CoW Protocol's native token has soared 46% after South Korean exchange Upbit announced it will be listing the token on its platform on Feb. 25.

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America's most relevant economic and cryptocurrency news from the past week. This edition examines how Tether is expanding both its foothold and its business to pivot from a model that is on the verge of a dramatic expansion to a Latam-focused general crypto company.

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Optimism (OP) has emerged as one of the leading Layer-2 scaling solutions designed to address Ethereum's scalability issues. The blockchain protocol has gained significant attention for its ability to process transactions quickly and with minimal gas fees, making it an attractive option for developers and users looking for more efficient alternatives within the crypto space.

As Bitcoin slipped below $95.5k on Monday, Chainlink followed with a 7% decline, testing crucial support at $16. Despite decreased whale activity, LINK maintains strong development metrics.

Bitcoin price is at risk of falling from its current trading range and exploring new lows under $90,000. Can bulls turn the tide?

Sun argued that security should not rely on third-party smart contracts but should be embedded directly into the blockchain, making Tron a safer choice for large USDT holders.

The price of Chainlink continues to face challenges amid the bearish pressure in the altcoin market, which has been triggered by a $1.5 billion theft at Bybit. Despite attempts by buyers to reverse the current downward trend, bearish forces dominate, pushing the price toward lower Fibonacci levels.

Celo, Chainlink, Hyperlane, and Velodrome have announced Super USDT, a new interoperable token for the OP Superchain ecosystem.

Stablecoin interoperability is becoming a major driving force for developers seeking to ease the cost and settlement burden of transactions.

Kraken removes USDT from its platform in Europe and is considering a USD stablecoin. Discover this upheaval in the crypto market!

Chainlink (LINK) is proving to be remarkably resilient in a challenging market. The digital asset stays at about $16.64, but recently its network reached a noteworthy milestone when 2,298 new addresses entered the ecosystem, signifying the most major increase since January.

South Korean police say they are hunting for a suspect accused of stealing 240 million won ($167,000) in cash during a USDT OTC trade. The post South Korea: USDT OTC ‘Thief' ‘Runs off With $167,000 in Cash' appeared first on Cryptonews.

One of Tether's original founders and its first CEO is launching a new stablecoin project called Pi Protocol.

Although the cryptocurrency market rally has stalled, the long-term outlook remains bullish, with analysts anticipating sustained gains for assets such as Bitcoin (BTC).

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.

If you invest in digital assets, you're likely no stranger to the risks of cryptocurrency. Almost every crypto conversation or article raises at least one reason to worry.

Chainlink is trading at crucial demand levels after days of consolidation below the $20 mark, struggling to reclaim momentum amid broader market uncertainty. The entire crypto market has faced heightened volatility and instability following weeks of selling pressure.

The cryptocurrency space was ripe for a black swan event, and one promptly presented itself with the $1.4 billion Bybit hack. However, unlike previous debacles that led to near-total collapses, the industry has managed this episode fairly well—further highlighting the maturity of the digital asset space.

Arkham also offers USDT-based perpetuals trading, though that feature is off-limits for users from the United States.

The recovery marks the most significant recovery from a Lazarus Group attack since $30 million was clawed back from the Ronin bridge hack.

The European Union has approved 10 stablecoin issuers under its MiCA regulations, notably excluding Tether's USDT. This decision raises questions about the future of stablecoin regulation and market dynamics within the EU.

Chainlink price has crashed this year, continuing a trend that started in December when it peaked at a multi-year high of $30.78. Chainlink (LINK) dived to $17.4 on Saturday, down by 43% from its highest level in December.

Bitcoin is showing signs of strength by rallying within a hair of $100,000. Which altcoins will follow?

Chainlink (LINK) is flashing bearish signals as it forms a pennant pattern, hinting at a potential continuation of its downward trajectory. After struggling to gain bullish momentum, the price remains in consolidation, with sellers keeping a tight grip on the market.

Tether's USDt remains the top traded cryptocurrency on Kraken as it reportedly explores launching its own stablecoin and has to delist USDt in the European Economic Area.

Kraken is now ready to put an end to all those non-MiCA compliant stablecoins, just like Tether (USDT).

The rising supply of stablecoins like USDT and USDC signals potential bullish sentiment, with analysts viewing them as “dry powder” for altcoins rally ahead.

The US-based crypto advocacy group Blockchain Association achieves a milestone by adding 16 prominent web3 projects, bringing total membership close to 100.

Bitcoin has extended its consolidation below $100,000 since the beginning of February. This price lag has been compounded by a slowdown in bullish sentiment among investors and a slowing euphoria regarding the crypto-positive influences of Trump's new administration in the US.

A widely followed crypto analyst says that decentralized oracle network Chainlink (LINK) is gearing up for a massive breakout. In a new strategy session, pseudonymous crypto trader Inmortal tells his 229,400 followers on the social media platform X that LINK may increase by more than 194% its current value by early next year.

Crypto exchanges are increasingly entering the stablecoin market because they want to release their own digital dollar substitutes.

The crypto space has witnessed a significant influx of Tether (USDT) worth $450 million into exchanges throughout February 2025. This surge in stablecoin liquidity has raised interest about its potential to reignite Bitcoin's (BTC) price momentum.

A federal framework would embolden countless companies to dive into the stablecoin market, according to Chronicle Labs founder Niklas Kunkel.

Mansa will use the funds to fuel expansion plans across Latin America and Southeast Asia.

With fresh inflows entering the market, will BTC regain momentum or fall into another liquidity trap?

The investment, led by Tether and supported by Polymorphic Capital, Octerra Capital, Faculty Group, and Trive Digital, will facilitate Mansa's expansion into Latin America and Southeast Asia. The post Tether-Backed Mansa Secures $10M for Stablecoin-Driven Cross-Border Payments appeared first on Cryptonews.

Reeve Collins, the co-founder of Tether, has announced a new project. This latest project, called Pi Protocol, aims to introduce a yield-bearing stablecoin that could offer users something extra: earnings on their crypto holdings.

Chainlink (LINK) has been showing promising signs of resilience, especially in comparison to many of its high-cap counterparts. The digital asset recently dipped to $17.30 but has avoided a deeper correction, positioning it well for a possible rebound.

Mansa, a Dubai-based fintech, providing cross-border payment services using ptablecoins, has secured $3 million pre-seed funding from Tether and Polymorphic Capital. Mansa, the 2024-founded liquidity solutions provider for global payments, also saw investment in its vision from Faculty Group, Octerra, Trive Digital.

Cross-border payment firm MANSA has secured $10 million in funding, with Tether leading the round. This follows Tethers $3 million pre-seed investment, reaffirming its commitment to MANSAs vision of enhancing global payment liquidity through USDT stablecoin.

The altcoin recovery in the broader digital currency ecosystem is underway, and Chainlink (LINK) is riding the train high. Over the past 24 hours, Chainlink has flipped Stellar (XLM) in market cap rankings to reenter the top 10 list of the most capitalized coins.

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.

The annualized transaction value of stablecoins surpassed $15.6 trillion in 2024, or roughly 119% of Visa and 200% of Mastercard.

Stablecoin issuer Tether backs MANSA's $10 million funding in a bid to streamline liquidity for global payments.

The European Union has approved 10 firms to issue stablecoins under its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework, excluding Tether, the issuer of USDT.

MANSA offers onchain liquidity services to to enhance cross-border payments for firms and plans to use the funding for global expansion.