The use of digital assets in Venezuela is becoming a common resource for both e-commerce and financing productive activities, according to the digital media outlet Descifrado.
Regarding access to these tools, finance specialist and CEO of Cryptoland Venezuela, Humberto Quevedo, stated during an…
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British parliament investigates local banks’ blocking of crypto companies
The Cross-Party Parliamentary Group on Crypto and Digital Assets (APPG) has launched an investigation, open until August 31, to assess why banks such as HSBC, Nationwide, NatWest, Santander, and Starling Bank are blocking cryptocurrency…
ECB to carry a digital Euro pilot in 2027
The European Central Bank (ECB) has selected 36 banks in the Eurozone as payment service providers to participate in the digital euro pilot program in 2027.
The objective is to conduct tests to verify the functionality and operational…
Bolivia considers integrating Tether’s USDT into its national payment system
Bolivia continues its openness to digital assets as a support for its national currency, the boliviano. In this regard, the South American nation is considering including Tether's USDT stablecoin in its payment system.
The adoption of…
Blockchain Summit Latam On Tour will be held in Santiago, Chile from August 5th to 7th.
From August 5-7, the Blockchain Summit Latam On Tour 2026 will take place at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEN) of the University of Chile.
It will be the meeting point for enthusiasts of this technology and its applications, as…
The use of stablecoins for everyday payments is growing in Latin America
The use of stablecoins in everyday payments in Latin America continues to increase. Digital currencies are a response to factors such as inflation, monetary weakness, financial volatility and difficult access to dollars.
In various LA…
Swift to enable 24-hour payments using blockchain technology
The international payments network Swift, headquartered in Belgium, announced the adoption of blockchain technology to enable 24-hour transactions. This ambitious move will allow it to compete in the cryptocurrency sector.
According to the…
Cryptocurrency hacks in June reach $76 million
Cryptocurrency thefts last June totaled $76 million. Hackers managed to obtain the passwords of thousands of customers on platforms such as Syscoin Bridge, Polymarket, Secret Network, and Humanity Protocol, among others.
The estimated…
Malware steals cryptocurrency by connecting a USB drive to a computer
Microsoft issued an alert regarding cryptocurrency theft through the release of malware when an infected USB drive is connected to a computer.
The attack targets crypto wallets on Windows computers. The threat is particularly novel because…
The MiCA law on cryptocurrencies will come into effect in Spain on July 1st.
Companies offering the purchase, sale, and custody of cryptocurrencies in Spain must have permits to operate in the country from July 1st, the date on which the regulations in this market established by the MiCA law come into effect.…
Euro-pegged stablecoins challenge dollar dominance
Recent data from Avenue Digital Investments indicates that the rise of euro-pegged stablecoins is challenging the dollar's dominance in the crypto sector.
In this regard, the firm points out that euro-pegged stablecoins have just reached…
Crypto tax eliminated in Buenos Aires
The Government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires worked with the Argentine Fintech Chamber to update the tax scheme for buying and selling cryptocurrencies.
The result was the elimination of taxes on these transactions. The measure…