WAO ART #340

Friar Paolo Benanti, the Vatican's AI expert, believes that AI is "absolutely positive" as a product of human intelligence. However, he also warns about the ethical implications of AI without proper governance. Benanti is an advisor to the Pope on the ethics of technology.

Hong Kong-based firm VSFG plans to launch the region's first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) and intends to file an application with Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The move follows the regulator's release of guidelines for spot crypto fund approval in the region.

Former President Donald Trump is launching his Trump Digital Trading Card NFT collection on the Bitcoin Ordinals platform. The collection will include the infamous MugShot Edition, featuring Trump's mugshot picture. The MugShot Edition is in high demand, 200 cards already sold.

Solana Mobile 2 has received more pre-orders (30,000) within its first 30 hours than the Apple Vision Pro, positioning Solana with a significant user base. This success is seen as a step towards making web3 accessible to all. Solana Mobile 2, priced at $450 Android-based system.

Turkish Airlines will begin flying from Istanbul to Melbourne via Singapore starting in March. Tickets for the thrice-weekly flights went on sale on January 19. The flights will include a 1½-hour stopover at Changi Airport without the need to change aircraft.

Cuba and Uganda have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote trade between the two countries. The MOU was signed during a meeting between Cuban vice-president and Ugandan counterpart. Document offers great opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the two nations.

The Foreign Ministers of Brazil and China, Wang Yi and Mauro Vieira, held talks in Brasilia to discuss trade and cooperation between the two countries. They will meet again to sign agreements and issue a joint statement. The meeting will address bilateral, multilateral, and regional issues.