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Latam Insights: Brazil Opens Crypto to Banks, Colombian Pension-Fund Manager Reveals Bitcoin Fund
25.1.2026
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,...
Revolut Applies for Banking License in Peruvian Expansion Push
20.1.2026
The company announced that this movie is part of its strategy to bring a local payment and banking alternative to Peru. Peru has a large level of smartphone penetration, but many Peruvians still lack access to financial services. Revolut Announces Expansion Push Into Peru, Applies for Local Banking...
Revolut targets remittances with new banking license in Peru: Report
19.1.2026
The London-based financial technology company is pushing deeper into Latin America as regional competition among digital banks heats up
EU and Mercosur Sign Historic Free Trade Agreement
19.1.2026
The EU and South America’s Mercosur formally sign a long‑awaited trade pact in Asuncion to cut more than 90% of tariffs. Top officials from the European Union and the Mercosur bloc signed the Partnership Agreement and an Interim Trade Agreement in Asuncion, Paraguay on January 17, 2026, concluding...
Latam Insights: Venezuelan Link to Trump’s ‘Gasolina,’ Brazil Battles Stablecoin Taxation
18.1.2026
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, discover how Venezuela might be linked to Trump’s viral “Gasolina” dance, Brazil’s crypto industry vows to battle stablecoin taxation, and Lemon launches...
VelaFi Secures $20 Million Series B to Expand Stablecoin Infrastructure
13.1.2026
VelaFi completes a $20 million Series B round to broaden its stablecoin‑powered payment network globally. On January 12, VelaFi announced in Dallas and Mexico City the closing of a $20 million Series B financing led by XVC and Ikuyo, with participation from Alibaba Investment, Planetree,...
VelaFi raises $20 million in Series B to expand stablecoin payments infrastructure
12.1.2026
The LatAm-based company said the funding will support expansion across the U.S. and Asia
Latam Insights: Venezuela’s Crypto Rally, Colombia Overhauls VASP Reporting
11.1.2026
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, crypto rallied after Venezuela’s military intervention, Colombia overhauls reporting standards for exchanges, and Coinbase suspends USDC onramp services...
Latam Insights: Polymarket Traders Profit on Venezuelan Situation, Bitfarms Exits Latam
4.1.2026
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Polymarket traders win big on Maduro’s downfall, Bitfarms leaves Latam, and Argentina enters 2026 with high crypto adoption levels. Maduro’s Fall Turns Long-Shot...
Bitfarms Exits Latam After Paraguayan Site Sale
4.1.2026
The mining company reported that it had entered into a purchase agreement with the Sympatheia Power Fund (SPF) to sell its Paso Pe mining site in Paraguay. The move marks Bitfarms’ exit from Latam and its reconfiguration to become a company using 100% North American power. Bitfarms Announces Final...
Bitfarms exits Latam with $30M facility sale
2.1.2026
The company’s energy operations will become “100% North American” following the sale of the Paraguayan site
Latam Insights: Venezuela’s USDT Oil Economy, JPMorgan Freezes Latam Stablecoin Startups’ Accounts
28.12.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Venezuela’s oil income relies largely on USDT payments, JPMorgan freezes accounts belonging to Latam-based stablecoin companies, and Argentina’s Milei signed...
JPMorgan Freezes Accounts From ‘High Risk’ Stablecoin Startups Kontigo and Blindpay
27.12.2025
The actions would have been taken due to the high risk linked to lending services to these startups. Blindpay, one of the stablecoin startups affected, operates in Latin American countries, while Kontigo is focused on the Venezuelan market. JPMorgan Freezes Accounts From Stablecoin Startups Kontigo...
Fiserv to Implement QR Crypto Payments in Argentina
23.12.2025
The Milwaukee-based company that offers payment solutions to millions of customers worldwide will implement QR payments in Argentina through its Clover platform. Fiserv becomes the first company of its kind to reach this milestone in Argentina, allowing customers to pay in crypto and merchants...
Latam Insights: Brazil’s B3 to Issue Stablecoin, Libra’s Launch Detailed
22.12.2025
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’s B3 stock exchange announces its own stablecoin, a whistleblower details Libra’s launch, and Nubank studies buying a bank. Historic: Brazil’s B3 Stock...
Milestone: Bitso Processes Stablecoin Payments for Over $80B in Latam
20.12.2025
Bitso Business, the business-to-business arm of Bitso, announced that it was on the way to process nearly $82 billion in stablecoin payments in 2025. Felipe Vallejo, Bitso Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Country Manager at Bitso Mexico, highlighted that this evidenced a shift toward...
Nubank Seeks to Acquire Traditional Bank to Satisfy Brazilian Regulatory Requirements
15.12.2025
According to recent reports, Nubank is strategically pursuing the acquisition of a small bank in Brazil, driven by new regulatory restrictions that prohibit fintech companies from using banking-related names without an official banking license. As an alternative approach, the company could also...
Latam Insights: Brazil’s Banking Giant Updates Bitcoin Advice, TRM Labs Highlights Venezuelan Crypto Growth
15.12.2025
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’s Itau recommends holding up to 3% in bitcoin, TRM Labs releases a report highlighting Venezuela’s positive crypto adoption, and El Salvador plans to roll...
Nexo Purchases Buenbit, Establishes Argentina as a Launchpad for Latam
13.12.2025
With the acquisition, Buenbit users will gain access to Nexo’s suite of products, which will be available under the Buenbit brand, at least for the foreseeable future. Nexo’s purchase aims to make Buenos Aires a regional crypto hub and a launchpad to reach other markets in Latam. Nexo Acquires...
Latam Insights: Private Banks Closer to Offer Crypto in Argentina, Kraken Goes Local in Colombia
8.12.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the Central Bank of Argentina prepares to allow banks to offer crypto services, Kraken implements local payments in Colombia, and YPF plans to accept crypto...