The payment processing company, MasterCard, announced that thanks to the association with several companies in the world of non-fungible tokens (NFT), it will now allow the purchase of this type of asset.
Specifically, the company indicated that it is working with ethereum's layer 2 NFT network,…
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Ukraine’s GDP fell in the first quarter of the year
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Ukraine registered a contraction of 19.3 % in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the previous three months, according to the operating estimate of the State Statistical Service of Ukraine.
Compared to…
Venezuelans will require an ETIAS permit to enter the EU
As of 2023, Venezuelan citizens, as well as the rest of Latin Americans, must obtain a permit from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) to access the European Union (EU) or the area of Europe Schengen.
The…
Jewel Bank received license to operate in Bermuda
The Jewel Bank institution received the license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), and will thus become the first bank to operate with cryptocurrencies on the Island.
As indicated through an official statement, the institution will…
EU establishes universal charger for mobile devices
European countries and legislators in Parliament have agreed to adopt a universal charger for smartphones, tablets and wearable devices starting in the fall of 2024.
The standard establishes that all devices will have a USB-C port with the…
Bill for cryptocurrencies in the US was leaked
The cryptocurrency bill proposed by Senator Cynthia Lummis was recently leaked via social media.
This proposal addresses the regulation of digital assets in a comprehensive manner, as well as establishing the steps to be followed to…
Eni SpA and Repsol will send Venezuelan oil to Europe
The US government will allow Italian oil companies Eni SpA and Spanish Repsol SA to start shipping Venezuelan oil to Europe as a way to offset Russian crude starting next month.
The US State Department authorized the two companies to…
The Dominican Republic is shown as an industrial hub in the region
The Minister of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs of the Dominican Republic, Ito Bisonó, highlighted the key role that the country plays in the Ibero-American economy as an industrial power for "important multinationals that have been operating…
Brazilian exchanges ask for a vote on the Bitcoin Law
The Brazilian Association of Cryptoeconomics (ABCripto) sent a letter to the federal deputies of Brazil sending its full support to PL 4401/01, the Bitcoin Law.
In addition to their support, the member companies of this association…
Russia increases its grain reserves by 20 %
The president of Russia's largest grain union, Arkady Zlochevsky, said his country has increased its grain reserves by 20 percent compared to last year as a result of sanctions imposed by Western countries.
"Our reserves are 20 % higher…
Binance finally authorized to operate in Italy
The cryptocurrency exchange Binance recently received authorization to carry out exchange operations in Italy.
Through the official blog of the exchange owned by Changpeng Zhao, it was confirmed that the registry authorized it to operate…
Colombian prosecutor will investigate electoral crimes
The Attorney General of Colombia, Francisco Barbosa, at the time of exercising his right to vote, announced that he will summon the Registrar of Civil Status, Alex Vega, in the coming days to issue his version of the alleged electoral…