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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Brazil toughens penalties against criminal gangs
On Tuesday, March 24, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva enacted a new law establishing harsher penalties for members of criminal gangs.
The legal instrument establishes sentences of up to 40 years in prison “for the leaders of…
Venezuela approves a 30-day extension of the monitoring commission for the Amnesty Law
Last week, the Venezuelan National Assembly approved a 30-day extension for the commission overseeing the Amnesty Law.
The process has a backlog of 11,400 applications and has granted more than 8,000 full releases, while questions persist…
Cloudflare CEO predicts an increase in AI-powered bots by 2027
By 2027, the number of AI-powered bots browsing the web will exceed the number of human users, according to a projection by Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince.
The executive stated this during an interview at the SXSW conference in Austin,…
Colombia’s gross debt reaches $1.194 trillion
The National Association of Financial Institutions of Colombia recently presented a report reflecting an increase in the gross debt of the Central National Government (CNG) of $1.194 trillion (64.4% of GDP), a figure that represents the…
ESA develops Nomadlink, a device to maintain satellite communication during a blackout
The European Space Agency (ESA) announced last Monday that it is developing a rapidly deployable node called Nomadlink, which could be launched in 2027, to restore satellite communication during a disaster or power outage.
The goal of this…
Conflict in Iran: its impact on global cybersecurity and the risks it generates
Although the conflict is unfolding in the Middle East, the repercussions in cyberspace can affect organizations worldwide. A clear example occurred less than 24 hours after the start of the conflict, when Iranian drones attacked cloud…
Bank branches will be open from Monday, March 30th to Wednesday, April 1st
The Superintendency of Banking Sector Institutions of Venezuela (Sudeban) issued an official statement clarifying that during the Easter holiday, which includes public sector workers, bank branches will be open from Monday, March 30th to…
Australia and the EU sign free trade agreement
The European Union and Australia signed a free trade agreement to address the challenges of the global market and as a strategy against US tariffs.
With this agreement, “Brussels intensifies its market diversification after Trump’s tariffs…
This Holy Week, enjoy great discounts with Bancamiga cards
Holy Week is here, a time for rest and reflection. It's also a time when many choose to vacation, and some explore the spectacular places the country has to offer, taking advantage of the promotions and discounts available when paying with…
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…