WAO ART #349

Google is set to update its crypto ad policy on January 29, allowing asset managers to advertise Bitcoin ETFs to a wider US audience. This follows Google's recent decision to broaden its cryptocurrency advertising guidelines. The move is significant as it comes after the SEC approved 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs.

The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, is facing obstacles in his plan to deregulate the country's oil market. The government's ability to prevent drillers from exporting crude if there are concerns about domestic shortages is a key issue.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF has reached a milestone of $2B in assets under management within just two weeks of trading, making it the first among new issuers to achieve this. The financial giant has quickly become a major player in the crypto industry, attracting billions in inflows and surpassing competitors.

The Nigerian currency, the naira, has reached a new low against the US dollar, with the official exchange rate briefly falling to NGN1,398 per dollar on January 25th. This depreciation is a continuation of a downward trend that began after a change in leadership at the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Estonia has approved the extradition of Ivan Turogin and Sergei Potapenko, the founders of the cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme HashFlare, to the United States. This decision comes after a previous court block and the Estonian Ministry of Justice finding sufficient evidence.

The South Africa women's cricket team achieved a historic first-ever victory over Australia in international cricket, winning the 2nd T20I to level the series. Laura Wolvaardt was named the Player of the Match for her match-winning knock.

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a warning about two unauthorized crypto staking programs, the "Floki Staking Program" and the "TokenFi Staking Program," which promise high annualized returns.