Bitcoin

While mainstream media focuses on the historical footnote of Cornish miners, the real story is Mexico's strategic positioning: as a top remittance market (receiving $60B annually, 50% via informal channels), it's quietly building crypto infrastructure that could disrupt cross-border payments by 2026. This World Cup bid reflects a long-term state strategy to position Mexico as a LATAM crypto hub, contrasting sharply with the current bear market's focus on US monetary policy.

Mexico is preparing to become the first country to host or co-host the World Cup three times.