WAO ART #380

Blokko.io partners with Triple-A to support digital payments in Latin America. Collaboration aims to facilitate seamless in-store and online digital currency transactions. Merchants can accept digital currencies and receive settlements in local currency.

Bitcoin surged to break above $60,000, putting it within striking distance of its all-time high as enthusiasm for the world’s largest cryptocurrency reached a level last seen during a 2021 boom.The price of the digital asset is now up more than 15% on the week and 40% so far this year.

Amazon Studios denies using AI in the remake of Road House. Lawsuit alleges that Amazon mimicked actors' voices with AI during the SAG-AFTRA strike. Original scriptwriter of Road House, Lance Hill, filed a lawsuit against Amazon for copyright infringement and improper AI usage.

Bag containing computer and 2 USB sticks with sensitive data on security plan for Paris 24 Summer Olympics stolen. Theft occurred at Paris' Gare du Nord train station. Engineer filed complaint after noticing the theft. USB sticks contain security plans for roads and traffic during the Olympic Games.

Ashburton Fund Managers fined R16 million by the FSCA for non-compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act. The FSCA identified several shortcomings during a routine inspection, including failure to identify and verify the identity of clients.

Australia and Vietnam are deepening their strategic partnership. Both countries aim to promote peace, stability, cooperation, and prosperity in the region. Areas of focus for cooperation include politics, economy, security, defense, education, tourism, and people-to-people exchange.

PLANET, a blockchain-based ReFi ecosystem, is partnering with football icon Lionel Messi to launch the "Join the PLANET" real-world asset (JTP RWA) on March 1, 2024. The unveiling of the first JTP RWA by Messi marks a significant milestone in PLANET's mission to disrupt the $16 trillion market.