WAO ART #341

Rwanda will host Africa's first high-level summit on artificial intelligence (AI) at the end of 2024. The summit, organized by the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Rwanda (C4IR Rwanda) in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, aims to harness the economic potential of AI.

Cryptocurrency exchange Huobi has launched its new HTX token, allowing users to deposit it into their accounts. The exchange has also announced that its native HT coin will be replaced by the HTX token. Users will have the opportunity to convert their existing HT tokens to HTX.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has acknowledged the request for options trading of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds within three days of filing. Bloomberg's senior ETF strategist, James Seyffart, speculates that options trading could receive approval as early as the end of February.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said that rejoining the EU customs union should be considered when the Brexit deal is reviewed in 2024. He argued that the economic cost of a hard Brexit is significant and criticized the silence surrounding discussions about closer ties with the EU.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Brazil, where they praised the China-Brazil comprehensive strategic partnership. Wang expressed China's support for Brazil's development and its role in international affairs.

Tesla has temporarily halted deliveries of the Model 3 in Australia due to a "technical compliance" issue. The company sent emails to reservation holders, informing them of the pause in delivery. Tesla stated that they are working closely with the relevant authorities to resolve the matter.

The Indian government has informed the Supreme Court that it has not yet decided on a mechanism to regulate cryptocurrencies and investigate related offenses. The court emphasized the need for appropriate safeguards to protect the public from fraud and misuse of cryptocurrencies.