The Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom (FCA), the UK nation’s main regulator of commercial matters, announced that it issued a total of 2,285 alerts related to scams in the field of cryptocurrencies. These alerts were addressed to companies and entities operating in this space. Of…
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New campaign: Fall in love with Bancamiga at these Carnivals
Starting on Monday, January 15, Bancamiga will present one of the most important campaigns of the year, which envisages the union between Valentine's Day and Carnivals 2024. It is an audiovisual proposal that seeks to fall in love, connect…
60% of consumers use their phones to search for nearby stores
A recent geomarketing study conducted by a leading omnichannel communications company found that 60% of consumers used their mobile devices to search for information about local stores, and 40 % did so while on the go.
Additionally,…
Consumer confidence index in the United States fell in May
The consumer confidence index in the United States registered a drop in May, going from 103.7 points in April to 102.3 points in the fifth month of the year.
The main reason for the drop in the consumer confidence index is a combination of…
Brazil and Mexico lead the regulation of the fintech sector in Latin America
Regulation of the fintech market is a priority for Latin America. Mexico and Brazil stand out as pioneers in this area.
Both nations, one in the north and the other in the south of the continent, are advancing in terms of fintech…
American Bank ties up with Bakkt to offer cryptocurrencies
American Bank decided to partner with Bakkt Holdings Inc. in order to use its connection solutions that will allow its banking users to have a channel to buy, sell and guard the most relevant cryptocurrencies in the ecosystem such as…
Fitbit recalls smartwatches due to risk of burns
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) notified that the technology company is recalling 1.7 million Fitbit Ionic smartwatch models, which contain a lithium-ion battery that can become a potential burn hazard.
The agency highlighted…
The US will require information on broadband services from Internet providers
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States has approved a new regulation that will require broadband Internet operators to introduce more transparent labeling for their services, with more information for the consumer.…
Instagram integrates the WhatsApp function within company profiles
The pages of businesses, companies and organizations that have a presence on Instagram, will be able to add a button on their profile so that their customers can communicate directly with them through WhatsApp and thus improve their…
Economic confidence in the euro area suffers the first fall of the year in August
Confidence in the evolution of the euro zone economy registered a moderate correction in August from the maximum of the last 21 years registered last July. It represents the first setback in the figure so far this year, before supply chain…
US congressmen work on bill that exempts cryptoservices
Congressman Warren Davidson reintroduced before the United States House of Representatives a bill to exempt cryptocurrencies from securities laws called the Token Taxonomy.
The main objective of the proposal is set to amend the Stock…
Facebook could be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp
The United States Competition Commission (FTC) together with prosecutors representing 48 states and territories of the country filed a lawsuit against the popular social network Facebook, alleging the abuse applied by the company on its…