WAO ART #320

Fidelity Investments predicts that the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions will heavily influence the crypto market in 2024. Low interest rates have historically led to surges in the market, while rate increases have caused downturns.

Argentina's President Javier Milei has introduced a draft bill aimed at regulating the declaration of cryptocurrency holdings. The bill proposes favorable tax rates for early declarations, with a 5% rate until March 31 and a 15% rate by November 30. This move is part of President Milei's larger economic reform plan.

Whales have made significant moves with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), with large amounts of both cryptocurrencies being transferred in and out of exchanges. The transactions suggest that some whales are planning to hold their BTC while others are selling off.

Indonesia has shut down ten Bitcoin mining operations and charged the organizers with stealing electricity worth over $1 million. The North Sumatra Police seized 1,134 mining devices and other equipment during their investigation.

The Georgian National Centre for Disease Control and Public Health is hosting a one-minute film contest to raise awareness about the health impacts of air pollution. The contest is open to all residents of Georgia over the age of 18, and the winning films will be used to educate the public about air pollution.

Australia's First Nations people have a long history of skillfully managing ecosystems, protecting landscapes from climate change and extinction. They have done this through various climate cycles, including the last ice age and the El Niño Southern Oscillation.

Nigerian crypto exchange Yellow Card sees the Central Bank of Nigeria's recent guidelines lifting the crypto transaction ban as an opportunity for more legitimacy and integration with the traditional financial system.