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The victory of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) by a supermajority in the snap elections held on Sunday has propped up Japanese markets. If she presses on with her agenda, analysts believe bitcoin could be affected by renewed headwinds.
Sanae Takaichi’s

The resignation of Marco Lavagna, the head of Argentina’s statistics institute, has put the inflation index in the public eye. The resignation comes after Milei’s government delayed the implementation of a new inflation index, which could alter the figures this year.
Argentina’s Statistics Chief

Joshua Yabut, a Bitcoin Cash fan, gained notoriety in 2018 for joyriding an armored vehicle in Virginia while pursued by police. Charged with multiple offenses, he was found not guilty by reason of insanity, leading to a memorable cryptocurrency meme.

Two California teenagers were arrested for a violent home invasion in Scottsdale, targeting $66 million in cryptocurrency, allegedly recruited via Signal by anonymous handlers. They used disguises and tactical gear but were caught when a family member alerted police.

Ripple-backed blockchain infrastructure is pushing commodities onchain in the Gulf, with over $280 million in certified diamonds tokenized in the UAE, highlighting how institutional-grade asset tokenization is rapidly moving from concept to execution.
Ripple Technology Powers Diamond

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.
Schiff Warns Iran-Linked Tariffs Could

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.
XRP Native Credit Markets Gain Momentum With Evernorth Driving Institution

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.
Kiyosaki Defends Bitcoin Claims as Past Posts Fuel Debate
Robert Kiyosaki,

Michael Saylor hinted on X that Strategy may have increased its bitcoin holdings, despite currently facing an unrealized loss of $3.43 billion. The firm typically announces purchases on Monday mornings, aligning with its dollar-cost averaging approach.

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,

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.
Legislative ‘Time Bombs’
Renowned economist Nouriel Roubini has issued a blistering critique of the Trump

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 l

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,

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.
The US Dollar