WAO ART #440

Polygon and Robinhood have partnered to enable cross-chain swaps through Polygon's PoS network. This partnership allows Robinhood Wallet to facilitate trading tokens between different blockchain networks. The collaboration increases opportunities for Robinhood's 23 million users.

EU and Australia are committed to international cooperation for clean energy transformation. Both countries are looking to establish a bilateral strategic partnership in critical minerals. Energy security and a just energy transition are important to EU and Australia.

Pakistan is considering moving towards digital currency, according to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The government is currently providing cash to poor women, but they want to receive it through a digital wallet. The new staff-level agreement with the IMF is expected in June or July.

Investment firm Paradigm Capital transfers 3,718 ETH to Anchorage Digital. This move showcases Paradigm's forward-looking approach to holding cryptocurrency. The ETH transfer was worth about $12 million at the time of the deal execution. Paradigm had previously announced its withdrawal from the ETH.

The European Union (EU) has donated €33 million (1.8 billion ETB) to UNICEF and WFP. The funds will be used to restore essential education services in conflict-affected areas in Ethiopia. The donation will also support the implementation of school feeding programs.

Ireland is considering emergency legislation to return asylum seekers to the UK. The move aims to reduce irregular arrivals through Northern Ireland. Irish Justice Minister Helen McEntee will discuss the issue with UK Home Secretary James Cleverly.

South Korea and Cuba have agreed to open diplomatic missions in each other's countries. A South Korean delegation visited Havana to discuss the establishment of the missions. The two countries will establish permanent embassies in Seoul and Havana.