Today so far 2026-10-28 · 12:01 UTC

Multiple cryptocurrency exchanges have suffered security breaches in the past 24 hours, with Bithumb confirming a hack that exposed customer personal data and Coinbase disclosing that customer data was compromised through an analytics vendor breach, though user funds were not affected in either case. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has rebounded above $80,000 with analysts offering mixed forecasts, ranging from bullish targets of $93,000-$97,000 in the near term to more optimistic predictions of $100,000 by Thanksgiving, though some analysts warn of potential downside risks. Other developments include Solflare issuing a security alert for SOL stakers and USDC overtaking USDT in the European market.

Latam Insights: Brazil Introduces Crypto Tax Evasion Bill, El Salvador Finalizes New Bitcoin Diploma Program

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week.

2026-03-01 · 10:30 UTC
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Geopolitical Tensions Still Strong as the Middle East Defends Against Iran Strikes, Will BTC Surge?

2026-03-01 · 10:10

Geopolitical tensions still strong as the Middle East defends against Iran strikes.

Moonpay, M0, and Paypal Launch ‘PYUSDx’ to Power Application-Specific Stablecoins

2026-03-01 · 09:30

Moonpay and the universal stablecoin platform M0 have introduced PYUSDx, a framework that allows developers to launch…

Binance: 11 U.S. Senators Demand Federal Investigation into Its Activities

2026-03-01 · 09:05

Binance, the world leader in cryptocurrencies, is at the center of a political scandal. 11 U.S.

Cardano Eyes Next Pump as Market Momentum Builds

2026-03-01 · 08:40

Cardano rebounds from $0.220 support, showing early momentum for potential gains.

Lemon Report: Latin America Grew Its Crypto User Base 3 Times Faster Than the US

2026-03-01 · 08:30

According to a report by Lemon, an Argentina-based crypto exchange, Latin America increased its crypto user base at a…

Crypto: Indiana Pushes Back Against Discriminatory Taxes

2026-03-01 · 08:10

In the United States, the regulatory battle around cryptos is now playing out at the state level, and Indiana has just…

Zcash Could Slide to $120 if Key Support Does Not Hold

2026-03-01 · 07:40

Support Risk: ZEC trades between $225 and $205; a break could push price toward $120.

6 Polymarket traders net $1M on US-Iran strike, spark insider fears: Report

2026-03-01 · 07:16

The newly created Polymarket wallets placed bets on the timing of a US strike against Iran, buying shares hours before…

MetaMask Launches a Crypto Mastercard Debit Card in the United States

2026-03-01 · 07:05

MetaMask's fox pulls out its credit card at Uncle Sam's. Even New York opens its doors.

Washington’s Crackdown on Southeast Asian Scam Centers Tops $580 Million in Crypto Seizures

2026-03-01 · 06:30

Washington’s newest crypto-fraud crackdown is starting to put real numbers on a shadowy ecosystem that has quietly…

Ethereum Accelerates Its Transition to Quantum Resistance

2026-03-01 · 06:05

Ethereum is undertaking a historic transformation to face the quantum era.

PENGU Short-Term Price Outlook: Breakout or Pullback Ahead?

2026-03-01 · 05:35

PENGU rallies 6.67% despite extreme fear across the broader crypto market.

Arrival of The Machines, The Race of the Superapps, and More – Week In Review

2026-03-01 · 05:30

Financial and crypto markets are flashing crosscurrents.

Bitcoin recovers to $68K following death of Iranian Supreme Leader

2026-03-01 · 04:58

Donald Trump described Ayatollah Khamenei as “one of the most evil people in history,” on Truth Social.

Bitcoin Extortion Plot Turns Violent as Fake Mailman Forces Way Into Home

2026-03-01 · 03:30

Alleged bitcoin extortion turned violent in Seattle as prosecutors say a suspect posed as a postal worker, forced entry…

Breakout Alert: 5 Altcoins Poised for 40% Gains as Momentum Signals Trigger

2026-03-01 · 03:30

Breakout signals in momentum indicators of five major altcoins are synchronized.

Ethereum smart accounts are finally coming 'within a year' — Vitalik Buterin

2026-03-01 · 02:54

Removing intermediaries with account abstraction is a “core principle of non-ugly cypherpunk Ethereum,” said Buterin.

“Slow-Motion Lottery”: Bull Run Will Expose Investors Without a Plan

2026-03-01 · 02:20

A crypto bull market is less a guaranteed jackpot and more a slow-motion lottery that exposes who actually has a plan.

Altseason Alert: 4 Coins Set to Surge 70% — Are They Worth the Risk?

2026-03-01 · 01:30

Consolidation across multiple altcoins suggests volatility expansion may be approaching.

11 US Senators Urge Treasury, DOJ to Probe Binance Over Iran Sanctions Risks

2026-03-01 · 01:16

Senate Democrats are urging a federal probe into Binance over alleged sanctions and anti-money laundering violations,…

Morgan Stanley Seeks OCC Trust Charter for Crypto Custody Arm

2026-03-01 · 00:10

Morgan Stanley has applied for a national trust bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC),…

Top 5 Altcoins Printing 1000x Gains Despite Market Dumps — YTD Winners Worth Watching

2026-02-28 · 23:30

AI-focused tokens led sector gains despite overall market weakness.

Mark Karpelès Proposes Bitcoin Hard Fork to Recover 79,956 BTC Stolen From Mt Gox

2026-02-28 · 23:01

Mark Karpelès has proposed a Bitcoin hard fork to recover nearly 80,000 BTC tied to the 2011 Mt Gox hack — and the idea…

Bitcoin Erases Iran Strike Losses as Traders Reprice Geopolitical Shock

2026-02-28 · 21:42

On Saturday, as tensions intensified across the Middle East and U.S.

Bullish Into Q1? 5 High-Risk Coins Targeting 50+Gains as Liquidity Returns

2026-02-28 · 21:30

Ether and XRP position liquidity at scale in the coming of Q1.

Ether’s 60% down from its 2025 high, but TradFi keeps betting on ETH: Here’s why

2026-02-28 · 21:30

Ethereum’s dominant total value locked and widespread adoption by traditional finance institutions confirm its role as…

South Korea’s National Tax Service Publishes Seed Phrase Photo, Sparks Wallet Breach

2026-02-28 · 20:31

South Korea’s National Tax Service (NTS) accidentally published a cryptocurrency wallet’s recovery phrase in a Feb.

Bitcoin bottom fractal calls for 130% rally, but is the model valid in 2026?

2026-02-28 · 20:29

A rare Bitcoin bottom signal from 2023 has flashed again, but the 2026 macroeconomic backdrop calls its validity into…

NEAR Surges 14.5%  — Will a Break Above $1.25 Ignite a Run Toward $3–$4?

2026-02-28 · 19:30

NEAR has risen 14.52 per cent in 24 hours, reaching critical support of $1.09 and resistance of $1.25.

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