The United States could become the cryptocurrency capital if the executive order recently signed by Donald Trump moves forward successfully, with the help of David Sacks, an expert in AI and crypto assets.

In a statement, the White House indicated: “The growth of digital financial technology in the United States should not be hampered by restrictive regulations or unnecessary government interference.”

The legal instrument signed by Trump authorizes the creation of a task force in these disciplines, with a deadline of six months to make recommendations to the president.

On the other hand, the executive order “prohibits the establishment of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and revokes a measure by the administration of former President Joe Biden, which suppressed innovation and undermined America’s economic freedom and global leadership in digital finance.”

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The President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, currently enjoys 94 % popular support, placing him above the leaders of Argentina (48 %), South Korea (63 %), and the United States (38 %).

Bukele is a figure who has proposed and implemented strict measures against criminal gangs, successfully strengthening internal security.

Furthermore, his advocacy for the cryptocurrency Bitcoin, adopted in 2021 as legal tender, has been crucial to the country’s economic progress. Currently, “the government is maintaining the purchase of one unit per day, which raises national reserves above 7,600 BTC.”

Cryptocurrencies are used as a sovereign digital reserve. This, coupled with the firm stance against violence, keeps Nayib Bukele at the height of global popularity.

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Venezuela is preparing to rejoin the international SWIFT payments system following the issuance of licenses 56 and 57 by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, according to economist Elio Córdova.

As is well known, the SWIFT system (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) “is a secure global messaging network that allows more than 11,000 banks in over 200 countries to exchange transfer orders, facilitating the secure and standardized movement of capital between countries.”

With this system, international transfers are made to reach their correct destination safely and quickly. According to Córdova, licenses 56 and 57, announced on April 14, “have a positive impact on Venezuela’s economic performance, especially due to the eventual re-entry into the SWIFT system, given that Venezuela is an active member of that entity and these resources will improve economic growth.”

Once the Central Bank of Venezuela can rejoin the international financial system, it will be able to access “external loans, financing, and aid, primarily from organizations such as the International Monetary Fund.” Furthermore, the country will have easier access to “replace parts and components from the rest of the world through imports, including raw materials, capital goods, and technology, so that economic agents can quickly acquire these necessary elements for production in Venezuela without intermediaries.”

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Elon Musk’s X social network is preparing to launch the Smart Cashtags financial tool, which will allow trading stocks and cryptocurrencies directly from the platform’s timeline.

According to statements from the company’s product manager, Nikita Bier, the feature should be active in a few weeks. The executive added that “a new version of Cashtags has already been launched in the United States and Canada for iPhone, focused on providing real-time financial data within the platform.”

Musk’s intention to make X multiplatform has been progressing since 2022, when he “incorporated a system that displayed price charts and market data for major assets like Bitcoin and Ether.” At that time, it was possible to track price movements within posts, but it did not offer transactional features.

Now, an expansion of these services is underway, with a relaunch that includes “real-time data in the United States and Canada for iPhone, the preparation of Smart Cashtags for stock and cryptocurrency trading within weeks, and the continuation of X Money in limited beta. Together, these pieces paint a picture of a platform that seeks to capture more value at the intersection of attention, information, and money.”

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The increased adoption of stablecoins in Argentina, as a hedge against inflation, positions the country as a benchmark in Latin America.

Macroeconomic factors such as low financial inclusion, exchange restrictions, and the gap in the dollar parity have driven the search for alternatives that provide security. This is where stablecoins come in, representing a valid, secure, and efficient solution.

According to various reports from the crypto ecosystem, the use of stablecoins in the region accelerated significantly over the past year. In particular, their adoption by Latin American companies doubled between the second half of 2024 and the first half of 2025, solidifying their position as key tools for international payments, treasury operations, and foreign exchange.

In connection with this information, the Criptonoticias portal refers to the April 6, 2026 report from the payment card provider DeCard, which details that Argentina leads the “Stablecoin Readiness Index” with a perfect score of 100/100.

Some of the uses of these digital assets in Argentina include their use as a store of value, to cope not only with inflation but also with the devaluation of the peso, the official currency.

Furthermore, the South American nation currently surpasses Brazil in per capita adoption, boasting the “highest level of monthly active users and penetration per capita in the region.”

In this regard, stablecoins are routinely accepted in more than 15,000 businesses, and the total transaction volume is estimated at 61.8 %.

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Last week, the White House accepted for review a proposal from the Department of Labor to allow cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans.

The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) has already assessed the proposal and classified it as “economically significant.”

With the acceptance for review, a 60-day public comment period begins. This would be followed by an executive order from President Donald Trump on August 7, 2025, which would “urge federal agencies to expand access to alternative assets, including crypto assets, in 401(k) plans.”

By the end of September last year, the country’s retirement market reached a record $48.1 trillion in financial assets. “Meanwhile, states like Indiana are advancing their own initiatives to include crypto assets.”

Specifically, the state passed a law “that will require certain state plans to offer a cryptocurrency investment option by July 1, 2027. This would allow its citizens to include Bitcoin and other digital assets in their retirement portfolios for the first time.”

Although the U.S. government maintains a cautious stance regarding the use of cryptocurrencies in the retirement sector, it is currently showing greater openness, betting on positive results.

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Openbank announced that in addition to the cryptocurrencies Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin, Polygon, and Cardano, it has added Solana and Polkadot to its investment portfolio in Spain.

The 100 % digital bank, part of the Santander Group, indicated that customers can now “buy, sell, and hold these products without needing to transfer money to another platform.” The option to schedule cryptocurrency purchases is also available; those interested can make recurring contributions “starting from €1 and without custody fees through the bank’s app or website.”

The bank assures its customers of the backing and security of the Santander Group, one of the world’s leading financial institutions, within the European regulatory framework.

“Currently, it offers an automated investment service called Robo Advisor, a catalog of over 4,000 stocks, 3,000 investment funds from more than 150 asset managers, and over 2,000 ETFs.” Furthermore, it offers its clients an AI-powered brokerage platform “that provides target prices for over 1,000 stocks in Europe and the United States.”

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According to Resolution 4/2026, published in Official Gazette No. 46, the Central Bank of Cuba authorized a specific group of SMEs, as well as one joint venture, to make cross-border payments with cryptocurrencies.

The legal instrument, dated Monday, March 23, 2026, establishes that it is “a specific permit granted to ten legal entities that previously requested it and whose proposal was evaluated by the Cryptoassets Group of the Central Bank itself.”

The official text details the request from legal entities and states that “the proposed operations are of socioeconomic interest to the country.”

Thus, it is clear that this is not a general authorization for the open use of cryptocurrencies, but rather subject to express authorization from the Central Bank, which has the power to order authorized entities to execute “purchase, sale, transfer, and custody operations of virtual assets exclusively through virtual asset service providers licensed by the Central Bank itself to operate within the national territory.”

It is important to clarify that any direct operation outside authorized platforms is expressly prohibited. Furthermore, the regulatory body has stipulated that “only virtual assets authorized by the service provider contracted by each entity may be used.”

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Data presented by Conindustria reports that 58 % of SME owners in Venezuela face a lack of foreign currency as the main obstacle to production.

The currency auction in the national banking system is considered insufficient and discretionary, and is designed to exclusively benefit “large food and health corporations, leaving medium-sized manufacturers of chemicals, plastics, and technology empty-handed.”

The industrial sector points to a “drought of official dollars” that has led companies to take refuge in cryptocurrencies to cope with this lack of foreign currency and inflation in order to maintain production.

Digital currencies are an alternative given the difficulty in obtaining funds through traditional means. In this regard, analysts warn that as long as auctions remain limited — registering a 13% drop compared to the previous year — the economic recovery will be fragile.

The president of Conindustria, Tito López, recently pointed out that the paralysis of SMEs, due to the lack of foreign currency, “puts the entire supply chain at risk” as a consequence of insufficient financial support.

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Three countries have joined forces in the fight against crypto scams: the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Operation Atlantic allows for anticipating attacks, identifying victims, and detecting the use of AI in fraudulent schemes.

The alliance of the three countries “seeks to identify criminal networks, thwart phishing attacks, and recover funds stolen from unsuspecting investors.”

Operation Atlantic “integrates key institutions such as the U.S. Secret Service, the UK’s National Crime Agency, and Canadian entities such as the Ontario Provincial Police and the Ontario Securities Commission.”

According to Brent Daniels, Deputy Director of Field Operations for the U.S. Secret Service, investment fraud and phishing scams, which have escalated alarmingly worldwide, result in losses of millions of dollars annually.

“Crypto fraud is reaching critical levels, with phishing as the primary weapon. Criminals convince victims to approve malicious transactions on the blockchain, giving them control over the tokens in their wallets,” authorities stated.

Furthermore, blockchain specialists have revealed thefts of billions of dollars in recent years through the use of artificial intelligence, as “deepfakes, automated chatbots, and identity theft facilitate massive campaigns that contact hundreds of thousands of targets in hours with convincing messages.”

Hence, the importance of Operation Atlantic in confronting this global and adaptable threat. “Authorities are committed to a swift and coordinated response to counter increasingly frequent scams. This coalition could set a new standard in the fight against cybercrime.”

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