The European Union hopes to have the new design of the euro ready before the end of 2026. In this process of change, which has already begun, the European Central Bank (ECB) launched a competition to the public for submissions of ideas.
It was learned that "the Governing Council has already…
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Bolivia implements regulations on financial technology platforms and virtual assets
The director of the Financial System Supervisory Authority (ASFI) of Bolivia, Ivette Espinoza, announced last week the entry into force of regulations for financial technology platforms and those linked to digital assets.
The regulations,…
EU ministers voted for Bulgaria’s entry on the Eurozone in 2026
Bulgaria will become a member of the European Union on January 1, 2026, following a rigorous process that culminated in the approval of the Eurozone's Economy and Finance Ministers.
With this decision, the country becomes the 21st member…
OFAC extends license for gas delivery and offloading in Venezuela
The U.S. Department of the Treasury extended gas delivery and offloading in Venezuela until September 7 through General License No. 40D, issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
The new license replaces license 40C and…
Businesspeople in Táchira call for reactivation of border exchanges
The president of the San Antonio del Táchira-Ureña Exchange Operators, Jeovanny Fernández Sayago, recently addressed the situation of transactions on the border with Colombia, stating that it is regrettable that Venezuelans are subjected to…
Spain agrees on debt conversion program with Cuba
Spain agreed with Cuba on a medium- and long-term Debt Conversion Program of up to €375 million, which will focus on economic growth, as well as social development, investment, and debt relief.
Cuban Minister of Economy, Trade, and…
Key crypto regulation laws in the US could be ready in September
The United States approved a new legal timeline that could lead to the passage of the Clarity and Genius Acts, the crypto market structure and stablecoin laws, respectively, in September of this year.
This was indicated by White House…
Canada and the United States to resume trade talks
This week began with good news for the United States, after the Canadian Department of Finance announced the rescission of the digital services tax, which would take effect on Monday, June 30.
As you may recall, US President Donald Trump…
Bitcoin is officially a mortgage asset in the United States
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced last Friday, June 27, that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will be eligible for mortgage-backed securities, following President Donald Trump's favorable stance toward digital…
CNE stated polling station members training and accreditation of electoral witnesses for July 27…
The National Electoral Council of Venezuela announced that it has begun training polling station members who will participate in the elections on July 27 to elect the new councilors and mayors.
CNE President Elvis Amoroso also announced…
Norway considers suspending crypto mining due to high power consumption
The high power consumption of cryptocurrency mining in Norway has led the government to consider a temporary ban on the activity.
Due to the impact of crypto mining on the energy sector, the government will start an extensive investigation…
Venezuelan president announces possible referendum on constitutional reform in 2026
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro hinted at an event in Caracas on Thursday, June 19, that the referendum to reform the 1999 Constitution would be held in 2026.
During his participation in an event in the capital, Maduro referred to the…