WAO ART #266

UNESCO has awarded grants for research in the field of green chemistry to top young scientists from around the world in partnership with PhosAgro Group and the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). The award ceremony took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

The S&P 500 index outperformed Bitcoin and Ethereum last week as stocks surged after the Federal Reserve announced it wouldn't raise interest rates. The S&P 500 gained nearly 6% in the past four days, while Bitcoin and Ethereum prices slowed down and recorded marginal losses.

Ethereum's price has reached $1,900, the highest in four months, due to various factors including the Celestia airdrop and Ethereum's lag behind Bitcoin. The airdrop gave 170,000 Ethereum users $500 each, creating new demand for the cryptocurrency.

The Inter-American Development Bank has approved a $1bn credit package for the construction of a new bridge over the Paraná River in northeast Argentina. The project will include a four-lane span, viaducts, and associated highway, benefiting nearly 870,000 people and accommodating 88,000 daily users.

Remittance fintech app Minit Money has launched its first Southern Africa remittance corridor, allowing Zambians in South Africa to easily send money home. The app, which uses blockchain technology, aims to provide a low-cost and fast way for users to send money.

The Australian government's commitments to AI safety, as seen in their participation in the Bletchley Declaration, may clash with new privacy laws being revised in the country. While the Bletchley Declaration provides a loose framework for mitigating AI risks, it is not legally binding.

BITKUB BLOCKATHON 2023 is a blockchain development competition where developers and enthusiasts can showcase their ideas. The event will take place from December 18-20, 2023, at Siam Paragon in Bangkok. Teams of 1-5 members can apply, with no age limit.