The Venezuelan government created the National Cybersecurity Council through Official Gazette No. 42,939, dated August 12, 2024, with the participation of the ministries of Defense, Science and Technology, Economy, Finance and Foreign Trade, Foreign Relations, Internal Relations , Justice and Peace,…
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IMF asks to increase electricity rates for Bitcoin mining by 85 %
Given the high energy consumption of Bitcoin mining, in addition to the generation of carbon emissions into the environment, the International Monetary Fund has proposed an increase in electricity rates by 85 %.
The organization, through a…
Price of the BCV dollar this Tuesday, August 20
The official dollar closes this Tuesday, August 20, at 36.68 bolivars, according to the publication of the Central Bank of Venezuela.
The exchange rate results from the weighted average of the daily operations of the exchange desks of the…
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…
Microsoft warns users of a bug in the emoji panel
The most recent Windows 11 update has presented an error in the emoji panel, which closes automatically when clicked. Microsoft has noticed the problem and indicated that they are working on the solution.
Although it is not a serious…
British businessman Mike Lynch among those missing after shipwreck in Italy
This Monday, August 19, the body of British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch was located in the wreck of the British-flagged yacht Bayesian in Sicily, after the boat capsized off the port of Porticello due to a tornado in the area.…
Exemption of Cooperative Associations from paying ISLR for one year is published in the Official…
Cooperative Associations will be exempt for one year from paying Income Tax, in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 4,976, published through the Official Gazette number 42,939.
The provision refers to “taxable net enrichment from…
Elon Musk confirmed the closure of the X social network’s operations in Brazil
On Saturday, August 17, they immediately closed the operations of the social network X in Brazil, as announced by the owner of the platform, Elon Musk, arguing that the decision responds to censorship orders from Judge Alexander De Moraes.…
Venezuelan economy grew 8 % during the first semester
Venezuela's economy grew 8 % during the first half of 2024, according to data cited by the president of this nation, Nicolás Maduro, in a program on state television VTV.
The data provided by the Central Bank of Venezuela were cited when…
Dubai recognized cryptocurrencies as valid salary payment
In a change of position towards cryptocurrencies, the Dubai Court of First Instance has recognized these digital assets as means of payment for salaries.
With this decision, the judicial body shows a shift towards a progressive change with…
Central Bank of Venezuela will incorporate 200 and 500 bolivar bills into the monetary cone
The Central Bank of Venezuela announced the entry into circulation of two new banknotes, of 200 and 500 bolivars respectively, to join those that already make up the current monetary cone in the country.
In a press release, the BCV…
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…