WAO ART #280

Kazakhstan has launched its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital tenge, becoming the third country after the Bahamas and Nigeria to do so. The CBDC will be linked to major digital payment options such as debit cards and mobile payment platforms.

Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been hired by Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team. Altman was abruptly fired from OpenAI on November 17, with the board citing his lack of candor in communications. This decision led to the resignation of Greg Brockman, the former President of OpenAI.

Javier Milei, a pro-Bitcoin candidate, has been elected as the next President of Argentina. He won 56% of the votes in a second-round runoff election, defeating his rival Sergio Massa. Milei plans to tackle the country's high inflation and declining currency value by implementing shock therapy.

Cryptocurrency fintech firm Kronos Research has been targeted in an API key hack, resulting in the theft of $24.6 million worth of USDT, 488.7 ETH, and 125,056 USDC. The stolen assets were swapped for ETH, giving the attackers a total of 13,010 ETH. Kronos has paused all trading operations.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has hailed Australia's victory in the Cricket World Cup 2023 as the best in the tournament's history. Australia defeated India in the final, completing a remarkable comeback after a poor start to their campaign.

Berlin plans to reduce the number of shared e-scooters available in the city center from 25,000 to 19,000 starting in March 2024. The decision was made in response to concerns from residents about the clutter and improper parking of e-scooters, which can create obstacles for pedestrians.

A new health centre has been inaugurated in Rabat, Gozo. The modern centre will offer 12 services to Gozitan patients, including family doctor services, blood tests, vaccinations, eye care, and specialized clinics for conditions such as diabetes and Down's Syndrome.