Patagonia is the latest energy flashpoint for China and the West

semafor.com Semafor Signals Supported by Insights from Americas Quarterly, Chinese in Chile, and RAND The News A far-flung port in southern Chile is drawing interest from both the US…

PayPal and Energy Web Team Up To Incentivize Green Bitcoin Mining

thedefiant.io PayPal is working with partners to provide incentives for Bitcoin miners to reduce their environmental impact. In an April 22 blog post published on Mirror, a…

Tether CEO Teases Sweeping Tokenization Platform

thedefiant.io Paolo Ardoino called it a ‘masterpiece’ but didn’t offer many details. Tether’s CEO Paolo Ardoino teased the company’s new tokenization platform over the weekend, touting…

Chile Stands to Lead Latin America For Crypto Regulation, Even as it Lags in Adoption

thedefiant.io The country now has a FinTech law that creates a category for “crypto-assets.” Of 33 countries in Latin America, it may be surprising for some that a small sliver in the…

DARUMAS, Latin Mafia, Ambik & More Emerging Latin Artists On Our Radar

billboard.com Every month, Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors spotlight a group of rising artists whose music we love. Think “diamantes en bruto,” or “diamonds in the rough.”…

Brace For Impact: Worldcoin Team Plans To Sell 1.5 Million WLD Tokens Every Week For 6 Months

newsbtc.com could be the victim of a significant downtrend in the coming weeks. The team plans to sell as many as 1.5 million WLD tokens over the next six months, which could bring…

IAEA team inspects treated radioactive water release from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant

apnews.com A team of experts from the U.N. nuclear agency inspected the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant Wednesday for a review of its ongoing discharge of treated…

Is Gold the New Bitcoin? 3 Stocks to Ride This Potential Boom

investorplace.com Investors looking for exposure to gold consider these top options Gold has rallied to record highs, hitting $2,350 per ounce after testing investor patience. A shift toward…

Bitcoin’s Borderless Power: IMF Recognizes Positive Impact On Global Finance

bitcoinist.com Amidst economic turmoil and stringent regulations, citizens in countries like Argentina and Venezuela have turned to Bitcoin as a lifeline. The International Monetary Fund…

Milei’s Team Sees Argentina Inflation Slowing Faster Than Economist Survey

bnnbloomberg.ca Argentine President Javier Milei’s economic team sees monthly inflation slowing much faster this year than analysts anticipate, a rare insight into his advisers’ projections…

South America has had it with socialism – DW

dw.com Leftist politicians had their heyday in South America in the 2000s. Now, their election promises have gone down the drain along with global commodity prices. Brazil's former…

Grupo Supervielle Announces 2023 Financial Results

tipranks.com Grupo Supervielle S.A. (SUPV) has released an update. Grupo Supervielle S.A., a significant player in Argentina’s financial sector, has reported it...

Global economic growth set to slow to 2.6% in 2024, just above recession threshold

unctad.org Growth will remain below pre-pandemic levels for the third year, highlighting the need for structural reforms and global collaboration to address trade disruptions, climate…

Argentina's President Milei Targets Fiscal Deficit with Aggressive Spending Cuts

tftc.io In an aggressive move to tackle Argentina's fiscal deficit, President Javier Milei has intensified his austerity measures, employing what he metaphorically describes as…

Socialism is a Luxury Good

econlib.org Several decades of neoliberal economic reforms brought about the greatest global reduction in poverty ever achieved, by far. But success brings laziness, and many countries…

Argentina’s financial regulator introduces mandatory registration for all cryptocurrency service providers

coinjournal.net Last month Argentina’s financial regulator, Comisión Nacional de Valores, introduced mandatory registration for all cryptocurrency exchanges and brokers operating in…

Web3 investment firm Borderless Capital acquires CTF Capital to bring AI and quant expertise

techcrunch.com Borderless Capital, an investment firm that specializes in web3, announced Tuesday that it is acquiring CTF Capital, a quantitative trading and asset management firm…

Worldcoin hit with another ban order in Europe citing risks to kids

techcrunch.com Controversial crypto biometrics venture Worldcoin has been almost entirely booted out of Europe after being hit with another temporary ban — this time in Portugal. The order…

Argentina begins crypto registration rule: Navigating the new regulatory landscape

coinjournal.net Why is Argentina mandating crypto service provider registration, and how will this rule reshape the industry? As Argentina begins its crypto registration rule, this article…

Transforming Your Passion Into Impact

entrepreneur.com Looking to make a real impact in kids' lives while running a successful business? Check out the top 15 children's franchises, according to the 2024 Franchise 500. When it…

Kimberly-Clark +5% After Q1 Results - Here's Why

benzinga.com Kimberly-Clark Corporation KMB shares are gaining in the premarket session on Tuesday. The company reported first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.01, beating the…

Does the constitution protect the right to get high?

reason.com The Constitution of the War on Drugs, by David Pozen, Oxford University Press, 304 pages, $27.95 When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Justice Samuel…

Why is China canceling US wheat shipments? – DW

dw.com China's wheat imports could decline in 2024, with shipment cancellations and delays raising concerns of weakening demand. What's really behind the surprise move? On March 8,…

J.A. Bayona’s ‘Society of the Snow’ Sweeps Platino Awards as Filmmaker Offers Support to Argentina

hollywoodreporter.com J.A. Bayona accepts the best Ibero-American fiction film award for 'Society of the Snow' at the 11th edition of Premios Platino at Xcaret on April 20, 2024 in Riviera Maya,…

3 Industrial REITs At Bargain Prices

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IMF Acknowledges Bitcoin’s Role in Cross-Border Financial Flows Amid Global Instability

coinpedia.org The post IMF Acknowledges Bitcoin’s Role in Cross-Border Financial Flows Amid Global Instability appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A recent report by the…

Discovery Is Off to a Strong Start

institutionalinvestor.com The macro firm’s Discovery Global Opportunity Fund was up 16.93 percent for the first quarter after gaining 7.19 percent in March, according to a monthly report sent to…

My son is a Hamas hostage. Passover this year expands the boundaries of our agony

msnbc.com Of the almost exactly 200 days of torture we, the families of the hostages held in Gaza, have suffered through since Oct. 7, Shabbat (the Jewish Sabbath) and holidays are…

The 14 Most Wildly Expensive Cruises On Earth

247wallst.com As one of the most popular vacation methods in the world, more than 30 million people cruise every year. This number is even expected to reach over 35 million in 2024…

‘You Burn Me’ Acquired by Cinema Guild for North American Release and Matias Pineiro Season (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com Cinema Guild has acquired North American distribution rights for “You Burn Me” (aka “Tú me abrasas”), directed by Argentina’s Matías Piñeiro. The film had its world premiere…

Inverse Jim Cramer Says Bitcoin Is On The Way To $1 Million

bitcoinik.com Inverse Jim Cramer says Bitcoin is on the way to $1 million Jim Cramer said that Bitcoin is not going to hit the $1 million trade price. Jim Cramer, CNBC’s “Mad Money” host,…

Grupo Supervielle Launches Share Repurchase Program

tipranks.com Grupo Supervielle S.A. (SUPV) has released an update. Grupo Supervielle S.A., a prominent financial services group in Argentina, has announced a sh...

Grupo Supervielle Announces Major Dividend Payout

tipranks.com Grupo Supervielle S.A. (SUPV) has released an update. Grupo Supervielle S.A., a prominent financial services group in Argentina, has announced a si...

Crypto Ownership by country in 2024

investingintheweb.com Over the last decade, cryptocurrencies have grown exponentially from a niche experiment to a global phenomenon that has captured the attention of mainstream investors. While…

For your consideration: Caterpillar dealer Finning International’s stock needs to push past a barrier

theglobeandmail.com Academics and consultants often talk about hiring for fit, and Finning, a Caterpillar industrial equipment dealer with operations in Western Canada, South America and the…

Some Trump chats with foreign leaders annoy Biden's team

axios.com Former President Trump's meetings with foreign heads of state have begun ruffling feathers in the diplomatic community — and the Biden administration. Why it matters: One…

Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?

nytimes.com In her three decades of working with elephant seals, Dr. Marcela Uhart had never seen anything like the scene on the beaches of Argentina’s Valdés Peninsula last October. It…

NATO ally confirms F-16 to Ukraine as "entire fleet" decommissioned

newsweek.com The Danish ambassador to Ukraine has said Kyiv will receive F-16 fighter jets from Denmark this summer, as promised. "Don't worry; there will definitely be airplanes for…

Lourdes Portillo, Oscar-Nominated ‘Las Madres

hollywoodreporter.com Lourdes Portillo, the prominent Mexican filmmaker and social activist behind The Devil Never Sleeps and the Oscar-nominated Las Madres – The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo,…

Lourdes Portillo, ‘The Devil Never Sleeps’ Director, Dies at 80

variety.com Lourdes Portillo, filmmaker of the 1994 documentary “The Devil Never Sleeps” and a visual artist, investigative journalist and social activist, died Saturday in her San…

Cheap Tech, Big Gains: 7 Stocks Under $10 to Buy Now

investorplace.com One of the golden rules in the market (and in life) is that you get what you pay for, which makes the concept of cheap tech stocks a bit questionable. Yes, they may be…

Report: Global land-based broadband uptake shrinks during Q4 2023, lowest since 2019

thedesk.net Canada and Italy had some of the slowest broadband growth and, in some cases, a reversal of adoption based on a decline in cable and copper connections. Canada and Italy had…

Spain’s ‘Society of the Snow,’ ‘20,000 Species of Bees’ Sweep the Platino Awards

variety.com In a triumphant night for Spain, J.A. Bayona’s Oscar-nominated “Society of the Snow” swept the top prizes at Platino Xcaret, named after the venue of the annual Platino…

How a Jack Dorsey-backed bitcoin miner uses a volcano in Kenya to turn on the lights in rural homes

cnbc.com HELL'S GATE, Kenya — Two-and-a-half hours northwest of Nairobi by car, a small group of bitcoin miners set up shop at the site of an extinct volcano near Hell's Gate…

Vitalik Buterin Raises Fresh Calls For Online Privacy Support

coingape.com Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has made an open call for support towards promoting online privacy. Vitalik Buterin Assumes Privacy Advocacy Role In a recent X post, the…

What Are Mises' Six Lessons?

zerohedge.com What Are Mises' Six Lessons? Authored by Jonathan Newman via The Mises Institute, Ludwig von Mises’s Economic Policy: Thoughts for Today and Tomorrow has become quite…

South Africa fact of the day

marginalrevolution.com Two economists from the Harvard Growth Lab (Shah and Sturzenegger) estimate that the average transport costs for those who are employed in South Africa is equal to 57% of…

Even a ‘rate shock’ for British mortgage borrowers may not help the banks

theguardian.com Mortgage borrowers who had been holding out for more affordable rates had their hopes dashed last week, as disappointing economic data raised the likelihood of borrowing…

Panama Papers trial's public portion comes to an unexpectedly speedy end

abcnews.go.com The public portion of a Panamanian trial of more than two-dozen associates accused of helping some of the world’s richest people hide their wealth has come to an…

Is There More To This Current Bird Flu Panic Than Meets The Eye?

zerohedge.com Is There More To This Current Bird Flu Panic Than Meets The Eye? Authored by Michael Snyder via TheMostImportantNews.com, Why are global health officials issuing such…

Brazil’s Click-and-Mortar™ Shoppers Underpin Pix and Instant Payments Growth

pymnts.com The rise of the Click-and-Mortar shopper in Brazil may give some tailwind to the use of Pix, the instant payment system that became operational in the country in late 2020.…

IMF improves inflation projection: 150% this year, but 45% in 2025

batimes.com.ar The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has maintained its forecast for Argentina's economy, predicting that high inflation will continue this year as the economy declines.…

Stablecoin Tether gets boost as dollar alternative in emerging markets, CEO says

aol.com Stablecoin Tether's recent growth is being driven by its use as an alternative to the U.S. dollar in emerging markets, rather than by demand for cryptocurrency trading,…

Ryan Castro Releases ‘El Cantante del Ghetto’ & More New Music Latin

billboard.com New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below. Ryan…

Leaving Behind Bitcoin Sectarianism

coindesk.com It was about 11 years ago that I sent the wire to Mt. Gox to purchase my first bitcoins (BTC). A few months later I relied on those coins to survive getting robbed of all my…

Why a Housing Shortage Exists Despite More Houses Per Person

marginalrevolution.com When I post about the skyrocketing price of housing and the need to build, commentators (include some of the most astute commentators on MR), will sometimes object by…

Housing is many UK voters’ priority but rental system remains unfixed

theguardian.com Andy Leek’s escape to Argentina from Britain’s soaring rents is no doubt extreme. But the fact that this relatively successful artist feels he is better off paying…