Jun 09 2024
Mastercard has launched its Mastercard Crypto Credential, facilitating the first peer-to-peer (p2p) pilot transactions. The latest offering will enable users on the Bit2Me, Lirium, and Mercado Bitcoin exchanges to send and receive cryptocurrency. Users across Peru, Chile, Portugal, Argentina, Guatemala, Panama, Mexico, Brazil, Paraguay, Spain, France, Switzerland, and Uruguay will be able to conduct both …
Mar 15 2024
Alberto Pimentel Mata was Guatemala’s Minister of Energy and Mining from January 2020 until his resignation in July 2023. U.S. authorities say he engaged in numerous corruption schemes and accepted large bribes on a monthly basis during his tenure. “The United States remains committed to holding accountable those who abuse their positions in pursuit of …