Episode Details

**Podcast Show Notes: Blockchain DXB + Society X Live Discussion**

Special Guest: Pekka Kelkka, Web3 advisor & educator

**Date & Time:** Thursday, 30th May at 10:00 am GST

**Platform:** Live via LinkedIn

**Duration:** Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour

### Topics Covered

#### Ethereum Spot ETF Approved

- 🟥 **Discussion Points:**

- Approval status of Ethereum Spot ETF

- Expected trading start date

- S-1 filing timeline (weeks to 1 month)

- Potential drop in Total Value Locked (TVL) after trading begins

- Speculation on the next ETF approval (Solana, Dogecoin, Ripple)

#### Other ETFs and Market Speculations

- 🟥 **Solana ETF:** Potential for being the next approved ETF.

- 🟥 **Dogecoin ETF:** High likelihood of approval.

- 🟥 **Ripple ETF:** Lower chance of approval.

- 🟥 **Consensys 2024:**

- Major partnership announcements (e.g., PayPal on Solana)

- 🟥 **US Treasury:** Current stance on banning crypto mixers.

#### Caitlyn Jenner Token

- 🟥 **Legit or Scam:** Investigation into its legitimacy, linked to a Dubai individual.

#### Crypto News

- 🟥 **DEX to CEX Movement:**

- Notable 28% shift this week.

- Analysis of CEX platforms utilizing DEX.

- 🟥 **Stablecoin Volume:**

- Trends and implications for the crypto market.

- Stablecoins as a parking mechanism waiting for trading to begin.

- 🟥 **Active Wallets & ATH:**

- Significant increase in active wallets.

- Discussion on TVL fluctuations post-Ethereum trading.

#### Mt. Gox Funds on the Move

- 🟥 **Details:**

- $9B worth of Bitcoin on the move.

- 143,000 Bitcoins to enter the market on 31st October.

- Impact on Bitcoin prices.

#### Bitcoin News

- 🟥 **Defining Bitcoin:**

- Perspectives from Markose, George, and Pekka.

- Evaluation of Spot Bitcoin ETF based on these definitions.

- 🟥 **Michael Saylor’s Tweets:**

- Breakdown of Bitcoin holdings by ETF issuers:

- Grayscale Investments Bitcoin Trust: 289,040 BTC

- BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust: 287,168 BTC

- Fidelity Investments Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust: 161,538 BTC

- Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF: 48,444 BTC

- Bitwise Bitcoin ETF: 36,185 BTC

- Canada’s Purpose Bitcoin ETF: 27,110 BTC

#### Is the Metaverse Dead?

- 🟥 **Debate Points:**

- Centralized vs. Distributed Metaverse.

- Coverage of only three news items related to the Metaverse in 2024, with a focus on the UAE.

Stay tuned for an in-depth analysis and engaging discussion on the latest trends and developments in the blockchain and crypto world!