WAO ART #227

India's biggest mobile network, Jio, is targeting the 322 million voice-only mobile subscribers in the country with its $12 Jio Bharat phones. These phones come bundled with apps for entertainment and digital transactions, aiming to entice those who are unable to tap into basic internet features.

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has fined Britain €32 million for failing to prevent private pleasure boats from using marked fuel, setting a precedent for future fines if EU law is breached in Northern Ireland. The case involved leisure craft using dyed fuel.

Honda is set to release its first high-volume electric vehicle (EV), the Prologue, in the first quarter of 2024. Produced by General Motors on its Ultium electric architecture, the Prologue will have a 300-mile range and be available in three trims. Elite trim will have a dual motor setup.

Brazil's central bank governor, Roberto Campos Neto, has called for tighter regulation of cryptocurrencies in order to combat tax evasion and illicit activities. He highlighted the significant increase in cryptocurrency imports by Brazilians, particularly stablecoins.

Defence Headquarters says troops of Operations Delta Safe (OPDS) have seized 696,250 litres of stolen crude oil, 54,400 litres of illegally refined diesel, and 1,200 litres of petrol during several operations against oil thieves in the Niger Delta region in the past two weeks.

Artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT-4, developed by OpenAI, recommends Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Cardano (ADA) as three cryptocurrencies to buy and hold forever. These choices align with the top seven cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

Australia is relocating hundreds of troops, tanks, and weaponry to the city of Townsville in preparation for a possible conflict in the Indo-Pacific region. This move comes after a Defence Strategic Review found that the country's defence force needed restructuring.