WAO ART #418

Australian asset manager Monochrome applies to list its spot Bitcoin ETF on Cboe Australia. Monochrome initially planned to list the ETF on the larger Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Monochrome cited key factors that aligned with its goals in selecting Cboe Australia as the listing venue.

China's AI poses a threat to election integrity in India, US, and South Korea, according to Microsoft. AI is being used to manipulate people's views and potentially destroy democracy. China is seen as the biggest threat behind state-sponsored hacking groups during elections.

Council of Europe launches innovative policy toolbox for AI in education. AI integration in education aims to balance technology with educational equity values. Collaborative effort and regulatory frameworks are key to advancing AI in education.

Zimbabwe introduces gold-backed currency called Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) to combat inflation. ZiG is backed by foreign exchange reserves and precious metals held by the central bank. The new currency aims to stabilize the monetary system and provide a more stable alternative for financial transactions.

Giga Energy Solutions is expanding into Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale gas reserve to mine Bitcoin using waste gas. Argentina's economic crisis and pro-crypto stance make it conducive to cryptocurrency adoption.

Bitcoin maximalist Fred Krueger predicts that BTC will outperform USD by 100x in the next 12 years. He cites the Bitcoin Halving as a key factor in BTC's dominance over the US dollar. Krueger highlights the contrast between BTC's limited supply and the US deficit.

Bitcoin ETFs are experiencing a surge in investor inflows over the past four days. Despite Bitcoin's price remaining below its all-time high, investor interest in Bitcoin ETFs is growing. BlackRock's IBIT ETF leads the pack with a net inflow of nearly $308 million in a single day.