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 countries “the so-called digital dollars are beginning to be…
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Bancamiga shows solidarity with the country by activating a $5 million fund
When an earthquake strikes, the damage doesn't end with the tremor. It comes afterward: the business that can't open, the family that doesn't know how to start over, the wall that couldn't withstand the impact. Bancamiga Banco Universal…
Sony will stop manufacturing physical video games starting in 2028
Sony seems to have decided the future of the physical format of its video games with the decision to suspend its manufacturing from 2028.
The video game industry has changed rapidly thanks to technological advances. Digital platforms are…
Amazon announced an airlift for humanitarian aid to Venezuela
The American company Amazon announced the implementation of an airlift, in alliance with the United States Department of State, the Airlink association and the UN World Food Program (WFP), for the distribution of humanitarian aid to…
Banks in Venezuela begin selling cash dollars with physical remittances allocated by the Fed
Last week, Venezuela resumed selling cash dollars thanks to the arrival of physical remittances sent by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
With this measure, Venezuela's foreign exchange market receives a new boost, since until now the system…
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…
X launches iOS app update with video editing tools
X's product director, Nikita Bier, announced this week the update to the social network's iOS app, with new video editing tools for creators.
One of the goals of this change is to "encourage the creation of original content within the…
OPEC+ implements new moderate production increase
The energy ministers of Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman approved increasing crude oil production to 188,000 barrels per day starting in August.
This is the organization's fifth consecutive increase, amid…
EU mandates driver monitoring cameras in new cars
A new regulation that came into effect in the European Union on Tuesday, July 7, mandates the installation of a driver monitoring infrared camera in all new cars and light commercial vehicles registered in the 27 member states.
Although…
Nintendo will stop selling its three Nintendo Switch models in Europe in February 2027
Nintendo announced that it will stop selling its three Switch console models, as well as other products, in its Store and other retailers in Europe starting in February 2027.
In this way, the company announced the end of the first hybrid…
Venezuela requests UNDP assistance to boost housing construction
The Venezuelan government requested assistance from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for housing construction following the earthquakes.
Although the actual number may exceed the estimate, some 17,345 people lost their homes…
Brazil and France strengthen cooperation on cross-border security
The recent visit to Brazil by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot served to strengthen bilateral cooperation on cross-border security.
During the meeting, both nations signed a roadmap for cooperation in the fight against drug…