Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how the ongoing crisis in Bolivia is configured to stimulate the growth of crypto adoption, even from the government side.
Latam Insights Encore: Bolivia Is Set to Become a Crypto Power as Its Economy Worsens
Bolivia has become a case study for…    
    
Crypto is breaking into the financial mainstream as a top advisor pushes portfolio allocations up to 40%, signaling a bold shift toward digital assets in long-term strategies.
40% Crypto Allocation Now on the Table, Says Leading Financial Advisor
A dramatic pivot toward…
Eight of the top 10 bitcoin-holding public firms rely on Coinbase, which now also custodies an astounding 81% of the $140 billion in crypto assets held by ETFs.
$140 Billion in US Crypto ETFs: Coinbase Custodies 81% of Total
Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) is…
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood says a new policy allowing crypto as mortgage collateral could transform homeownership for digital asset holders by removing a key barrier.
New Mortgage Policy Could Bridge Crypto and Real Estate Worlds
A proposed change in mortgage policy could open the door to homeownership for crypto-heavy investors. Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood stated on June 28 on social media…    
    
Binance founder declares 0.1 BTC the new American Dream as U.S. housing leaders move to recognize bitcoin as valid reserve capital in mortgage applications.
Crypto Over Property? Binance’s Founder Sees 0.1 BTC as the Future of Wealth
Bitcoin’s potential recognition in…
XRP and RLUSD just unlocked massive real-world utility as AEON integrates the cryptocurrencies into 20 million merchant payment systems, targeting global expansion across emerging digital economies.
Ripple Partners With AEON to Launch  XRP and RLUSD Payments
 XRP and Ripple…
AI Meets Alpha: Bitmart Launches ‘X Insight’ for Real-Time Crypto Market Sentiment
Crypto exchange Bitmart has officially launched X Insight, a real-time AI-driven analytics tool designed to give traders a competitive edge by turning social chatter into actionable market signals.
Built specifically for the fast-moving world of crypto, X Insight leverages artificial intelligence to analyze live…    
    
Kraken’s MiCA license unlocks seamless access to 30 European markets, fueling its expansion with unified compliance, elevated trust, and a powerful edge in regulated crypto services.
With MiCA License, Kraken Unifies European Crypto Compliance and Broadens Reach
Regulatory…
Aurora Mobile Allocates 20% of Treasury to Bitcoin and Crypto Assets
Aurora Mobile (Nasdaq: JG), a Shenzhen-based marketing technology company, has announced a strategic shift in its treasury management by allocating up to 20% of its cash reserves to bitcoin and other…
Starting June 27, Barclays will prohibit cryptocurrency transactions using Barclaycard credit cards, citing risks associated with purchasing cryptocurrencies.
Barclays Cites Cryptocurrency Volatility
Effective June 27, Barclays clients will no longer be able to conduct cryptocurrency transactions using Barclaycard credit cards. The bank stated it made this decision because “there are certain…    
    
