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. […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/latam-insights-encore-mileis-call-for-crypto-independence-highlights-the-problems-of-state-adoption/
Month: November 2024
Options on BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Will Launch Tuesday
Options trading on BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF will begin Tuesday, a Nasdaq spokesperson confirmed to Decrypt, ushering in a new form of leveraged Bitcoin exposure on Wall Street. The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) updated a document on its website Monday for new options listings, with the equity derivatives clearing organization signaling that the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT)—a $43 billion…
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. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/microstrategy-buy-bitcoin-senior-convertible-notes?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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 […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/microstrategy-to-raise-1-75-billion-for-more-bitcoin-purchases/
BTC Highest ever Weekly Close, Nvidia Results this week, BONK hits $5B, Solana in full send!
BTC Highest ever Weekly Close, Nvidia Results this week, BONK hits $5B, Solana in full send! BTC ETFs: -$370mn, ETH ETFs: -$60mn. BTC has highest weekly close ever. Crypto total market cap hits ATH. XRP breaks $1.3 on hope for regulatory shift. Gensler likely to resign after Thanksgiving. SOL hits $250 as memecoin frenzy continues. BTC ETFs saw $1.7bn inflows…
You Think You Had a Bad Day? Brazilian YouTube Star’s Bitcoin Nightmare Led to Hospitalization
One of the world’s most popular pianists on YouTube has apparently been hospitalized after losing access to a Bitcoin stash worth over 2 million reais (over $366,000). The story has been big news in Brazil, where the classical pianist, a Brazilian known as Lord Vinheteiro (his real name is Fabrício André Bernard Di Paolo), has over 7 million YouTube subscribers.…
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. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ai16z-token-rockets-50-nod-top-venture-firm?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Coinbase CEO to meet with Trump to discuss personnel appointments — WSJ
Before US Election Day, Brian Armstrong said Coinbase was “prepared to work” with either a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump administration Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-donald-trump-meeting?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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 […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/quantoz-payments-to-launch-us-dollar-and-euro-stablecoins/
Japan’s DMM Crypto shuts down Seamoon Protocol amid challenges
Just a few months ago, it was thinking about issuing a stablecoin. Now it’s unsustainable. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/dmm-crypto-discontinues-seamoon-protocol?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound