Category: Business
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BTG Pactual launches BTG Dol, the world’s first dollar-backed stablecoin issued by a bank
BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America, announces the launch of its first stablecoin through Mynt, the Bank’s crypto asset platform. BTG Dol is a crypto asset, priced against the US dollar with a 1 to 1 parity, allowing interaction between the traditional financial system and the new digital economy. The BTG Dol is…
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Applications Open for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE)
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil, in partnership with Amazon.com and the implementation of the +Unidos Group, are opening applications for the third edition of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE 3.0) program. This free program will offer 90 spots and aims to support female entrepreneurship. To participate, candidates must be 25 years or…
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Did You Know That Brazil Has a Residence Visa for Digital Nomads?
How about leaving behind the boring daily routine and living temporarily in Brazil while continuing to work remotely? In January 2022, Brazil established a visa for digital nomads that allows foreign workers to live in the South American country while working remotely. It is a temporary residence permit valid for one year, which can be…
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Top 5 Smartphone Features You Can’t Live Without
Smartphones are our lifeline – we use them to connect to practically everything and everyone in our world. Americans check their phones an average of 344 times a day — once every four minutes — according to a 2022 survey by Review.org. But when was the last time you updated your phone? If it’s been…
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How Technology Will Transform Shopping
Above all, consumers value convenience, speed, and good deals, according to new research from Sensormatic Solutions, and they can expect retailers to deliver these benefits in 2023. In the recent survey, respondents cited stocked shelves (64%), quick and easy checkouts (63%), and discounts or promotions (63%) as the top three contributors to positive shopping experiences.…
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And Interest Rates Continue to Rise in the U.S. But Until When?
This is undoubtedly the most aggressive interest rate hike campaign by the Federal Reserve (Fed), the North American Central Bank, in 40 years. On Wednesday (3), the institution raised its main short-term interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, moving to a range of 5.00% to 5.25%, but signaled that it may now…
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US to End COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for International Travelers on May 11
The United States will end its COVID-19 vaccination requirements for international travelers and federal employees on May 11, the date when the public health emergency order imposed at the beginning of the pandemic expires, the White House announced this week. In February, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of suspending the requirement that…
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New York Is The First State To Ban Natural Gas Stoves In New Buildings
New York is the first state in the country to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in most new buildings – a major victory for environmental advocates.
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The Two Largest Economies in Latin America Surprise with Growth Greater than Expected
Brazil and Mexico surprised investors with stronger-than-expected growth, according to data released on Friday (28), indicating that the largest economies in Latin America are holding up amid high interest rates and accelerating inflation. The economic activity of Brazil (GDP) rose 3.3% in February, according to the country’s central bank, about three times the increase of…
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Train Connecting Orlando and Miami to Start Operating This Summer
Brightline, the company that will operate a train line between Orlando and South Florida, is preparing to launch the service this summer. The company states that its trains can reach speeds of 130 mph – making it the fastest in the Southeast region. So, how long can travelers expect to take to get to Miami…