WAO ART #156

FTX Australia, a bankrupt crypto exchange, has had its financial license canceled by the Australian financial services regulator, ASIC. The cancellation is effective from July 14, but FTX Australia will be allowed to provide limited financial services until July 12 next year.

US Congressman Ritchie Torres has written a letter to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, urging the SEC to reconsider its approach to regulating cryptocurrencies. Torres referred to a recent court ruling that stated cryptocurrencies are not securities in and of themselves.

A heatwave in Europe has led to red heat alerts in nearly all major Italian cities, with temperatures expected to peak on Wednesday. The extreme heat poses a threat to everyone, and wildfires are also raging across the continent. The heatwave is caused by a high pressure system bringing warmer air.

Brazilian civil servants will be allowed to start work up to four hours late, two hours after the end of matches, during the 2023 Women's World Cup. This decision was made to allow civil servants to watch Brazil's national team play in the tournament, which begins on Thursday.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed charges against 16 people for their involvement in an alleged fake elector scheme after the 2020 election. The defendants are accused of falsely claiming that Donald Trump had won the state in paperwork, undermining election integrity.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the Brics summit in South Africa next month, according to the country's presidency. This comes after South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that any attempt to arrest Putin would be a declaration of war against Russia.

Women in Afghanistan have protested against the decision to close female beauty parlours and salons. Around 50 women gathered in Kabul, shouting slogans for work, bread, and justice. The guards responded with water cannons and stun guns.