Crypto Quibbler

🔑   Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s Bold Forecast : Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong predicts Bitcoin could hit   $1 million by 2030 , contingent on clearer regulation and ETF growth. Ethereum Milestone : Ethereum surpasses Mastercard in market cap, powered by the “Pectra” upgrade and institutional adoption. Tether’s Strategic Hire : Tether recruits Bo Hines, a former White House crypto adviser, signaling a push for stronger U.S. policy alignment. 🗞   Main Story The crypto industry witnessed three pivotal developments this week: First, Coinbase CEO   Brian Armstrong   projected Bitcoin could reach a staggering   $1 million by 2030   if regulators provide clarity and ETFs expand further. Such a forecast underscores Bitcoin’s role not just as a speculative asset but as a long-term hedge against inflation and fiat currency instability. Second,   Ethereum overtook Mastercard   in global market capitalization following the rollout of its “Pectra” upgrade. T...

🔑   Key Takeaways Central banks in Latin America accelerate studies and pilots of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Goal: reduce dependency on dollar-backed stablecoins dominating the region. Potential to reshape financial sovereignty and payment infrastructure. 🗞   Main Story Across Latin America, central banks are stepping up their exploration of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as dollar-backed stablecoins increasingly dominate cross-border payments and domestic remittances. Countries like Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina are advancing pilot projects, while Chile and Colombia are in early feasibility phases. According to the Inter-American Development Bank, more than   $150 billion in remittances   entered the region in 2024, with an estimated   30% already conducted via stablecoins , bypassing traditional banks. This has sparked alarm among regulators who fear that   the growing reliance on U.S. dollar-denominated tokens undermines monetary...