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Gate Ventures, Movement Labs, and Boon Ventures are collaborating to launch a $20 million crypto fund. The fund will specifically support protocols that utilize the Move programming language. A key objective is to enhance interoperability with the Ethereum ecosystem.

The Caribbean's cryptocurrency scene faced skepticism and reduced engagement post-FTX collapse. Starting in late 2023, there's been a resurgence in crypto activities across the region. Countries like Argentina, Brazil, and Venezuela are seeing increased adoption of cryptocurrencies.

Ripple donates 1.7 million XRP tokens to Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. XRP price opened at $0.54 on October 13 and has remained stable amidst broader crypto market gains. Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen contributes an additional $1 million to Harris' campaign.

"Off The Grid" is a new battle royale game. It briefly reached the 1 spot among free-to-play games on the Epic Games Store. The game has attracted a significant number of viewers on the streaming platform Twitch. The game aims to open its crypto features to other developers, enhancing its ecosystem.

Kenya, in partnership with the UN Development Program (UNDP) and Microsoft, founded the African competency center in the field of digital and AI skills. This center is aimed at equipping employees of the public sector with digital and AI skills to improve the quality of services throughout Africa.

Australia allocates A$95 million to combat bird flu threats. The H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b strain has not yet reached Australia but poses a risk. The strain has devastated bird and mammal populations globally since 2020. Oceania remains the last area free from this destructive avian influenza strain.

Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) are considering new subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) as part of their 2025 strategy. Proposed measures include reintroducing a purchase premium for battery-powered cars. The plan also suggests tax rebates for electric corporate vehicles to encourage adoption.