Sudeban announces banking sector returns to normal schedule

This week, the National Superintendence of Banking Sector Institutions (Sudeban) announced that the activity of this sector will return to normal schedule, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., after two years of working part-time. due to the pandemic. It was learned this Monday, through a circular,…
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Trend Micro warns of increasing security threats

Trend Micro cybersecurity experts warned of a record increase in threats, with critical sectors; government, banking and health; as the main targets of criminals. Specifically, they specify that it is an increase of 42 % year-on-year in…

Venezuelan oil production increased 4 % in February

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reported in its monthly report that Venezuelan oil production increased by 4 % in February compared to January pumping, based on official figures. The information highlights that the…

European Parliament rejects the ban on PoW mining

The European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs has rejected the version of the draft Digital Assets Market Act (MiCA) that prevented cryptocurrencies based on Proof-of-Work (PoW) mechanisms. The version of the law…

The son of banker Juan Carlos Escotet died

Juan Carlos Escotet Alviárez, son of Juan Carlos Escotet, president of Banesco and Abanca, died on Saturday March 12 in Florida, United States, in a boating accident. The young man, the youngest of the sons of the banker and María Isabel…

IMF and Costa Rica reach an agreement for support

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a technical staff level agreement with Costa Rica on the necessary policies to complete the first and second reviews of the program of the Central American country supported by the multilateral…