Episode Details

18th Oct: Crypto & Coffee at 8
🔥 BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s thoughts on Crypto ❌Binance: NO to UK, ❌ Roblox debunks crypto rumours🚨 Reddit, Inc. shuts down ‘Community Points’

🔥 Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, views the recent surge in Bitcoin as a prime example of the growing interest in cryptocurrency. With the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, he anticipates that more individuals will turn to Bitcoin as a “safe haven” asset. Fink emphasized that they have been receiving inquiries from clients worldwide expressing a strong interest in cryptocurrency.

🔥 BlackRock CEO Larry Fink offered his perspective on the bitcoin rally Monday following a rumour that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had approved his company’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application. Full interview via Fox Business Network here https://lnkd.in/dpF7bERe

❌ Fake news was spread by Cointelegraph via Twitter. The news outlet later retracted the story. Bitcoin spiked nearly 10% before dropping back to the $28,000 level after the fake news report.

Binance trouble in 2023 continues as Halts Accepting Users in the U.K
Binance has revealed its decision to cease accepting new users from the United Kingdom, a move aimed at adhering to the recently introduced crypto regulations by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Binance has clarified that it is actively searching for a (FCA) approved entity to assess and sanction its financial promotions within the United Kingdom, ensuring alignment with the updated regulatory framework

🔥 From Monday 16 October 2023 at 5 pm UK time, Binance will stop accepting new UK users. Info here https://lnkd.in/dVNybG6G

❌ Fake news by BitPay
❗ Roblox has refuted widespread assertions of offering support for XRP, the cryptocurrency associated with Ripple. The gaming platform has officially stated that these claims are inaccurate and that they do not permit crypto payments. More info via Decrypt here https://lnkd.in/deHMN8RD
The rumours began swirling late Monday when payments processor.

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