Crypto


Finance

Latin American E-Commerce Giant Mercado Libre to Enable Crypto Investments in Brazil

Mercado Libre users will be able to access crypto buying, selling and custodial services starting this week.

A MercadoLibre distribution center

Policy

Biden and the Fed: Why Powell or Brainard Won’t Change Much for Crypto

Both candidates are seen as taking a tough stance on crypto regulation, but they’re also both seen as dovish – possibly beneficial for bitcoin’s inflation narrative.

Federal Reserve Chair Lael Brainard (C-Span, modified by CoinDesk)

Policy

Indonesia’s Religious Leaders Declare Crypto Illegal for Muslims: Report

Crypto could be traded as a commodity if it abides by Shariah law and demonstrates a clear benefit.

Jakarta, Indonesia

Finance

Apple CEO Tim Cook Reveals He Owns Crypto but Has No Plans to Buy It for the Company

Cook also said Apple has no immediate plans to accept payments in cryptocurrency.

Tim Cook Apple