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Roxom Launches Bitcoin‑Denominated Perpetual Futures for Gold and S&P 500
22.10.2025
Roxom announced the launch of bitcoin‑denominated perpetual futures that allow traders to price and trade exposure to the S&P 500 and Gold in BTC. Roxom co‑founder Borja Martel Seward calls the move foundational for “a new financial era.” The BTC‑settled instruments let users gain or hedge...
From Washington to the UK — Here’s How Governments Are Stockpiling Bitcoin
20.10.2025
After scooping up more than 127,000 bitcoin, the U.S. wears the crown as the biggest nation-state or government holder of the world’s top crypto asset. Here’s a freshly updated rundown of the leading country-level bitcoin stashes and where they stand as of Oct. 19, 2025. Behind Closed Wallets:...
Latam Insights Encore: Schrödinger’s Bitcoin Purchases? El Salvador Should Issue Clarification
16.9.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. In this edition, we examine the mystery of El Salvador’s alleged bitcoin purchases and why the government is due to issue an official clarification. Latam Insights Encore:...
El Salvador Stresses Bitcoin Banks Are Coming This Year
14.9.2025
During celebrations marking the fourth year of the country’s bitcoin pivot, authorities said bitcoin banks will be established soon. El Salvador enacted the Investment Bank Law in August, opening the doors to private bitcoin investment banks. El Salvador Readies to Open Bitcoin Banks Soon...
Blockchain Sleuth Points out El Salvador Might Be ‘Recycling Bitcoin’
11.9.2025
Sani, an onchain analyst, has unveiled data that appears to confirm the IMF’s allegations about El Salvador’s purported bitcoin purchases. Nonetheless, the country continues to post each BTC addition as a purchase via the Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) social media account. El Salvador Bitcoin Purchases...
El Salvador Moves Bitcoin for Safety Purposes: Is a Selloff Coming?
1.9.2025
The Bitcoin Office of El Salvador reported that these movements would be an answer to quantum computing developments, which have the potential to break bitcoin’s encryption. Nonetheless, analysts believe that this might be a preparation for a possible sale. El Salvador to Move Bitcoin to Face...
New Investment Bank Law in El Salvador Opens Doors to Bitcoin Products
10.8.2025
The new Investment Bank Law will allow so-called “sophisticated investors” to take advantage of innovative opportunities, which may include bitcoin or crypto-based products issued to seek funding, thereby opening the doors to a more dynamic crypto ecosystem in El Salvador. Investment...
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador Should Clarify Bitcoin Shuffling Allegations
8.8.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. In this edition, we examine the latest allegations about the status of El Salvador’s bitcoin purchases and how the Salvadoran government should clear the air regarding...
Yes, Bitcoin Adoption Reached 70% in El Salvador, but There’s a Catch
31.7.2025
According to figures compiled by Cornell University, El Salvador boasts one of the highest bitcoin ownership rates in the world, reaching over 70% at one point. Nonetheless, while these numbers may be accurate, the circumstances behind them need to be understood. Bitcoin Ownership in El Salvador...
One-Two: IMF Reiterates That El Salvador Is Just Shuffling Bitcoin
28.7.2025
At a recent press briefing, the IMF reiterated that the number of bitcoins accumulated in the wallets of El Salvador had not changed and that the increases in the country’s bitcoin reserve fund were due to token shuffling across multiple addresses. IMF Denies El Salvador’s Alleged Bitcoin Purchases...
Latam Insights Encore: El Salvador’s IMF Bitcoin-Fueled Defiance Was a Fugazi
22.7.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how the Salvadoran government’s confusing communication policy has led to a decline in its standing within the bitcoin community. Latam Insights...
IMF Bombshell Footnote Solves El Salvador’s Bitcoin Accumulation Mystery
19.7.2025
The IMF has finally referred to the current status of the accumulation of bitcoin by the government of El Salvador in its latest compliance report, stating that the government had been consolidating its bitcoin stash from several addresses into one. El Salvador Bitcoin Accumulation Mystery...
Pakistan Establishes Ties With El Salvador, With Bitcoin Front and Center
18.7.2025
The government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan established diplomatic ties with the Republic of El Salvador in a recent meeting, discussing an information-sharing agreement on bitcoin. The two countries are currently seeking to embrace the cryptocurrency while under IMF restrictions. Bitcoin...
IMF-El Salvador Deal Bitcoin Compliance Goals Broken: Chivo Wallet Involved
18.7.2025
The latest report issued by the IMF on the compliance of El Salvador’s actions with the guidelines established in the $1.4 billion credit facility deal approved in February revealed that Chivo Wallet led the nation to miss the bitcoin non-accumulation quotas. Bitcoin Non-Accumulation Compliance...
Latam Insights Encore: US Senate’s Weaponization of Bitcoin Ownership Should Raise Concerns
16.7.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how the U.S. Senate is weaponizing bitcoin against El Salvador in a politicized attempt to sanction Bukele’s administration on alleged human...
Bitcoin Switzerland? El Salvador to Host First Fully Native Bitcoin Capital Markets
13.7.2025
The new infrastructure, to be built by Nexbridge and Nexplace, will position El Salvador at the forefront of financial technology, enabling the development of capital markets and a suite of service offerings built on the bitcoin stack. El Salvador to Pioneer Native Bitcoin Capital Markets...
US Senate Introduces Bill to Enact Sanctions on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Usage in Human Rights Violations
11.7.2025
The bill, titled the “El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025,” aims for the Senate to impose sanctions on the executive branch of El Salvador’s government for engaging in human rights violations involving U.S. citizens. The act also requires a report detailing the use of bitcoin...
Bitcoin Core Developer Arrested in El Salvador For Allegedly Calling Neighbor ‘Stupid’
7.7.2025
The developer says he has now been released but was allegedly detained and faced up to eight years in prison after his Salvadoran neighbor accused him of calling her “stupid” during a dispute over a piece of land. Bitcoin Core Contributor Arrested After Dispute With Neighbor Thanks to a bizarre...
El Salvador Passes IMF Review With Flying Colors Despite Its Bitcoin Purchases
29.5.2025
The IMF reached a staff-level consensus on El Salvador’s performance in meeting the conditions required to receive a new disbursement. Regarding bitcoin, efforts will be made to ensure that the total amount of the cryptocurrency owned remains unchanged. El Salvador Overcomes IMF Review With...
El Salvador Overtakes North Korea in Bitcoin Holdings After Lazarus Group’s Reduction
26.5.2025
Two weeks prior, North Korea’s cybercriminal network Lazarus Group maintained a stash of 7,813 BTC—then worth $856 million. Since that point, the group has liquidated approximately 1,938 BTC, shedding more than $212 million in value. As a result of this reduction, El Salvador now outranks...