WAO ART #379

The cryptocurrency market cap has reached $2 trillion for the first time in almost two years. Bitcoin's rally, fueled by ETF inflows and MicroStrategy purchases, has contributed to this surge. Bitcoin accounts for about 52% of the entire market and has risen 5.1% to $57,443.

Crypto.com has partnered with BTG Pactual, Latin America's biggest investment bank, to advance stablecoin use in the region. The exchange will list BTG DOL, a stablecoin issued by BTG Group, and add trading pairs against it, including BTC and ETH.

OKX launches OKX TR for Turkish users. Offers Turkish lira fiat on-ramp and local banking partnerships. Provides significant cryptocurrency pairings with the Turkish lira. Establishes a local office in Turkey and offers OKX Wallet for Turkish consumers.

Flow test result in Beetaloo basin in Australia described as "stellar". Australia's dream of becoming a major player in shale gas industry could come true. Positive results could lead to increased investment and economic growth in the region.

Over $26 billion in illicit flows has passed through Binance Nigeria in the last year, according to the CBN governor Yemi Cardoso. The country's Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) has been raised by 400 basis points to 22.75% to tackle inflation, which is currently at 29.90%.

Lloyds Bank has partnered with WaveBL to become the first UK bank to join the electronic trade documentation platform. The partnership allows Lloyds Bank clients to transfer blockchain-based electronic Bills of Lading (eBLs) across WaveBL's network of members in 136 countries.

Marc Andreessen, a prominent venture capitalist and crypto advocate, has completed a "spirit walk" outside of the political and media realms. He has decided to focus his influence on Washington, D.C., to advocate for crypto. His involvement could have significant implications for the future of crypto regulation.