Ripple expands its presence in Brazil by launching its cross-border payment service with Mercado Bitcoin.The IMF urges El Salvador to tighten its Bitcoin regulations, citing concerns over fiscal stability and transparency.JPMorgan suggests that rising geopolitical tensions and US elections are driving Bitcoin demand as a hedge against economic uncertainty.Bitcoin is trading around $61,180, consolidating near the $61,250 pivot point, with traders monitoring potential breakout signals.