Daily brief (LATAM) — 2026-03-01
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Broker & industry updates (LATAM)
Brokers Brace for EU Equity Transparency Changes in ESMA Annual Update
Source snapshot: ESMA publishes annual EU equity transparency calculations; brokers prepare systems for identifiers, deferrals, and reporting, ahead of 2026 rules.
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MetaQuotes rolls out MT5 Build 5660
Source snapshot: On Friday, February 27, 2026, fintech company MetaQuotes will release build 5660 of the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform.
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CME Group fines prop trading firm Hertshten Group for allegedly engaging in disruptive practices
Source snapshot: International derivatives marketplace CME Group has posted a notice of disciplinary action against Hertshten Group Limited.
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investingLive Launches 2026 Broker & Prop Firm Comparisons
Source snapshot: investingLive has launched two new comparison pages for 2026: “Best Forex Brokers 2026: Detailed Comparison” and a new Prop Firms Comparison page.
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Forex & macro headlines (LATAM focus)
MX: 17.2193 MXN = 1 USD 2026-02-27 BM FIX
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Precio del Dólar en Colombia hoy 27 de febrero: El Peso colombiano gira al alza tras desplomarse a mínimos de ocho sema…
Source snapshot: El USD/COP ha girado a la baja el viernes tras cerrar ayer jueves con una asombrosa ganancia del 1.83% en 3.768,66.
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MXN: Señales de flexibilización de la política monetaria y moneda resiliente – Societe Generale
Source snapshot: Los analistas de Société Générale señalan que la subgobernadora Galia Borja indicó que el Banxico tiene margen para reanudar los recortes de tasas, señalando la débil demanda inte…
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El GBP/USD cae ante el aumento de los riesgos en Oriente Próximo
Source snapshot: La Libra esterlina (GBP) cae alrededor del 0.10% el viernes, ya que el Dólar estadounidense se ve respaldado por un informe de inflación caliente en EE.UU., lo que llevó a los inv…
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Crypto headlines (LATAM + global)
Ether, solana, xrp surge up to 10% as majors recover Saturday's war-driven losses
Source snapshot: Solana led major tokens with a 10.8% bounce, while ether reclaimed $2,000 and bitcoin climbed back above $66,800 ahead of traditional futures opens on Sunday.
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Bitcoin recovers to $68K following death of Iranian Supreme Leader
Source snapshot: Bitcoin surged above $68,000 after Khamenei’s death, recovering its recent losses, but still logged its third-worst February in history.
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Bitcoin tops $68,000 after Iran confirms leader killed in U.S., Israel airstrikes
Source snapshot: The death of Iran's supreme leader opens the door to regime change, and markets are pricing in a shorter period of tension.
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Ethereum smart accounts are finally coming 'within a year' — Vitalik Buterin
Source snapshot: Ethereum’s account abstraction arrives in the Hegota fork, enabling smart accounts, flexible gas payments, and privacy upgrades within a year.
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