitcoin leading the charge. Its performance has outshined traditional financial assets, propelled by optimism surrounding U.S. reserve strategies and an intensifying supply crunch. Bitwise Analysis: Bullish Sentiments Drive Crypto Assets to New Heights Cryptocurrencies have …
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7 AI Chatbots Bet Big on Bitcoin: Price Predictions Heat Up After $90K Rally
On Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady above $90,000, riding high after its post-election rally in the U.S. With its value perched at this level, we tapped into a variety of generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to see what they think bitcoin’s price might look like by the end of the year. …
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MicroStrategy to raise $1.75B with 0% interest notes to buy Bitcoin
MicroStrategy’s 0% senior convertible note means it will not need to pay regular interest to bondholders.
ai16z token rockets 50% after nod from top venture firm
An X post from a16z’s chief technology officer helped send the AI-led DAO’s token soaring.
‘Next Chosen One’ Altcoin Could Significantly Outperform Solana (SOL), According to Macro Guru Raoul Pal
Macro guru Raoul Pal says that he’s taking a bet on an altcoin that he thinks could outrun Solana (SOL) in the current crypto market cycle. In a new interview with Kevin Follonier on the When Shift Happens podcast, the former Goldman Sachs executive says that Solana and its ecosystem look extremely healthy, and likely …
Solana Memecoin Rips 1,603% in November As Binance Announces Suprise Support
One Solana (SOL)-based memecoin is going parabolic after earning sudden support from Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange. Binance announced futures contracts in the USDT trading pair support for Comedian (BAN), which soared to a new all-time high of $0.378 on Monday. BAN has since retraced and is trading for $0.292 at time of writing, …
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Coinbase Launches ‘COIN50’ Index Designed To Track Top Fifty Crypto Assets
US-based crypto exchange Coinbase just launched a new benchmark index for tracking the digital assets market. In a statement, the publicly-listed firm says the Coinbase 50 Index (COIN50) is a regulated benchmark representing the 50 largest crypto assets on its platform that meet the fundamental criteria for token economics, blockchain architecture and security. To qualify …
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Tether Announces New Investment to Support Upcoming Launch of ‘Milestone’ Stablecoins
USDT-issuer Tether is investing in Quantoz Payments to launch new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulations (MiCAR)-compliant stablecoins in the European markets. According to a new Tether announcement, the crypto firm says its launching two new stablecoins, EURQ and USDQ, via Tether’s Hadron platform. Says Tether, “These stablecoins represent a significant milestone in advancing grassroots-regulated digital asset …
Gemini’s Tyler Winklevoss Blasts SEC Chair Gary Gensler, Calls Him ‘Evil’ With ‘Sociopathic Ambition’
Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss is questioning the moral character of Gary Gensler, the current Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a scathing new thread on the social media platform X, Tyler Winklevoss calls Gensler evil with “sociopathic ambition” who should never be in a position of power or influence again. Winklevoss …
Tether invests in Dutch firm to launch MiCA-compliant stablecoins
Tether has announced plans to invest an undisclosed amount in Quantoz, a Dutch fintech company, to assist with the introduction of two new stablecoins — EURQ and USDQ, according to a Nov. 18 statement. Quantoz, which operates under a license from the Dutch Central Bank (DNB), plans to issue these stablecoins using Tether’s new Hadron …
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