Blockchain DXB

AI Takeover (AI Focused)

🟠 Google GCUL: institutional L1 blockchain, Python contracts, CME pilot, rollout 2026

🤖 CFTC upgrades with Nasdaq’s AI-driven market surveillance

🚀 Venezuela turns to stablecoins, 13th in global crypto adoption

💯 KuCoin pioneers Thailand’s G-Token bridging TradFi & tokenization

🎬 Dubai launches $1M AI film award & Dh50M influencer fund

💳 Mastercard + Circle expand USDC settlements across EEMEA

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Blockchain DXB (28th Aug)

🟠 Google Cloud’s GCUL: new L1 blockchain, Python smart contracts, CME tested, launch 2026

❗️CFTC adopts Nasdaq surveillance for fraud detection & oversight

🚀 Venezuela ranks 13th in crypto adoption, 110% growth, stablecoins key amid inflation

💯 KuCoin supports Thailand’s G-Token, 1st tokenized govt bond

🎬 Dubai $1M AI film award + Dh50M influencer push

💳 Mastercard + Circle expand USDC settlement in ME

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🔶 Blockchain DXB – AI Takeover

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💰 Trump Media x Crypto.com: CRO wallet + rewards 🎯 $105M CRO buy + $50M stock investment 🔒

👀 Pantera Capital aims $1.25B Solana treasury vehicle on Nasdaq 🚀

🟣 Monex Group exploring yen-pegged stablecoin 💴 1:1 backed, for remittances + settlements

⚽️ Newcastle United partners with BYDFi as Official Crypto Exchange 🌍 fan engagement push

🟠 UAE Focus: Dubai Centre for AI certifies Cyber Gear ✅ & Saudi Arabia unveils HUMAIN Chat 🤖

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🎙️ 27th Aug Highlights:

💰 America’s Cronos Treasury: Trump Media x Crypto.com 🤝 CRO integration on Truth Social + $105M CRO purchase & $50M equity deal 🚀

👀 Pantera Capital raising $1.25B to create “Solana Co.”, biggest Solana treasury play ❗️

🟣 Japan’s Monex Group plans yen-pegged stablecoin 💴 backed by JGBs & approved by FSA this fall

⚽️ Newcastle United signs BYDFi as Official Crypto Exchange Partner 🌍

🟠 UAE updates: Dubai Centre for AI certifies Cyber Gear ✅ & Saudi launches HUMAIN Chat 🤖

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🇦🇪 UAE’s $740M BTC on Arkham: 6,300 BTC mined, Citadel → 2PointZero → IHC → Royal Group 🏗️

🔻 Whale sold 24K BTC → flash crash to $109K ⚡️

🟣 $1B Solana treasury fund → Galaxy, Multicoin, Jump + Cantor Fitzgerald 🪙

🇵🇭 Strategic BTC Reserve: PH bill to lock 10K BTC for 20yrs 🔒

🟠 Binance AU → external auditor ordered 📋

⚡️ UAE AI-driven: Cointel $7.4M + Dubai rail AI 🚆🤖
🎧 Pure AI analysis → UAE, Solana, BTC reserves & compliance outlook.

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🇦🇪 UAE Royal Group: $700M BTC + Arkham ID → 6,300 BTC mined via Citadel Mining 🔗

👀 Whale sell-off: 24K BTC crash → price dip to $109K 📉

🌍 Macro: UAE 4th gov. w/ BTC holdings; mining hub at Al Reem Island ⚡️

🟣 Solana treasury push: $1B fund led by Galaxy, Multicoin, Jump 🚀

🇵🇭 PH Bill 421: plan for 10K BTC strategic reserve over 5 years 🏦

🟠 Binance AU → external auditor ordered by AUSTRAC 🔍

⚡️ UAE updates: Cointel $7.4M raise + AI rail model 🚆🤖
🎧 Deep dive into what this means for UAE + global markets.

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AI Takeover (Blockchain DXB AI Series)
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✅ Anti-CBDC measure tied to US Defense Bill — banning Fed from issuing or studying CBDCs while leaving room for stablecoins. Tom Emmer continues his anti-CBDC fight.
🔥 Ethereum rallies to new ATH ~$4,880 (+45% YTD) with surging corporate treasury demand (64 firms, 3M+ ETH). ETH’s yield narrative outshines Bitcoin’s current consolidation.
🟣 Ripple + SBI announce RLUSD stablecoin rollout in Japan (Q1 2026), fully backed & attested.
🏦 Powell’s Jackson Hole speech strikes dovish tone — weaker growth, cuts poss...

Blockchain DXB Podcast Shownotes
🎙️ Aug 25 Episode 🚀 Big week in crypto & policy!

✅ US House adds CBDC ban into Defense Bill — fulfilling GOP promises, but Senate outcome remains uncertain. 💯 Rep. Tom Emmer has long pushed this.
🔥 Bitcoin consolidates, but Ethereum hits new ATH ~$4,880 (+15% in a day, +45% YTD vs BTC +25%). Institutional treasury adoption grows — 64 firms now hold 3M+ ETH ($13B). ETH narrative = staking yields + reserve asset.
🟣 Ripple & SBI to launch stablecoin RLUSD in Japan (Q1 2026), fully backed by USD + bonds.
🏦 Powell at Jackson Hole: Dovish signals, hinting at possible rate cuts.
🟠 UAE News: ADI Chain testnet launch + Cognite’s Ab...

In this episode of Blockchain DXB, George sits down with Matthew Carstens, Director of Product Experience at amana, to dive into Bitcoin, crypto adoption, user experience, and how amana is reshaping investing in the MENA region with a mobile-first, zero-commission approach.

📬 Connect with Matthew – Best reached via Twitter (@MatthewCarstens) or LinkedIn here

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✨ Highlights from the conversation:

🙌 Matthew’s Bitcoin Journey – From skepticism to conviction, Matt shares how he first dismissed Bitcoin, later went all-in, and why he...

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🏦 Jackson Hole spotlight: Jerome Powell’s Aug 22 speech – market watch (policy → BTC risk-on/off).

🏦 DBS Bank launches tokenised structured notes → democratizing access to crypto-linked exposure.

🟣 Kraken + Capitalise.ai = pro-grade, no-code trading for all.

🔥 Kanye West’s YZY token mania on Solana → $3B pump, < >

⚡️ UAE/Region updates: X0PA AI’s Dubai HQ + Saudi shaping AI ethics with UNESCO ICAIRE.

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🚦 Big day in crypto & AI crossover:

🏦 Jackson Hole – Powell’s speech (Monetary policy, inflation, liquidity, investor sentiment) → Dovish = BTC up, Hawkish = BTC down.

💡 2022 reminder: Hawkish Powell → BTC dumped.

🏦 DBS Bank tokenises structured notes on Ethereum → entry from $100K → $1K via ADDX/DigiFT/Hydra X.

🟣 Kraken acquires Capitalise.ai → no-code trading on Kraken Pro.

🔥 Kanye West’s YZY token on Solana → $3B debut, < >

⚡️ UAE/Region: X0PA AI HQ in Dubai + Saudi leads AI ethics via UNESCO ICAIRE.

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🤖 AI Takeover Series – 20th Aug
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🔴 SEC Chair Atkins: most tokens not securities, new exemptions & safe harbors for ICOs, airdrops & rewards
⚡️ SoFi + Lightspark: BTC Lightning remittances via UMA, starting in Mexico, expanding globally
🟢 Tether hires ex-White House crypto council exec Bo Hines as Strategic Advisor to boost U.S. strategy & $5B ecosystem
🔵 UK FCA: retail investors gain access to crypto ETNs from Oct 2025; derivatives ban remains
🟠 UAE AI: Alef Education scales AI models across 14,000 schools; Rebellions opens Saudi base to strengthen GCC semiconductor leadership

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🎙️ Blockchain DXB Podcast – 20th Aug
🔴 SEC Major Shift – Chair Paul Atkins at Wyoming Blockchain Symposium pledges new disclosures, exemptions & safe harbors for ICOs, airdrops & rewards. Says most tokens are not securities.
⚡️ SoFi x Lightspark – Launching BTC Lightning remittances with UMA, debuting in Mexico, expanding globally.
🟢 Tether Appointment – Ex-White House crypto council exec Bo Hines joins as Strategic Advisor.
🔵 UK FCA Approval – Retail investors get access to crypto ETNs from Oct 2025 on FCA-approved exchanges
🟠 UAE AI Momentum – Alef Education taps Liquid AI to scale generative models across 14,000 schools. Rebellions, South Korea’s first AI chipmaker, sets up Saudi subsidiary.

🟠 F...

AI-only Takeover dives into crypto, DeFi & AI convergence.

🔻 $318M ETF outflows show global caution, but BTC & ETH remain institutional bets.
🚀 Chamath’s $250M SPAC fuses DeFi + AI, shaping finance’s future.
📊 BTC hashrate 937 EH/s, U.S. miners dominate despite profit squeeze.
🗣️ Treasury opens comments on the GENIUS Act—first step in U.S. stablecoin rules.

🟠 UAE AI Push: Core42 integrates OpenAI’s new models + MBZUAI welcomes record 2025 class.

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1️⃣ Blockchain DXB Podcast – 19th Aug 🎙️
🔻 Crypto ETF outflows (-$318M) show risk-off mood amid peace talks & Fed signals. ETH ETFs cool after strong inflows, BTC ETFs steady long-term.

🚀 Chamath Palihapitiya launches $250M SPAC (AEXA) targeting DeFi, AI, energy & defense—proof of DeFi bridging finance, with Circle’s listing as example.

📊 BTC hashrate hit 937 EH/s, U.S. miners at record 33.6% share (+94% YoY). TeraWulf soared 74% on a Google-backed HPC deal, Riot dropped 16%.

🗣️ U.S. Treasury seeks comments on the GENIUS Act, the first U.S. stablecoin law.

🟠 UAE AI Momentum: Core42 adds OpenAI’s new models + MBZUA...

🤖 Blockchain DXB – AI Takeover (AI Series) – 18th Aug

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🇮🇳 BPI India launch

⚡ Bitcoin for financial sovereignty & strategy

📚 Focus: mining, policy, treasury, education, commerce

🏦 Fed ends crypto oversight

🛑 2023 program merged into regular supervision

✅ Marks softer tone under Trump

🔥 OKX $26B token burn

✂️ Supply now 21M → Bitcoin-style scarcity

🚀 Price doubled, hitting $135 ATH

⚙️ Boosting X-Layer & ending OKT

🕵️ Kraken halts Monero deposits

⛏️ Pool took >50% hashrate, sparking risks

📉 Led to 6-block reorg & XMR dip

🌍 Regional AI updat...

🎙️ Blockchain DXB Podcast – 18th Aug Episode

🇮🇳 BPI India launched on Independence Day

💡 Focus: mining, policy, treasury, education & payments

📑 First steps: whitepaper + CFO Playbook

🏦 Federal Reserve ends supervision program

✅ Now part of regular bank oversight

⚖️ Friendlier stance under President Trump

🔥 OKX burns $26B in OKB

✂️ Supply cut 300M → 21M (Bitcoin-like scarcity)

🚀 Price doubled, hitting $135 ATH

⚙️ Focus on X-Layer, DeFi & tokenization

🕵️ Kraken freezes Monero deposits

⛏️ Pool briefly had 50%+ hashrate

⚠️ Raised centralization concerns after reorg

🌍 UAE & KSA AI news

✈️ Dubai → world’s first AI-p...

AI Takeover Series (Episode fully created by AI)
🤖 This AI Takeover episode was researched, written, and narrated entirely by AI using Google’s NotebookLM.

🤝 President Trump meets President Putin today — markets brace for impact. We explore AI-driven analysis of 3 market scenarios:
1️⃣ Positive handshake = BTC surge.
2️⃣ Neutral talks = sideways movement.
3️⃣ Escalation = crypto sell-off.

🔵 AI explains Arc, Circle’s enterprise-grade Layer-1 for stablecoin finance with USDC-based fees, institutional FX, sub-second finality, and privacy features.

🟠 AI covers the KindlyMD–Nakamoto merger, a bold play to secure 1M BTC for institutional adoption.

🔴 SEC’s Solana ETF delay — wha...

🎙️ On today’s Blockchain DXB, we break down major headlines shaking the crypto world.

🤝 President Trump meets President Putin today — could a handshake send Bitcoin soaring or tensions cause a sharp drop? We explore 3 scenarios:
1️⃣ Positive outcome: peace/cooperation signals.
2️⃣ Neutral talks: no major agreements.
3️⃣ Negative result: tensions & harsh rhetoric.

🔵 Circle unveils Arc, its open Layer-1 blockchain for stablecoin finance, featuring predictable USDC fees, an institutional FX engine, sub-second finality, EVM compatibility, and opt-in privacy — with testnet launching soon.

🟠 KindlyMD merges with Nakamoto Holdings, planning to acquire 1M BTC, backed by $540M in financing.

🔴 S...

This episode is fully researched, written, and narrated by AI using Google’s NotebookLM, showing how AI can run an entire podcast from start to finish.

⚫ Monero 51% Attack – AI protocol Qubic claims it mined 63 of 122 blocks in four hours. Was it a breach or a stress-test? XMR fell sharply, while QUBIC’s token jumped 25%.

🟢 Peter Thiel backs ETHZilla – Thiel’s Ethereum treasury move sent ETHZilla’s stock up 207% in a day, adding to his crypto track record since 2014.

👨 Patrick Witt Appointed – Witt takes a top U.S. digital assets advisory role, shaping future policy.

🔴 Trump...

⚫️ Monero 51% Attack ❓ 🟢 Peter Thiel backs Ethereum Treasury 👨 Patrick Witt replaces Bo Hines 🔴 Trump Media amends BTC ETF

Monero faces claims of a 51% attack by AI protocol Qubic, which mined 63 of 122 blocks in four hours—sparking debate if it was a harmless “experiment” or a low-impact breach. XMR fell 6% daily, 25% monthly, while QUBIC’s token rose 25%.

Peter Thiel takes a 7.5% stake in ETHZilla, sending stock up 207% as it pivots to Ethereum treasury management—adding to Thiel’s ETH investments since 2014.

Patrick Witt becomes executive director of the President's Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, replacing Bo Hines, amid ke...

Part of AI Takeover — produced entirely by AI using Google’s Notebook LM.

AI covers David Bailey’s $1B Bitcoin buy on Aug 12 — a bold market signal and institutional milestone.

The U.S.–China meeting extended a 90-day pause on higher tariffs, keeping 10%, and retaining non-tariff benefits. Crypto takeaways: price lift 🔺, currency stability 🔺, mining supply chain benefits 🔺, liquidity boost 🔺, stronger institutional sentiment 🔺, but relief may be temporary ⚠️.

Malaysia’s central bank Shariah report classifies Bitcoin & XRP as possible payment alternatives — promising but facing hurdles.

Do Kwon is expected to plead guilty over the Terra/Luna collapse, sig...

David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc & Nakamoto Holdings, plans a $1B Bitcoin “smash buy” on Aug 12 — signaling strong conviction and inspiring confidence across the Bitcoin community.

The U.S. and China extended for 90 days the suspension of 24 percentage points of extra tariffs (keeping 10%) plus non-tariff concessions. Potential Bitcoin/crypto impacts: short-term price boost 🔺, reduced USD–CNY volatility 🔺, mining supply chain relief 🔺, higher Asian liquidity 🔺, stronger institutional confidence 🔺, but short-lived relief risk ⚠️.

Bank Negara Malaysia’s Shariah analysis names Bitcoin & XRP as potential money alternatives under a hybrid classification — theoretically viable but facing adoption hurdles.

Do Kwon, behind Terra/Luna’s...

11th Aug: Blockchain DXB – AI Takeover 🤖
This entire episode has been researched, written, and narrated by AI using Google’s NotebookLM, as part of our Blockchain DXB AI Series: “AI Takeover.”

Topics covered:
🟠 401(k) Crypto Access — Trump’s executive order opens $12T+ retirement funds to crypto, with a potential $122B Bitcoin inflow.
🔴 Stablecoins & CBDCs — Record $261B market cap, Tron dominance, and the question: Can centralized stablecoins ever be truly decentralized?
🔵 Chainlink Reserve — $1M+ LINK reserve launched to sustain long-term network growth.
❗ SEC vs Ripple — Case closed, precedent set for U.S. crypto regulation.
⚡ UAE Updates — T...

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11th Aug: Blockchain DXB Podcast 🎙️
Today’s episode covers major moves shaping the crypto landscape:

🟠 401(k) Crypto Access — President Trump’s new executive order could unlock $12T+ in U.S. retirement funds for alternative assets, potentially driving $122B into Bitcoin and boosting ETF demand by up to 45%.
🔴 Stablecoins & CBDCs — CoinDesk reports stablecoins hit $261B market cap, 22 months of growth, with Tron hosting over 50% of USDT supply.
❓ Debate: Can centralized stablecoins ever match the trustlessness of fully decentralized assets?
🔵 Chainlink Reserve — Onchain LINK reserve launched to support network growth, now holding $1M+ LINK.
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In this AI-driven episode of AI Takeover, powered by NotebookLM by Google 🧠💻, we explore crypto + AI headlines:

🟢 MetaMask’s leaked mmUSD stablecoin 💵 — backed by Stripe + M^0
⚖️ Roman Storm’s Tornado Cash verdict and its impact on DeFi privacy
💰 Parataxis Holdings’ $640M SPAC deal & BTC strategy
🏦 Michigan’s ETF exposure surges — 300K ARKB shares 📊 + 460K ETHE 🪙

🚀 Also: Real-time AI infrastructure launches via Gro...

🎙️ Blockchain DXB – 07th August Episode

Headlines: Roman Storm Verdict ⚖️, BTC ETF Growth 📈, MetaMask Stablecoin 💵 & More

🚨 Tornado Cash co-developer Roman Storm was found guilty of conspiring to run an unlicensed money-transmitting biz. Jury couldn’t decide on money laundering 💰 or sanctions violations. A landmark case for DeFi privacy 🛡️.

🏛️ Parataxis Holdings to go public via a $640M SPAC merger with plans for a $31M BTC purchase in 🇺🇸 & 🇰🇷.

🏦 Michigan’s State Pension Fund tripled its ARK Bitcoin ETF holdings 🔥:

Now 300K ARKB shares 📊

Also 460K Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) 🪙

🟢 MetaMask may launch mmUSD stablecoin 💵 with Stripe + M^0...

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🟠 BPI Sends BTC Experts to Congress
Bitcoin Policy Institute kicks off its Congressional Fellowship Program, placing Bitcoin pros inside U.S. Congressional offices to guide lawmakers on BTC laws—from energy and taxes to national security. 🔗 Link

💯 SEC Clarifies Liquid Staking
Staking receipt tokens ≠ securities—if platforms stay passive/admin-only. Big win for platforms like Lido & Coinbase. 🔗 Link

🔴 Slash Launches USD Stablecoin via Stripe
Slash unveils “Global USD Account”—send/receive dollars/stables with no U.S. bank, targeting $1B+ in s...

🎙️ 06th Aug: Blockchain DXB Podcast

🟠 BPI Sends BTC Experts to Congress
Bitcoin Policy Institute launches the Congressional Fellowship Program to embed BTC experts in U.S. Congress. Goal: guide lawmakers on energy, tax, national security & BTC laws. 🔗 Link

💯 SEC on Liquid Staking
New SEC clarity: liquid staking ≠ securities if done passively. Staking receipt tokens aren’t securities either—so long as platforms perform admin-only roles. 🔗 Link

✅ Key Points:

Passive staking = OK

Receipt tokens = ownership, not investment

No SEC registration—unless structure changes

🔴 Slash Launches USD Stablecoin via St...

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🟠 France’s RN Backs Nuclear BTC Mining
Marine Le Pen’s RN party proposes using surplus nuclear energy to mine Bitcoin at EDF plants—marking a shift toward economic sovereignty via BTC.

🔴 Who Supports vs Opposes Bitcoin?
✅ Support: RN (France), US Republicans (DeSantis, Ramaswamy, Lummis), Libertarians
❌ Oppose: EU Greens, US Democrats (Elizabeth Warren)

🟣 Cardano Approves $71M Dev Budget
Cardano’s IOHK gets 74% vote for upgrades incl.

Hydra: Layer-2 scaling

Project Acropol...

🎙️ Blockchain DXB Podcast – 05th August

🟠 France’s RN Goes Nuclear for BTC Mining
Marine Le Pen’s RN party backs a bill to mine Bitcoin using surplus nuclear energy. With EDF nuclear plants in focus, RN pivots from anti-crypto to economic sovereignty using BTC.

🔴 Who Supports or Opposes Bitcoin?
✅ Support: RN (France), US Republicans (DeSantis, Ramaswamy, Lummis), Libertarians
❌ Oppose: EU Greens, US Democrats (Elizabeth Warren)

🟣 Cardano Approves $71M Dev Budget
Cardano’s IOHK secures 96M ADA for upgrades like Hydra & Project Acropolis. Oversight by Intersect and community governance. More

🟢 ZetaChain + Google...

📅 04th Aug: Blockchain DXB Podcast 🎙️
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❌ BLS reports +73K jobs, 4.2% unemployment—Trump fires Erika McEntarfer, claiming job data was rigged to boost Kamala Harris ahead of elections.
📉 March 2024 saw a -818K job revision. CNN & House Budget Chair confirm major overstatements.
🔗 BLS | CNN | House Report

🟠 SEC launches Project Crypto to modernize securities laws, regulate token offerings, and attract Web3 firms. More

🔵 Meta envisions Personal Superintelligence—AI that serves people, not systems. Meta

🔴 Visa adds st...

📅 04th Aug: Blockchain DXB podcast 🎙️
❌ BLS numbers in question: +73K jobs, 4.2% unemployment—Trump says fake!
💯 Trump fires Erika McEntarfer, claims job data manipulated pre-election. BLS admitted to a March 2024 error of -818K jobs.
📉 House Budget Chair says job count was off by ~1M (30%).
🔗 Links: BLS | CNN | House Report

🟠 SEC’s Project Crypto launched to modernize securities laws, clarify asset types, support DeFi/tokenization, and attract crypto firms. Details: SEC

🔵 Meta pitches Personal Superintelligence—AI that serves you, not corporations. Info: Meta

🔴 Visa expands stablecoin settlements via PYUSD, EURC, USDG across Ethereum, Solana, Stel...

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🔹 Focus: UAE’s Digital Dirham – the official CBDC by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)
🔹 Based on CBUAE’s latest short & long-form CBDC reports (July 2025)
🔹 Highlights the Digital Dirham's role in:
  - Boosting payment system efficiency 💳
  - Supporting financial inclusion 👥
  - Enabling cross-border payments 🌍
  - Enhancing monetary stability & policy 🎯
🔹 Part of the UAE’s Financial Infrastructure Transformation (FIT) programme
🔹 Key features:
  - Smart contract support
  - Offline usability
  - Wallet-based access
🔹 Includes progress fro...

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🏦 FOMC - Interest Unchanged
The Federal Reserve kept rates steady. Is this a political move? How does it impact #Bitcoin & crypto? Future cuts ahead?
🔗 https://lnkd.in/dvUqxVut

🔴 White House Digital Asset Report
Titled "Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial", it covers:
✅ Self-custody
✅ Stablecoin support
✅ CBDC rejection
✅ DeFi, tax reform, USD dominance & more
📄 Report: https://lnkd.in/d4gFwqd3
🎧 Listen: https://lnkd.in/dtdkW5P8

❌ Digital Euro by ECB
Not crypto. Not cash. Jus...

📅 31st July: Blockchain DXB Podcast 🎙️
🔥 TradFi & Crypto highlights this week:

🏦 FOMC holds interest rates
We unpack if it's political, its effect on #Bitcoin & crypto, and possible future cuts.
👉 Info: https://lnkd.in/dvUqxVut

🔴 White House’s Digital Asset Report
Covers self-custody, stablecoins, CBDC rejection, DeFi, bank access, tax reform, & USD dominance.
📄 Report: https://lnkd.in/d4gFwqd3
🎧 Listen: https://lnkd.in/dtdkW5P8

❌ ECB’s Digital Euro
Not crypto. Not cash. A centralized control tool.
Features: free to use, offline-ready, guaranteed value, backed by ECB—not decentralized.
📌 Info: http...

🎙️ Episode Summary: Executive Order 14178 – U.S. Strategy for Digital Finance

Download the report here https://tinyurl.com/yc89tj3y

🇺🇸 Focus on strengthening U.S. leadership in digital financial technology

🔐 Self-custody rights protected for individuals and developers

💵 Strong support for stablecoin development to uphold U.S. dollar dominance

❌ Clear rejection of CBDCs to protect financial privacy and sovereignty

⚖️ Push for regulatory clarity and tech-neutral legal frameworks

🏦 Promotion of fair bank access for lawful crypto businesses

🌐 Embrace of decentralized finance (DeFi) and permissionless innovation

🚫 Enhanced tools to fight...

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🟠 SEC Approves In-Kind BTC & ETH ETFs
🚀 U.S. Senate: Bitcoin in Mortgage Applications
🟢 BlackRock Eyes ETH ETF Staking
🛑 Tornado Cash Trial Update

The SEC has approved in-kind redemptions for BTC & ETH ETPs, aligning them with traditional commodity ETFs. This move boosts efficiency, reduces costs, and signals growing crypto market maturity.

🔍 AI Breakdown:

Lower fees for investors

Increased demand for physical BTC/ETH

Stronger institutional adoptio...

🎙️ 30th July - Blockchain DXB Podcast
🟠 SEC Approves In-Kind BTC & ETH ETFs🚀 Senate Bill: Crypto in Mortgage Applications🟢 BlackRock’s ETH ETF May Include Staking🛑 Tornado Cash Trial Update

The SEC now allows in-kind redemptions for BTC & ETH ETPs—aligning crypto with commodity ETFs. This boosts efficiency, lowers costs, and hints at a maturing crypto market. SEC Chair Paul Atkins calls it a step toward tailored regulation. Spot BTC/ETH options and mixed ETPs also get the green light.

🔍 Why It Matters:

Lower Fees

More Institutional Flows

Real BTC/ETH Demand

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In this AI-produced episode of the Blockchain DXB Podcast, we dive deep into "The Entrepreneur’s AI Playbook" released by the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy. Built entirely using Notebook LM by Google, this episode explores how AI is revolutionizing startup growth in the UAE.

From creating compelling brand identities to optimizing fulfillment and customer support, we highlight how entrepreneurs can use AI to refine every building block of their business. We also unpack the UAE’s strategic edge in the AI space—from appointing Chief AI Officers to open-sour...