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Empoli FC teams up with WoV Labs to launch blockchain-enabled jerseys for better fan engagement. New jerseys feature NFC technology and digital passports for transparency in sports merchandise. Initiative supports the EU's push for sustainable products in the sports industry.

MATIC has officially transitioned to POL as the new network token for Polygon. POL will now be used as the native gas token for all transactions on the Polygon POS network. The migration process involved a year of community discussions and planning by Polygon developers.

California AG Rob Bonta announces a $3.9 million settlement with Robinhood Crypto. The settlement addresses Robinhood's failure to allow users to withdraw their cryptocurrencies from 2018 to 2022. This marks the first public enforcement action by the California DOJ against a cryptocurrency firm.

Bybit has launched bbSOL, the first exchange-backed liquidity staking token on the Solana blockchain. Users can stake their Solana (SOL) on Bybit’s Web3 platform to receive bbSOL tokens. bbSOL tokens unlock various earning opportunities within Bybit’s ecosystem.

TAP Air Portugal has launched a new route from Lisbon to Florianópolis, Brazil. The inaugural flight TP109 landed at Hercílio Luz International Airport this week.TAP’s President, Luís Rodrigues, was on the inaugural flight and expressed confidence in the route's popularity.

China pledges over $50 billion in aid to Africa over the next three years. One million jobs to be created as part of the initiative. Announcement made during the China-Africa Cooperation Summit in Beijing. The summit is the largest diplomatic event in Beijing since the pandemic.

The Reserve Bank of Australia and Treasury are set to release a joint paper on central bank digital currencies. The paper will outline a roadmap for future developments in the CBDC space. The Council of Financial Regulators, which includes key financial authorities, is involved in this initiative.