A Colombian National Police report revealed that the country is the preferred target for ransomware attacks in Latin America. A study unveiled on May 28 by the National Police of Colombia shows that ransomware attacks are a rising trend across the country. The report notes that 30% of all ransomware attacks within Latin American have […]
Continue ReadingBlockchain-based solution may help to contain the growing cases of COVID-19 across the UAE. UAE-based startup incubator, in5, is helping to design blockchain-based methods to contain the COVID-19 pandemic in the country and thus flatten the curve. According to a report published on May 20, Liber Health, supported by in5, is one of the platforms […]
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Recent reports show an unprecedented increase in the number of women involved in the crypto market, some exchanges see a 160% surge. It is widely believed that the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors are almost exclusively male-dominated. However, a report released by CoinMarketCap on April 30 suggests otherwise. According to analysts, the number of women in […]
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New research has highlighted a patchwork of laws, confused regulations and unusual concepts governing crypto taxation in Latin America. Research from Latin American crypto exchange Buda has highlighted a patchwork of laws, confused regulations and unusual concepts governing crypto taxation in the region. Buda has provided a series of tax guidelines outlining measures crypto traders […]
Continue ReadingA new study released by CoinMarketCap revealed an increasing growth among female crypto users in Europe and the Americas. CoinMarketCap released a report which indicates a 43.24% growth among female users in Q1 2020. According to the study, this is compared to a mere 15.5% increase seen in Q4 2019. 18-24 year old rose 65%, with […]
Continue Reading“Bogota Aprende TIC” program aims to spread the word among regular citizens of the potential of blockchain. On April 27, the capital of Colombia launched a series of free online courses that cover a broad spectrum of content on new technologies, including blockchain. Sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Bogotá, the “Bogotá Aprende TIC” program […]
Continue ReadingThe world’s largest producer of fruit and vegetables is expanding its use of blockchain for supply chain tracking. Dole Food Company, the world’s largest producer of fruit and vegetables, has revealed a five-year plan to expand its adoption of distributed ledger technology, or DLT, for supply chain tracking. Dole’s blockchain expansion was announced in its […]
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Colombian startup Valiu has launched its ‘cryptodollar’ — Bitcoin-backed synthetic USD that Venezuelans can use for payments and remittances. Colombian-based cross-border remittance start-up Valiu has launched Bitcoin-backed synthetic U.S. dollars as a means for Venezuelans to access stable assets and bypass the hyperinflation plaguing their national economy. It’s still in Alpha, but Valiu has partnered […]
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Major cryptocurrency exchange added Venezuelan Bolivar to its P2P trading portfolio. On April 16, major cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, announced that they are listing the Venezuelan Bolívar (VES) in their peer-to-peer trading platform against BTC, USDT, ETH, BNB, BUSD, and EOS, with no fees attached. Exchange customers can now search for local P2P merchants who have stable […]
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Ethical egg distribution company Farmers Hen House is using blockchain to let consumers trace the origin of their produce. Farmer’s Hen House, an egg grading and distribution company that works with local farmers in Iowa, has partnered with blockchain-based food traceability company, Bytable. As of April 15, Farmer’s Hen House eggs are sold in cartons […]
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