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Welcome to a special AI-powered episode of the Blockchain DXB Podcast, part of our AI Takeover series! This episode is 100% AI-generated using Notebook LM by Google, diving into today’s top stories in the blockchain and cryptocurrency world.

• According to Decrypt, the new U.S. administration is considering buying Bitcoin.

• Bo Hines, Executive Director of the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets, mentioned at a private roundtable that the administration aims to acquire as much Bitcoin as possible.

• No official confirmation has been released yet. Source

• The Kentucky Senate passed a bill protecting Bitcoin self-custody and mining rights.

• Key Provisions:

  • Self-Custody Rights: Ensures individuals can use and store Bitcoin in self-hosted wallets.

  • Mining Protection: Local governments cannot unfairly regulate digital asset mining businesses.

  • Exemption from Money Transmitter Licensing: Home miners and mining businesses are exempt.

  • Clarification on Securities Laws: Mining and staking services are not classified as securities.

• The bill is now heading to the Governor’s desk for final approval.

• Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been released after seven months in France following his arrest.

• Toncoin’s open interest surged by 67% to $169 million.

• TON’s price jumped 17% to $3.45.

• His legal troubles over alleged illicit transactions previously caused a 32% OI spike.

• Telegram is now fully committed to The Open Network (TON) and has dropped support for all other blockchains. Source

• Deutsche Boerse’s Clearstream will launch crypto settlement and custody for institutions this year.

• Services will start with Bitcoin & Ethereum, expanding to staking & lending.

• The move comes amid increasing demand from institutional clients.

• The initiative is in collaboration with Deutsche Boerse’s Crypto Finance and aligns with MiCA regulations. Source

• Ripple secures Dubai’s first DFSA Blockchain Payments License.

• Binance raises $2 billion from Abu Dhabi-based MGX.

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