Kazakhstan has approved a pilot project for the launch, through the National Bank, of the first payment card linked to cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, which will allow users to make purchases by connecting to their digital wallets.
The main requirement is that they be "registered on platforms…
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Venezuela and Uruguay will reactivate their consular services
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil announced on Thursday, June 12, that consular services with Uruguay will be reactivated, following an agreement between the two countries.
In a statement on Telegram, the foreign minister indicated that…
Brazil to tighten rules for digital platforms
On Wednesday, June 11, by a majority of its judges, the Brazilian Supreme Court agreed to tighten the rules applying to digital platforms.
The objective of this decision is to regulate activities such as the spread of fake news and hate…
France supports social media ban for children under 15
France long stated its position in favor of banning children under 15 from using social media, in addition to requiring platforms like X, Reddit, and Mastodon to provide age verification.
This week, the president of the European nation,…
Brazil reverses financial transaction tax
Last month, Brazil enacted a tax on various financial transactions. This Sunday, June 8, the measure was repealed and replaced with another tax package.
According to Finance Minister Fernando Haddad, the revenue shortfall resulting from…
Bancamiga and Jefferson School will create the first permanent robotics and AI program in the…
In the framework of Jefferson School's 50th anniversary, the President of the Board of Directors of Bancamiga Banco Universal, José Simón Elarba, announced that the school, together with this prestigious school, will create the country's…
Ecuador imposes transit visas for Venezuelans and 44 other nationalities
Security and immigration control in Ecuador will be strengthened by requiring a transit visa for visitors from Venezuela and 44 other countries.
The announcement was made on the social media platform X by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Venezuela signs cybersecurity agreement with 11 nations
During the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, a cybersecurity agreement was announced between Venezuela, Russia, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Nicaragua, Belarus, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, and Laos.
The signing of…
Municipal elections in Venezuela will be held on July 27
Venezuela will hold municipal elections on July 27, according to the announcement made by the president of the National Electoral Council (CNE), Elvis Amoroso, on Wednesday, June 4.
He added that for these elections, nominations for…
Peru’s cumulative inflation was 1.05 % from January to May
From January to May, Peru recorded cumulative inflation of 1.05 %, while for the month of May, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) nationwide decreased by 0.05 %.
This was reported this Sunday, June 1, by the National Institute of Statistics…
Trump tariffs will remain in place following Appeals Court order
The reciprocal tariffs imposed by United States President Donald Trump were declared illegal by a federal trade court on Wednesday, ruling that the president alone does not have the right to impose this tax package.
The ruling was released…
France makes arrests amid rise in cryptocurrency-related crimes
The recent wave of kidnappings and attempted kidnappings of cryptocurrency holders, particularly in France, has led authorities to arrest more than 20 people involved in these cases.
A meeting between law enforcement authorities and crypto…