LATAM crypto news: Colombia tightens DIAN reporting, Brazil launches BRD

This week in LATAM crypto news, from Colombia to Brazil and Venezuela, the region is witnessing significant advancements in the cryptocurrency field. Some notable examples include: Colombia’s DIAN tightens cryptocurrency transaction reporting laws, Brazil debuts a new government-backed stablecoin with yield sharing, and Venezuelan exchange Kontigo promises to fully recover cash following a security compromise. […]

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Bitcoin price risks falling below $90k as rate cut hopes fade, will it crash?

After failing to breach the $94,500 resistance zone, Bitcoin price pulled back towards a key support level as macro conditions and a lack of demand have taken their toll on risk appetite, particularly as sticky inflation data dampens hopes for further aggressive rate cuts. The shift in sentiment is visible across the Fear and Greed […]

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BNY launches tokenized deposits as institutional adoption deepens

BNY, a global financial services company with over $57.8 trillion in assets under custody, has launched its tokenized deposit offering as Wall Street’s push into the tokenized assets space accelerates. The move, announced on January 9, 2026, builds on other initiatives that have seen BNY expand its presence in the digital assets investment space.  BNY […]

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Bitcoin Depot to pay $1.9M to scam victims in Maine crypto ATM case

Crypto ATM operator Bitcoin Depot has reached a settlement with the state of Maine, agreeing to a multi-million dollar fine over allegations that its kiosks led to widespread fraud targeting vulnerable residents. “BCCP’s agreement with Bitcoin Depot requires Bitcoin Depot to pay $1.9 million dollars that will be used to make payments to Mainers who […]

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Ethereum’s $5K path divides experts ahead of 2026

Ethereum is trading above $3,200, still well below its all-time high of $4,953 on Aug. 24, 2025, when it missed the $5,000 mark by just $47. The 2026 potential for Ethereum to reach prices above $5,000 remains uncertain because different experts base their predictions on three main factors, which include value capture and protocol upgrades, […]

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Bitfarms to exit Latin America after agreeing to sell Paraguay mining site

Bitcoin miner Bitfarms is preparing to leave Latin America after agreeing to sell its remaining site in Paraguay, marking a decisive shift in its geographic and operational priorities. The move reflects a broader reassessment of where mining companies deploy capital as they balance volatile crypto prices with rising energy and infrastructure demands. By monetising assets […]

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XRP starts 2026 under pressure despite SEC settlement, $1.4B spot ETF inflows

The token XRP starts 2026 with its 2025 achievements, including SEC case resolution and US spot exchange-traded fund introduction, but the token performed poorly and reached its lowest point since reaching its peak. XRP reached $3.66 in value during 2025, but then its price dropped by 50% to $1.58 in October before finishing the year […]

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