WAO ART #404

Argentinians are turning to Bitcoin as a refuge amid increasing inflation rates. In the first week of March, 34,700 BTC were purchased in Argentina, the highest volume in 20 months. Bitcoin's appeal as a hedge against inflation has intensified as it has seen substantial gains, reaching an all-time high of over $73K.

OKX founder, Mingxing Xu, is reportedly under investigation by US authorities. Xu refuted the allegations and expressed frustration with ongoing rumors. OKB's price experienced volatility amid the news, dropping to $54 before rebounding to $57.

The EU has implemented a ban on unverified self-hosted crypto wallets as part of its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) directives. The ban targets transactions through self-custody wallets that lack proper identification, aiming to combat anonymous movement of funds and financial crimes.

Prompt engineering in Nigeria is revolutionizing AI and offering promising prospects for tech enthusiasts and professionals. Prompt engineering is accessible and can be learned with basic technology and free tools, empowering aspiring engineers across Nigeria.

Fiji and Indonesia are planning to revive Fiji's bamboo industry through research and capacity building trainings. Sote Village in Tailevu and Vunidawa Village in Naitasiri may be designed as model bamboo villages in Fiji.

Cardano's smart contract development has increased by over 170% this year. Nearly 500 new smart contracts are being added to the Cardano network per day. The total number of smart contracts on Cardano now stands at 39,000. The newer Plutus V2 iteration has seen a 300% increase in scripts since January 1.

Singaporean celebrities embrace AI avatars for digital representation in entertainment. Home-grown actor Gurmit Singh and other stars endorse AI-driven marketing solutions. Singh believes AI avatars can perpetuate his legacy and provide a continuous revenue stream for his family.