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Brazil Embraces Crypto Even When Its Government Doesn’t

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past…

The GENIUS Act Banned Yield on Stablecoins– But Banks Are Still Losing Against The Competition

The GENIUS Act includes a key rule that bars stablecoin issuers from paying interest directly to holders. While this provision…

EU weighs sanctions on ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5: Report

The European Union is reportedly considering sanctions against A7A5, a Russian ruble-backed stablecoin and the world’s largest non-US-dollar pegged stablecoin.…

Bessent to remain IRS chief, names Frank Bisignano as new CEO

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to retain his role as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. The agency will…

SEC Shutdown Pauses Approvals, Leaves Retail Traders Facing Uncertainty

Members of the US Securities and Exchange Commission have partially shut down operations following a lapse in government funding. Most…

Will Pro-Crypto Decisions in the US Be Reversed After Trump? Bitwise CEO Responds

US President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency policies could be one of the administration’s most enduring legacies, according to Bitwise’s CEO. Speaking…

Vietnam Caps Crypto Pilot at Five Licensed Exchanges

Vietnam is planning to limit its crypto exchange pilot program to just five licensed operators, pointing to a cautious regulatory…

EU to grant ESMA centralized authority over crypto

The European Commission is reportedly drafting new rules that would grant ESMA greater supervision over cryptocurrency companies, instead of leaving…

SEC Excluded Crypto DePIN Tokens From Oversight

In a regulatory decision with potential implications for decentralized networks, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a no-action…

CBI Freezes $122K Linked to Florida Bank Scam

CBI freezes crypto assets on DOJ request in $122K Florida bank scam, highlighting rising India-US cooperation in tackling cryptocurrency fraud.…