The Central Bank of Brazil announced the suspension of international transfers using USDT and USDC, affecting the operation of platforms that offer this service.
International payments, remittances, and cross-border payments will be affected by the closure of “a key channel used by fintechs and…
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Venezuelan government and opposition extend dialogue session until September 23
The dialogue table between representatives of the Venezuelan government and opposition will remain in continuous session until Wednesday, September 23, according to a statement from both sides.
Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National…
Venezuela signs memorandum of understanding with TotalEnergies subsidiary
The Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA signed a memorandum of understanding with TotalEnergies E&P New Ventures, a subsidiary of the French company TotalEnergies, to establish strategic cooperation in the hydrocarbons sector.
The…
New EU Children’s Law to ban social media for children under 13
The EU announced the new Children's Law, which will ban social media for children under 13 and establish mini-accounts for teenagers between 13 and 15 years old, supervised by parents, with restricted functions and usage limits.
This was…
India to remove 15 crypto platforms for non-money laundering law
In a further step against cryptocurrency illicit activity, India's Financial Intelligence Unit notified 15 digital asset platforms that their applications and URLs must be removed from public access for non-compliance.
According to the FIU…
Cuba announces new regulations expanding dollar use and strengthening control over income
Cuba is undergoing a change in its financial system. The government announced new regulations that allow the opening of foreign currency accounts without prior authorization, as well as payments abroad, although the local banking system…
Canada authorizes tariffs on US products of 15 %, 25 %, and 50 %
Canada imposed new tariffs on US imports on Tuesday, September 8, at 15 %, 25 %, and 50 %, equivalent to approximately US$20 billion.
According to the official list published by the Canadian government, “the new tariffs apply to selected…
French embassy resumes visa process in Venezuela
This Monday, September 7, the French Embassy in Venezuela announced the resumption of the visa process for those wishing to visit France.
The document can be obtained by completing the corresponding online form through the official website…
OFAC issues licenses easing sanctions on Venezuela’s mining sector
On September 2, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General Licenses 51D, 54C, and 55A, which ease sanctions applied to the coal and minerals industry in Venezuela, including gold.
The…
Cryptocurrency theft using fake Claude desktop app
Cybercriminals are using a fake Claude desktop application to spread RevStealer malware, which has reportedly affected more than 50 crypto wallets.
In their operations, the hackers have used the fake Claude Opus 5 Free Desktop app to steal…
US Congress averts Government shutdown with federal budget extension
With 370 votes in favor and 48 against, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution on Tuesday, September 1st, to extend the federal budget, effective from September 30th to December 11th.
This extension, which had already been…
Venezuela-United States oil agreement seeks to boost production and investment
The governments of Venezuela and the United States announced on Friday, August 28, the signing of a historic agreement for the United States to control 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan crude oil reserves for 25 years, as clarified by…