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The founder of the decentralized lending protocol Aave, Stani Kulechov, stated that Bitcoin is now more important than ever, and one can see this by looking at Paraguay today.According to a report by Reuters, after the Paraguayan digital bank Ueno was taken over by the central bank, a large number of depositors were unable to withdraw their deposits, leading to public protests demanding the return of funds, expedited compensation, and accountability. The affected group includes retirees who receive pensions through the bank.

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña announced his resignation on Thursday due to a political crisis triggered by the collapse of digital bank Ueno Bank. In a video posted on the X platform, Peña stated that his resignation was to maintain national stability, social peace, and democratic institutions, with his primary task being to protect the Paraguayan people who entrusted their savings to the financial system.The Central Bank of Paraguay announced on Tuesday the initiation of liquidation procedures for Ueno Bank after discovering that its solvency ratio had fallen below half of the regulatory minimum requirement. Peña is facing political scrutiny due to his previous business ties with Grupo Vázquez, the holding company of Ueno Bank; according to the Associated Press, he remained a business partner of the group until March 2025. Peña denied any wrongdoing, stating that the controversy initially was merely a regulatory issue that escalated into a political dispute.This banking crisis is also accompanied by rising quotes for Tether's USDt in the peer-to-peer market targeting Paraguay, with a bid on Thursday morning quoted at 1 USD to 6942 Paraguayan Guarani, approximately 13% higher than the Central Bank's reference rate of 6144.02 on November 4. According to Reuters, lawmakers are debating impeachment proceedings over allegations of conflicts of interest, pension abuse, and institutional cover-ups. Peña was elected in April 2023 and took office in August of the same year, with a five-year term originally set to end in 2028; if Congress accepts his resignation, Vice President Pedro Alliana will assume the remaining term.

Paraguayan authorities shut down two illegal cryptocurrency mining facilities in Upper Paraná province within a week, seizing a total of 35 mining machines. One mining site, which was discovered on September 17, illegally drew electricity through a line without an installed meter, resulting in the confiscation of 10 ASIC mining machines, with related costs and fines totaling approximately $30,000.Another operation on September 12 seized 25 mining machines. The Paraguayan House of Representatives has passed a resolution requiring the National Electricity Administration to submit a report on the electricity consumption, electricity prices, and regulatory situation of the cryptocurrency mining industry.

According to La Tribuna, the body of a Chinese man was found outside the Jade Park high-rise apartment in the Trinidad district of Asunción, Paraguay. Preliminary identification confirmed the identity as Harry Chun Tak Yeh, the founder and managing partner of Quantum Fintech Group. The police stated that he is suspected to have fallen from the 30th floor of the building, and his body was found completely naked and covered with a black plastic bag. Investigators found the apartment door on the 30th floor ajar, with the interior in disarray, and confirmed that he also owned another apartment on the 27th floor of the same building. Criminal technicians have collected evidence outside the building and from both apartments, and relevant physical evidence has been handed over to the prosecution. The prosecution is currently investigating multiple possibilities, including accident, suspected suicide, and homicide, while the judicial department will determine the specific cause of death and the circumstances through an autopsy.It is reported that Chinese-American cryptocurrency investor Harry Yeh entered the Bitcoin market in 2013 when the BTC trading price was $60. He launched his first fund with $250,000, and his investment network claims to manage over $2.4 billion in assets, closely linked with Fantom, Tomb Finance, Lif3, ZooCoin, L3 USD, and L3 Reserve.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the Polymarket. A large whale invested $106,814.55 in the "Paraguay vs. France - More Markets" event, specifically targeting the "Advancing Team." Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this target is 93%.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the Polymarket market. A large whale has made a single purchase of $284,490 on the "Germany vs. Paraguay - More Markets" event, targeting the "Advancing Team." Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this target is 87%.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the market Polymarket. A large whale invested $234,000 in a single bet on "Australia" in the event "Paraguay vs. Australia." Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding win rate for this bet is 78%.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the Polymarket market. A large whale purchased $50,000.09 on "Türkiye" in the "Türkiye vs. Paraguay" event. Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this target is 49%.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the Polymarket market. A large whale invested $88,669.96 in the event "USA vs Paraguay," specifically targeting "USA." Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this target is 47%.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the market Polymarket. A large whale invested $94,000 in the event "USA vs Paraguay," specifically targeting "USA." Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this subject is 47%.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the market Polymarket. A large whale has made a single purchase of $76,486.04 on "USA vs Paraguay," targeting "USA." Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this subject is 46%.

According to Cointelegraph, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has publicly stated that Colombia should follow the example of Venezuela and Paraguay by actively attracting Bitcoin mining investments, and pointed out that the undeveloped renewable energy along the Caribbean coast is a core advantage for promoting mining development.

According to CriptoNoticias, the National Anti-Drug Secretariat of Paraguay (Senad) held a seminar titled "Dismantling Criminal and Terrorist Financial Networks" at the Sheraton Hotel in Asunción in collaboration with the American Bar Association's Rule of Law Initiative and the Higher Institute of the Prosecutor's Office. The aim was to enhance the technical capabilities of law enforcement personnel in identifying and combating criminal organizations that use Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies for money concealment.The seminar focused on analyzing the trend of transnational criminal networks in the tri-border area moving towards digitalization and involved the "Trapiche Operation" case related to financing networks associated with Hezbollah. General Mirko Sokol, the Commander of the Bolivian Police, revealed at the meeting that after the arrest of Uruguayan drug lord Sebastián Marset, no large amounts of cash were found at his residence, and related transactions were primarily conducted through cryptocurrencies.The Paraguayan Tax Authority (DNIT) issued Resolution No. 47/26 on March 11, requiring cryptocurrency trading platforms to report detailed information on each transaction, including wallet addresses, the networks used, and transaction hash values.

According to CriptoNoticias, the Paraguayan National Tax Authority has issued Resolution No. 47/26, strengthening tax regulation on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.The new regulations require platforms and administrators to report detailed information on each user transaction, including wallet addresses, the network used, and transaction hashes, among other sensitive data. The regulatory scope covers donations, inheritances, and NFTs exceeding $5,000 annually. This measure aims to incorporate digital assets into the national tax system while adhering to the anti-money laundering recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force.

The Paraguayan National Electricity Company ANDE has signed a memorandum of understanding with the cryptocurrency infrastructure company Morphware to launch the country's first government-led Bitcoin mining pilot project using Bitcoin mining machines seized by law enforcement.The first phase will deploy approximately 1,500 confiscated mining machines and utilize local surplus hydroelectric resources for compliant mining. According to the arrangement, ANDE is responsible for the ownership and regulation of the mining site, while Morphware provides technical and operational support. For the mined Bitcoin, the government is discussing selling it for public expenditure or using financial instruments to hedge risks and hold part of the assets.

On December 4, the Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies passed two resolutions requiring government departments to submit official information on domestic cryptocurrency mining activities to enhance regulation and transparency.The Ministry of Industry and Commerce is required to clarify the current number of individuals and businesses registered and authorized to engage in virtual asset mining and provide relevant information. The National Electricity Administration is also required to disclose the number of electricity connections specifically approved for cryptocurrency mining, as well as information on responsible parties and installation locations. Both agencies must respond within 15 days.

According to CriptoNoticias, the Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies approved two resolutions on December 4, requesting information on cryptocurrency mining activities. The resolutions were proposed by Deputy María Constancia Benítez and aim to strengthen control, transparency, and regulation over the rapidly expanding mining industry.According to the resolutions, relevant agencies are required to submit reports within 15 days. The first resolution requests the Ministry of Industry and Trade to provide information on individuals and companies registered for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining; the second resolution requests the National Electricity Administration (ANDE) to provide a list of all authorized electricity connections for cryptocurrency mining, including the names of responsible individuals and installation locations.According to Hashrate Index data, Paraguay currently controls about 3.9% of the global hash rate, ranking fourth in the world, behind the United States, Russia, and China. The country has become a popular destination for international miners due to its advantage of surplus hydroelectric power.

ChainCatcher news, Paraguay's largest bank Ueno Bank has announced the adoption of quantum-resistant electronic signatures and tamper-proof timestamps, becoming the first to introduce post-quantum security technology into a practical production environment.The bank is based on the QANplatform's quantum-resistant Layer-1 hybrid blockchain, combined with the SignQuantum signature extension, providing mathematically verifiable tamper-proof records for electronic documents and business files. This move aligns with the post-quantum encryption standards led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and offers a replicable model for the financial industry to address the future risks of quantum computing breaches. Industry insiders say this is the world's first bank to deploy such a combination of technologies at a production scale, establishing a "quantum-safe" paradigm for financial institutions in Latin America and globally.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Paraguayan government will invest $6 million in tokenized equity on Polkadot to develop the Asunción Innovation Valley, which includes a hotel, a university, and a data center. This investment aims to boost local economic development.In terms of tokenized equity, this project will utilize blockchain technology to provide transparency and democratized access to equity. The project is expected to be completed by 2025, and specific implementation details and timelines have not yet been disclosed.