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UAE removes VAT on crypto transfers and conversions starting November 15, 2024, benefiting citizens and businesses involved in virtual assets. Exporters can now provide various documentation types to prove exports, easing the previous strict requirements.

Ubisoft is releasing a 10,000-piece NFT collection on Ethereum's Arbitrum for the game "Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E." via Magic Eden. Set in a dystopian world inspired by the Netflix series and "Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon," the game features characters from Assassin’s Creed and Rayman.

Argentina is considering adopting Bitcoin as legal tender, following El Salvador's example, amid ongoing economic turmoil and high inflation rates exceeding 250%. President Javier Milei is pushing for radical economic reforms and has already taken steps to integrate cryptocurrencies into the formal economy.

Nigeria launched an "oil-for-naira" program, selling crude oil to Aliko Dangote's refinery to stabilize its weakening currency. Blackrock supports UStb, a new stablecoin from Ethena Labs, expanding its involvement in the crypto space.

The U.S. SEC has officially filed its appeal against Ripple in the Second Circuit PACER Court of Appeals, challenging aspects of Judge Torres' July 2023 ruling favoring Ripple. Despite a previous loss, the SEC has named Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and Chris Larsen as “Defendant-Appellee” in the appeal.

Sharks have been observed consuming large, spiky sea urchins in Australia, challenging the belief that lobsters are their primary predators. Long-spined sea urchins are expanding their range due to warming waters, leading to the depletion of kelp forests by feeding on them.

Poland's Bank Pekao partners with Aleph Zero to tokenize historic artworks, launching the Archiv3 initiative to preserve Poland's cultural heritage through NFTs. Robinhood expands its services in Europe, allowing customers to transfer over 20 cryptocurrencies, enhancing its presence in the EU market.