🕊️ Leo XIV: the first American and Peruvian Pope in history
The Vatican announced yesterday the election of Leo XIV, the papal name adopted by Robert Francis Prevost, 69, born in Chicago, USA. He becomes the first North American pontiff and also holds Peruvian nationality, a result of decades of missionary service in the South American country. His selection reflects a commitment to the continuity of the reforms initiated by Francis and a renewed emphasis on social justice and inter-religious dialogue.
📈 Crypto market on the rise: Bitcoin surpasses US$ 103,000
The crypto market continues to rise sharply this Friday. Bitcoin ($BTC) is trading at US$ 103,558, marking an increase of approximately 4.1% compared to the previous day. This movement is driven by factors such as the approval of state laws in the USA recognizing Bitcoin as a strategic reserve and optimism surrounding a new trade agreement between the USA and the UK.
🔍 Market highlights:
Ethereum ($ETH): US$ 2,372.68 (+20%)
Solana ($SOL): US$ 172.45 (+11.3%)
Binance Coin ($BNB): US$ 642.14 (+4.3%)
Arbitrum ($ARB): US$ 0.3828 (+14.5%)
Initia ($INIT): US$ 0.7025 (+12.5%)
The significant appreciation of these cryptocurrencies reflects the growing interest of investors in digital assets, driven by recent macroeconomic and geopolitical events.
