The UK government has mandated that all cryptocurrency firms must report customer transactions starting in 2026 as an initiative to strengthen the country's tax practices.
The data these firms must provide to the government includes "the user's full name, residential address, and VAT number," as…
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ECB launches platform for the use of digital euro
The European Central Bank unveiled its new platform for payments using the digital euro. Around 70 entities are participating in the initiative, including banks, fintechs, startups, and payment service providers.
The ECB had been working…
Italy cuts growth forecast to 0.6 % in 2025
The Italian government, through Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti, announced the reduction in its GDP growth forecast to 0.6 %.
"The forecast is contained in the Public Finance Document, the first text with macroeconomic forecasts for…
Europe moves toward the creation of a Digital Identity Wallet
The need to reduce paperwork in data management and provide greater security for citizens has led to the creation of the European Digital Identity Wallet, or EUDI Wallet, which will come into effect in 2026.
This wallet will serve to…
Norway is considering launching a CBDC to stabilize its economy
The Central Bank of Norway is studying the measures necessary for the country's financial stability, including the launch of a CBDC that would contribute to improving cross-border payments.
Although the nation has given its support to the…
Early elections in Germany to be held on 23 February 2025
Early elections in Germany will be held on 23 February 2025, according to an agreement reached between parliamentarians from the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the main opposition party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).
The lower…
Europe concentrates the countries with the highest intelligence according to Google AI
Artificial intelligence has made projections regarding which is the most intelligent European country, placing Finland in first place. The country is followed by Estonia, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom and France.…
APEC 2024 Forum to be held in Peru from November 13 to 15
Peru will host the APEC 2024 Summit for the third time, from November 13 to 15, with the participation of the member countries: Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Japan,…
Eurozone inflation reached 1.7 % in September
Eurozone inflation for the month of September, which stood at 1.7 %, was the lowest since April 2021, according to Eurostat.
The inflation rate slowed by half a percentage point compared to the 2.2 % rise in prices for the month of August.…
Germany is the headquarters of the first Quantum Data Center in Europe
Europe inaugurated its first Quantum Data Center, in collaboration with the American company IBM, in the German town of Ehmingen, near Stuttgart.
The opening ceremony was held on October 1st, with the participation of the German Chancellor…
Universal USB type C charger will be mandatory in Spain from 2025
In 2025, the universal USB type C charger will be mandatory from 2025 in Spain. The adoption of the measure will be effective on December 28 of this year.
Reducing electronic waste and simplifying the life of the consumer are two of the…
More than four million robots work in factories around the world
In its global report on the number of robots currently working in factories around the world, the International Federation of Robotics counted more than four million active ones.
The World Robotics Report notes that, in terms of the most…