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Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) invests in Solana-based gaming company MagicBlock, which raised $3 million in pre-seed funding. MagicBlock is developing a gaming engine that runs fully on-chain using a novel technology called ephemeral rollups, enhancing speed and performance.

Circle has integrated USDC with Brazil's PIX and Mexico's SPEI, revolutionizing cross-border payments in Latin America. Local businesses can now purchase USDC directly using Brazilian Reais and Mexican Pesos, reducing conversion costs and speeding up transactions.

Discover the best Bitcoin-only exchanges in Australia for 2024, including Paybtc, Bitaroo, HardBlock, and Amber App. If you want to buy bitcoin in Australia, Bitcoin-only exchanges are an excellent place to start, as they cut through the noise of the altcoin market and focus exclusively on bitcoin.

Bhutan's Bitcoin holdings have surged to over 13,000 BTC, valued at approximately $750M, making it the fourth-largest government holder of Bitcoin, surpassing El Salvador. The country's Bitcoin accumulation began in 2019, leveraging its abundant hydroelectric power for sustainable mining operations managed by DHI.

Russia plans to roll out digital ruble services for public use by July 1, 2025, requiring major banks to offer digital accounts and facilitate transactions. Major banks must comply by July 2025, while smaller banks have until July 2026, and other financial institutions until July 2027 to offer digital ruble services.

Quidax becomes Nigeria's first SEC licensed crypto exchange, receiving a provisional operating license as a Digital Assets Exchange. The license allows Quidax to operate as a registered crypto exchange, marking a significant step towards regulatory oversight in Nigeria's cryptocurrency industry.

Worldcoin's World IDs are now integrated into Solana via the Wormhole protocol, enhancing user verification and reducing spam on the network. World IDs utilize advanced biometric technology to establish unique identities, aiming to act as "global digital passports" amidst rising digital interactions.