The number of cryptocurrency users doubled in the first half of 2021, to register, at the end of June, more than 221 million, as shown by the research carried out by the Exchange Crypto.com, which was carried out using the chain data and other parameters to compile the figures of 24 of the largest…
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IMF proposes to do a surveillance against cryptocurrencies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) called for intensifying supervision over digital currencies in order to create a "comprehensive and far-reaching transition" to a digitized economy.
"Rapid technological innovation is ushering in a new…
PayPal prepares the launch of its “super wallet”
PayPal announced that its users will not have to wait long to enjoy more features within the cryptocurrency wallet.
The CEO of the company, Dan Schulman, indicated that the code of the initial version of the "super application" of PayPal…
Number of bitcoin ATMs reaches 10,000 installed in 2021
During this year, Bitcoin ATMs have reached 10,017 installed, increasing the number of operation worldwide by 71 %, which means that by the end of 2021, an additional 7,631 would be placed in operation to add a total of 17,648 worldwide.…
A CEO suffers at least 57 “phishing” a year
The average CEO receives 57 phishing attacks a year, although all employees – not just senior executives– should be prepared for attacks by spear phishing, a targeted email scam based on spoofing from a legitimate source.
The Barracuda…
Chile requires clear regulation for the financial sector
Felipe Harboe, constituent member and former PPD senator, believes that banks have put barriers to certain financial services that are not within the traditional system because "they seek to defend their business model, which is to be the…
Bachelet demands from governments the “immediate cessation” of espionage with technology
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, today demanded from governments the "immediate cessation" of espionage with technologies such as the Israeli spyware Pegasus "that violate Human Rights."
"The use of…
Bancamiga Exchange Desk achieved first place in June for volume traded
One of Bancamiga's most widely accepted products has been the Exchange Desk, a financial mechanism that operates as a kind of auction through which currencies can be bought or sold legally and transparently, without intermediaries or…
Bitcoin falls below $ 31,000
The most popular cryptocurrency in the world, bitcoin, presented a drop in its price on Monday morning that placed it at $ 30,630.
This marker shows the sensitivity of the market at the moment, which shows a general trend of digital assets…
Paraguay will regulate the digital assets industry
Deputy Carlos Rejala and Senator Fernando Silva Facetti presented a legislative proposal called "Law that regulates the industry and commercialization of virtual assets and crypto assets". The law will regulate all activities related to…
Italy releases warnings on Binance
The Italian Companies and Stock Market Commission (Consob) released a statement to inform that Binance Group and affiliated companies do not have any authorization to operate within Italy.
"In any case, it is important for investors to be…
Binance could Restrict UK pound withdrawal
UK users of the Binance platform were informed about the suspension of cryptocurrency withdrawals in sterling.
This is not the first time this has happened, in June of this year cash payments through Faster Payouts had been stopped after a…