WAO ART #432

A bitcoin mining startup called Gridless, is using a volcano in Kenya to power its operations. The mine, located near Hell's Gate National Park, is operated by a single 500-kilowatt mobile container that is powered by solar energy and wasted energy from a nearby geothermal site.

Ghana receives 32 looted artefacts from the UK on a six-year loan. The objects were stolen from the court of the Asante king during the 19th century Anglo-Asante wars. The treasures will be showcased at the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi. The artefacts include gold and silver regalia.

Việt Nam and Australia pledge to strengthen climate and energy cooperation. Collaboration will focus on achieving emissions reduction targets and promoting sustainability in the region. HCM City offers favorable conditions for collaboration with Australia due to its strong infrastructure.

Binance tax case hearing in Nigeria postponed to May 17th. Binance executives facing tax evasion charges in Nigeria. Trial delayed due to the main defendant, Binance, not being formally served the charges. Arguments heard regarding serving notices to the defendants.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy highlights AI's role in consumer strategy and ad growth. Amazon is rolling out advanced AI technologies to stay on top of the market. AI is instrumental in studying and responding to consumer behavior, even in uncertain economic situations.

Bitcoin's fourth-ever halving took place on April 20, 2024. Block 840,000 set a new record for the highest fees in Bitcoin's history. The historic block saw a total of 37.62 BTC in transaction fees alone. The highest individual transaction fee reached 3,604,819 satoshis per virtual byte.

Argentina has formally requested to join NATO as a global partner, aiming for increased political and security collaboration amid efforts by President Javier Milei's right-wing government to strengthen ties with Western powers and attract investment.