WAO ART #347

Swan Mining, a new venture from Swan Bitcoin, has launched after a secret development period of six months. The company aims to expand its reach and offerings in the Bitcoin market. Swan Mining has already started mining and has produced 750 Bitcoin.

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has announced that it will discontinue its Mining Pool and related services due to "business adjustments." The shutdown will occur in two phases. Existing users will be able to continue using the service until February 25, 2024.

PayPal's stock price fell by up to 6.5% after the company introduced product enhancements that did not meet investor expectations. The upgrades aimed to improve user experience and included options for earning cash back and streamlining the online checkout process.

The municipality of Tshwane in South Africa is seeking investors to revive two old coal-fired power plants in an effort to meet the demand for electricity and reduce power cuts. The decision comes as the country faces an energy crisis and struggles to provide reliable electricity supply.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks with UK's Foreign Secretary David Cameron in Istanbul. The meeting, which took place at the Vahdettin Mansion, focused on regional issues, particularly the situation in Gaza, as well as bilateral relations.

Brazil is making a strategic leap in science and defense with the construction of the Orion Complex, a super-laboratory that will research dangerous pathogens. Set to be completed by 2026, this facility will be the first of its kind in Latin America.

In a surprising upset, Jannik Sinner ended Novak Djokovic's 10-time champion streak at the Australian Open, winning in four sets. Sinner broke Djokovic's serve twice in each of the first two sets, securing a 6-1, 6-2, 6-7 (6), 6-3 victory. Sinner will face Medvedev in the final.