WAO ART #291

Lisburn's Laganbank Retail Park has been sold to Guernsey property company DASH Properties for £4.85 million. The park, located in the city center, exceeded its asking price and is seen as a valuable addition to DASH Properties' portfolio. The park is situated on a 2.4 acre site.

The African Union has adopted the Common Africa Position on Asset Recovery. Capar aims to stem illicit financial flows and bring back assets that have been taken out of the continent. It will work closely with anti-graft bodies in countries where corruption is prevalent.

Flare Network has launched a private beta phase for its FAssets system on the Coston testnet, allowing for the integration of XRP, BTC, and DOGE into the DeFi ecosystem. The FAssets project enables the minting of synthetic assets representing non-smart contract tokens on a smart contract chain.

Singapore's High Court has rejected an attempt by Terraform Labs to have a $57 million class-action lawsuit dismissed. Terraform Labs had sought to shift the case to an arbitration process, but the court ruled against this, allowing the class-action lawsuit to proceed.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has become a Bitcoin holder, signaling a potential shift towards cryptocurrency adoption in Colombia and South America. This move follows the footsteps of El Salvador and Argentina, who have shown interest in digital currencies.

7-Eleven International has agreed to acquire 7-Eleven Australia for AUD 1.71 billion in cash. The deal will see 7-Eleven International take full ownership of the independent convenience store chain, which operates 751 stores in Australia. The transaction is expected to be completed in 2024.

The U.S. Treasury Department is seeking more authority to combat illicit activities in the digital asset space, particularly terrorist financing and sanctions violations. Deputy Secretary stated that the department has sent recommendations to lawmakers on how to better fight these activities.