Daily brief (LATAM) — 2026-04-02
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Broker & industry updates (LATAM)
AUSTRAC directs audit of payment platform MHITS Limited over AML/CTF concerns
Source snapshot: AUSTRAC has directed payment platform, MHITS Limited, to appoint an external auditor to assess whether it is meeting its AML/CTF obligations.
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Iran war volatility leads to 22% leap in March 2026 institutional FX trading volumes
Source snapshot: Each of FXSpotStream, Cboe FX, EuronextFX and Deutsche Borse’s 360T saw trading volume increases of between 14-27% during March.
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ASIC cancels licence of Beacon Wealth
Source snapshot: ASIC has cancelled Australian financial services (AFS) licence held by Beacon Wealth Pty Ltd.
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Despite Monthly Dip in Trades, Retail Traders Drive Interactive Brokers Accounts Up 31%
Source snapshot: Interactive Brokers sees DARTs rise 25% yearly to 4.33M, client equity hits $789B, and accounts reach 4.75M in March.
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Forex & macro headlines (LATAM focus)
Precio de la Plata hoy: La Plata cae, según datos de FXStreet
Source snapshot: Los precios de la Plata (XAG/USD) cayeron el jueves, según datos de FXStreet. La Plata se cotiza a 71,46 $ por onza troy, una caída del 4,84% desde los 75,09 $ que costaba el miér…
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USD/JPY: Yen Weakens Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
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USD/INR cae, las medidas de presión del RBI apoyan a la Rupia india
Source snapshot: La Rupia india (INR) extiende su recuperación de dos días frente al Dólar estadounidense (USD) el jueves. El par USD/INR cae cerca de 93.65, ya que la moneda india atrae ofertas t…
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EUR/GBP: La nueva valoración de la subida de tipos del BoE sostiene las ganancias – Commerzbank
Source snapshot: Michael Pfister de Commerzbank destaca que el gobernador del Banco de Inglaterra (BoE), Andrew Bailey, ha rechazado las expectativas de un endurecimiento agresivo, subrayando la d…
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Crypto headlines (LATAM + global)
Metaplanet buys 5,075 Bitcoin in Q1 to become 3rd-largest treasury
Source snapshot: Metaplanet expanded its Bitcoin holdings to 40,177 BTC in Q1 2026, becoming the third-largest listed BTC treasury.
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The bitcoin treasury boom is unwinding as some companies and governments sell holdings
Source snapshot: Those who supposedly bought bitcoin for long-term are capitulating.
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Beyond T-bills: OpenEden introduces tokenized high-yield corporate bond
Source snapshot: The product further expands the tokenized real-world asset market beyond cash-equivalent and treasury strategies, which currently dominate the sector.
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Metaplanet acquires 5,075 BTC, jumps to third largest bitcoin treasury company
Source snapshot: Japan-based firm strengthens its position with nearly $400 million purchase, surpassing MARA Holdings in global rankings.
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