The next update to the WhatsApp messaging platform includes a new feature aimed at protecting privacy. This is about preventing users from taking screenshots of conversations.
The ban on taking screenshots will be activated in the latest beta version of the application. In this way, even the…
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Economy of the Dominican Republic grew 5 % year-on-year in the first half
The Dominican Republic reported year-on-year economic growth of 5 % in the first half of the year, confirming positive signs in macroeconomic indicators.
“The monthly indicator of economic activity (IMAE)” of the country registered an…
Mercado Libre launches stablecoin for Mercado Pago users in Brazil
The Mercado Libre company announced the launch for Mercado Pago customers in Brazil of its Meli Dólar cryptocurrency that acts as a stablecoin and its peg is anchored to the US dollar.
With this launch, clients in Brazil have the…
Instagram allows you to add a song as a user profile
Instagram, aware of the importance of music for its users, brings a new function that allows them to add a song of their choice to their profile.
The option is available via a player icon located below the profile bio on both iOS and…
In 2023, ransomware attacks affected 23 % of companies in LA
During the year 2023, cases of ransomware attacks on companies in Latin America increased, according to ESET's annual report, Security Report. The company estimated that last year, 23 % of the region's companies were affected.
In the…
Russia works on two crypto exchanges and stablecoins linked to the Chinese yuan
Reports linked to the BRICS group suggest that Russia would be working on two crypto exchanges and stablecoins linked to the Chinese yuan as new payment systems on the path towards the de-dollarization of its economies.
Reports have…
Bancamiga increases the limit of its Debit Card for use abroad
Bancamiga increased the limit of its Bancamiga Mastercard Debit Card to $500 per day, which facilitates operations for its clients outside of Venezuela.
This financial instrument, supported by NFC (contactless payment) technology, allows…
Chile leads Latin American lithium exports
Chile is positioned as the main lithium exporter in Latin America, with projections for this year and 2025 of 275 thousand and 285 thousand tons, respectively.
In 2023, national production was “270,947 tons of lithium carbonate equivalent,…
Value of the gold bar reached one million dollars
The price of gold bullion reached one million dollars for the first time in history, showing an increase of 32 percent compared to 2023. The value of an ounce of the precious metal stood at $2,500.
Let us remember that, normally, a gold…
Italy’s Banca Sella will allow clients to trade Bitcoin
Italy's second-largest bank, Banca Sella, announced that it is testing the buying and selling of Bitcoin on a select group of customers through its official app, Hype.
According to reports, the bank hopes that once the tests are completed,…
BRICS payment system will be adopted by 160 countries
The BRICS group is ready to launch its own payment system, which will be called Brics Pay and which, according to recent data, would be adopted by 160 countries.
The group, made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has a…
MetaMask launches cryptocurrency card together with Mastercard and Baanx
MetaMask's new cryptocurrency card is undergoing testing in the European market, following a partnership with Mastercard and Baanx for the pilot.
The MetaMask ethereum self-custody wallet is seeking expansion in the market, anticipating…