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07th Oct: Blockchain DXB Podcast
🚨 HBO- Satoshi documentary 👀 Coinbase Delist Non-Compliant Stablecoins 🔻Binance Dominance 🟢Tether.io USDT documentary 🔥Solana Dev on fire
🚨 HBO's new documentary *"Money Electric: the Bitcoin Mystery"* claims to reveal Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto's identity. Directed by Cullen Hoback, it promises fresh clues. Past attempts to unmask Satoshi, such as wrongly identifying Dorian Nakamoto and Craig Wright, have failed. Speculation continues around figures like Hal Finney and Len Sassaman, but no definitive proof exists. The crypto community remains skeptical, believing the mystery is best left unsolved to avoid market disruption if Satoshi's 1.1 million BTC is moved.
👀 Coinbase will delist unauthorized stablecoins, including Tether's USDT, from its platform in the European Economic Area by year-end. This move aligns with the European Union's new crypto regulations under the MiCA framework, which require stablecoin issuers to have e-money authorization in at least one EU member state. Full implementation of MiCA rules for crypto exchanges and companies will take effect on 31/12/2024. News via Bloomberghttps://t.ly/LTB9i
- Coinbase will provide an update on this next month
🚨 Binance's market dominance has dropped to its lowest level in four years due to regulatory challenges, according to a report by CCData. In September, Binance handled 36.6% of the volume for spot and derivatives trading on centralized platforms, just 22% more than its closest rival, OKX. Binance's spot trading volume fell by over 20%, reducing its market share to 27%, the lowest since September 2020. Regulatory issues have hindered its growth and ability to onboard new users globally.
🟢 ‘Stability and Freedom in Chaos’
- On the 10th anniversary of Tether.io, the team have launched a documentary titled ‘Stability and Freedom in Chaos’ Info here https://t.ly/KORti The trailer highlights how people in inflation-hit countries like Turkey, Brazil, and Argentina use its USDT stablecoin as an alternative to the US dollar. In Brazil, one user claimed USDT is involved in 90% of daily transactions, showcasing its importance in combating inflation.
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🔥DARE coin
👀 Mikol, the creator of Solana-based meme coin Truth or Dare (DARE), set himself on fire during a livestream stunt to promote the project, resulting in third-degree burns over 30% of his body. Despite the injury and hospitalization, Mikol continued with the coin but now regrets not cashing out during its peak success. Five months after the incident, he decided to quit the project. His interview with Decrypt here https://t.ly/IH7bQ
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