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Brazil Announced Solana ETF Launch Date
BeInCrypto comprehensive Latam Crypto Roundup brings Latin America’s most important news and trends. With reporters in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and more, we cover the latest updates and insights from the region’s crypto scene.
This week’s roundup covers the spot Solana ETF launch in Brazil, an investigation by Colombia’s Superintendence of Industry and Commerce into Worldcoin’s operations, and more.
Brazil Takes Lead in Solana ETF Race
While the prospect of a Solana ETF (SOL) in the US remains uncertain, Brazil is moving ahead confidently. QR Asset Management announced that its Solana ETF will be available for public offering starting Wednesday, August 21. The ETF is set to be listed on Brazil’s B3 stock exchange on August 28.
Earlier this month, the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM) approved the ETF, named QSOL11. Managed by Vortx, the fund will track the CCME CF Solana Dollar Reference Rate. The index, developed by CF Benchmarks and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), ensures reliable Solana pricing.
This launch marks another milestone for QR Asset, which already offers crypto-related products like QBTC11 and QETH11. The company views the new ETF as a regulated option for both institutional and retail investors in Brazil.
“As a market player, it is reassuring to have Brazilian regulators so attentive and open to the evolution of the crypto ecosystem in a regulated environment. The new ETF represents yet another regulated option for institutional and retail investors to diversify their portfolios and choose the ideal composition of their investments in the sector,” QR Asset Management CIO Theodoro Fleury stated.
Read more: Solana ETF Explained: What It Is and How It Works
QR Asset isn’t the only firm working on a Solana ETF in Brazil. The CVM has also approved another Solana ETF, backed by Hashdex in partnership with BTG Pactual. Hashdex, which manages over $962 million in assets, has already launched several ETFs on B3.
Matter Labs Expands zkSync Operations into Latam
Matter Labs, the developer behind the Ethereum Layer-2 (L2) scaling solution zkSync, announced its expansion into Latin America, starting with a headquarter in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The new office aims to support local projects while driving zkSync’s growth in the region.
The protocol has seen increasing adoption in Argentina, highlighted by integrations with platforms like the Lemon exchange and QuarkID, a digital identification system built on zkSync. These partnerships are set to catalyze zkSync’s influence across Latin America in the coming months.
Matter Labs’ CEO Alex Gluchowski and President Nana Murugesan plan to visit Buenos Aires in August to meet with key leaders, decision-makers, policymakers, and crypto entrepreneurs. The goal is to explore collaboration opportunities and better understand the region’s financial state.
“Argentina has become the springboard for our regional expansion, and I’m excited for the next phase of Matter Labs’ journey to bring millions of developers and the next billion users to the blockchain,” Murugesan stated.
Read more: A Beginner’s Guide to Layer-2 Scaling Solutions
Matter Labs highlighted that zkSync partners like Lambda Class and OpenZeppelin are positioning L2 solutions in Latin America. They described Argentina’s crypto ecosystem as “vibrant” and a key launchpad for Web3 projects in the region.
Salvadoran FinTech DitoBanx Enters Mexico
El Salvador-based FinTech company DitoBanx is entering the Mexican market to offer financial services, including international transfers, digital credit cards, dollar accounts, cryptocurrency access, and tokenization. After obtaining its operating license in El Salvador in April 2023, the company has extended its reach to Guatemala, the US, Costa Rica, Panama, and now Mexico in 2024. The company highlighted a 50% growth in financial technology app usage in Mexico over the past four years.
DitoBanx’s offerings in Mexico will include DitoWallet and credit card services for everyday transactions. The company will also offer tokenization services to convert physical or digital assets into tokens.
“With a firm belief that financial well-being is the foundation of a prosperous society, DitoBanx enters Mexico offering personalized service available 24/7, 365 days a year,” said Guillermo Contreras, CEO and founder of DitoBanx.
Read more: Crypto vs. Banking: Which Is a Smarter Choice?
The company has reportedly invested $3 million in its Mexican operations, where mobile banking users have grown from 1.5 million in 2013 to 80 million by 2023.
Contreras highlighted the commitment to Mexico’s economic and technological growth. He also noted that they plan to integrate the digital Mexican peso and aim to operate under the legal framework of a Sociedad Financiera Popular (Sofipo) by 2025.
Peru Declares War on Cryptocurrency Crime
Peruvian authorities are ramping up efforts to combat cryptocurrency-related crime. While technological advancements and growing interest in cryptocurrencies have spurred their use, they have also brought concerns about potential criminal activities. Juan Carlos Villena Campana, Peru’s Public Prosecutor, has taken a firm stance on addressing these challenges.
Speaking at a workshop organized in collaboration with the US Department of Justice, Villena highlighted the importance of keeping pace with technological changes. He noted that while cryptocurrencies offer benefits like decentralization, they also pose risks due to the anonymity they afford, which can be exploited for illegal activities.
“The rapid evolution of technology and the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies have created new avenues for criminal activity, presenting fresh challenges to cybersecurity that threaten society,” Villena said in an interview with local media.
Read more: 15 Most Common Crypto Scams To Look Out For
The Peruvian Public Prosecutor’s Office has committed to leading efforts against these crimes, working in collaboration with other Latin American nations and international organizations like the Organization of American States (OAS).
Rodrigo Silva from the OAS echoed Villena’s concerns, stressing the need for law enforcement to stay updated on technological advancements to tackle the increasingly complex nature of cybercrime, even when it occurs on blockchain networks.
Colombia Investigates Worldcoin for Alleged Data Protection Violations
The Colombian Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) has launched an investigation into Worldcoin and Tools for Humanity Corporation, the platform behind WLD, for allegedly violating personal data protection laws. The investigation, initiated by resolution N. 46436, focuses on ensuring that Worldcoin’s data processing practices comply with Colombia’s regulations on sensitive personal data.
The SIC is specifically concerned with Worldcoin’s transparency in handling personal data, the implementation of security policies, and the existence of internal procedures for addressing complaints and queries from Colombian citizens. The regulator emphasized the importance of ensuring that the community remains cautious about sharing their personal data.
“The SIC del Cambio is committed to protecting the fundamental rights of citizens and advises the community to exercise caution with their personal data. This decision is in the process of being notified and will be signed once it is known by the involved parties. No appeal can be lodged against this decision,” the SIC stated.
Read more: What Is Worldcoin? A Guide to the Iris-Scanning Crypto Project
As of now, neither Worldcoin nor Tools for Humanity Corporation has commented on the investigation. However, if violations of data protection laws are confirmed, Worldcoin could face hefty fines or even be banned from operating in Colombia.
The Superintendency clarified that potential sanctions under Article 23 of Law 1581 of 2012 could include fines of up to 2,000 current legal monthly minimum wages, the suspension of activities for up to six months, the temporary closure of operations after the suspension, or the immediate and definitive closure of operations involving the processing of sensitive data.
As the Latam crypto scene grows, these stories highlight the region’s increasing influence in the global market. Stay tuned for more updates and insights in next week’s roundup.
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Banana Gun Rises After Justin Sun’s $6.2 Million Art Purchase
Justin Sun, founder of TRON and Poloniex CEO, has purchased the viral art piece Comedian—a banana duct-taped to a wall—for $6.2 million at Sotheby’s.
Following the purchase, Sun announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he plans to eat the artwork. This has ignited a frenzy of memes, commentary, and market reactions, even causing the crypto token Banana Gun to spike in value.
Crypto Reacts: Banana Gun on the Rise
Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian gained international fame in 2019 when it was first displayed at Art Basel Miami. Its simplicity and absurdity—a banana taped to a wall—sparked debates about the nature of art. The so-called artwork became viral when performance artist David Datuna ate it in a stunt dubbed Hungry Artist.
Sun’s pledge to eat the $6.2 million fruit has also drawn parallels, adding another layer of humor to the piece’s history. The Tron founder even said he’s willing to donate the banana to Elon Musk and send it to Mars.
Meanwhile, several users even recreated their own version of Comedian and shared it on social media. One fan followed up by taping bananas around the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus, encouraging others to “tape all over the world” and start a movement.
What they are campaigning for, precisely, remains to be seen.
“In the coming days, I will personally eat the banana as part of this unique artistic experience, honoring its place in both art history and popular culture. Stay tuned,” Sun said on X.
The ripple effects of Sun’s purchase eventually trickled beyond the confines of art and humor and into crypto markets. The token Banana Gun, which shares its name with the theme, surged nearly 16% following the news. Traders and enthusiasts, ever attuned to cultural moments, appear to have seized the chance to capitalize on the buzz.
Sun’s acquisition and the banana’s virality bring to mind another recent development in the art-crypto nexus. Earlier this week, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin allegedly minted 400 Patron NFTs. This development sparked hopes of a resurgence for the NFT market.
This aged well…. $BANANA is an insane project. For me, this is in the same league as $ZIG. Fundamentals are truly insane. No matter which narrative will cook next, $BANANA will profit from it,” said one trader on X.
The combination of Sun’s high-profile purchase and the market’s reaction to Banana Gun demonstrates how art, humor, and technology continue to blur boundaries. Whether Sun’s banana-eating spectacle will leave a lasting impact or peel away (pun intended) into meme history, one thing is certain—the intersection of crypto and culture remains as unexpected as ever.
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Cardano (ADA) Price Hits 41% Weekly Growth, $1 Target in Sight
Cardano (ADA) price has surged 41.89% in the last seven days, signaling strong bullish momentum in the market. The uptrend remains strong, supported by key technical indicators like the ADX and Ichimoku Cloud, which point to sustained positive sentiment.
However, signs of consolidation and narrowing gaps in short-term indicators suggest that the rally could face challenges if buying pressure weakens.
ADA Current Uptrend Is Still Strong
Cardano DMI chart shows an ADX of 42.7, indicating a strong trend. The metric has remained above 40 since November 7. This high ADX value confirms the robustness of ADA ongoing uptrend, signaling solid momentum behind the recent price movements.
With the positive directional index (D+) at 21.3 and the negative directional index (D-) at 11, bullish pressure continues to outweigh bearish activity, further supporting the upward trajectory.
The ADX measures the strength of a trend without considering its direction. Values above 25 indicate a strong trend, while those below 20 suggest a weak or nonexistent trend. With an ADX at 42.7, ADA is clearly in a strong uptrend, showing significant market confidence.
The gap between D+ and D- reinforces the bullish dominance, suggesting that ADA price could sustain its upward movement if current conditions persist.
Cardano Ichimoku Cloud Shows An Important Signal
The Ichimoku Cloud chart for Cardano indicates a generally bullish trend, as the price remains above the cloud (Kumo). The Tenkan-sen (blue line) and Kijun-sen (red line) are relatively flat, showing signs of consolidation after ADA’s recent rally.
While the price is still trading above these lines, the narrowing gap between the price and the Tenkan-sen suggests weakening short-term momentum.
The green cloud ahead signals potential support for ADA uptrend, but the current consolidation phase highlights the need for sustained buying pressure to maintain this momentum.
If the price drops below the Kijun-sen or approaches the cloud, it could signal a possible shift toward bearish sentiment.
ADA Price Prediction: Can It Reach $1 In November?
If Cardano (ADA) maintains its strong uptrend, it could test the resistance at $0.85. Breaking this level could pave the way for further gains, with the potential to reach the $1 threshold, marking a 20% rise from current levels and the highest price for Cardano since April 2022.
However, as indicated by the Ichimoku Cloud, a potential reversal could be on the horizon. If bearish momentum takes over, ADA price could face significant downward pressure, potentially dropping to $0.51.
If this support fails, the price could decline further to $0.32, representing a steep 59% correction. This highlights the importance of the current support and resistance levels in determining ADA’s next direction.
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Why SUI Network Outage Did Not Cause a Price Crash
Earlier today, the Layer-1 blockchain Sui experienced a two-hour blackout, halting block production and rendering transaction processing impossible. This network outage led to a slight dip in SUI’s price, falling from $3.73 to $3.64.
Despite concerns of a more significant decline, the price stabilized after the project announced that the network was fully restored and operational.
Sui Comes Back Online, Altcoin Still in Good Position
Around 10:52 UTC, web3 security firm ExVull disclosed that a DOS bug caused the Sui network outage. Fully known as a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack, the bug” refers to a software attack that overwhelms a system with excessive traffic or requests, causing it to become unavailable to legitimate users by crashing or severely slowing its functionality.
“After our analysis, it was found that the Sui Network node occur DOS due to integer overflow,” ExVul stated.
Following this development, several exchanges halted SUI transactions as the price also dipped a little. However, nearly two hours later, the project updated its community, saying that validators had assisted in resolving the issue.
“The Sui network is back up and processing transactions again, thanks to swift work from the incredible community of Sui validators. The 2-hour downtime was caused by a bug in transaction scheduling logic that caused validators to crash, which has now been resolved,” it explained.
Meanwhile, data from Messari showed that, amid the outage, the Sharpe ratio remained positive. The Sharpe ratio is a key measure of risk-adjusted return, indicating how much excess return an investment generates relative to its volatility.
It helps investors assess whether the returns of a riskier asset justify the risk taken. A higher ratio signifies better risk-adjusted performance. Typically, when the ratio is negative, it means that the risk might not be worth the reward.
However, since it is positive for SUI, it indicates that accumulating the altcoin around its current value could still yield positive returns.
SUI Price Prediction: Run Above $4
On the daily chart, SUI continues to trade within an ascending channel. An ascending channel, also called a rising channel or channel up, is a chart pattern defined by two parallel upward-sloping lines.
It forms when the price shows higher swing highs and higher swing lows, indicating an ongoing uptrend. Furthermore, the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) has increased, suggesting that buying pressure has outpaced distribution.
If this continues, SUI’s price could climb above $4. However, if a Sui network outage occurs again, this might not happen. In that scenario, the value could drop below $3.
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