LATAM crypto news: Crypto.com gains Argentina approval, Helium expands in Mexico

LATAM’s cryptocurrency landscape continues to grow. This week’s highlights come from Argentina, which recently granted Crypto.com operating approval. Meanwhile, Hellium installed 100 mobile hotspots in Mexico. The National Securities Commission (CNV) of Argentina has approved Crypto.com to operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), according to their official website.

This $0.02 Crypto Is Gaining Momentum—Could It Be the Next Big Breakout?

Here’s why Gamecoins could lead the upcoming altcoin season

In light of the anticipated release of GTA 6, gamecoins could be big beneficiaries.

South Korea Cracks Down on Unregistered Overseas Crypto Exchanges

South Korean financial authorities are cracking down on unregistered overseas cryptocurrency exchanges targeting Korean users. Enforcing the Specific Financial Information Act South Korean financial authorities are escalating their efforts to regulate the domestic cryptocurrency market by targeting overseas virtual asset exchanges that operate without proper registration.

SEC Crypto Task Force Sparks Debate Over New Rules for Digital Assets, John Reed Stark Opposes Crypto Reform

The SEC’s crypto task force held its first public meeting on Friday, bringing together experts to discuss how securities laws apply to digital assets, as the Trump administration pushes to reshape cryptocurrency regulations. The participants included John Reed Stark, former SEC official, Miles Jennings from Andreessen Horowitz, and ex-SEC Commissioner Troy Paredes.

83% Of Institutional Investors Plan To Increase Their Crypto Holdings

2025 could mark a point of no return for crypto. As traditional markets navigate between uncertainties and capricious interest rates, financial institutions seem to have found their new compass: digital assets.

IMF Updates Standards to Include Cryptocurrencies in Balance of Payments

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has updated its balance of payments standards to account for the rising influence of digital assets. IMF Adds Bitcoin to Global Economic Stats! In its latest seventh edition of the Balance of Payments Manual (BPM7), IMF included cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) in the balance of payments.

Coinbase in Talks to Acquire Deribit As Crypto Market Thrives with Eased Regulations

The crypto industry is showing strong enthusiasm and activity, fueled by the Trump administration’s more relaxed regulatory approach. Notably, Coinbase (COIN), a leading U.S. exchange, is in advanced talks to acquire Deribit, a major global derivatives exchange, according to Bloomberg report.

Dollar-pegged stablecoins are a hedge against volatility

The following is a guest post from Maksym Sakharov, Co-Founder & Group CEO of WeFi. The current markets are experiencing tailwinds due to the tariffs imposed by the U.S. administration and retaliatory measures from trading partners.