The Central Bank of Cuba has legalized and began regulating the use of digital currencies. Thus, admitting the increase in its use by Cubans. Furthermore, it is an attempt to circumvent the sanctions regime applied by the United States.

The Central Bank of Cuba (BCC, in Spanish) put into practice a regulation to use cryptocurrencies and granted licenses for service providers that operate them.

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Cuba authorizes cryptocurrencies due to its increase in use on the island

The Central Bank of Cuba has legalized and began regulating the use of digital currencies. Thus, admitting the increase in its use by Cubans. Furthermore, it is an attempt to circumvent the sanctions regime applied by the United States.

MORE ANALYSIS

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The element is critical for the semiconductor industry. Its price has doubled since March due to the war in the Persian Gulf. Global supply is declining.

Redam to open implementation of Federal Public Innovation Agenda

The interoperability of the Delinquent Child Support Debtors Registry (Registro de Deudores Alimentarios Morosos, Redam) will be the first project under the Federal Public Innovation Agenda, an initiative promoted by CAF and FederAI to integrate digital services across provinces.

Fixed network data traffic becomes the core of operators' business

According to data from regulator Ursec, revenue from data transmission and internet services grew 7% during 2025, while fixed network infrastructure expanded 4%. Revenue from mobile services was virtually unchanged.

ITU approves global report to strengthen submarine cable resilience

Convergencialatina interviewed Tomas Lamanauskas, deputy secretary-general of the ITU, following the publication of the recommendations report. He highlighted the “strong consensus” that led to its approval at the close of the WSIS Forum 2026, held last week in Geneva.

ITU deepens into recommendations to strengthen the resilience of submarine cables.

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