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Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, discover how Venezuela might be linked to Trump’s viral “Gasolina” dance, Brazil’s crypto industry vows to battle stablecoin taxation, and Lemon launches the

Seasoned trader J. Michael Oliver, the father of a proprietary technical analysis method called momentum structural analysis (MSA), predicts that both gold and silver will continue to break records, reaching at least $8,500 and $300 per ounce, respectively.
Gold and Silver to Keep Rising, Bull

A pro-America digital bank is racing toward Nasdaq with an ambitious plan to fuse traditional banking and crypto, promising faster blockchain access, new lending options, and a stablecoin-powered payments future through a high-profile SPAC merger.
The Banking Disruption Wall Street Feared: Old

Silver markets face a potential shock as Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki predicts a rapid surge toward $107, arguing that tightening physical supply and industrial demand leave prices dangerously misaligned.
Robert Kiyosaki Predicts $107 Silver on Monday, Warns the Market Is

Sustained bitcoin ETF buying could quietly drain available supply before triggering an explosive price surge, mirroring gold’s delayed rally after years of institutional accumulation reshaped market dynamics.
Bitcoin’s Parabolic Setup Is Forming as ETFs Consume Supply, Says Bitwise
Bitwise

Platinum’s tightening supply and resilient demand are amplifying long-term market volatility, reinforcing structural deficits that continue to pressure prices and drive growing risk-management activity.
A Prolonged Supply Squeeze: Why Platinum Supply Constraints are Fueling Long-Term Market

A recent study found that only 8% to 11% of the $3.2 trillion cryptocurrency market generates yield—a five- to sixfold disparity compared with traditional finance, where 55% to 65% of capital is yield-bearing. Experts say the gap is a major barrier to institutional adoption, noting that

President Donald Trump says he plans to sue JPMorgan Chase within weeks, accusing the banking giant of improperly cutting off his accounts after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol events.
Trump Signals Legal Showdown With JPMorgan Over ‘Debanking’
Trump made the announcement on Jan. 17, 2026, stating

Based on the latest figures, the stablecoin economy has edged beyond its mid-December all-time high (ATH), clearing the previous record by $364 million and gliding well above the $310 billion threshold.
Stablecoins Enter the New Year With a New All-Time High
After a few weeks of mild pullbacks f

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has made a significant $200 million equity investment in MrBeast's Beast Industries. This move indicates a growing convergence between cryptocurrency firms and mainstream digital entertainment, as Beast Industries plans to explore decentralized finance integration for future services.

Luke Gromen warns that an AI-driven deflation could trigger a sharp market crash akin to March 2020, impacting bitcoin as it behaves like a high-beta tech stock. He anticipates a significant liquidity-driven rally will follow this correction.

In its recent visit to China, Canada’s Prime Minister Mike Carney reached a series of agreements that seek to forge a commercial alliance between the two countries. Canada now seeks to increase its exports to China by 50%, preparing to face what Carney called a new world order.
Canada Completes

In 2025, bitcoin reached historic highs but the expected “altseason” never materialized. Analysts point to institutional ETF inflows, diluted capital from thousands of new token launches, and investor preference for utility-driven projects as reasons for the collapse. Wintermute’s review shows

Interactive Brokers is opening always-on global funding by letting clients deposit stablecoins around the clock, cutting cross-border friction, speeding market access, and signaling how digital assets are moving deeper into mainstream brokerage infrastructure.
Interactive Brokers Rolls Out 24/7

Stablecoin growth could siphon trillions from U.S. banks, shrinking lending capacity and raising borrowing costs, as Bank of America warns lawmakers that digital dollars may quietly reshape credit markets and funding across the financial system.
Bank of America Warns Stablecoins Could Drain Bank