Latin American fintech investments rose 73% in 2024, focusing on cost-efficient, B2B models. Regulatory advances in Chile and Colombia support innovation and financial inclusion. Experts highlight...
China’s 2025 strategy emphasizes blockchain, AI, and 5G, aiming to boost technological dominance. Leaked plans highlight promoting blockchain and a digital yuan, possibly affecting Bitcoin prices....
Global markets saw mixed performances: DAX fell 0.6% to 19,909 points, pressured by BASF, BMW, and Bayer. MDAX and TecDAX also dropped. Hang Seng gained 0.7%,...
Our first 2025 report highlights chaos and volatility. Markets face headwinds after two strong years, with rising gold, energy, and commodities contrasting falling stocks. TSX Venture’s...
Crowdfunding in Mexico is growing 25-30% annually, fueled by regulation and post-pandemic demand. Platforms like Briq enable small investors to fund real estate projects with minimal...
The EU’s MiCA regulation, effective from 2024, standardizes crypto oversight. It mandates stablecoin approvals, customer identification, and bans privacy coins like Monero. DeFi and NFTs remain...
Italy’s building sector consumes 42% of energy and emits 18% of greenhouse gases, highlighting a decarbonization challenge. With 56% of public buildings energy-inefficient, new EU-aligned goals...
New regulations in Poland require in-person doctor visits for medical cannabis prescriptions, leading to a sharp drop from 68,000 in October 2024 to 28,000 by December....
TymeBank (South Africa) and Moniepoint (Nigeria) surpassed $1 billion valuations by blending digital and physical banking models. TymeBank uses supermarket kiosks, while Moniepoint employs 200,000 agents...
Morocco’s electricity production rose to 42.38 TWh in 2023, with renewables reaching 40% of installed capacity. Despite coal's dominance, its share declined, highlighting a shift to...