Technology: past, present and future

Technology: past, present and future

Technology has come a long way in the last two decades. Some devices that were in use in the late 20th century and early 2000s are now outdated. In general, the technological products of the past focused on a few functions that they did well, and today’s innovations focus on offering more possibilities. For example, …

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Barcelona to host Europe’s largest blockchain event from 24-26 October

Barcelona to host Europe’s largest blockchain event from 24-26 October

Barcelona will host Europe’s leading blockchain conference from 24 October. Introduced in 2018, the European Blockchain Convention connects industry experts, technology leaders and startups. Discussions will explore the massive potential of cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Meanwhile, the Catalan capital will host the largest blockchain event in Europe since the convention began, with approximately 5,000 delegates. The …

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Brazil and Spain are in the top 20 countries with the highest number of bitcoin users

Brazil and Spain are in the top 20 countries with the highest number of bitcoin users

According to CoinMarketCap statistics, Brazilians are among the most interested in cryptocurrencies so far in 2023. Brazil is in the top 20 countries with the highest adoption of cryptocurrencies globally, according to the results of an analysis published by CoinMarketCap, one of the leading websites for accessing cryptocurrency market information. The report presented by CoinMarketCap …

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Is Bitcoin decoupling from the rest of the cryptomarket?

Is Bitcoin decoupling from the rest of the cryptomarket?

In recent years, it has been a fair statement to declare that most cryptocurrencies are traded as leveraged bets on Bitcoin. The world’s largest cryptocurrency goes up in value, altcoins go up some more. Bitcoin falls, altcoins fall some more. As generalisations go, it is reasonably fair. However, within this general pattern, there have been …

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MiCA and a new era for the crypto sector in Spain

MiCA and a new era for the crypto sector in Spain

On 27 June, Mastercard’s Crypto Day was held in collaboration with the AEFI, an event that provided an opportunity to discuss various topics related to the cryptocurrency industry, where the main players in the sector were able to clarify and share the latest developments affecting the sector and the future that lies ahead in the …

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European Union moves forward with regulatory agreement on cryptocurrencies and banks

European Union moves forward with regulatory agreement on cryptocurrencies and banks

As of 27 June 2023, European Union (EU) lawmakers have secured a political agreement on bank capital legislation regarding cryptocurrencies. The agreement, published in a European parliament press release, focuses on keeping unsecured cryptocurrencies from entering the traditional financial system. EU concludes regulatory agreement on cryptocurrencies The European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee announced …

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Mastercard identified nine trends that they believe define the future of payments

Mastercard identified nine trends that they believe define the future of payments

The Future of Payments study identified three specific areas that they believe will define the way we buy, sell and interact between now and the end of this decade and beyond. Mastercard last month presented its study called The Future of Payments, which explores nine trends that they believe will shape “The Next Economy“. Within …

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Millennials and Generation Z tend to build a more cryptocurrency-friendly society

Millennials and Generation Z tend to build a more cryptocurrency-friendly society

If you are Spanish, this is the classification of generations according to your year of birth: Baby boom (1949-1968) Unlike the post-war children, the baby boomers are the largest generation. There are currently more than 12 million baby boomers in Spain. They were the first to live in peace and prosperity after the post-war period. …

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