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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.

According to Crypto.news, the hacker organization BlueNoroff, linked to North Korea, uses fake Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings to analyze cryptocurrency users before deploying malware.The hackers first take control of accounts belonging to trusted contacts in the cryptocurrency industry, then send seemingly normal meeting links via Calendly and other platforms, directing users to counterfeit Zoom/Teams domains. Once users enter the fake meeting page, it quietly scans the wallets in their browsers and decides whether to continue the attack based on the wallet's value. The fake meeting will prompt users to "update Zoom/Teams" or run commands, which actually download malware (supporting Windows and macOS). The malware will steal browser keys, system data, and Telegram sessions.

According to CoinDesk, asset management platform Nexo has acquired Argentine crypto investment platform Buenbit, with the specific transaction amount undisclosed.The deal aims to deepen Nexo's presence in Latin America, allowing it to operate under Argentina's regulatory framework and reach Buenbit's user base in the country and Peru.After the transaction is completed, Buenos Aires will serve as Nexo's Latin American headquarters, supporting its expansion into Mexico and Peru. Nexo operates in over 150 jurisdictions, managing assets of approximately $11 billion. Buenbit is registered with the Argentine National Securities Commission (CNV) and offers fiat-to-crypto asset services.Additionally, the Central Bank of Argentina is drafting new regulations, planning to allow banks to provide cryptocurrency-related services to customers in the first half of next year.

TrueNorth, a financial AI infrastructure company, has completed a $3 million funding round led by CyberFund, with participation from Delphi Labs, SNZ, GSR, and Ocular.TrueNorth is dedicated to building specialized artificial intelligence infrastructure for the financial sector, aiming to address the hallucination issues and accuracy deficiencies of general AI models in financial markets. The platform transforms the expertise of professional traders into AI agents through structured strategy manuals, real-time data integration, and proprietary models specifically trained on market logic. According to official data, TrueNorth achieves a 98% accuracy rate on finance-specific tasks, which is 28% higher than leading general models, while reducing latency by 80%. The 30-day retention rate for test users is 33%, approximately twice the industry average. The company currently has over 40,000 users on its whitelist and is preparing to launch a public beta version.

According to CriptoNoticias, the Ethereum Foundation (EF) is deepening its collaboration with educational institutions in Argentina. The University of Buenos Aires (UBA) established a Research Center for Cryptography and Distributed Systems in early November, which is closely linked to the Ethereum Foundation ecosystem.The Argentine software development company Lambda Class donated $1 million to the center, of which $250,000 has been allocated for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral scholarships. The center aims to integrate interdisciplinary research on blockchain and distributed systems, covering areas such as mathematics, computer science, and fintech.Additionally, Tomasz Stańczak, co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation, confirmed that the foundation is advancing an educational project involving several universities in Argentina. Starting in 2026, students at the Estación Buenos Aires school in Buenos Aires will receive blockchain technology certificates certified by the Ethereum Foundation, with courses including the smart contract development language Solidity.

The globally leading digital asset trading platform CoinW announces that its global marathon event will conclude on November 15 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Buenos Aires leg will bring together running enthusiasts and digital asset participants from all over Latin America to witness the grand finale of this month-long global journey that spans multiple cities. As an important chapter in CoinW's eighth anniversary celebration, the global marathon embodies the brand spirit of "long-termism" through the act of running. From Asia to Europe and then to Latin America, each step symbolizes CoinW's journey of moving forward hand in hand with users and continuously breaking through. This article is for brand event information sharing only and does not constitute any investment advice or trading invitation.

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, the Ethereum Foundation announced on its official blog that the next Devconnect will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from November 17 to 22, 2025.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, based on a report from SentinelLabs, North Korean hackers known as BlueNoroff are using new malware to attack cryptocurrency companies. The malware operation, codenamed "Hidden Risk," spreads through multiple stages via PDF files, using fake news headlines and cryptocurrency market research to lure users into downloading it.The malware package contains multiple features designed to provide hackers with a backdoor for remote access to victims' computers, stealing sensitive information, including private keys for digital asset wallets and platforms. According to cybersecurity company Recorded Future, North Korean hacker groups have stolen approximately $3 billion since 2017.

ChainCatcher news, Bankless posted on X that Ethereum and Solidity have been incorporated into the high school education program in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with the first course starting on August 27.Additionally, these teams are implementing an online course aimed at training 500 students aged 18 and above. This course will provide young people with the skills needed to develop DApps, further integrating blockchain into the local economy. To ensure the success of this initiative, a blended training program will also be introduced to prepare 30 educators to teach Ethereum and blockchain-related subjects.The program is organized by the ETH Kipu Foundation in collaboration with the Buenos Aires City Department of Education, aiming to cultivate tech-savvy talent for the next generation.

ChainCatcher news, ZKsync developer Matter Labs has announced its entry into the Latin American market, choosing Buenos Aires, Argentina as its regional headquarters. Matter Labs executives will meet with local economic leaders, policymakers, and crypto innovators at the end of August to explore collaboration opportunities.

According to ChainCatcher news, local sources in Buenos Aires, Argentina reported that Worldcoin has denied allegations of illegal activities during its operations in Buenos Aires, explaining that Worldcoin prioritizes "the opportunity to interact with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and third parties to address any questions they may have." Additionally, Worldcoin stated that it has responded to all inquiries made by provincial authorities since January, while the authorities' allegations still need to be substantiated.Previous reports indicated that Worldcoin was accused of including unfair terms in contracts that violate Argentina's National Consumer Protection Law, and of inconsistencies in handling biometric data. Allegations include unfair terms such as service suspension without refunds, prohibition of collective claims, and limiting dispute resolution to California, among others. The company has also been criticized for not preventing minors from registering and for issues related to iris data storage, currently facing fines exceeding $1 million.

ChainCatcher news, Worldcoin is suspected of illegal operations in Buenos Aires and is facing legal action. The company is accused of including unfair terms in contracts that violate Argentina's National Consumer Protection Law, and there are contradictions in handling biometric data. Alleged issues include unfair terms such as suspending services without refunds, prohibiting collective claims, and limiting dispute resolution to California, among others.Additionally, the company has been criticized for failing to prevent minors from registering and is involved in issues related to iris data storage, currently facing fines exceeding $1 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to Blockwork, Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, will launch the blockchain-based open-source digital identity protocol QuarkID in November to simplify citizens' access to public services.The QuarkID wallet is co-developed by the government and the on-chain digital identity solution company Extrimian, along with Matter Labs, the developer of zkSync Era, integrating document storage through the zkSync Era blockchain framework, with zkSync Era serving as the settlement layer for the QuarkID platform. The complete roadmap for QuarkID will be released by the end of the year.Citizens of Buenos Aires will be able to download a local wallet for the protocol to obtain important personal documents such as birth certificates and marriage certificates. Starting in November, citizens will be able to access income certificates and academic certificates in their digital wallets (which are key documents for welfare claims).

ChainCatcher news, according to Sekoia.io, has discovered a malware for macOS written in Rust and Objective-C called "RustBucket." It consists of a macOS installer that installs a fully functional PDF reader with a backdoor. This fake PDF reader requires opening a specific PDF file as a key to trigger malicious activities, after which it collects and sends information about the compromised system.It is reported that this malware is suspected to be linked to the hacker group Bluenoroff, which has ties to North Korea. Since 2017, Bluenoroff has been conducting financial activities targeting cryptocurrency exchanges and venture capital-related entities in Europe and Asia. (source link)