The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $300 million loan to support the energy transition process in Chile, according to a statement.
This is the second and last operation of a policy reform support program in the Andean country. The first $50 million operation was approved by the IDB…
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Fed will seek to regulate inflation in the US
The president of the United States Federal Reserve Board (Fed), Jerome Powell, stressed that the US central bank is concentrating its efforts on returning the inflation rate to 2 % target and assured that the institution's commitment to…
BNC acquires Banco Occidental de Descuento (BOD)
The National Credit Bank (BNC) confirmed through a statement sent by the Superintendency of Institutions of the Venezuelan Banking Sector (Sudeban) the purchase of Banco Occidental de Credito (BOD).
It is expected that as of June 27, BOD…
Coinbase Announces Wave of Layoffs at Company
The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced that it will reduce its workforce by 18% in order to reduce operating costs.
The economy in general has been hit hard in recent months, especially the cryptocurrency sector, which has meant…
Yen reaches its lowest value in the last 24 years
The yen continues its downward path against the main currencies as a result of a growing divergence between the monetary policy of the Bank of Japan and the rest of the major central banks, which has plunged the Japanese currency to its…
Cryptocurrency ATM Installation Down 90%
Global ATM installations fell steadily so far in 2022, registering the lowest number in May with 205 new equipment, which is equivalent to a drop of around 89.75% in the month, a figure that was not seen since 2019. However, so far in June…
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…
World Bank forecasts low economy growth
The World Bank recently said that the growth of the global economy was somewhat lower than previously expected.
According to the financial institution, a "prolonged period of low growth and high inflation" is likely to occur, mainly in…
The Summit of the Americas begins under certain controversies
This week will begin the IX Summit of the Americas, which this time will be held in the city of Los Angeles, California. However, the diplomatic meeting will take place without the presence of countries such as Cuba, Nicaragua and…
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…
The FED predicts a change in payment methods
John Williams, president and CEO of the New York Federal Reserve, warned the world of the economy in general to prepare for a significant change in the way payments will be made in the future.
The representative of the entity spoke during…
Biden will respect the autonomy of the Federal Reserve
Joe Biden, president of the United States, met Jerome Powell, president of the central bank, to discuss issues related to the economy and has promised to respect the autonomy and independence of the Federal Reserve in managing and…