Latam Insights: Coinbase Co-Founder Eyes Venezuela as Grupo Salinas Embraces Stablecoins

According to local media, the use of cryptocurrency for illicit purposes has skyrocketed in Brazil, with criminal groups leveraging it for money laundering purposes. The number reached 71 million reais (nearly $14 million) of 505 billion reais ($100 billion) that circulated in Brazil in 2025. Brazil Registers Large Rise In Illegal Cryptocurrency Seizures Brazil, one […]

The post Trump deepens crypto exposure with Coinbase and Strategy investments appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. U.S. President Donald Trump and his family have further expanded their indirect exposure to the cryptocurrency sector. New financial disclosures reveal increased investments tied to major crypto-linked equities, including Coinbase Global and Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). These shares were acquired in the first quarter of 2026, according to a financial disclosure submitted to the US Office of Government Ethics (OGE). The OGE Form 278-T was released to the public this week. It revealed thousands of stock trades made in the names of Trump and his family so far this year. This filing covers the collective assets and investments of the President, First Lady Melania Trump, and their dependent children. The relevant authorities conducting the investigation found that the president’s children control the family’s assets.  Trump family’s major investments in key crypto firms h

Broader tech allocations in the same filing show a parallel bet on AI and infrastructure alongside crypto-linked assets.

The Bitcoin price has surged towards the $80,000 mark over the past few weeks, signaling an ongoing resurgence from the bear-market lows observed in the first quarter of 2026. However, the premier cryptocurrency appears to have run out of the bullish impetus to sustain its current recovery, as it hovers around a psychological price level. Interestingly, the latest on-chain data shows that the Bitcoin price could be forming a consolidation range around the $80,000 region. Weak Coinbase Demand, Zero Binance Sell Pressure Forms ‘Equilibrium Of Apathy’: Analyst In a May 15 post on the social media platform X, market analyst CryptoOnchain revealed that a “Low-Velocity Consolidation” setup seems to be forming in the current Bitcoin price structure. This evaluation is based on a confluence of three on-chain signals over the past couple of weeks. Related Reading: Ethereum Network Registers Strongest Profit Realization In Weeks — What This Means Firstly, CryptoOnchain shared that the Network Va

Binance captures 78% of May inflows as leverage stays low and Coinbase Premium signals weak U.S. spot demand. May is showing signs of recovery as exchange inflows rise and capital moves toward Binance. Market data shows $3.3 billion in net inflows month to date. About 78% of that capital has entered Binance, compared with its […] The post Binance Dominance Signals Deeper Liquidity As May Inflows Reach New Highs appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Ersham has reportedly been meeting with Venezuelan officials, floating possible investments in the energy and fintech sectors. He recently appeared in a tech event hosted by Banco de Venezuela, promoting the nation’s potential to become the “best country in Latam.” Coinbase’s Fred Ersham Shows Interest in Venezuela’s Economic Recovery Potential While Venezuela has been battling […]

The post HYPE Falls 6% As CME, ICE Target Hyperliquid Over Oil Risks appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Jake Simmons, a dedicated crypto journalist, has been passionate about Bitcoin since 2016 when he first learned about it. Through his extensive work with NewsBTC.com and Bitcoinist.com, Jake has become a trusted voice in the crypto community, guiding newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts alike towards a deeper understanding of this dynamic field. His mission is simple yet profound: to demystify Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies and make them accessible to everyone.With a professional career in the Bitcoin and crypto scene that began right after graduating with a degree in Information Systems in 2017, Jake has immersed himself in the industry. Jake joined the NewsBTC Group in late 2022. His educational background provides him with the technical prowess and analytical skills necessary to dissect complex topics and present them in an understandable format. Whether you are a casual reader curi

Hyperliquid’s HYPE token retreated roughly 6% on Friday after Bloomberg reported that CME Group and Intercontinental Exchange are pressing US officials to scrutinize the decentralized exchange’s role in offshore oil-linked trading. The move puts one of crypto’s fastest-growing derivatives venues in direct tension with two of the most powerful incumbents in global commodities markets. HYPE traded near $43.81 after reaching an intraday high of $46.93, implying a drop of about 6.7% from the session peak. The token’s 24-hour range ran from $42.75 to $47.00. CME And ICE Take Aim At Hyperliquid’s Oil Market According to the Bloomberg report, Intercontinental Exchange Inc. and CME Group Inc. are urging the US to rein in Hyperliquid, which they described as a fast-growing, unregulated crypto platform that “could skew global oil prices” and be used for “price manipulation.” Related Reading: Hyperliquid (HYPE) To $100? Expert Forecasts Major Rise Before Summer 2027 Bloomberg reported that the ex