After the downfall of FTX, the Caribbean’s cryptocurrency landscape entered a phase of doubt and decreased engagement, leading to a loss of trust in crypto platforms. However, starting in late 2023, there has been a notable revival in such activities across the region. Prominent blockchain analysis company Chainalysis said that users in the region increasingly […]
Fintech bank Nubank has announced the suspension of trading for its cryptocurrency, Nucoin. This comes against a backdrop of scrutiny over the bank’s financial stability. Nubank’s Policy Change In a September 10 blog post, Nubank disclosed that effective immediately, Nucoin can no longer be bought or sold within its app. The cryptocurrency was launched in late […]
The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has greenlighted a second Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) weeks after it approved its first one on August 8. According to the CVM’s central database, the product will be launched by Hashdex, an asset manager based in Brazil, in collaboration with the local investment bank BTG Pactual. Brazil’s Second […]
Binance, the largest crypto exchange, has finally reached a settlement with Brazilian regulators for $1.76 million over unlicenced derivatives trading allegations. This comes after an investigation into the exchange, which lasted a year regarding its activities in Brazil. Binance’s Derivatives Trading Allegations The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) asked Binance to halt its derivatives […]
São Paulo-based Nubank announced the launch of a new feature that allows withdrawals and deposits of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. With this latest move, customers will now be able to send and receive Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana using the Nubank app. The withdrawal and deposit options are now available, allowing users to check the functionality on […]