Blockchain DXB

🔥Democrats threaten DeFi ❗PayPal and Venmo + Ethereum Name Service (ENS), 🚨BitGo - WBTC on Avalanche & BNB Chain 👁️UK Regulator- Crypto ATMs
 

• **Democrats HATE DeFi & Blockchain**: The Democratic side, including Congresswoman Maxine Waters ([Video](https://t.ly/_NJyk)) and Representative Stephen F. Lynch, has expressed strong opposition towards DeFi and blockchain technology. Waters criticized DeFi for its risks, including hacks and scams, and voiced concerns about PayPal’s stablecoin. Other Democrats, like Brad Sherman and Sean Casten, have highlighted perceived risks and regulatory issues with DeFi and blockchain, demonstrating a clear dislike for these technologies.

• **Republicans in Favor**: O...

10th Sep: Blockchain DXB Podcast
🟠Bitcoin Miners update ❗ Australia Bitcoin ETF - Proof-of-reserves 🏦BBVA adds USDC 🏦Latvia’s central bank update  🌳Tether.io's $100M in Adecoagro
🛠️ BTC Mining
- Bit Digital | NASDAQ: BTBT (BTBT): Mined 53.4 BTC, down 12% from July. Hash rate slightly decreased. Cointelegraph https://shorturl.at/C2e5O
- Argo Blockchain (ARBK): Mined 38 BTC, down from 48 BTC in July. Finance Magnates https://shorturl.at/FQQKX
- HIVE Digital Technologies LTD (HIVE): Mined 112 BTC, down from 116 BTC in July.
- TeraWulf (WULF): Mined 184 BTC, up from 155 BTC; energy costs increased.
- Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA): Min...

LinkedIn Live conversation at (10:00 am GST) 10th September

Title: Applying Porter's Five Forces Model to Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, and Blockchain

Guests:

Overview: In this episode, we dive deep into how Michael Porter’s Five Forces Model, a framework for analyzing competitive dynamics within industries, can be applied to the world of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and blockchain. We explore each force and its influence on this rapidly evolving industry, adding layers of digital, technological, environmental, and social factors.

Key Topics Covered:

Porter’s Five Forc...

09th Sep: Blockchain DXB Podcast

🥶 Kamala Crash 2.0? 🚨UK Regulator Rejects 87% of Crypto Firms 👁️Binance & Bybit Regulatory Approval in Kazakhstan 🔻VanEck closes Ethereum Futures ETF

📊 Economic Data on 03rd - 06th Sep has caused Kamala Crash again this month. The data released are as follows

03rd - ISM manufacturing, PMI manufacturing, Construction Spending

04th - US Trade Deficit, Job Opening, Factory Orders, Auto Sales

05th - ADP Employment, Initial Jobless Claims, PMI Services, ISM Services 

06th - Employment Report, Employment Rate, Hourly Wages

❗ On 18th September, the Federal Reserve Board...

Host:

Episode Title: Unfiltered Chat - Weekly Crypto, Blockchain & AI Snapshot

Topics Discussed:

Economic Data’s Impact on Bitcoin/Crypto:

Key Economic Events This Week:

05th Sep: Blockchain DXB Podcast
🚨 Uniswap 🆚CFTC 🔻Ethereum ETFs Outflows 👀Layer one (L1) blockchain networks suck 🏦Zürcher Kantonalbank: Crypto trading & custody 💯The Sandbox - India METAVERSE news
🚨 The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined Uniswap Labs $175,000 for allegedly offering illegal leveraged or margined retail commodity transactions in digital assets. Official charges here https://lnkd.in/d_AVsZiS order requires Uniswap Labs to pay a $175,000 civil monetary penalty and to cease and desist from violating the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), as charged.
👁️ The case was settled without Uniswap admitting or denying the charges. Uniswap's Chief Legal Officer, Kathe...

04th Sep: Blockchain DXB Podcast
🚀 Bitcoin hashrate 🏦Bank of Japan - Interest rate hike ❗Ripple smart contracts to XRP Ledger 👁️ Terraform Labs moves $62M worth BTC 💰Central banks - Gold accumulation🚨
🚀 The Bitcoin network hash rate hit a new high of over 740 exahashes per second on September 3rd, despite a recent 10% drop in Bitcoin's price. This surge reflects strong confidence in Bitcoin's long-term sustainability, with major mining companies like Whatsminer and MicroBT launching advanced machines to capitalize on the trend. Riot Platforms also expanded by acquiring Block Mining for $92.5 million. While the rising hash rate doesn't directly impact Bitcoin's price, it...

03rd Sep: Blockchain DXB Podcast
📊 U.S. economic data - This week 🔥Cardano- Chang Hard Fork 🚨Bitcoin hedge fund by Hilbert Capital & Xapo Bank 💰 Metaplanet partners with SBI VCトレード - BTC
📊 Economic releases begin Tuesday with the ISM manufacturing PMI for August. A weak PMI reading could lead to a Federal Reserve rate cut, lowering the dollar and increasing demand for riskier assets. Currently, interest-rate markets anticipate a 70% chance of a 25 basis point cut and a 30% chance of a 50 basis point cut in September, according to CME's FedWatch tool. Check out Blockchain DXB episode we share more information on this. We also discu...

02nd September: Crypto & Coffee at 8
Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows Crypto.com + PayPal Bridge Raises $40 Million for stablecoin North Korean Hacker Targeting Crypto Users Quidax license
Bitcoin ETF Overview by Coin glass here https://lnkd.in/dWNCZzn5 shows BlackRock's spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) recently experienced net outflows exceeding $13 million, marking the first time since May that the fund has lost more capital than it gained. Similarly, other spot Bitcoin ETFs, such as those from Grayscale Investments, Fidelity Investments, and Bitwise, have also seen significant withdrawals. Despite this trend, analysts consider the amounts withdrawn to be minor and not a cause...

Podcast Shownotes: Blockchain DXB & Society X - LinkedIn Live

Episode Title: Unfiltered Chat - Weekly Crypto, Blockchain & AI Snapshot

Date: August 29th, 2024

Hosts: Markose Chentittha + RA George

Special Guest: Andre Pemmelaar, Agentic AI Labs

LinkedIn: Andre Pemmelaar https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-pemmelaar-a8343a7a/

Episode Overview:

In this episode of Blockchain DXB & Society X, we dive into the latest developments in the world of crypto, blockchain, and AI. This session covers key announcements, market movements, regulatory updates, and the intersection of AI and decentralized...