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📢 ⁠Blockchain DXB⁠ & Society X LinkedIn Live - Unfiltered Chat🗓️ Date: November 14th, 2024🕙 Time: 12:00 pm GST Episode Overview

In this week's episode of Unfiltered Chat, RA George and Markose Chentittha cover the latest macro developments in crypto, blockchain, and AI. From Bitcoin's impressive rise to $90,501 to BlackRock’s expanding multichain strategy, we dive deep into the headlines shaping the digital finance landscape. The hosts also discuss the impact of political shifts on crypto regulation, new tools for developers, and the ongoing evolution of AI and blockchain integration.

1. Bitcoin Market Update

   • Bitcoin Price Surge: Bitcoin has hit an impressive $90,501, with a look at the current macroeconomic factors influencing this momentum.

2. Political Moves and Their Impact on Crypto

   • President Trump’s Policy Shifts: Following Trump’s election win, the hosts discuss his choice of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new initiative focused on Dogecoin (DOGE) and his call for shutting down various government agencies like the FED, FBI, and FDA.
   • Potential Regulatory Changes: How these policy moves could influence the U.S. crypto regulatory environment and market conditions.

3. Germany’s Missed Bitcoin Opportunity

   • The $1.7 Billion Oversight: Recent data reveals that Germany missed out on $1.7 billion in potential profits by selling 50,000 Bitcoins at $64,000. A look at the overall implications and lessons learned.

4. Stablecoins and DEX Volume Insights

   • Stablecoin Consistency: Stablecoins continue to maintain a market volume above $300 billion, with Tether (USDT) alone accounting for $248 billion.
   • Decentralized Exchange (DEX) Performance: Uniswap, Raydium, and PancakeSwap are consistently outperforming, with volumes exceeding $4 billion, $3 billion, and $1 billion, respectively.

5. BlackRock’s BUIDL Goes Multichain

   • Expanding Beyond Ethereum: BlackRock’s BUIDL fund now supports multiple chains including Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon, managing $520 million in assets. This move marks a significant step in decentralized finance.

6. Tether’s New Developer Toolkit

   • Introduction to the Wallet Development Kit (WDK): Tether unveils a modular, open-source toolkit designed to help developers integrate USD₮ and Bitcoin wallets into various applications.
   • Key Features: The toolkit includes self-custodial options, customizable modules, and quick integration capabilities, making it easier for businesses to adopt non-custodial wallets.

7. Circle and Kraken on the Path to IPOs

   • Public Listings on the Horizon: With Trump's win potentially easing regulatory barriers, crypto firms Circle and Kraken are exploring IPO opportunities. Circle has confidentially filed, while Kraken has secured $100 million in pre-IPO funding.

8. The Intersection of AI and Blockchain

   • Does AI Need Blockchain or Blockchain Need AI?: RA George and Markose discuss the potential synergies between AI and blockchain, weighing the benefits of each technology in enhancing the other.