Proposed U.S. tariffs tied to Iran-linked trade could ripple through global supply chains, lifting import costs and worsening household affordability as China’s central role magnifies indirect exposure under President Trump’s evolving sanctions strategy.

Institutional demand for onchain yield is accelerating as Evernorth moves to tap native XRP credit markets, signaling a potential evolution in how large holders deploy liquidity, earn yield, and reshape XRP Ledger finance.

Robert Kiyosaki pushes back against critics questioning his bitcoin buying claims, framing the dispute around price conviction over timing as his past posts reveal a pattern of purchasing during major market rallies.

Crypto uncertainty is routine, not a warning sign, as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong signals confidence in long-term adoption, accelerating financial disruption, and Coinbase’s potential role in rebuilding global financial infrastructure.

Payments firm Block Inc., led by Jack Dorsey, is preparing to cut as much as 10% of its workforce as it pushes deeper into an efficiency drive, according to a report from Bloomberg.

On Sunday, Strategy founder Michael Saylor hinted in a recent X post that his company has likely added to its bitcoin holdings. “Orange Dots Matter,” Saylor said, even as his firm’s current bitcoin position sits below its cost basis.

Drake has never been shy about betting big, but on the eve of Super Bowl LX, the global music star took it up another notch by placing a $1 million wager on the New England Patriots—despite the majority of betting markets lining up against them.

Seattle enters Super Bowl LX as the clear favorite across a rare convergence of traditional sportsbooks and prediction markets, with pricing from Bet365, BetMGM, Draftkings, Polymarket, Kalshi, Myriad, and Crypto.com all pointing in the same direction: the Seahawks are expected to defeat the Patriots, even if the exact path there remains contested.

Yoyee Wang, head of Bybit’s Business‑to‑Business Unit, argues that U.S. regulatory clarity alone is insufficient for institutional crypto adoption. She also cautions that tokenization faces hurdles in delivering real value but foresees tokenized real‑world assets becoming standard collateral tools by 2030, enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.

On Sunday, the crypto economy appears to be stitching itself back together after last week’s whiplash-inducing run and a decidedly bearish pullback. Even with prices bouncing, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index hosted on coinmarketcap.com (CMC) signals sentiment stuck in the “extreme fear” zone, posting its lowest reading since CMC rolled out the proprietary gauge.

Economist Nouriel Roubini has sharply criticized the Trump administration’s second‑term embrace of digital assets, calling it a reckless experiment that undermines the U.S. financial system.

Bitcoin continues its tug-of-war with gravity after an unforgiving plunge from record highs. On Feb. 8, 2026, bitcoin is priced at $70,854, boasting a market capitalization of $1.41 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $50.09 billion. The price ranged intraday from $68,443 to $70,976—swinging like a caffeinated pendulum through volatile terrain.

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the Brazilian government is preparing to introduce a decree to pave the way for taxing cryptocurrency flows, Venezuela offers gas bitcoin mining opportunities, and new Libra revelations arise.

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The latest edition of The Economist points out the dangers surrounding the greenback, including the unpredictability of the current administration’s actions, the prospect of higher inflation, and upcoming rate cuts if Trump’s Fed Chair pick, Kevin Warsh, follows Trump’s playbook.