Paraguay Raises Bitcoin Mining Power Fees by 14%, Companies Mull Stopping Operations

The National Power Administration of Paraguay (ANDE) has surprised cryptocurrency mining operators by raising power fees by 14%, affecting the profitability of these activities. The rise have already caused the exit of a company that planned to invest over $400 million in the country due to the lack of clarity in the area. Paraguay Raises … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: The Bolivian Opportunity for Crypto After Its Unbanning

Welcome To Latam Insights Encore, a deep view of Latin America’s most relevant economic and cryptocurrency-based news last week. In this edition, we examine the opportunity for cryptocurrency in Bolivia after the central bank unbanned it from its financial system and how the citizens might leverage these new tools to alleviate the deficiencies of traditional … Read more

LAPD Investigates $579,000 Bitcoin ASIC Miner Theft, Suspect Released

According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), a 26-year-old man was arrested and charged with stealing $579,000 worth of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin miners. Local reports confirmed that the man has been released from jail, and the LAPD stated that the investigation is ongoing. Canyon Country Resident Accused of Stealing $579K Worth of … Read more

National Power Administration ANDE Employees Allegedly Involved in Setting up Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farms in Paraguay

National Power Administration (ANDE) employees have been accused of participating directly in setting up illegal bitcoin mining farms in Paraguay. According to local sources, seven engineers of the institution would have been installing bitcoin farms across the country as the prosecutor’s office is carrying out this investigation with ANDE’s cooperation. Seven ANDE Engineers Involved in … Read more

The Six-Digit Struggle: What if Bitcoin Falls Short of $100K?

As bitcoin continues to lead the cryptocurrency market, its notable climb beyond previous peaks has drawn the interest of investors and supporters alike. The dominant cryptocurrency’s latest performance suggests it might approach a triple top, potentially exceeding $90,000. However, reaching the six-figure mark will be a significant psychological challenge, and it may fall short of … Read more

Kiyosaki Recommends Most People to Sell BTC, Vivek’s VP Prospects Spike 1,100%, and More — Week in Review

Robert Kiyosaki advises selling bitcoin amid its crash, yet plans to buy more, likening his approach to Warren Buffett’s “buy and hold forever” strategy. Vivek Ramaswamy’s chances of becoming Trump’s vice presidential pick have surged by 1,100% on Polymarket. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticizes SEC Chair Gary Gensler, warning his actions could affect the election. … Read more

Ledn Co-Founder Mauricio Di Bartolomeo States Crypto Will Be a Determinant Factor on Latam Elections: ‘People Want Bitcoin’

Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, co-founder and CSO of Ledn, a Canada-based bitcoin lending platform, stated that Latam citizens are shifting to elect governments supporting bitcoin as a better money alternative. In an interview with Bitcoin News, Di Bartolomeo stressed that presidents like Bukele in El Salvador and Milei in Argentina have shown Latam that proposals including … Read more

Billionaire Peter Thiel Remains a Bitcoin Holder but Questions Its Future Value

According to American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist Peter Thiel, he still holds bitcoin (BTC) but is uncertain about the future value of the cryptocurrency. Peter Thiel Talks Bitcoin: A Holder With Cautious Optimism Peter Thiel, the renowned billionaire and co-founder of Paypal, Palantir Technologies, and Founders Fund, shared his thoughts on bitcoin (BTC) … Read more

Central Bank of Bolivia Unbans Bitcoin From the Nation’s Financial Ecosystem

The Central Bank of Bolivia has lifted a blanket ban on using bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the national financial system, opening the doors for integrating exchanges and other crypto service providers into its economy. The institution derogated a 2020 resolution prohibiting financial institutions from facilitating crypto-related payments. Central Bank of Bolivia Lifts Bitcoin Ban, … Read more

Banking Giant Santander to Offer Cryptocurrency Trading Services in Brazil

Santander, the multinational banking giant, has recently announced that it will start offering cryptocurrency trading services in Brazil. The bank will roll out this functionality to selected customers of Toro, its investment unit, this week and will gradually extend it to more users in the future. With this move, Santander joins Nubank and Itau Unibanco, … Read more