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Billionaire investor Ray Dalio declared that “the world order as it has stood for decades no longer exists,” warning that the post-1945 framework has given way to a new era defined by raw power and intensifying great-power rivalry. Dalio Cites ‘Stage 6’ Chaos as Global Order Unravels Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, published a […]

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, recently offered his take on how banning stablecoin rewards in the CLARITY act would benefit the exchange’s operation. Nonetheless, he came under fire on social media, with his position criticized as disingenuous, causing the bill to stall on this issue. Coinbase CEO Comes Under Fire On Stablecoin Rewards Ban Position […]

Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) has long promised secure computation on encrypted data, but was too slow for real-world finance. Fhenix’s Decomposed BFV changes this by breaking ciphertexts into smaller “limbs,” reducing noise growth and delaying costly bootstraps. The ‘Precision Wall’ in Financial Logic For a long time, fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) has been considered the […]

While bitcoin just posted its steepest difficulty decline since China’s 2021 mining purge, the network has already found its footing, and the next adjustment cycle is shaping up to be a sizable one, with roughly 34% of blocks still left to be mined before the epoch closes. Bitcoin’s Upcoming Difficulty Change Could Erase the Last […]

Bitcoin price stands at $69,397, commanding a market capitalization of $1.40 trillion, with $42.58 billion in 24-hour trading volume. Over the past day, bitcoin has traded within a tight intraday range of $69,286 to $70,897, pointing to a market that is active, liquid, and carefully positioning itself. Bitcoin Chart Outlook At this level, bitcoin is […]

Lightning Labs releases open‑source L402 tools enabling artificial intelligence (AI) agents to transact natively on the Lightning Network. Lightning Labs launched an open‑source agent tools repository and lnget CLI that let AI agents run Lightning nodes, pay L402‑gated APIs, host paid endpoints, and manage wallets via remote signers, with skills for macaroons and the Model […]

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, a strategic bitcoin reserve bill was introduced in the Brazilian Congress, Brazil prepares to tax stablecoins, and Argentina’s statistics chief resigns. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Allowing Brazil to Acquire up to 1 Million […]

Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias plan a fully regulated merger to create a one‑stop European crypto infrastructure champion. Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias announce a planned merger to form a Boerse Stuttgart Group unit headquartered in Frankfurt and Stuttgart, expected to complete in the second half of 2026; the deal combines about 300 employees and […]

The rumors of discussions on Russia’s return to the dollar system sparked speculation about the strength of the financial alternatives deployed to bypass sanctions. While the central bank denies being involved in such talks, the Kremlin clarified that Russia never left the dollar: it was excluded. Russia Denies Taking Part in Discussions About Using the […]

Traders on Polymarket, Myriad, and Kalshi are putting real money behind their expectations for bitcoin’s price trajectory in 2026. Across seven active contracts with over $84 million in volume, the crowd is signaling cautious optimism — with plenty of hedging along the way. Six-Figure Bitcoin Odds Rise With Time, Prediction Markets Show One of the […]

X is preparing to roll out Smart Cashtags, a feature that embeds live market data and trading links for stocks and cryptocurrencies directly into users’ timelines, signaling another step toward its push into financial services. X’s Head of Product Nikita Bier Details Smart Cashtags Rollout on X On Feb. 14, 2026, Nikita Bier, X’s head […]

Comprehensive U.S. crypto legislation is advancing in Congress, with the Clarity Act poised to unlock trillions in sidelined institutional capital as lawmakers confront stablecoin regulation, SEC oversight, and CFTC authority in a high-stakes policy battle. Clear Regulatory Framework Could Release Trillions Into Crypto, Says White House Adviser Federal lawmakers are continuing negotiations on comprehensive crypto […]

Binance has fully integrated Ripple USD (RLUSD) on the XRP Ledger, unlocking deposits and expanding access across Earn, Convert, Margin, and VIP Loan products, deepening stablecoin utility and accelerating RLUSD’s reach across global crypto markets. Binance Expands RLUSD Across XRP Network, Withdrawals Tied to Liquidity Build Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has expanded support for Ripple USD […]

XRP climbs sharply after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse joins a key U.S. regulatory advisory committee, as strengthening institutional exposure and bullish technical momentum reinforce upside pressure across the cryptocurrency market. XRP Advances Following Ripple CEO’s Regulatory Leadership Role, Indicators Signal Upside Pressure At 8:55 p.m., XRP is trading at $1.52609, up 8.09% over the past […]

Fidelity’s director of global macro says bitcoin’s drop to $60,000 likely marked the floor of its current cycle, setting the stage for a future bull market and a potential push toward new highs. Fidelity Macro Chief Links $118 Trillion Liquidity Level to Bitcoin’s Maturity Fidelity Director of Global Macro Jurrien Timmer shared on social media […]

Robert Kiyosaki says he would choose bitcoin over gold if forced to choose a single asset, citing its fixed supply, while projecting major upside for silver and warning that fiat currency is losing purchasing power. Kiyosaki Favors Bitcoin Over Gold If Limited to One Asset Rich Dad Poor Dad author and investor Robert Kiyosaki reiterated […]

The CEO of Praetorian Group International has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for running a global bitcoin Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 90,000 investors of over $201 million. Deceptive Trading Promises A U.S. judge has sentenced Ramil Ventura Palafox, 61, to 20 years in prison for orchestrating a global Ponzi scheme through […]

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin criticized the current direction of prediction markets, warning that an increasing focus on short-term bets risks distorting incentives and encouraging harmful behavior. Buterin Questions Short-Term Betting Culture in Crypto Markets In a recent post published to X, Buterin said prediction markets have reached sufficient scale to support professional traders and contribute […]

South Korean authorities have confirmed that 22 bitcoin, worth about $1.5 million, vanished from a cold wallet held by the Seoul Gangnam Police Station in a 2021 financial crime case. Another Crypto Custody Failure Hits South Korean Authorities According to local reporting, the bitcoin had been voluntarily surrendered in November 2021 during a virtual asset […]

Online chatter is intensifying around a striking idea: autonomous AI agents may be gravitating toward bitcoin as their preferred rail for cyber sovereignty and permissionless finance, potentially reshaping market dynamics between humans and machines. AI Agents and Bitcoin: Cyber Sovereignty Meets Digital Hard Money Recent conversations on X have zeroed in on a provocative thesis: […]