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Top Curated News from Latin America
BeInCrypto comprehensive Latam Crypto Roundup brings the most important news and trends from across Latin America. 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 includes AI initiatives in Argentina, Worldcoin’s expansion in Colombia, new crypto features by Brazil’s largest neobank, and other stories.
Argentina’s Javier Milei Meets with Open AI CEO Sam Altman
President Javier Milei met with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman during his first visit to San Francisco, aiming to position Argentina as a hub for artificial intelligence (AI). The hour-long meeting was viewed by its organizers as a crucial opportunity to attract new investments. This event occurs amid potential legal restrictions faced by technology entrepreneurs in the United States.
On his official X account, President Milei shared a photo with Altman, expressing his enthusiasm for the opportunities offered by a “libertarian” Argentina. Although Altman generally avoids formal contact with other leaders, he made an exception for Milei, attracted by his passionate defense of capitalism and economic freedom.
Milei and his team criticize European regulations for stifling innovation and view Argentina as fertile ground for technological growth. They believe the country could join the United States, China, and Europe as a leading hub for AI development, thanks to its commitment to economic freedom and minimal regulation.
Read more: Crypto Adoption in Argentina: Everything To Know
Popular LATAM Arbitrage Platform Has Been Accused of Fraud
Solesbot, an arbitrage platform popular in Venezuela and Colombia, bills itself as an artificial intelligence-based trading bot that operates in cryptocurrency markets. Its proposal is simple: users deposit funds in a linked account and the bot is in charge of buying and selling cryptocurrencies in different exchanges taking advantage of small price differences to generate profits.
However, several members of the crypto community in Latin America have raised concerns, labeling it a Ponzi scheme. The pseudonymous developer CryptoSoftDev shared an extensive thread on his X account (formerly Twitter) detailing the platform’s operations.
First, he revealed that Solesbot operates on BSC. He then pointed out that when a user deposits USDT, it goes to one of five “collector” wallets on BSC. These wallets transfer the funds to a “distributing” wallet, intended to pay users requesting withdrawals.
“Reviewing in more detail the ‘COLLECTOR’ wallets, we noticed some infrequent operations, but of very high amounts, for example this one, 345 thousand $ in a single transfer to another wallet 4 days ago. BINGO, we have the ‘DRAINER’ wallet,” CryptoSoftDev pointed out.
CryptoSoftDev noted that the funds received by the “drainer” wallet are sent to Binance and then returned to Solesbot in the form of Ethereum (ETH), “totaling +$900k between them all.”
Despite analysts’ warnings, Solesbot continues to attract followers. Many investors claim it is possible to earn income through the platform, yet the red flags remain.
Read more: 15 Most Common Crypto Scams To Look Out For
El Salvador Attracts Jack Dorsey-Backed Mining Pool
Ocean, a mining pool backed by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, announced the establishment of its new headquarters in El Salvador’s capital, focusing on the business development of decentralized Bitcoin mining. The company will operate as an international Bitcoin mining hub from El Salvador, implementing a decentralization strategy by installing miners of all sizes to expand its mining reach.
Additionally, Ocean Mining will continue to support Bitcoin education in the country at locations such as El Zonte. A few months ago, Blockstream CEO Adam Back stated that El Salvador’s mining infrastructure would make it “an economic powerhouse,” describing Bitcoin as the evolution of “digital gold.”
Bitcoin mining in El Salvador has garnered global attention. Last January, the Bitcoin NGO “My First Bitcoin” received a new grant from Dorsey’s Block. The non-profit organization will use the funds to scale its digital platform and expand its offerings into new languages.
Read more: Is Crypto Mining Profitable in 2024?
Worldcoin’s World ID Lands in Colombia
Despite international controversy, Worldcoin continues its expansion in Latin America by offering World ID verifications in Colombia. This introduction aligns with a growing interest in Proof-of-Humanity in the country and throughout the region.
Currently, there are ten locations with orbs, six in Bogota and four in Medellin. However, the project recently stated that “more orbs are coming,” indicating plans to increase the availability of these machines.
While World ID could address concerns about online authenticity and set a standard for privacy, it still faces significant legal and trust challenges. The company has encountered legal issues in Spain and Portugal, where operations have been banned, along with ongoing investigations in Argentina and Chile.
Read more: How to Buy Worldcoin (WLD) and Everything You Need to Know
Brazilian Neobank Adds Support for BTC, ETH and SOL Transfers
Brazil’s largest neobank, Nubank, has introduced a new feature allowing transactions with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. While only these three cryptocurrencies are supported initially, more will be added soon.
Nubank reported a 1,500% increase in cryptocurrency transaction volume between March 2023 and March 2024. This new feature lets customers transfer their crypto assets whenever they want.
In a separate development, USDC stablecoin issuer Circle announced the launch of its infrastructure in Brazil, partnering with Nubank and BTG Pactual. This alliance will provide direct liquidity to retail customers and institutions through the Brazilian banking system, enabling the exchange and redemption of USDC.
Read more: 7 Best Crypto Credit Cards for 2024
As the Latin American crypto scene continues to grow, these stories highlight the region’s increasing influence in the global market. From Argentina’s ambitions in AI to Brazil’s expanding cryptocurrency services, LATAM is positioning itself as a key player in the tech world. Stay tuned for more updates and insights in next week’s roundup.
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Rallies 10% and Targets More Upside
Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $3,220 zone. ETH is rising and aiming for more gains above the $3,350 resistance.
- Ethereum started a fresh increase above the $3,220 and $3,300 levels.
- The price is trading above $3,250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There is a short-term contracting triangle forming with resistance at $3,360 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $3,385 resistance zone.
Ethereum Price Regains Traction
Ethereum price remained supported above $3,000 and started a fresh increase like Bitcoin. ETH gained pace for a move above the $3,150 and $3,220 resistance levels.
The bulls pumped the price above the $3,300 level. It gained over 10% and traded as high as $3,387. It is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent move from the $3,036 swing low to the $3,387 high.
Ethereum price is now trading above $3,220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $3,350 level. There is also a short-term contracting triangle forming with resistance at $3,360 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD.
The first major resistance is near the $3,385 level. The main resistance is now forming near $3,420. A clear move above the $3,420 resistance might send the price toward the $3,550 resistance. An upside break above the $3,550 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,650 resistance zone or even $3,880.
Another Decline In ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,350 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,300 level. The first major support sits near the $3,250 zone.
A clear move below the $3,250 support might push the price toward $3,220 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent move from the $3,036 swing low to the $3,387 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,150 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $3,050.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone.
Major Support Level – $3,250
Major Resistance Level – $3,385
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Rallies 10% and Targets More Upside
Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $3,220 zone. ETH is rising and aiming for more gains above the $3,350 resistance.
- Ethereum started a fresh increase above the $3,220 and $3,300 levels.
- The price is trading above $3,250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There is a short-term contracting triangle forming with resistance at $3,360 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken).
- The pair could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $3,385 resistance zone.
Ethereum Price Regains Traction
Ethereum price remained supported above $3,000 and started a fresh increase like Bitcoin. ETH gained pace for a move above the $3,150 and $3,220 resistance levels.
The bulls pumped the price above the $3,300 level. It gained over 10% and traded as high as $3,387. It is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent move from the $3,036 swing low to the $3,387 high.
Ethereum price is now trading above $3,220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $3,350 level. There is also a short-term contracting triangle forming with resistance at $3,360 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD.
The first major resistance is near the $3,385 level. The main resistance is now forming near $3,420. A clear move above the $3,420 resistance might send the price toward the $3,550 resistance. An upside break above the $3,550 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,650 resistance zone or even $3,880.
Another Decline In ETH?
If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,350 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,300 level. The first major support sits near the $3,250 zone.
A clear move below the $3,250 support might push the price toward $3,220 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent move from the $3,036 swing low to the $3,387 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,150 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $3,050.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone.
Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone.
Major Support Level – $3,250
Major Resistance Level – $3,385
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GOAT Price Sees Slower Growth After Reaching $1B Market Cap
GOAT price has skyrocketed 214.29% in one month, recently breaking into the $1 billion market cap and securing its place as the 10th largest meme coin. It now stands just ahead of MOG, which closely trails its position in the rankings.
However, recent indicators suggest that GOAT’s uptrend may be weakening, raising questions about whether it can sustain its rally or face a potential correction.
GOAT BBTrend Is Negative For The First Time In 4 Days
GOAT BBTrend has turned negative for the first time since November 17, now sitting at -0.54. This shift suggests that bearish momentum is beginning to take hold, with the asset’s recent upward trajectory starting to weaken potentially.
BBTrend measures the strength and direction of price trends using Bollinger Bands, with positive values indicating an uptrend and negative values signaling a downtrend. A negative BBTrend reflects increased downward pressure, which could indicate the start of a broader market shift.
GOAT has had an impressive November, gaining 61% and reaching a new all-time high on November 17.
However, the current negative BBTrend, if it persists and grows, could signal the potential for further bearish momentum.
GOAT Is In A Neutral Zone
GOAT’s RSI has dropped to 52, down from over 70 a few days ago when it reached its all-time high. This decline indicates that buying momentum has cooled off, and the market has moved out of the overbought zone.
The drop suggests a shift toward a more neutral sentiment as traders consolidate gains and the strong bullish pressure seen earlier subsides.
RSI measures the strength and velocity of price changes, with values above 70 indicating overbought conditions and below 30 signaling oversold levels. At 52, GOAT’s RSI is in a neutral zone, neither signaling strong bullish nor bearish momentum.
This could mean the current uptrend is losing strength, and the price may consolidate or move sideways unless renewed buying pressure reignites upward momentum.
GOAT Price Prediction: A New Surge Until $1.50?
If GOAT current uptrend regains strength, it could retest its all-time high of $1.37, establishing its market cap above $1 billion, a fundamental threshold for being among the biggest meme coins in the market today.
Breaking above this level could pave the way for further gains, potentially reaching the next thresholds at $1.40 or even $1.50, signaling renewed bullish momentum and market confidence.
However, as shown by indicators like RSI and BBTrend, the uptrend may be losing steam. If a downtrend emerges, GOAT price could test its nearest support zones at $0.80 and $0.69.
Should these levels fail to hold, the price could fall further, potentially reaching $0.419, putting its position in the top 10 ranking of biggest meme coins at risk.
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In line with the Trust Project guidelines, this price analysis article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. BeInCrypto is committed to accurate, unbiased reporting, but market conditions are subject to change without notice. Always conduct your own research and consult with a professional before making any financial decisions. Please note that our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers have been updated.
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