WAO ART #245

A recent report reveals that the US government holds a staggering amount of Bitcoin. The government's Bitcoin holdings are estimated to be around 200,000 BTC, primarily held in cold wallets controlled by agencies such as the Justice Department and the IRS.

MT Tower is a metaverse platform that aims to redefine engagement, authenticity, and inclusivity in the influencer and social media landscape. It introduces the concept of "Real-World Bridges," allowing influencers to teleport to real-world locations. The company MetaTower is registered in Estonia.

Islamic Coin is a project that aims to bring ethical finance to the global Muslim population. Despite the ongoing crypto winter, the project has secured $200M in funding and recently listed on KuCoin. $ISLM serves as the native currency of the HAQQ blockchain, which promotes Sharia-compliant finance and philanthropy.

The Reserve Bank of Australia is considering the use of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) as the future of money. In a speech, Brad Jones, assistant governor of the RBA, discussed the opportunities and challenges of tokenization in the digital age and highlighted the potential of CBDCs as a form of money.

British International Investment (BII) and ILX Management are partnering to co-fund $500 million in debt for sustainable development projects in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. The funds will be invested in renewable energy, infrastructure, financial services, manufacturing, and agribusiness.

Venezuela and Argentina are leveraging cryptocurrencies for unique purposes, according to a report by Chainalysis. In Argentina, the use of stablecoins and other cryptocurrencies allows citizens to save in dollars and preserve their purchasing power amid the country's economic crisis and record-low currency value.

Crypto news outlet Cointelegraph spread rumors about the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF by BlackRock, triggering a spike in volatility in the crypto market. However, experts from Bloomberg Intelligence called it "fake news" and confirmed with BlackRock that the report was false.