Author name: Marcelo Acosta

Blockchain technology has emerged as a foundational innovation in modern finance. At its core, a blockchain is a decentralized, distributed ledger that records transactions across a network of computers. Because each record (or “block”) is linked to the previous one and secured through cryptography, the data becomes tamper-evident and highly transparent. In other words, no […]

On February 12, 2025, zkLend, a protocol on the Starknet network, suffered a significant security breach resulting in the theft of approximately $9.5 million in cryptocurrency. The incident, which involved the movement of stolen funds to the Ethereum network, highlighted ongoing security challenges in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. The attack prompted an immediate response

Shopify announced its fourth quarter and full-year results today, revealing a remarkable period of growth that surpassed expectations. The commerce platform’s performance tells a story that goes beyond just numbers; it’s about the success of millions of merchants who have made Shopify their business foundation. The final quarter of 2024 showed that Shopify’s strategy of

AWS continues to strengthen its cloud computing capabilities with significant advancements in its compute infrastructure. The recent introduction of M8g instances marks a substantial step forward in processing power and efficiency for cloud workloads. These new instances, powered by AWS Graviton4 processors, represent more than just an incremental update – they bring substantial performance gains

Latin America is writing a new chapter in artificial intelligence development. Chile’s Minister of Science, Aisén Etcheverry, has announced a significant advancement in the region’s technological future: the country is developing its own language model. This initiative marks a departure from the common practice of relying on existing models developed by major technology companies. The

AWS has expanded its Verified Access service to support resources that connect over TCP, SSH, and RDP protocols, marking a significant advancement in secure access management. This expansion addresses a common challenge in enterprise environments: providing secure access to both web and non-web applications without relying on traditional VPN infrastructure. The new capabilities allow organizations

Recent blockchain forensics research reveals patterns in unauthorized cryptocurrency transfers through Coinbase between December 2024 and January 2025. The analysis tracked $65 million in cryptocurrency movements exhibiting consistent characteristics, with transfers frequently routing through a specific consolidation address identified as ‘coinbase-hold.eth’. The research methodology mapped public blockchain data against reported incidents to identify recurring transaction

The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with KPMG, recently released a comprehensive blueprint examining how nations can work together to ensure technological advancement benefits all regions and communities. Their findings reveal both challenges and opportunities in making advanced technologies accessible beyond the world’s wealthiest nations. Currently, many countries face significant barriers in accessing core technological

Organizations are discovering that success with artificial intelligence extends far beyond initial proof of concepts and pilot programs. According to the World Economic Forum’s latest research, while most businesses recognize the technology’s potential, the journey from experimentation to real impact remains challenging. The numbers tell an interesting story: 82% of companies consider AI a primary

Amazon Web Services has announced a significant enhancement to its Simple Notification Service (SNS) with the introduction of high-throughput mode for FIFO topics. The update, announced on January 21, 2025, brings the performance capabilities of FIFO topics in line with SNS standard topics across all regions, while maintaining the crucial message ordering within message groups