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Google Wallet lets parents send money to their kids with full control
Google updated Wallet so parents can transfer money directly to their children with contactless payments, daily spending limits and remote account control.
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The US Senate postpones the crypto law: what changes for the market
The US Senate will not vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act before the August recess due to political and ethics differences. The industry hopes to resume in September.
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Coldcard and the blow to crypto confidence: massive drains shake the market
Waves of drains on Coldcard hardware wallets caused multi-million losses. Meanwhile, a solo miner won about US$199,300 with a single Bitcoin block.
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Trevor Noah will host the Pixel 11: Google bets on entertainment
Google announced Trevor Noah will host the Made by Google event on August 12, where the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro Fold will be unveiled.
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Canva cuts its forecasts after betting too much on AI
Canva reduced its 2026 revenue forecast by a third for relying on external models and not having its own AI models ready in time.
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Colorado passes the first law regulating chatbots to protect minors
Colorado enacted the Chatbot Safety Act, the first law regulating chatbots to protect minors: it prohibits fostering emotional dependence and simulating professional advice.
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Illinois requires independent audits of frontier AI models
Illinois became the first state to require annual independent audits of frontier AI models, with fines of up to US$3 million.
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AI forces a transformation of internal audit: the debate reaches Boca Chica
The International Finance and Audit Congress (CIFA) in Boca Chica debated how artificial intelligence transforms risk management and internal audit.
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Only 6% of small merchants accept digital payments in the DR
A Mastercard study reveals that barely 6% of small merchants accept digital payments, although those who do report more sales.
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Government launches STEM Ambassadors to bring technology to classrooms
The MICM and Ministry of Education program will bring science and technology professionals to 200 schools in Santo Domingo and Santiago.
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The Labor Code reform includes remote work
The proposal being discussed in Congress regulates remote work with an eight-hour day, "digital punch" and an overtime limit.
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Eight years in prison for pyramid scam with cryptocurrencies in the DR
Jairo González was convicted as the ringleader of a network that defrauded more than 400 people with promises of digital currency investments.
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France bans social media for under-15s
The French law, a pioneer in the European Union, requires age verification carried out by platforms; the debate also reaches the DR.
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Viettel arrives in the Dominican Republic: there will be four mobile operators
The Vietnamese telecom will invest US$560 million to set up as the fourth mobile operator, with 4G, 5G and fiber optic networks.
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Electronic transfers in the DR exceed 407 million a year
The Central Bank reports historic growth in digital payments and prepares an instant payments system available 24/7.
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Santo Domingo hosts the summit on artificial intelligence ethics
The Third Ministerial Summit on AI Ethics brought together delegations from more than 20 countries in the Dominican capital.
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Four people arrested for scams of more than RD$800,000
The Cyber Police executed four arrest warrants for frauds committed through WhatsApp, Telegram and social media in the country.
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AI now handles queries from ARS Primera members
Pili, ARS Primera digital platform, uses artificial intelligence so members can make inquiries and manage services without waiting in lines.
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US$100 million bitcoin theft: the Coldcard case
Coinkite admits that AI-assisted code reviews did not detect the vulnerability in its hardware wallets.
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Meta will pay US$567 million for harm to minors in New Mexico
A judge ordered the owner of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram to pay the multi-million settlement after the state sued for "public nuisance".
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Artificial intelligence revolutionizes media creation
Ultra-fast AI models cut news production times and transform content creation.
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Generative AI starts transforming the local job market
From invoice automation to graphic design, AI is changing the way Santo Domingo works.
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The Fintech boom in Santo Domingo: Investing is easier
New financial apps let small Dominican investors access international markets with less capital.