Mexico’s Third-Largest Billionaire Raves About Bitcoin Price Hike: ‘Told You So’

Mexico’s third-largest billionaire is celebrating the momentum that bitcoin and the entire cryptocurrency market are experiencing following President-Elect Donald Trump’s victory in the recent elections. Ricardo Salinas Pliego, owner of companies such as Grupo Elektra, Banco Azteca, and TV Azteca, took to social media to celebrate the bitcoin price hike, offering further advice to his … Read more

Central Banks Boost Gold Holdings Amid Global Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Uncertainty

Central banks from several nations have signaled a shift towards increasing gold reserves, citing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. Officials from Mexico, Mongolia, and the Czech Republic expressed support for gold’s growing role, reflecting broader trends as central banks seek safe havens amid lower interest rates and rising risks. Central Banks Signal Increased Reliance on … Read more

Latam’s Giant Mercado Libre Announces Expansion of Its Stablecoin Project

Mercado Libre, Latin America’s e-commerce and financial services giant, has announced that it will expand its previously launched Meli Dólar, an in-house developed dollar-pegged stablecoin, to other countries. The token, developed in partnership with the Argentina-based crypto exchange Ripio, will be launched in Mexico, according to Juan Vita, Senior Director of Product at Mercado Pago. … Read more

FBI Warns of Growing $55 Billion Business Email Scam

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned of a rising business email compromise (BEC) threat, responsible for $55 billion in global losses over a decade. The scam has affected all 50 U.S. states and 186 countries, with funds frequently routed through banks in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China, Mexico, and the United Arab … Read more

Bitget Launches Direct Deposit Option for Mexican Pesos

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has announced a strategic partnership with Swapple to facilitate crypto payments in Mexican Pesos (MXN) via the Interbank Electronic Payment System (SPEI). Operated by Banco de México, SPEI allows for near-instantaneous electronic funds transfers between bank accounts in Mexican pesos, providing a secure and efficient way to move money. This integration aims … Read more

Coinflip Expands Cryptocurrency ATM Services to Mexico

Coinflip has officially launched its digital currency kiosks, otherwise known as automated teller machines (ATMs), in Mexico, marking its second expansion in North America. The latest expansion follows the company’s entry into the Canadian market in 2022. Coinflip Introduces Digital Currency Kiosks in Mexico Coinflip, a U.S.-based digital currency platform, has introduced its crypto ATM … Read more

Binance Survey: Half of All Latin American Crypto Users Treat It as a Long-Term Investment

A survey conducted by Binance revealed that more than half of all cryptocurrency users in Latin America utilize crypto as a long-term investment, choosing to hold onto their digital assets. The survey, which polled 10,000 users from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, indicates that the number of users in this group exceeds the number of … Read more

Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Urges Followers to Buy Bitcoin as Nigerian Naira Falls Under a Satoshi

Ricardo Salinas Pliego, one of the wealthiest billionaires in Mexico, has urged his followers to purchase Bitcoin as a hedge against the devaluation of fiat currencies. Salinas Pliego recommended purchasing bitcoin in response to a social media post reporting on the fall of the value of the Nigerian naira under a satoshi. Mexican Billionaire Ricardo … Read more