Latam Insights: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Christmas Buying Spree, Argentina’s Tether Freeze
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition of Latam Insights, El Salvador continues buying bitcoin despite IMF’s requirements, the Argentine justice system orders freezing USDT for the first time, and a Brazilian congresswoman warns about the dangers […] Powered by...
Russia’s Biggest Bank Joins Digital Ruble Push – New Era of Transactions Begins
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, has joined the expanding digital ruble pilot, signaling stronger momentum as the country advances its central bank digital currency initiative. Russia Expands Digital Ruble Pilot with Key Banking Giants Sberbank, Tbank, and Tochka Bank have officially joined Russia’s digital ruble pilot program, the Central Bank of Russia has revealed through its […] Powered by...
El Salvador Showcases Bitcoin Success in Key Meeting With Chinese Ambassador
El Salvador’s vice president highlighted bitcoin’s role in economic growth during a meeting with China’s ambassador, emphasizing Chinese cooperation in advancing digital infrastructure projects. El Salvador Spotlights Bitcoin Wealth in Discussions With Chinese Delegation El Salvador’s Vice President Félix Ulloa highlighted the country’s bitcoin success in a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Zhang Yanhui, the Office […] Powered by...
From Election Excitement to Post-Election Doldrums: December on Polymarket
According to data, Polymarket experienced its busiest month ever in November, driven largely by the U.S. Presidential Election. However, December’s activity has cooled off, with trading volumes falling below not only November’s peak but also October’s numbers. Additionally, open interest has sharply declined, dropping from nearly $500 million to a current total of $117 million. […] Powered by...
Today’s PoW Mining Marvels: Scrypt Takes the Throne as 2024’s Top Algorithm
During the opening week of the year, the Kheavyhash algorithm—used for mining kaspa (KAS)—topped the profitability charts among proof-of-work (PoW) algorithms. Fast forward to today, and Scrypt has claimed the crown as the most lucrative choice for miners, particularly those extracting dogecoin (DOGE) and litecoin (LTC). Mining Algorithms Push Limits in a Historic Year As […] Powered by...
