WAO ART #454

South Korea's Bitcoin premium has decreased but remains around $1,800 to $2,000 higher than the global average. The South Korean won is the second most traded fiat currency against Bitcoin, accounting for 2.07% of all spot Bitcoin trades.

Bitcoin hits new all-time high amid increased institutional adoption and positive market sentiment. Companies like Tesla and Square are investing in Bitcoin, boosting its legitimacy. Financial institutions like JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs are offering crypto-related services.

Pantera Capital, a hedge fund, has made its largest investment ever in Toncoin (TON), a blockchain network designed by Telegram. CEO Dan Morehead believes TON's integration with Telegram's large user base gives it an advantage over other blockchain projects.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, believes that treating "compute" as a resource could replace monetary income and provide a universal basic income (UBI). Altman suggests the creation of a global oversight board to regulate powerful AI systems and ensure safety testing.

BlackRock appoints Will Thomson as Managing Director in its Climate Infrastructure team in New Zealand. Will will be responsible for sourcing climate infrastructure investment opportunities and managing transactions in New Zealand. Will has over 15 years of experience in private capital investment and portfolio management.

Brazil's economic activity data for March expected to show modest growth. Colombia and Peru facing slowdowns in their economies. Colombia's economic figures may signal a possible GDP contraction. Peru's growth expected to decelerate despite an upward trend in March.

Nigeria's foreign investment is at risk due to bribery allegations against Binance CEO Richard Teng. SBM Intelligence warns that detaining foreign business officials could deter investors. The Nigerian government denies the allegations, but SBM Intelligence emphasizes the need for a thorough investigation.