WAO ART #331

The false tweet from the SEC's account declaring the approval of thirteen spot Bitcoin ETFs has been immortalized on the Bitcoin blockchain. The tweet caused a sharp dip in Bitcoin's price before it was confirmed to be fake. SEC Chair Gary Gensler acknowledged the breach.

Apple has removed the apps of major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance and Kraken, from its App Store in India. This comes after warnings from the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) regarding non-compliance with anti-money laundering rules.

Secret Network has announced a partnership with Hacken, a blockchain security services company, to enhance privacy and security in the Web3 realm. The traditional model of public blockchains can present challenges for applications dealing with sensitive data, so Secret Network aims to empower.

Egypt has signed a $1.5 billion agreement with a Saudi Arabia-led consortium for a wind energy project. The project, which is expected to generate 1.1 gigawatts of power, will be located in the Jabal El Zayt and Gulf of Suez regions. During the development phase.

The United States, along with 31 other nations, has launched the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation, a transcontinental initiative aimed at fostering transatlantic cooperation. This partnership includes countries from Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Michelin has bought Tyroola, Australia’s third-largest tyre e-tailer. As result of the purchase, Michelin intends to “further strengthen its knowledge of customer behaviour and the purchasing process”. Tyroola will continue to operate under its existing brand.

A report by CoinGate reveals that 2023 was a record-breaking year for crypto payments, with over 1.29 mln transactions processed. This represents a 40% increase compared to the previous year. Bitcoin and Tether USD dominated the payments, with Bitcoin's dominance falling from 47.8% to 35.6% in 2023.