Latest from Francisco Rodrigues
Bitcoin ETFs Are Now BlackRock’s Top Revenue Source, Exec Says
The firm's US-listed spot bitcoin ETF IBIT, launched in January 2024, reached $70 billion in assets in record time and has generated hundreds of millions in fees.
Stablecoins Drive 90% of Brazil’s Crypto Volume, Tax Authority Data Shows
A new reporting system, DeCripto, will be introduced in July 2025 to track crypto transactions.
Crypto Payments Firm Truther to Launch Non-Custodial USDT Visa Card in El Salvador
The card doesn't require preloading funds or custodial services, and carries a 2% fee on currency conversions, with no IOF tax for Brazilian users.
‘Privacy Is the Immune System of Freedom’: Crypto Advocacy Sparks Uproar in São Paulo
An executive at a Brazil-based crypto firm argued that increasing regulation and surveillance are a threat to freedom, and that P2P tech remains a vital line of defense.
Tether Shuts Down Uruguay Mining Operations Over Energy Tariffs
The company had planned to invest up to $500 million in Uruguay, but cited high energy prices and regulatory hurdles as reasons for its pullout.
Blockchain-Based Microloans Are Coming to Farmers in São Paulo
The project utilizes a blockchain infrastructure developed with Tanssi's technology, enabling predictable transaction fees and reliability, rather than relying on public blockchains.
Balancer DAO Starts Discussing $8M Recovery Plan After $110M Exploit Cut TVL by Two-Thirds
The recovered tokens, spanning multiple networks and assets, will be paid out in the same tokens as originally provided, with a claim mechanism being developed.
Toncoin Lags Broader Crypto Rebound as Derivatives Data Shows Cautious Optimism
Altcoin funding rates, including for TON, have turned positive, indicating renewed confidence among traders, but overall market participation remains muted.
Trump Family-Linked Alt5 Sigma Ousts Top Execs After CEO Suspension Shakes Up Leadership
The company is on its third CEO in six weeks, with Tony Isaac appointed as Acting CEO, and has named Steven Plumb as its new CFO.
UK Proposes ‘No Gain, No Loss’ Tax Rule for DeFi in 'Major Win' for Users
The proposal, with input from major industry players, aims to bring tax rules in line with how DeFi works, reducing outcomes that don't reflect reality.
