Episode Details

Show Notes for Blockchain DXB + Society X Live Podcast

**Date:** Thursday, 13th June

**Time:** 10:00 AM GST

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

**Platform:** LinkedIn Live

#### Hosts:

- **RA George** from Blockchain DXB

- **Markose Chentittha** from Society X

#### Topics Covered:

1. **Double Whammy: Bidenflation and Inflation at 3.3%**

- Analysis of the recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) report

- Discussion on inflation rates: Slightly lower but still elevated

- **Impact on Crypto:**

- Market reaction with crypto prices rising

- The role of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) and its influence on the crypto market

2. **Press Conference Highlights:**

- Inflation trends over the past two years

- Ongoing geopolitical issues:

- Russia vs. Ukraine conflict

- Israel vs. Palestine tensions

- Focus on efforts to reduce interest rates

- Discussion on Bidenomics and its implications for the economy and crypto

3. **Is Bitcoin & Crypto Inflation Resistant?**

- Examination of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as hedges against inflation

- Emerging trends in smart wallets:

- Coinbase and Circle launching smart wallets for the Solana blockchain

- Assessment of any potential compromises

- Emphasis on user experience improvements

4. **Grants and Funding in the Crypto Space:**

- Arbitrum's $237 million gaming proposal and community reactions

- Polygon's $720 million funding initiative:

- Two grant tracks: General Grant Track and Consumer Crypto Track

- Application period from June 11 to August 31

5. **Market Updates:**

- Anticipation for Ethereum ETF trading to commence

- Shift from DEX (Decentralized Exchanges) to CEX (Centralized Exchanges):

- A positive daily increase of 24%

- Stablecoins:

- Comparison of market cap vs. 24-hour volume

- Key metrics to monitor

6. **LinkedIn Observations:**

- Rising trend of AI and Blockchain news on LinkedIn

- Highlights from Erich Vorhees' episode with "What Bitcoin Did"

- Insights from Talal Tabba, CEO of Rain, on AI and Bitcoin as a medium of payment

7. **Society X Update:**

- Markose Podcast developments

- Announcements and future plans

8. **Blockchain DXB Update:**

- Celebration of the 500th episode published on 6th July

- Tips on "How to Start a Podcast"

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