Ticnology in crypto

 Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to amend financial laws to include cryptocurrencies in insider trading rules as early as 2026, Nikkei reports. Japan's financial regulator plans to amend the country's laws to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products as early as 2026, according to local media Nikkei.  The FSA intends to introduce a bill to amend the Financial Instruments and Exchanges Act next year after an internal study group discusses the changes.   According to reports on March 30, specific details are still being finalized, but that could change.  Bring cryptocurrencies within insider trading rules that currently apply to other financial products, such as stocks, which prohibit trading based on insider information.  However, cryptocurrencies can be classified in a different category than securities such as stocks and bonds.  If these changes go through and cryptocurrencies are regulated by the country's financial laws, companie...

Welcome to Latin America Insights, a collection of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week.   In this week's edition, El Salvador's vice president announced a visit to the United States, Panama introduced a crypto bill, and Trump was hurt by the imposition of secondary tariffs on Venezuelan oil purchases.  El Salvador's Bockel to Meet Trump at the White House - Will Bitcoin Be in the Discussion?  According to a report by Bloomberg and confirmed by Bockel's office on March 28, 2025, the visit centered on an agreement between the United States and El Salvador, in which 238 alleged members of the Tren de Aragua in the Central American country of Venezuela and 23 MS-13 affiliates were deported from the United States.  The United States has paid $6 million to house detainees in El Salvador's 40,000-person Center for Terrorism Detention (CECOT).   The debate could also be on cryptocurrency policy, as both leaders supp...

 With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, its application in the field of cryptocurrency is expected to bring unprecedented autonomy and efficiency.   The application of AI agents in crypto trading and interoperability between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) has achieved outstanding results. No one is surprised that the crypto space is actively debating the new wave of frenzy around AI and its endless uses.   According to proponents, AI represents the most promising approach to augment blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), driving greater autonomy and efficiency in ecosystems.  The application of AI agents in crypto trading and interoperability between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) has achieved outstanding results.   They also help improve the user experience in the ecosystem and play an important role in improving scalability as the...

 Trump signs executive order then establishes bitcoin strategic reserve Washington  US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to create the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and the US Digital Asset Fund.   This article was written by the US President's Special Envoy for Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency, David Sachs, on the social network.  According to Sachs, Trump followed through on his promise to create a bitcoin strategic reserve and a digital asset fund.   He stated, "This order demonstrates President Trump's commitment to make the United States the "Crypto Capital of the World." The Special Representative noted that the reserves in question would be made up of bitcoins held and confiscated by the federal government, and that there would be no additional cost to taxpayers.  According to him, the US government has about 200,000 bitcoins.   In addition, Sachs emphasized that no comprehensive audit has been conducted s...

A new study on South Korea shows that domestic cryptocurrency holdings grew significantly late last year, with the number of investors exceeding 9.6 million.  Older Koreans are increasingly interested in cryptocurrencies.  Data from South Korea shows a significant increase in domestic cryptocurrency holdings, with the number of investors surpassing 9.6 million by the end of last year, a new study suggests.   This figure represents a 52.6 percent increase over the previous year, reflecting the growing acceptance of digital assets by the South Korean population.  Notably, the research also revealed a significant increase in holdings among the elderly, with a quarter of cryptocurrency investors now over the age of 50.   The information was gathered by Ahn Do-jae, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, from five major domestic virtual currency exchanges: Upbit, Bithumb, Coinpa, Coinpa, Coinpa, and Coin Paint. According to local reports, the number of K...

World (formerly WorldCoin) is a digital identity project that creates digital identities through iris scanning.  News  Brazil's data protection agency has upheld its decision to limit cryptocurrency payments related to the World ID project, citing user privacy concerns.  Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANDP) said in an announcement on March 25 that it had rejected a review request filed by World ID developer Tools for Humanity, still prohibiting it from providing financial compensation to users who provide biometric data through iris scans.   A translated version of the announcement states: "The suspension continues for financial compensation in cryptocurrency (WorldCoin - WLD) or in any other form for any global ID created through iris scans of Brazilian personal data subjects."  In addition, ANDP said that if Tools For Humanity resumes its data collection activities, the company will face a fine of 50,000 Brazilian reals (about $8,800) per da...

 The Pi Network is a new digital cryptocurrency based on mobile devices and focused on low-threshold participation.   Unlike traditional Bitcoin, which requires a lot of electricity and professional equipment to mine, the Pi Network allows users to "mine" through mobile applications, greatly reducing technical and cost barriers, allowing more ordinary people to participate in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.  At first glance, it looks like a typical "coin circle" project, but it is not.   The Pi Network was founded in early 2019, but has not yet launched the main network.   Mobile mining is still in "mining air" state.   In terms of token acquisition method, a high proportion is to increase their mining contribution by recommending friends to use the registration code.   This model is similar to promoting a pyramid scheme when compared to mining with consensus mechanisms like PoW and PoS using blockchain technology. However, after...

The Shiba Inu's Trip Shiba Inu Coin, along with its Shiba mascot, has emerged as a prominent player in the world of meme-based cryptocurrencies.   It gained widespread attention and popularity, partly due to its association with the meme-inspired cryptocurrency Dogecoin.   Shiba Inu, often referred to simply as "Shiba", was created as an experiment in decentralized community building and has since evolved into a significant digital asset.  Sheba Inu Coin Latest News Highlights  Listings on Major Exchanges: Shiba Inu has achieved a series of listings on major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase Pro, and Kraken.   These listings have expanded its reach to a wider audience of investors and traders.  Shiba Swap Launch: Shiba Ino's decentralized exchange (DEX) ShibaSwap has gone live, giving users the ability to exchange and participate in their Shiba tokens.   The launch of ShibaSwap marked an important milestone for t...

 The crypto community has recently received amazing news from the Pi Network. The total supply of Pi coins has fallen, leaving only 6.99 billion coins in circulation.    Everyone is talking about it, but is there really a massive coin burn?    Or does the Pi continue to function as before? Let's dissect it! Is there a coin burning?   The excitement is real, but the thing is - the PiCore team has not confirmed any official announcement about the big coin burn.    However, there are a number of important reasons why the coin's supply may decrease.  Transaction fees are burned: Pi uses the Stellar blockchain, which automatically burns a small portion of transaction fees.    This has been happening since Pi's mainnet started, which has slowly reduced the total number of coins in circulation over time.   Unverified KYC Accounts: If accounts miss the identity of customer (KYC) verification deadline – such as those that have not compl...

  US President Trump won every swing state in the 2024 election with strong support from the cryptocurrency industry. Marco Santori, the former chief legal officer of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, praised the "democracy at work" of political campaign contributions made by cryptocurrency industry businesses to the 2024 election.  In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, the former Kraken executive believed that voters in the cryptocurrency space tilted the election results in favor of then-candidate Trump and the Republican Party.   Additionally, the executive stated that there is no conflict of interest with donations from cryptocurrency businesses, many of which are currently avoiding regulatory lawsuits. "Opponents only call it a conflict of interest when it's a cause they don't support, otherwise, it's just democracy at work," Santori stated to Cointelegraph. These people are speaking for their interests — people like you and me.  That's wh...

  Considering that among the Trump administration's cabinet members in the United States, more than 10 core members are cryptocurrency-friendly, and both the House of Representatives and the Senate are dominated by Republicans, it is expected that Trump's "New Cryptocurrency Deal" will be implemented and finalized as soon as possible.   Putting the US cryptocurrency market on a path of rapid growth.   The Trump administration's "Strengthening U.S. The establishment of the President's Digital Asset Markets Working Group within the National Economic Council, led by the Special Adviser on Artificial Intelligence and Cryptography and comprising the Secretary of the Treasury and the Chairman of the Exchange Commission (S.C.C.C.), is required for "Leadership in Digital Financial Technology." Chairman), the CFC Chairman, and the C.O.C.C. Trading Commission), Assistant to the President for National Economic Policy, Assistant to the President for Science...

According to Pakistan's newly appointed cryptocurrency advisor, Bilal bin Saeb, a regulatory framework to legalize cryptocurrencies and attract foreign investment will soon be implemented. With millions of Pakistanis already involved in cryptocurrencies, the country's government seeks to establish clear guidelines to support growth and innovation.   To attract foreign investment, Pakistan places an emphasis on cryptocurrency regulation.  To establish itself as a major player in global digital finance, Pakistan is taking a bold step toward legalizing cryptocurrencies. The country's vision was laid out by Bilal Bin Saeb, Chief Advisor to the New Finance Minister of the Pakistan Crypto Council. He emphasized the necessity of a clear regulatory framework to encourage investment and innovation.  According to an interview with Bloomberg, he pointed out that 15 million to 20 million Pakistanis currently hold cryptocurrencies, with transaction volumes reaching billions of dollars...

 Bitcoin prices hit two-week highs as markets bet heavily on Trump's crypto news   Bitcoin is getting some much-needed relief thanks to confirmation of Federal Reserve policy and rumors of a "major update" on US cryptocurrency plans. March 20, Bitcoin   BTC   ) hit a two-week high on rumors that the US government is preparing a "major update" to its cryptocurrency policy.   BTC/USD 4-hour chart: Cointelegraph/TradingView   Fed Chairman Powell breathes energy into stocks and cryptocurrencies   Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView show that BTC/USD is trading at around $87,500 on Bitstamp.   Currently, Bitcoin is stabilizing around $86,000, benefiting from a dovish Federal Reserve meeting a day earlier, with officials opting to keep interest rates at current levels.   With Fed Chairman Jerome Powell stating that inflation had "declined significantly," policymakers confirmed that they anticipate two interest rate cuts by the end o...

 Trump Crypto Committee Chairman: US Stablecoin Bill May Be Introduced in Next Two Months   Bo Hynes said the Senate Banking Committee (Senate Banking Committee) unanimously approved the "Genius Act," which means stable currency legislation could reach the president's desk within months. Bo Hines, executive director of the US President's Digital Asset Advisory Council, said comprehensive stablecoin legislation will be finalized in the coming months, underscoring the government's urgent need to maintain the dominance of the US dollar over on-chain activity.   Speaking at the New York Digital Asset Summit on March 18, Hines said stablecoin legislation was "easy" after the Senate Banking Committee approved the Genius Act last week.   The GENIUS Act, which stands for "Guiding and Establishing National Innovation in Stablecoins in the United States," establishes collateral guidelines for stablecoin issuers and requires full compliance with anti-mone...

 Bitcoin as US Strategic Reserve, A Smart Decision Bitcoin is often touted as a potential replacement for the US dollar as a global reserve currency, given that the eventual total supply of the cryptocurrency will be limited anyway.   Experts in favor of this position say that because the final number of Bitcoin's supply is already determined, it can be a means of preserving assets on a global level, which will be protected from monetary effects such as inflation, while remaining outside the international financial system.   As a result, Bitcoin is frequently compared to gold or another precious metal. Central banks of most countries around the world still hold most of their assets in the form of US dollars or gold.    So far, only one country has established a strategic reserve of cryptocurrencies.   This country is the Latin American state of El Salvador.  On the other hand, the governments of many countries also have a number of crypt...

  XRP Price Prediction In 10 Years - Will It Reach $100? Ripple (XRP) has been at the center of market activity following a recent 35% surge followed by a massive 20% decline.    Volatility was fueled by heightened speculation over Donald Trump's comments about US cryptocurrency holdings.    The key question remains: Can XRP reach $100 within the next decade, as investors wonder if it will significantly increase in value?    In this article, we examine XRP's price volatility, the underlying reasons for its rise, and professional predictions to determine whether the ambitious $100 target is justified. Why does XRP fluctuate in price over time in a volatile market?  Starting from 2025, XRP has experienced an interesting journey, characterized by rapid rises and falls in short periods of time.    In March, the coin reached a high of $1.76, but it went through a correction and dropped below $3.40 in March. As of 2025-05...

  Elon Musk changed his name to Wall Street Pep to help CTO raise $38.4 million  Elon Musk changed his username to Kekius Maximus on the   Musk, a billionaire meme coin enthusiast, retweeted two tweets about Kekius Maximus at the beginning of December. The first image posted by @ALX on Dec 10, 2024, created by Grok, shows our army of frogs.   Three days later, a second Kek coin appeared, linked to Autism Capital.    This time, the photo shows the smoking frog Legionnaire, which Musk also shared.   — Kekius Maximus (@Kekius_Maximus) December 31, 2024   Two "Kek" tokens have already been launched (although there are more, but let's focus on the first few): one Solana-based Kekius Maximus ($KM), and the other Ethereum-based Kek ($KEKIUS).   Meanwhile, the Wall Street Pep Token continues to gain traction among those who missed out on Pepe (and therefore Pepe Coin) or Pepe Unchained ($PEPU) prior to its launch.    Pepe Unc...

  This month, the price of Pi Network, a cryptocurrency that allows users to mine with their smartphones, has fallen 54% from its all-time high. Is it therefore a good time to purchase? Pi Network price prediction explores whether the project will rise in the coming weeks, or if investors should consider promising competitors like Solaxy.  Pioneers express their discontent The development of Pi Network began in 2019, but the project did not migrate to the open mainnet until March. Miners were finally able to sell their tokens during the transition. But it wasn’t all plain sailing for the “pioneers.”  The large number of miners who have been unable to migrate their tokens to the mainnet is the most pressing issue. “I have taken the necessary steps for interim KYC.  All my information is up to date and verified.  Green is my mainnet listing. Two times, I uploaded photos. I changed my password.  But why is KYC still like this?  When will it be fixed?...

 Crypto scammers use AI deepfakes to promote fake Trump and Musk giveaways. With the addition of artificial intelligence (AI), deepfake scams have reached new levels of sophistication, making fraud schemes more and more difficult to decipher. A recent illustration of this is the distribution of deepfake videos featuring US President Donald Trump on the X platform to entice unsuspecting individuals to take part in a scam involving cryptocurrency.  On the X platform, AI-generated videos of Trump, Musk, and Butrin promoted crypto fraud.  While creative AI drives significant advances, it also increases the risk of deep-fake scams.    The widespread availability and decreasing cost of generative AI tools has put these technologies within the reach of even the most cash-strapped fraudsters, allowing them to produce great, realistic fake media with minimal effort.   Digital deception utilized manipulated images and fake websites in the past. Real videos with voice...