WAO ART #402

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has launched its first tokenized investment fund on the Ethereum network. The fund, called BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), aims to provide qualified investors with U.S. dollar yields accessible through Securitize Markets.

Raffle Coin (RAFF) is attracting investors with its innovative presale model. Toncoin (TON) and Chainlink investors are showing interest in RAFF. RAFF combines raffles with potential returns, offering a unique investment opportunity. Ton is seeking diversification with high potential projects.

New oil and gas policies in Nigeria are expected to boost GDP by $17 billion. These policies will also create 2.3 million jobs in the country. The reforms aim to generate an additional billion cubic feet of gas supply. The contracting cycle is set to be reduced from 38 months to less than 6 months.

OKX, a cryptocurrency exchange, is withdrawing from the Indian market. The company advised Indian clients to liquidate holdings and shut down accounts by April 30. The Financial Intelligence Unit issued a compliance ultimatum to nine international crypto exchanges.

Engie Chile has completed the construction of Latin America's largest energy storage system, a 139 MW/638 MWh battery. The storage facility is connected to the 181.2 MW Coya solar plant in northern Chile's Antofagasta region. Engie Chile now has a total storage capacity of 640 MWh in the country.

French competition regulator fines Google €250M for not complying with transparency commitments. Google failed to follow through on agreements to pay media companies for reproducing their content online. The fine is related to a lawsuit by French publishers and an investigation.

Australia's unemployment rate drops to 3.7%. Employment sector adds over 116,000 jobs in February. Largest monthly increase since November 2021. Most substantial monthly gain since July 2000. Surprising figures for economists who expected a more modest rise.