Most of the members of the Governing Board of Bank of Mexico(Banxico) resolved to increase interest rates by 25 basis points, to stand at 4.25 %.
With this decision, the financial entity aspires to slow down inflation, which stood at 6.02 % during the first half of June. Headline inflation is…
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New ransomware on Android is activated by pressing the start button
The technology company Microsoft alerted the community about a ransomware hidden in some of the applications and that apparently is activated by the start button and the incoming call notification.
The virus was identified as 'AndroidOS /…
Hackers attack Whattpad platform
The text publishing platform Wattpad has been the victim of a cyber attack that has affected more than 271 million users, whose data has appeared on the black market.
Wattpad is a social platform where readers and writers from all over the…
There are myths about the economic sanctions to Venezuela
It is difficult to understand the implications of the sanctions of the United States Department of the Treasury through the headlines of the media. Although all decisions against the government headed by Nicolás Maduro have been fully…
U.S. Federal Reserve explores the creation of a digital currency
This Thursday it was learned that the Federal Reserve System of the United States is evaluating the benefits of issuing a digital currency, as well as the risks that this would imply for the economy of the country.
According to statements…
ABN AMRO under investigation for alleged money laundering
According to a statement issued by the banking entity "The Dutch Prosecutor informed ABN AMRO that the bank is subject to an investigation in relation to the requirements under the Law on the prevention of money laundering and terrorist…
Uganda does not have regulations for cryptocurrencies
The deputy governor of the Central Bank of Uganda, Louis Kasekende, declared at the end of June that currently the East African country does not have a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The statement comes as a warning against the…
Canada establishes regulatory framework for crypto exchanges
The Canadian Securities Administration (CSA) and the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) recently issued a consultation requesting the opinion of the fintech community on the requirements to regulate cryptoactive…
Hackers attacked the EU communication network
In a recent cyber attack, a group of hackers managed to obtain more than 1,000 cables from the diplomatic communications network of the European Union. Alarms were activated in countries such as the United States, Russia, Iran and China, in…
Forbes highlights the benefits of the blockchain for freelancer
This week, Forbes magazine published the results of a report highlighting the importance of blockchain technology for dependent and independent entrepreneurs.
Freelancers have the advantage of having a lot of free time and flexibility in…
The pros and cons of cryptocurrencies issued by governments
The cryptocurrencies are here to stay. It is important to know its function, application, advantages and disadvantages, particularly in the case of those that have been issued and supported by governments around the world.
Entrepreneurs,…
Hungary works in a legal framework for cryptocurrencies
Hungary studies the legal framework for cryptocurrencies to accept them in their financial system. This was announced on Tuesday by local media, despite the fact that in the country digital currencies are not considered FIAT money.
In…