Brazil's largest crypto exchange, Mercado Bitcoin, suffered a hack this week that netted $40 million. The platform stated that customer funds were not compromised.
On Monday, November 2, cybersecurity firm Hypernative identified suspicious transfers exceeding $40 million across at least 10…
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Crypto events calendar for the last quarter of 2026
The last quarter of 2026 features a calendar of events related to the cryptocurrency ecosystem, blockchain technology, investments, and new developments in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
In this regard, crypto enthusiasts have several…
El Salvador agrees with IMF to freeze Bitcoin purchases in exchange for $1.4 billion loan
El Salvador reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) last week to halt its Bitcoin purchases in exchange for a $1.4 billion loan from the organization.
President Nayib Bukele made the decision for the good of the…
The use of stablecoins for everyday payments is growing in Latin America
The use of stablecoins in everyday payments in Latin America continues to increase. Digital currencies are a response to factors such as inflation, monetary weakness, financial volatility and difficult access to dollars.
In various LA…
Bitcoin trades above $80,000
The week begins with good news for the cryptocurrency sector, considering the recovery of Bitcoin's price, which opened the week at $80,000.
Several factors are driving this increase in the cryptocurrency's value. Analysts point to the…
Openbank expands its cryptocurrency offering with the addition of Solana and Polkadot
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,…
Cryptocurrency market booms in Latin America and faces regulations in Europe
Digital assets can represent economic salvation for some and a path to ruin for others. Nevertheless, crypto adoption continues to increase in Latin America and Central America, while regulations are tightening in Europe, Asia, and…
Paraguay tests state-run Bitcoin mining
Paraguay will evaluate future state-run bitcoin mining after launching a pilot program using equipment seized from illegal operators.
The South American country's initiative puts BTC mining back into focus after "years of tension…
UK recognizes cryptocurrencies as property
The UK Parliament took a significant step in the cryptocurrency market with the passage of the Property Act 2025, which recognizes them as a third category of property.
This means that Bitcoin and other digital assets are now considered…
Spanish Openbank to offer cryptocurrency trading
Openbank, the 100 % digital bank of Spanish financial giant Santander, announced on Tuesday its new service for buying, selling, and holding cryptocurrencies.
Customers, particularly those in Germany, will have the opportunity to perform…
El Salvador will hold the first official government-organized Bitcoin conference in November
El Salvador will become the first country to host an international conference on Bitcoin. The event, called "Historic Bitcoin," will take place on November 12 and 13, with an agenda that includes topics such as monetary sovereignty,…
Eighth edition of Crypto Latin Fest will be held in Medellín
The eighth edition of Crypto Latin Fest will be held on August 21st and 22nd at the Botanical Garden of Medellín, Colombia, sponsored by the global crypto exchange platform Bitfinex.
The event, one of the most important in Latin America,…