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, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approves a $1.

Bank bailouts, manipulation, and a looming collapse—Kiyosaki's warning to investors.

Robert Kiyosaki, the well-known author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad”, is making headlines again with his criticism of the US dollar. In a recent social media post, he called the currency a “scam” and warned about the dangers of relying on the traditional banking system.

Roger Ver, once known as “Bitcoin Jesus” for his early and enthusiastic promotion of Bitcoin (BTC), now faces serious legal trouble that has fueled heated debates within the cryptocurrency community. Ver has been indicted on charges of alleged tax fraud, and if convicted, he could face a life sentence.

It was a tough week for the largest digital asset, but can things change in early March?

United States President Donald Trump has directed his Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets, led by executive director Bo Hines, to move forward on a Crypto Strategic Reserve.

White House Crypto Czar David Sacks has endorsed President Donald Trump's U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve, highlighting its inclusion of bitcoin and other top cryptocurrencies to position the U.S. as a global leader.

At one point early Sunday, if the price of ETH had fallen only $54 more, the trader would've been liquidated for millions of dollars.

Bitcoin has recently experienced a significant dip, pushing its price below the cost basis for short-term holders (STHs) – those who have held the cryptocurrency for less than 155 days. As a result, many of these holders are currently at a loss.

The Ethereum Foundation has announced a significant shake-up in its leadership ranks, appointing two new co-executive directors as it embarks on a fresh strategic direction. Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz Stańczak will jointly take the helm of the non-profit that stewards Ethereum's development, replacing the sole executive role previously held by Aya Miyaguchi​.

Swiss National Bank (SNB) President, Martin Schlegel, rejected Bitcoin as a nation's currency, claiming that the asset is too volatile. Schlegel, president of SNB since October 2024, prefers assets like gold or bonds because they can bring stability to a volatile market.

Polymarket bettors give a BTC reserve a better chance of becoming a reality in 2025, but still aren't sure about it.

Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), announced impressive profits of $2.6 billion generated by the company's bitcoin investments over the first two months of 2025. This result validates his strategy of massive accumulation, despite recent market turbulence.

Both Bitcoin and Ethereum are flying high Sunday after President Trump confirmed both will feature in a planned national crypto reserve.

March 2 witnessed an 10.6% leap in bitcoin's value relative to the dollar, propelled by a social media declaration from former U.S. President Donald Trump about a proposed digital asset reserve and a subsequent nod to the cryptocurrency. At publication, BTC traded at $94,443 reaching a high of $95,064.

Bitcoin and the crypto market at large are surging as President Trump announces that the US will establish a “crypto strategic reserve.” On Truth Social, Trump says the reserve will include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA).

On March 2, 2025, American President Donald Trump announced the creation of a "Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve" specifically including XRP (Ripple), SOL (Solana), ADA (Cardano), BTC (Bitcoin), and ETH (Ethereum). This initiative aims to strengthen the crypto industry in the United States, following what Trump describes as "corrupt attacks" from the previous administration.

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Trump has officially confirmed plans to establish a U.S. Crypto Reserve, expanding beyond Bitcoin to include altcoins like XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA).

Spot CVD shows buyers as the aggressors, indicating spot demand as open interest stays flat.

Bitcoin price gains top 8% as a surprise from US President Trump sends crypto market valuations flying higher.

President Donald Trump just confirmed that Bitcoin and Ethereum will be part of the U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve.

The number of active addresses in Bitcoin has increased, with a peak of 912,300 on February 28. The most recent instance of this level was on December 16, 2024, when Bitcoin was trading at $105,000, Glassnode data shows.

As the sun rises on Sunday, March 2, 2025, bitcoin lingered beneath the $90,000 threshold at $85,803 globally, yet South Korea's markets defied the trend, with BTC commanding a 2.18% premium to reach $87,673—a resilient divergence in an otherwise tempestuous climate.

XRP, ETH, SOL and ADA price have also surged following Trump's announcement.

Year-over-year PCE inflation fell in Jan. and rose modestly in line with forecasts. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is in no hurry to cut interest rates.

In a surprising turn of events, a tweet attributed to former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has emerged, suggesting the creation of a “U.S. Crypto Reserve” that would include several prominent assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA).

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In a big move to strengthen the U.S. cryptocurrency sector, President Donald Trump has announced plans for a “Crypto Strategic Reserve,” which will include Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) alongside popular altcoins like XRP, SOL, and ADA.

Bitcoin price has rebounded 10% in the last 48 hours, reclaiming territory above $85,000 on Sunday, March 2, after plunging to a 120-day low of around $78,200 on Friday. Key technical indicators suggest BTC could be setting up for a positive start to March 2025.

Trump's January Executive Order refers only to a "digital assets stockpile," which has key differences from the reserve Trump discussed Sunday.

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market value, was up by around 6.06% at $89,359 at 1620 GMT on Sunday.

Trump's inclusion of Bitcoin and Ethereum in the US crypto reserve could boost blockchain innovation and challenge current regulatory stances. The post Trump says Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other valuable crypto assets will “be at the heart” of US crypto reserve appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Cryptocurrency prices retreated sharply last week as Bitcoin dropped below $80,000, and the crypto fear and greed index moved to the extreme fear zone.

With all the recent perturbations in the cryptocurrency market, the price charts of digital assets look confusing, to say the least. One of the most baffling scenarios is XRP's performance against Bitcoin.

Ripple's XRP and ethereum rivals solana and cardano—all regarded as U.S.

While investors are scanning the horizons for a ray of hope in the wake of Bitcoin's steep crash, Cryptoquant founder has seen a silver lining in the dark cloud. He points to rising hash rates and frenetic miner activity as reasons for a potential rally in Bitcoin price.

In an emerging sector like cryptocurrency, changing regulatory regimes can be a threat, an opportunity, or a mix of both. Even for established assets like Bitcoin (BTC 3.16%), Ethereum (ETH 1.00%), and Solana (SOL 14.79%), subtle shifts in the regulatory environment could have big implications for the prices of the coins themselves and especially for the value of the projects hosted on their chains.

If you want to reduce the capital gains tax on your crypto this tax season, you can donate to Save the Children. Crypto donations help this 100-year-old charity provide vital care and services to impoverished and displaced children and their families, and crypto donors also receive favorable tax advantages in several jurisdictions, including the US.

Bitcoin is trading below the $90K level, with bulls actively defending key demand to initiate a recovery phase. However, fear and uncertainty continue to dominate market sentiment, as many investors speculate that Bitcoin may have already reached its cycle top.

President Trump said Sunday that the U.S. will create a strategic crypto reserve that includes Cardano, Solana, and XRP. Where's Bitcoin?

The President's language surrounding a Bitcoin strategic reserve has shifted dramatically since his Bitcoin 2024 keynote address.

As Bitcoin faces a decisive moment in its price action, Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy, has taken to X to post a Bitcoin-centered tweet, referring to the cryptocurrency as "digital energy."

Most of the coins are in the green zone at the end of the week, according to CoinMarketCap.

The Ethereum Foundation is ushering in a new era with major leadership changes that aim to shape the future of the network. On March 17, Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz Stańczak will replace Aya Miyaguchi as co-Executive Directors.

Like a ship in the midst of a storm, Bitcoin sways, capsizes, and sees its passengers jumping into the water. Only the seasoned sailors remain on board, confident in the future clear-up.

Despite massive industry support, Polymarket odds of a Trump pardon for Ver are just 7%. Does he stand a chance?

Bitcoin (BTC) has seen an uptick in price as it heads into the weekend, raising speculation that the upcoming White House Crypto Summit on March 7, 2025, could drive further momentum for the cryptocurrency. This event, which will gather President Donald Trump, industry leaders, and policymakers, is expected to tackle key issues like stablecoin regulation, Bitcoin reserves, and broader digital asset oversight.