Arturs Ivanovs, founder of bond blockchain platform FIC Network, told Cheddar the World Bank's new bond issuance, built on Ethereum, is a sign that blockchain technology has become receptive to government institutions.
For full interview, [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/the-bond-market-bets-on-blockchain).
A new report said the private sector added 103,000 jobs in November while refinance applications climb as mortgage rates dip. Plus, the FTC is once again looking to block the Microsoft-Activision deal and McDonald's is looking to buy 10,000 new locations by 2027.
