WAO ART #300

Solana has surpassed Ethereum in NFT sales, with sales reaching nearly $16m compared to Ethereum's $11.4m. This comes despite a market downturn, with Ethereum experiencing a significant drop in sales. Bitcoin has also entered the NFT space with sales of $13m, thanks to the surge of Bitcoin Ordinals.

MetaMask, a renowned software crypto wallet, has significantly forged new partnerships in 6 countries: Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Egypt, and Chile. This move extends MetaMask’s reach and signals a strategic shift towards embracing the burgeoning potential of Web3 in diverse markets.

French banking giant Société Générale has launched a euro-backed stablecoin called EUR CoinVertible (EURCV), becoming the first major regulated bank to do so. The stablecoin is listed on Bitstamp and is backed by cash deposits held by reputable third-party credit institutions.

Google has updated its crypto ad policy, requiring certification for promotions related to Cryptocurrency Coin Trusts. The changes, effective from January 29, 2024, aim to provide users with reliable information and protect them from risks associated with cryptocurrency investments.

Lagos State has secured funding of €410 million for the Omi Eko project at the COP28 conference on climate change. The project aims to decarbonize public transportation in Lagos through the development of mass public inland waterways transport with electric ferries.

The Fiji Police Families Savings and Investments Co-operative Limited has been launched as the business arm of the Fiji Police Credit Union. The initiative aims to create economic activity in the country and provide investment opportunities for members of the police force and their families.

The 28th World Blockchain Summit is set to take place in Bangkok, Thailand on December 13th and 14th, 2023. The event will bring together industry experts, innovators, and web3 enthusiasts to discuss how blockchain is contributing to Thailand's digital transformation journey.