Latam Insights: Brazil Embraces XRP ETF, Tether to Acquire Adecoagro

February 23, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Brazil approves the first XRP ETF, Tether presents an offer to acquire a majority stake in Adecoagro, and President Milei denies wrongdoing regarding Libra’s endorsement. Brazil Leapfrogs by US Greenlighting […]

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Make Farming Great Again: Tether Pushes for Majority Stake in Adecoagro

February 20, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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The deal, which would give Tether ownership of 51% of Adecoagro, would involve a disbursement of $385 million. Tether is already invested in Adecoagro, which operates in Argentina and Brazil. Tether Bids to Acquire Majority Stake in Adecoagro Tether, one of the largest companies in the cryptocurrency industry, is looking to farm more than treasury […]

Ethena secures $100 million in funding round backed by Franklin Templeton, F-Prime Capital, and Dragonfly Capital

Tether Partners With Guinea to Drive Digital Transformation and Economic Growth Through Blockchain Technology

February 18, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Tether, the largest stablecoin company, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Guinea on February 17, aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation and economic growth through blockchain technology. This strategic partnership will focus on education, innovation, and sustainable technology practices, facilitating the transfer of international knowledge to Guinea […]

Ethena secures $100 million in funding round backed by Franklin Templeton, F-Prime Capital, and Dragonfly Capital

Tether Acquires Minority Stake in Juventus to Drive Blockchain Adoption in Sports

February 15, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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The acquisition of a minority stake in Juventus Football Club by Tether marks a strategic move into the sports industry which aligns with the company’s broader vision of integrating blockchain, AI, and digital assets into mainstream sectors. Tether Intends to Broaden Crypto Adoption in Sports Tether has announced its acquisition of a minority stake in […]

Ethena secures $100 million in funding round backed by Franklin Templeton, F-Prime Capital, and Dragonfly Capital

Plasma Secures $20 Million to Launch Bitcoin-Based Blockchain for Zero-Fee Stablecoin Transactions

February 14, 2025 Bitcoin.com

Plasma Secures Million to Launch Bitcoin-Based Blockchain for Zero-Fee Stablecoin Transactions

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Plasma, a startup focused on developing a blockchain tailored for stablecoin transactions, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Framework Ventures, following an earlier $4 million seed round. The investment, which includes participation from notable figures such as Peter Thiel and Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, aims to enhance Plasma’s capabilities […]

Ethena secures $100 million in funding round backed by Franklin Templeton, F-Prime Capital, and Dragonfly Capital

JPMorgan Warns Tether About Stablecoin Compliance, Paolo Ardoino Responds

February 13, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Ardoino shot down the JPMorgan report that suggested his firm may be forced to liquidate bitcoin to comply with upcoming stablecoin regulation. Tether’s Paolo Ardoino Addresses JPMorgan’s Warning on Stablecoin Regulation JPMorgan (JPM) published a report on Wednesday warning stablecoin giant Tether, that it could be forced to liquidate some of its bitcoin (BTC) holdings […]

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Tether Makes Strategic Investment in Zengo Wallet to Advance Global Stablecoin Adoption

February 13, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Tether, the largest company in the digital assets industry, announced a strategic investment in Zengo Wallet, a keyless yet self-custodial crypto wallet. Since its launch in 2019, Zengo has served over 1.5 million users without a single wallet being compromised, thanks to its innovative approach that eliminates traditional seed phrase vulnerabilities. The partnership will enhance […]

Ethena secures $100 million in funding round backed by Franklin Templeton, F-Prime Capital, and Dragonfly Capital

Stablecoin Supply Jumps by $17B Since Beginning of 2025

February 11, 2025 Bitcoin.com

Stablecoin Supply Jumps by B Since Beginning of 2025

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Blockchain metrics firm Glassnode has released data showing that circulating stablecoin supply has skyrocketed to roughly $211.2 billion since the beginning of the year, a $17 billion increase in less than two months. The current rate of increase in the supply is roughly $541 million per day, according to the firm. Specific tokens that were […]

Ethena secures $100 million in funding round backed by Franklin Templeton, F-Prime Capital, and Dragonfly Capital

Latam Insights: Brazil to Empower Fund to Buy Crypto, Tether Talks Salvadoran Skyscraper

February 9, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, a Brazilian lawmaker introduces a bill to allow funds to purchase crypto, Tether details its Salvadoran skyscraper move, and crypto remittance volumes remain marginal in El Salvador. Brazilian Lawmaker Proposes […]

Ethena secures $100 million in funding round backed by Franklin Templeton, F-Prime Capital, and Dragonfly Capital

Tether CEO Predicts Lost Bitcoin Wallets Vulnerable in Quantum Future, Satoshi’s Stash at Risk

February 8, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino predicts bitcoin users will transition to quantum-resistant addresses long before advanced computers pose a genuine threat to its cryptography, though millions in lost coins — potentially including Satoshi Nakamoto’s stash — could face risks. Quantum Computing No Immediate Threat to Bitcoin, Says Tether Chief; Lost Coins May Re-Enter Market Ardoino emphasized […]

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