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Venezuelan State Oil Company to Accelerate USDT Adoption for Settlements; Tether Vows to Uphold OFAC Sanctions – Bitcoin News

April 24, 2024
PDVSA, the state-owned Venezuelan oil company, would be preparing to migrate more of its payments portfolio to USDT, a dollar stablecoin, to avoid being affected by the restitution of U.S. sanctions. Reuters reported that the company started receiving payments in USDT last year and will accelerate its adoption. Tether, nonetheless, stated it will uphold OFAC sanctions when needed. Venezuelan Oil…
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To expand the US Navy’s fleet, we must contract

April 18, 2024
There is no substitute for fleet capacity. But generating it depends on healthy partnerships between the government and industry. After decades of corporate consolidation, the pendulum now swings toward consensus that the U.S. defense-industrial base must once again expand. Recent efforts by the Defense Department and Congress reflect this new course and a desire to attract new companies that have…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

How Gogoro is making the world's largest EV battery swapping network greener

April 18, 2024
With Gogoro already surpassing one million swappable EV batteries in circulation, the company’s energy network has become something of a de facto standard in swappable batteries for e-motorcycles and scooters and scooters. Now, the company is announcing the next phase of its expansive GoStation network, rolling out over a dozen new 100% renewable energy-powered stations. There are over 2,000 of…
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BMW just applied rebates to all its EVs in April

April 18, 2024
BMW’s 2024 EVs now have rebates ranging from $5,000 to $7,500 through April in the US – here’s how it breaks down. All 2024 BMW i4 and i5 EV sedans feature a $5,000 rebate through April 30, reports CarsDirect. Both the 2024 BMW i7 sedan and iX SUV have a $7,500…
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27% of Ethereum Now Staked: $98 Billion Committed as Interest Peaks

April 18, 2024
Recent data reveals that over 27% of all ether, amounting to 32,472,720 ethereum, is currently staked, as interest in this activity has heightened significantly within the past year. Liquid staking derivative (LSD) protocols have locked in more than $40 billion, with Lido Finance holding $28.77 billion of that sum. Staking Captures 27% of Ethereum Supply; Lido Holds Dominant $28.77 Billion…
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