The UK financial giant IG Group became the first broker on Tuesday to offer retail clients the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies.
The London-listed entity will offer spot trading and "expands its multi-asset platform with direct access to bitcoin, ethereum, solana, and 35 other…
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Ecuador establishes 20 % tariff on personal online purchases
Personal online purchases through platforms such as Amazon, Shein, or Temu in Ecuador will be subject to a 20 % tax starting June 16, according to the Ministry of Production and Foreign Trade.
The local government has reported that the…
Elon Musk announces the launch of the XChat messaging service
Elon Musk announced the availability of the XChat private messaging service for the social network X, which will include, among other features, audio and video calls, the ability to share all types of files, message encryption, a private…
Venezuela increased the Tax Unit value
The National Integrated Service of Customs and Tax Administration (Seniat) of Venezuela adjusted the value of the Tax Unit from 9 to 43 bolivars.
This was reflected in Official Gazette No. 43,140, dated June 2, 2025.
The value of the…
IMF expresses concern over Pakistan’s Bitcoin reserve
Pakistan recently allocated 2,000 megawatts to bitcoin mining and AI centers. The move, which was not discussed with the International Monetary Fund, has raised concerns.
The country announced plans to create its first government reserve…
Peru’s cumulative inflation was 1.05 % from January to May
From January to May, Peru recorded cumulative inflation of 1.05 %, while for the month of May, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) nationwide decreased by 0.05 %.
This was reported this Sunday, June 1, by the National Institute of Statistics…
Chile’s economy grew 2.5 % in April
In its most recent Monthly Index of Economic Activity (Imacec), the Central Bank of Chile reported economic growth of 2.5 % in April.
This percentage is above the estimates from the latest Economic Expectations Survey (EEE), which…
Apple to launch a new gaming app this year
Apple is accelerating development of a new gaming app, which is expected to arrive this year as a replacement for Game Center.
According to information related to the app, it will debut on iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16. It will also be…
Sundde inspects businesses to verify charges at the official BCV rate
To verify charges in dollars at the official rate of the Central Bank of Venezuela, the National Superintendency for the Defense of Socioeconomic Rights (Sundde) has launched a nationwide operation.
Ver…
Bancamiga-Fedeindustria strategic alliance will boost the country’s industrial growth
In their mutual interest in strengthening the Venezuelan business community and boosting productivity and competitiveness among the country's companies, Bancamiga and Fedeindustria signed a strategic alliance.
The signing of this document,…
Foreign currency transactions decrease in Venezuela
Economist Asdrúbal Oliveros, managing partner of Ecoanalítica, recently indicated in a radio interview that foreign currency transactions in Venezuela have decreased to 16 %, while 84 % are made in bolivars, the local currency.
According…
Shein under investigation by the European Commission for unfair commercial practices
The European Commission is investigating the Chinese online retail platform Shein for alleged violations of consumer protection regulations, unfair commercial practices, and distorted promotions.
This decision results from "an…