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# ArtChain Day 645
## Phrase of the day #644
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##### Day #644 in Arweave Permaweb
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##### News of day #645:
| Continent | News |
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| Africa | Ryze Trade AI offers real-time market analysis and trading assistance for both novice and experienced traders. Users can start trading by registering an account, depositing a minimum of $250, and customizing their trading assistance. Welcome to BusinessDay Nigeria. |
| North America | Coinbase will delist wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) on December 19, 2024, as part of its asset review process. Trading for WBTC will be suspended across Coinbase platforms, but users can still access and withdraw their funds. This decision follows the launch of Coinbase's own bitcoin derivative token. |
| Europe | Paxos has announced its plan to acquire Membrane Finance, a licensed Electronic Money Institution in Finland, to expand into the European stablecoin market. The acquisition aims to secure Paxos' authorization to operate in the EU, allowing it to offer its services in a compliant manner. |
| Oceania | Vanuatu's President Nikenike Vurobaravu has dissolved parliament, leading to a snap election for the second time in two years. The dissolution comes just before a motion of no-confidence against Prime Minister Charlot Salwai and a separate motion for his removal. |
| Crypto | A new bridge based on the Grail protocol aims to enable DeFi applications secured by Bitcoin, allowing users to withdraw Bitcoin even if Cardano nodes become malicious. Unlike previous Bitcoin layer 2 solutions, the Grail protocol allows Bitcoin withdrawals without needing consent from Cardano validators. |
| Asia | China's Shanghai High Court ruled that cryptocurrencies have "property attributes" and are not outright prohibited as commodities under Chinese law. Despite recognizing crypto as a commodity, the Court condemned crypto-related fundraising as illegal public financing. |
| Latin America | El Salvador is launching its first tokenized U.S. Treasury Bills (USTBL) offering, showcasing its commitment to being a pro-crypto nation. The initial offering has a soft cap of $30 million and aims to improve accessibility and reduce costs in traditional finance. |
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