Episode Details

**Podcast Episode: Blockchain DXB & Society X - LinkedIn Live Discussion**

**Date:** July 4th, 2024

**Hosts:** George (Blockchain DXB) and Markose Chentittha (Society X)

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**Episode Highlights:**

• The first debate between Trump and Biden was covered, including insights into Trump's campaign donations and the return of over-contributions by the Winklevoss brothers.
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• Former Kraken CEO Jesse Powell's stance on regulations was discussed, along with Biden's roundtable in Washington and the IMF's suggestions to the FED on strengthening the economy. Speculation on whether the FED will reduce interest rates was also explored.
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• VanEck's Solana ETF application was reviewed, highlighting the high chances of approval. The SEC's lawsuit against ConsenSys regarding MetaMask's unregistered broker activities and staking services was covered, as well as the SEC's case withdrawal update against the Ethereum Foundation.
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• The basics of tokenization were explained, focusing on why it's gaining hype. Larry Fink's interview on CNBC discussed tokenization versus NFTs. A basic explanation of how tokenization works was provided, along with a discussion on tokenizing property in the physical world and Metaverse, using Burj Khalifa as an example.
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• The $4 billion OneCoin scam by the Crypto Queen was revisited, with speculation on whether she could be hiding in Dubai and the possibility of face surgery. The BBC documentary on the subject was mentioned.
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• Circle's USDC becoming the first licensed stablecoin under MiCA regulations was noted, as well as Bitstamp's decision to drop Tether (USDT) due to MiCA regulations. Major news for Binance included a federal judge dismissing several SEC claims against them. The discussion also covered the political motivations behind the SEC's actions and the ongoing Binance vs. FTX drama, with speculation on Circle's influence.

**Closing Remarks:**

A summary of key points discussed and thanks to the audience, along with announcements for upcoming episodes and events.

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