Latest from Francisco Rodrigues
Brazil's B3 exchange to offer bitcoin-linked 'event contracts' for the ultra-rich
The contracts are regulated by Brazil's securities regulator and designed for professional investors with at least 10 million reais ($1.9 million) in assets.
Smart money is hedging bitcoin more aggressively than ether :Crypto Daybook Americas
Your day-ahead look for April 1, 2026
Crypto asset manager CoinShares to list on Nasdaq Stock Market after $1.2 billion SPAC deal
The listing makes CoinShares the latest crypto firm to list in the U.S., following the likes of BitGo, Circle, Bullish and Gemini.
Mercado Libre shuts down Mercado Coin, ending its loyalty-driven crypto experiment
Starting April 17, users will no longer be able to buy, sell or earn cashback in Mercado Coin, but can sell, spend, or have the token converted to local currency.
Forex startup OpenFX raises $94 million to expand stablecoin-powered cross-border payments
The company acts as a bridge between traditional banking and digital assets, enabling faster and cheaper foreign-exchange conversions for businesses moving large sums of money.
Quantum risk resurfaces at the worst time for bitcoin, but 1 token is loving it
Your day-ahead look for March 31, 2026
Nearly half of all circulating bitcoin is underwater as long-term holders sell at a loss
Nearly half of all bitcoin is now trading at a loss, with the Bitcoin Impact Index surging to 57.4, indicating high stress levels.
Stablecoin payments go 'invisible' in Southeast Asia as crypto card business surges
StraitsX, a Singapore-based company, has seen rapid growth in its stablecoin card program, with a 40x surge in transaction volume and an 83x increase in card issuance between 2024 and 2025.
