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Jersey City plans to invest part of its pension fund in Bitcoin ETFs. This investment reflects a broader trend among municipalities to diversify their portfolios with digital assets. Mayor Steven Fulop announced the initiative, highlighting the city's commitment to modern investment strategies.

BitFlyer has acquired FTX Japan, aligning with its strategic goals to enhance crypto custody and ETF services. FTX Japan reported having more assets than liabilities, with $134 million in segregated user assets, raising hopes for fund recovery for customers.

Turkey adopts landmark crypto law, aims to exit FATF Gray list. Turkish regulators have introduced the country’s first comprehensive crypto legislation to regulate its burgeoning cryptocurrency market, outlining licensing and compliance requirements for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs).

Brazil's geological service (SGB) has launched a new initiative focused on critical minerals development. The initiative is named the Geodynamics and Prospectivity Project for Critical Minerals, utilizing 3D Magnetic Inversion and Machine Learning.

Bitcoin surges 4% to over $67,000 ahead of Trump's speech at Bitcoin Conference in Nashville. Ahead of former US President and Republican nominee Donald Trump's speech at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville on Saturday, cryptocurrency markets were trading higher on Friday.

Australia invests $4 million into the National Centre for Biopharmaceutical Optimisation of mRNA Therapeutics. The initiative is led by Monash University to enhance mRNA therapeutic candidates for clinical trials. The facility will evaluate delivery and biodistribution of mRNA medicines in the body.

Afentra has been awarded a 45% non-operated interest in the onshore Angola license KON 19. The company partners with two local Angolan firms, ACREP and Enagol, for this venture. The formal award of KON 19 was signed with the Agência Nacional de Petróleo, Gás e Biocombustíveis (ANPG).