Openbank announced that in addition to the cryptocurrencies Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin, Polygon, and Cardano, it has added Solana and Polkadot to its investment portfolio in Spain.
The 100 % digital bank, part of the Santander Group, indicated that customers can now “buy, sell, and hold these…
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Cuba authorizes international payments for SMEs in cryptocurrencies
According to Resolution 4/2026, published in Official Gazette No. 46, the Central Bank of Cuba authorized a specific group of SMEs, as well as one joint venture, to make cross-border payments with cryptocurrencies.
The legal instrument,…
Venezuelan companies turn to cryptocurrencies amid dollar shortage
Data presented by Conindustria reports that 58 % of SME owners in Venezuela face a lack of foreign currency as the main obstacle to production.
The currency auction in the national banking system is considered insufficient and…
Operation Atlantic combats cryptocurrency scams
Three countries have joined forces in the fight against crypto scams: the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Operation Atlantic allows for anticipating attacks, identifying victims, and detecting the use of AI in fraudulent…
Cryptocurrency market booms in Latin America and faces regulations in Europe
Digital assets can represent economic salvation for some and a path to ruin for others. Nevertheless, crypto adoption continues to increase in Latin America and Central America, while regulations are tightening in Europe, Asia, and…
MasterCard launches Crypto Partner Program
As a step forward in the offensive of payment systems based on blockchain technology, MasterCard launched the Crypto Partner Program, integrating more than 85 digital asset companies, such as Binance, Ripple, and PayPal.
This project aims…
Paraguay tests state-run Bitcoin mining
Paraguay will evaluate future state-run bitcoin mining after launching a pilot program using equipment seized from illegal operators.
The South American country's initiative puts BTC mining back into focus after "years of tension…
Margarita island to host the First CryptoGlobal Summit 2026
The first CryptoGlobal Summit will take place on Margarita Island, Venezuela, from March 26-28. This important event on blockchain technology and digital finance will feature specialists in areas such as cryptocurrencies, decentralized…
Trump rejects pardon for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried
The 25-year prison sentence for FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried remains in place after the White House confirmed that President Donald Trump had ruled out granting him a pardon.
In 2023, the founder of the crypto platform was found guilty and…
Brazil’s Central Bank estimates crypto regulation will be ready in 2027
The regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in Brazil could be ready in 2027, according to a recent statement from the country's central bank.
The regulatory body has outlined the timeline for establishing the stages of the regulatory…
Venezuelan banking system is a key platform for cryptocurrencies
Although cryptocurrency adoption in Venezuela has declined in the last year, it continues to grow thanks to the opening of the national banking system to the purchase and sale of these assets, consolidating its position as the key channel…
Analysts warn of a new crypto winter
The price crisis in the cryptocurrency market is prompting speculation about a new crypto winter, although some analysts believe this process began in late 2025.
It's no secret that the price of Bitcoin has fallen in recent months, and…