Aperçus d'Amérique latine: La Bolivie envisage le yuan chinois pour les règlements commerciaux, Steve Hanke propose une solution en 30 jours pour l'inflation vénézuélienne

Bienvenue sur Latam Insights, un recueil des actualités les plus pertinentes en matière de cryptographie et de développement économique en Amérique latine au cours de la semaine dernière. Dans ce problème, Bolivia mulls using the Chinese yuan in international trade settlements, inflation reaches 108.8% in Argentina, et…

La Chine pousse le yuan numérique pour le paiement des salaires à Changshu

Changshu, a city in China with more than 1.5 million inhabitants, will pay public workerswages with the Chinese central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan. The move marks an acceleration of the adoption plans that Beijing has for the

Analysts Weigh In on BRICS Currency as Tool to Face US Dollar-Based Sanctions

Analysts have begun considering using a future BRICS currency to sidestep U.S. sanctions and the dollar’s influence in international markets. While the rise of the U.S. dollar was significant to spur an era of economic growth after World War II, les…

Crypto Policy: Kenyan Senate Ready to Engage Central Bank

The Kenyan Senate’s Information, Communication and Technology committee has said it is ready to engage the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and other stakeholders in shaping the country’s policy towards crypto assets and virtual asset service providers. According to the committee,…

Au milieu de la forte demande énergétique des mineurs, La Russie envisage de construire de nouvelles centrales électriques en Sibérie

Growing electricity consumption in the crypto mining sector may require the construction of new power generation facilities in Siberia, the energy minister of Russia has acknowledged. Demand continues to increase in residential areas as well, after regional authorities abandoned a proposal

Samsung investit plus de $35 Millions dans des initiatives de métaverse centrées sur Latam

Samsung, the Korean electronics behemoth, has revealed it is currently investing more than $35 million dollars in metaverse initiatives for the Latam audience. The objective behind this move is to help the brand attract and connect with younger audiences, as part

Brazilian Exchange Bitpreco to Expand to Banking Services; Bets on Cashback to Counter Crypto Fears

Bitpreco, a Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange, has decided to extend its functionality to offer banking services through a new platform called Bitybank. L'entreprise, which will also open payment and digital account services, plans to attract users to crypto through cashback programs

Russia and Turkey to Collaborate on Combating Crime-Related Crypto Transactions

Law enforcement and judicial authorities from Russia and Turkey are joining forces in the fight against cybercrime, including the use of cryptocurrencies for illegal purposes. The collaboration has been agreed upon during a visit by Russia’s Prosecutor General to Ankara. Russie,…

SECONDE, DOJ Investigate FTX — Regulators Suspect Crypto Exchange Mishandles Customer Funds

Les Etats Unis. Commission de Sécurité et d'Echanges (SECONDE) et le ministère de la Justice (MJ) are reportedly investigating cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The crypto firm is suspected of mishandling customer funds and breaking securities laws. Regulatory probes are among the key reasons why Binance

Une étude de Bâle montre que les plus grandes banques du monde sont exposées à $9 Milliards d'actifs cryptographiques

A first-of-its-kind study published by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision details that the worlds largest financial institutions are exposed to roughly €9.4 milliard (US$9 billion) in crypto assets. The research paper authored by the Basel Committees secretariat Renzo Corrias further