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The Brazilian brokerage XP Inc expects to open its digital assets trading platform to clients by mid-August, initially offering bitcoin and ether but with plans to expand it by the end of this year, the company's director of financial products said. Lucas Rabechini told Reuters in an interview that clients with an "adequate investment profile for such operations" will be allowed into the Xtage platform, now just open to employees, starting next month. XP currently has 3.6 million customers, but said crypto trading will…

GLOBAL HEALTH Pandemic contributes to big drop in childhood vaccinations In what UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell called a “red alert,” childhood vaccination rates in many countries worldwide have dropped to the lowest level since 2008, in part because of the COVID-19 pandemic. UNICEF and the World Health Organization together track inoculations against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus—which are administered as one vaccine—as a marker for vaccination coverage overall.…

Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Public Security announced that it has carried out its first search within the metaverse as part of an operation aimed at tackling digital piracy and crimes against intellectual property. Dubbed Operation 404, the initiative is in its fourth iteration. On June 21, the Brazilian authorities arrested at least a dozen individuals across various states nationwide, with several false profiles and pages on social media taken down. Some 266 illegal sites also were deactivated, in addition to 53…

In an operation that concluded on Friday, Brazilian telecommunications agency Anatel seized thousands of illegal products in warehouses and distribution centers managed by Amazon. Product certification at Anatel is mandatory for products that emit radiofrequency. It is a record that aims to ensure the item, which received a seal from the agency, meets the quality and safety standards established in the country. When purchasing a non-approved product, Brazilian consumers do not have the guarantee of technical assistance in…

It seems the rumors were true. Murda Beatz and Anitta are reportedly an item.Sources tell TMZ the 28-year-old producer started dating Anitta several months ago and have been spending a lot of time together on both a professional and romantic level. The two hit the stage together during Coachella back in April and have even cooked up new material in the studio.Insiders say Murda recently joined Anitta to visit her family in her native Brazil. The 29-year-old singer-songwriter, who was born in Rio de Janeiro, shared photos…

The increasing focus on data in Brazilian organizations should prompt $2.9 billion worth of investments in that area in 2022, according to research from the Brazilian Association of Software Companies (ABES) in partnership with IT analyst firm IDC. According to the predictions, most resources will go towards the acquisition of big data and analytics solutions. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning will see an 28% spending increase at $490 million. Investments around 5G should reach $25.2 billion in 2025.…

Did you know that every year, more than 150 new gambling sites appear? One then could justifiably ask how is it possible to figure out the best online casino whatsoever? The global gaming market is currently worth $70 billion, and the number of online casinos is rising to meet this modern demand. Over 10% of online gambling businesses start operating every year, indicating that the market is growing at a fast pace. And yet, all those numbers are somewhat surprising, given that creating an online casino takes…

Brazilian pop star Anitta has been coming out of the closet since she was 14.“I kissed a girl before I kissed a guy,” she says, calling from backstage at the Coca-Cola Music Hall in Puerto Rico, where she will join reggaeton singer-songwriter Justin Quiles onstage. “I only told my mom after I kissed a guy, because ... I didn’t know how to feel. I thought there was something wrong with me for wanting to kiss a guy and a girl. But my mom just said, ‘So what?’ ”Ten years and many boyfriends later — “I change boyfriends like…

Technology budgets in Brazilian banks are set to increase this year as digital transformation accelerates in the sector, according to a yearly report by the National Banking Federation (FEBRABAN), carried out by Deloitte. According to the study, tech budgets are set to reach $7.4 billion in 2022, up 18% in relation to last year. The estimate is based on the responses from 17 Brazilian banks, which concentrate around 82% of all banking assets in Brazil. Within last year's total tech budget at Brazilian banks of $6.3…

The number of smartphones in use in Brazil continues to surpass the base of personal computers in the country, representing 52% of active devices, according to new research. There are 242 million smartphones currently in use in Brazil, while personal computers -- desktops, notebooks and tablets -- represented 210 million devices. The numbers were unveiled in the 33rd edition of an annual study on corporate use of IT in Brazil, which was carried out by the Applied Technology Center of business school Fundação Getúlio…