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The CVM, Brazil’s markets regulator, has co-launched a glossary of crypto-related terms in a bid to “standardize” terminology in the Latin American nation.

The Brazilian neobanking unicorn Nubank is furthering its crypto adoption journey by partnering with USDC issuer Circle.

Nifty recorded a new all-time high daily in December, the 50-stock index was still not among the top-performing global indices in November, falling behind benchmark indices in developed markets viz US, UK, Japan, France, Switzerland and Germany. Among the emerging markets, Nifty was behind Taiwan, Korea, Brazil, and South Africa while remaining ahead of China. Nifty rose 5.5% in November, witnessing a turnaround after hitting a low of 18,989.15 on November 1, led by gains in auto, healthcare, and realty stocks.

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Copa America title in 2024 on the US soil as the century-old prestigious tournament returns to the shores of America. While Messi-led Argentina defeated France to lift the soccer World Cup, «La Albiceleste» edged past Brazil in the Copa America final in 2021. South American football federation CONMEBOL has unveiled the 14 cities that will serve as hosts for matches at the 2024 Copa América, marking the tournament's return to the United States for the first time since 2016. The selected cities include Arlington, Las Vegas, Orlando, Miami Gardens, Santa Clara, Charlotte, East Rutherford, Austin, Atlanta, Inglewood, Houston, Glendale, and two stadiums in Kansas City. The tournament's inaugural match is scheduled to take place at Atlanta United's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, while the final will be hosted at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. This marks only the second occasion, following the special centenary Copa América in 2016, that the tournament will be held outside of South America. Initially designated as the host, Ecuador withdrew in November 2022 due to economic and security concerns, along with a lack of suitable stadiums. The hosting of the 2024 Copa América stands as a significant boost for the USA as the nation prepares to co-host the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico.

The average productivity of Indian farmers is around 450 kg per hectare, with some states having a productivity of around 750 kg per hectare. However, this is still lower than 1,500-2,200 kg per hectare witnessed in countries like Brazil and Australia. The government is keen to bring productivity of Indian farmers on par with the Western ones and the Ministry of Textiles started the pilot study last year in association with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

Argentina’s outgoing government says it will not support the signing of a long-delayed trade deal between the European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur during a summit this week in Brazil even though the incoming Argentine government has expr...

Canada remains a chronic underachiever. Our economy contracted by 1.06 per cent quarter-over-quarter in the third quarter, while the United States economy grew by 5.2 per cent. The European Union and Australia also saw modest economic growth.

By Kate Abnett, William James and Valerie Volcovici

Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges based in the United States, has highlighted the importance of stablecoins in facilitating seamless transactions. 

slicing down and burning the rainforest. Not only did he make no effort to stop them; he went out of his way to hobble the agencies charged with policing environmental crimes. His ejection by voters last year gave the Amazon a much-needed respite.

(Corrects paragraph 13 to reflect consequences for executives trading during blackout periods, not insider trading)

Itaú Unibanco, Brazil’s largest private bank, has entered the crypto space with new trading service, per a Reuters report.

Taylor Swift was spotted Sunday night traveling to Lambeau Field with friend Brittany Mahomes to support boyfriend Travis Kelce during the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Green Bay Packers. The 12-time Grammy winner, dressed in all-black, complete with knee-high leather boots and a long, crimson coat, cheered on the other team. She wore her trademark red lipstick, of course. Taylor Swift, who was busy with her international Eras Tour, hasn't been able to make it to the last four games despite being something of a fixture at her beau's early-season games. She was expected to attend her boyfriend’s game which happened on November 20, but she needed to cancel due to bad weather in Brazil that resulted in the death of a fan. Taylor Swift after that went straight to Kansas City to be with him following her final show in Brazil on Sunday night.

Fifty oil companies are pledging to reach near-zero methane emissions.

International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council with the highest tally on Friday, and the term of council will be for the biennium 2024-25, according to an official statement. The statement said India's re-election falls under the category of 10 states with «the largest interest in international seaborne trade», alongside Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Star Trek: Discovery graced our screens, Paramount+ has, at last, unveiled the anticipated release window for Season 5. The revelation took place at CCXP (Comic-Con Experience) in São Paulo, Brazil, where Sonequa Martin-Green, the star of the series, joined co-showrunner and Executive Producer Michelle Paradise on the Thunder Stage. The duo not only treated fans to a sneak peek of Season 5 but also dropped the much-awaited bombshell: Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 is set to premiere in April 2024.

Paramount Plus and makers have dropped the teaser trailer of the show on YouTube. 'Halo' Season 2 will be releasing on Paramount+ on February 8, 2024. 'Halo' Season 2 follows the storyline of Master Chief John-117 leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant. As humanity’s best hope for winning the war, John-117 discovers his deep connection to a mysterious alien structure that holds the key to humankind’s salvation, or its destruction — the Halo. Showrunner David Wiener, actor Pablo Schreiber, and new cast member Joseph Morgan presented exclusive footage during a presentation at CCXP São Paulo, Brazil, unveiling glimpses of the upcoming season. The adrenaline-fueled trailer not only promises more intense battles but also offers a fresh perspective on Cortana (Jen Taylor). Season two will welcome new cast member Cristina Rodlo, portraying Talia Perez, a linguistics specialist and corporal in a UNSC Marine Corps communications unit. Halo Season one is currently available for streaming on Paramount+.

Reacher" for a third season before Season 2 even hits the streaming platform on December 15. The renewal was revealed during the Prime Video Panel at CCXP in São Paulo, Brazil, where star Alan Ritchson, from the set of Season 3, conveyed the exciting news in a video. This decision reflects the streaming giant's unwavering confidence in the show's performance and growing global audience.

DUBAI—World leaders gathered for climate talks in this oil-rich corner of the globe amid sharp divisions over how quickly governments need to wean their economies off fossil fuels to prevent the planet from blowing past the Paris accord’s temperature targets. Vice President Kamala Harris was expected to join Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, French President Emmanuel Macron and a host of leaders from across the Gulf region Friday at the start of a two-day summit to kick off the United Nations’ annual climate talks, known as COP28.

By Gloria Dickie