Episode Details

FOMC Interest Unchanged | GENIUS Act Passes Senate | $90M Nobitex Hack | Relai 🇨🇭 & Casa Multisig Bitcoin Security | DFSA Tokenisation & UAE Crypto Aviation

📌 Episode Summary:
In this episode of Blockchain DXB, we explore some of the most significant developments in the global crypto landscape this week — from the U.S. Senate passing a landmark stablecoin regulation bill to a major cyberattack on Iran’s leading exchange. We also cover an exciting partnership in Bitcoin custody and the latest Web3 innovation initiatives out of Dubai.

⚠️ This episode is created entirely using AI — powered by Notebook LM by Google — as part of our Blockchain DXB 🎙️ "AI Takeover" series.

🧠 Topics Covered:

📊 FOMC Holds Interest Rates Steady

• Fed Chair Jerome Powell highlights strong labor market and low unemployment under the Trump administration.

• 📽️ Watch Powell’s full press conference

🟠 GENIUS Act – U.S. Stablecoin Regulation Bill Passes Senate

• Passed with bipartisan support (68–30)

• Key mandates:

  • Fully backed stablecoins (USD or T-bills)

  • Monthly reserve disclosures

  • Restrictions on Big Tech & foreign issuers

• 🚀 Circle and Coinbase stocks surge

• 🇺🇸 Awaits House approval before going to President Donald Trump

🔴 $90M Hack: Iranian Exchange Nobitex Breached

• Attributed to Israeli-linked group Gonjeshke Darande

• Group accuses Nobitex of being a “terror-financing tool”

• Threats to leak internal source code & user data

• 🧠 Read full report from Elliptic

🔵 Relai 🇨🇭 x Casa: Bitcoin Custody Partnership

• Users can now buy BTC via Relai and secure it via Casa’s multisig vaults

• Ideal for both individuals and businesses

• 🔐 Empowering users to own their financial future

• 🔗 More Info on the Partnership

🟠 UAE Crypto Updates:
⚡️ DFSA kicks off engagement with firms in its Tokenisation Regulatory Sandbox – furthering innovation in Dubai’s DIFC
⚡️ Forte Aviation x Deus X Pay launch crypto payments for luxury air travel

📎 Resources & Links Mentioned:

• 🎞️ Powell FOMC Full Video: https://lnkd.in/dp7kyDqn

• 📚 GENIUS Act Summary: [Included in podcast discussion]

• 🧠 Elliptic Blog on Nobitex Hack: https://lnkd.in/d-mQwVV4

• 🔐 Relai x Casa Announcement: https://lnkd.in/d44tJNAE

• 📑 Slides from Episode: https://shorturl.at/tOGSF

• 👤 RA George LinkedIn: https://shorturl.at/dXf1d

💡 Episode Created Using AI:
This episode was fully generated and structured using Notebook LM by Google, as part of our experimental Blockchain DXB AI Takeover series — where we push the boundaries of how AI can create reliable and research-driven content for the crypto industry.

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