This week’s most relevant crypto stories in Latin America highlight how digital assets are moving from speculation to everyday use. On one hand, Bitcoin-powered travel is gaining ground in El Salvador with the expansion of Airbtc, a booking platform built exclusively for BTC users and already showing strong local adoption. On the other hand, Argentina’s
The crypto market started the year well, with Bitcoin and most altcoins holding steady. Bitcoin remains above $91,000, while the market capitalization of all tokens rose to over $3.11 trillion. This article highlights some of the top cryptocurrencies to watch this week, including Ethena (ENA), Jito (JTO), Pump (PUMP), and Pi Network (PI). Ethena to
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
Asian markets opened the first full trading week of the year on a stronger footing, even as investors grappled with the geopolitical and market implications of a dramatic US military operation in Venezuela. The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend injected fresh uncertainty into global markets, influencing moves across equities, commodities, cryptocurrencies,
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) are currently in the green, having recorded excellent gains over the weekend. The leading cryptocurrencies could rally higher in the near term as the bulls take full control of the market. Financial markets react to the US operations in Venezuela The cryptocurrency market has started the new year
US stocks were wobbly at market open on Tuesday after delayed economic data showed the American economy grew far faster than previously estimated, prompting investors to reassess expectations for future interest-rate cuts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 53 points, or about 0.1%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hovered around the flatline, reflecting
US stocks fell on Monday as losses in large technology names weighed on the market following last week’s surge to fresh record levels for the S&P 500. The S&P 500 slipped 0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.7%, underperforming as investors pulled back from growth-oriented technology stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was comparatively resilient,
The Nasdaq 100 Index and the QQQ ETF had a strong performance in 2025 as the artificial intelligence boom entered its third year. The two assets jumped by over 20%, adding trillions of dollars in value. Most companies in the index and its ETFs were in the green, with companies like Western Digital, Micron, Seagate,
US stocks rose on Friday, the first trading day of 2026, as technology shares extended their momentum from last year’s artificial intelligence-driven rally and investors entered the new year with a broadly constructive outlook. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded 124 points higher, or 0.3%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.6%. The Nasdaq Composite outperformed,
US stocks were in the red on Wednesday as Wall Street prepared to close out a bumper year for equities, with investors showing limited appetite for risk after several mild sessions of declines. The three broad indices were down around 0.2% Despite the recent softness, the broader picture for 2025 remains firmly positive. The S&P