Notable news in the last 24 hours (08/09) BTC: $26,268 USD | ETH: $1,646 USD| Total market cap: $1.05 billion USD 1️⃣ Google paves the way for NFT game ads. Specifically, after its latest advertising policy update, Google has allowed NFT game ads without wagering elements. This is considered an important step forward in opening the door to blockchain technology and NFTs. 2️⃣ Ride-hailing platform Grab integrates crypto wallets into the app. Specifically, according to Wu Blockchain, Grab recently added a Web3 tab to their app. With this, users will be able to connect their crypto wallets to Grab and view their account balances and NFTs. Currently, only people living in Singapore can see this feature shown, and only the Polygon network wallet is supported. 3️⃣ Thailand's new government organizes airdrops for people via blockchain. Thailand's newly appointed prime minister is sticking to his campaign pledge to provide massive cash assistance to the people. In a move aimed at promoting digital finance, the new government will use blockchain wallets and cryptocurrencies to hand out cash. The funds will be transferred through digital wallets and can be used for six months at local stores near the recipient. 4️⃣ Former FTX CEO Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to criminal charges. Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, will plead guilty on Thursday local time to the criminal charges. As reported by Bloomberg, citing sources in the case, Salame is likely to help prosecutors in the case against the remaining FTX executives in order to enjoy leniency. For now, only Sam Bankman-Fried has denied all the allegations made by the court.

Notable news in the last 24 hours (08/09) BTC: $26,268 USD | ETH: $1,646 USD| Total market cap: $1.05 billion USD 1️⃣ Google paves the way for NFT game ads. Specifically, after its latest advertising policy update, Google has allowed NFT game ads without wagering elements. This is considered an important step forward in opening the door to blockchain technology and NFTs. 2️⃣ Ride-hailing platform Grab integrates crypto wallets into the app. Specifically, according to Wu Blockchain, Grab recently added a Web3 tab to their app. With this, users will be able to connect their crypto wallets to Grab and view their account balances and NFTs. Currently, only people living in Singapore can see this feature shown, and only the Polygon network wallet is supported. 3️⃣ Thailand's new government organizes airdrops for people via blockchain. Thailand's newly appointed prime minister is sticking to his campaign pledge to provide massive cash assistance to the people. In a move aimed at promoting digital finance, the new government will use blockchain wallets and cryptocurrencies to hand out cash. The funds will be transferred through digital wallets and can be used for six months at local stores near the recipient. 4️⃣ Former FTX CEO Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to criminal charges. Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, will plead guilty on Thursday local time to the criminal charges. As reported by Bloomberg, citing sources in the case, Salame is likely to help prosecutors in the case against the remaining FTX executives in order to enjoy leniency. For now, only Sam Bankman-Fried has denied all the allegations made by the court.