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Founder of crypto ‘Ponzi’ scheme’ IcomTech sentenced to 10 years in prison
5.10.2024
David Carmona was the “mastermind” behind IcomTech’s “Ponzi scheme," which netted an estimated $8.4 million from victims
IcomTech Ponzi Scheme Promoters Convicted in New York, Facing Two Decades in Prison
18.3.2024
David Brend and Gustavo Rogriguez, promoters of the fraudulent crypto mining and trading facility IcomTech, have been found guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud by a New York jury, a Friday press release from the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York states.
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Latam Insights: Colombian President Meets Blockchain Experts, Brazil Passes 15% Tax for Foreign Crypto Investments
4.12.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: the Colombian president met with a group of blockchain proponents, the Brazilian Senate passed a law taxing investments in foreign exchanges, and the Fintech...
Blockchain Experts Meet With Colombian President to Discuss Technology’s Use Cases
1.12.2023
Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, and other blockchain experts, met with Colombian President Gustavo Petro to discuss the possible uses blockchain and bitcoin tech could have to help modernize the management of certain institutions of the Colombian state. Colombian President Gustavo Petro Discusses...
Richard Teng Takes Charge as Binance CEO Following Changpeng Zhao’s Exit
23.11.2023
After Changpeng Zhao’s exit, Richard Teng has stepped in as the new chief executive officer of Binance, the globe’s largest crypto exchange in terms of trading volume. On Tuesday, Teng made his introduction to the public through social media platform X, assuring that under...
The Last Of Us Part II Remastered Is Real, Out Next Year
18.11.2023
The existence of The Last of Us Part II Remastered has leaked via a PlayStation Store listing that was spotted by fans online. A trailer has also leaked, which includes a release date of January 19, 2024. Read more
Last Of Us Part II Composer Says PS5 Upgrade Is Coming
14.7.2023
More Last of Us may be on the way, at least in the form of a “next-gen” PlayStation 5 upgrade for The Last of Us Part II. Composer Gustavo Santaolalla suggested during a recent interview that “new editions” of the game are in the works that would expand on his character’s cameo appearance.Read more
Central Bank of Argentina Accelerates Yuan Sales and Dollar Purchases as Reserves Dwindle
14.7.2023
The Central Bank of Argentina has accelerated the sale of its Chinese yuan stash, using part of the swap line provided by the government of China while it tries to acquire dollars simultaneously. According to local sources, the country’s reserves have plunged to their lowest levels in eight...
Latam Countries Prepare Regional Agreement to Counter Rampant Inflation
4.3.2023
A group of countries in Latam is preparing a regional agreement to address inflation, a problem common to most nations in the region. The initiative, which is being spearheaded by Mexican president Andres Lopez Obrador, would allow the exchange of products with high prices between the states...
Relaunch of USAN — the Union of South American Nations — in Latam Profiles New Monetary Integration
16.11.2022
A proposal for relaunching the currently defunct USAN, the Union of South American Nations, profiles a future monetary integration amongst the countries of the organization. The proposal, made by several former presidents of countries in Latam, reinforces the need for regional integration...
Colombia Plans to Launch Digital Currency to Reduce Tax Evasion
17.8.2022
The government of Colombia revealed it has plans to launch a digital currency. One of the purposes of this new currency would be to curb tax evasion and enhance the traceability of transactions made by citizens. The proposed measure would also be accompanied by restrictions on cash payments...
Proposals for New Common Currency Resonate in Latam, to Undermine US Dollar Dependency
16.8.2022
Two new proposals for a new common currency to be established in Latam have been made recently. Former Brazilian president and candidate Luis Inacio Lula Da Silva mentioned the idea in May, and the president of the Colombian Congress, Roy Barreras, mentioned the same idea during the inauguration...
Brazilian Development Bank Launches Blockchain Network
1.6.2022
The Brazilian Development Bank has officially launched the Brazilian Blockchain Network, a structure designed to aid other institutions in the country in increasing public transparency. The launch, which was also assisted by the Court of Accounts of the Union, serves to call more institutions...
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl Glitch Is Renaming Monsters
29.11.2021
The latest batch of Pokémon games, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, are experiencing a handful of silly glitches. While the duplication glitch is something players are exploiting to their advantage, there’s another glitchy issue players are encountering that is just plain weird: seeing their...