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🤖AI Takeover🤖 🟣 BlackRock Scoops Up $430M in Bitcoin 🧬 Aussie Biotech Firm Adopts Bold Bitcoin Strategy 🦑 Kraken Unveils New Platform: Krak 🌏 Hong Kong - Stablecoin & Tokenization Framework

🤖AI Takeover🤖 🟣 BlackRock Scoops Up $430M in Bitcoin 🧬 Aussie Biotech Firm Adopts Bold Bitcoin Strategy 🦑 Kraken Unveils New Platform: Krak 🌏 Hong Kong - Stablecoin & Tokenization Framework

Published 8 months ago
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This episode was entirely created and voiced using AI — powered by Google’s Notebook LM.
Welcome to another edition of Blockchain DXB — where we dive into the biggest stories shaping Bitcoin, blockchain, digital assets, and tokenization. This is part of our AI Takeover Series, bringing you precision-driven news and insights, fully crafted by artificial intelligence.

🔥 Catch the full main episode + past interviews at www.blockchaindxb.com

BlackRock continues its aggressive Bitcoin strategy, accumulating $430 million worth of BTC over a 16-day streak.
📊 Track the data via Arkham: BlackRock BTC Data

Meanwhile, Japan’s Metaplanet has now officially surpassed Tesla’s corporate BTC holdings by acquiring 1,234 additional BTC, bringing their total to 12,345 BTC — and they're not done yet.

Opyl Limited, listed on the ASX, has bought 2 BTC (worth AU$330,000) via the DigitalX Bitcoin ETF to navigate cash-flow troubles.
Backed by a non-dilutive AU$2 million loan at 6.5% from board member Tony G (SOL Strategies), this mirrors a growing trend of companies like Metaplanet, Semler Scientific®, and GameStop using Bitcoin as a treasury hedge.

📈 The result? Shares surged 47%—though still down long-term.
📄 Official filings showing BTC purchase: View here

When institutional players like BlackRock or listed firms allocate to Bitcoin:

  • 📈 It fuels positive momentum in the market.

  • 💧 It enhances liquidity—making it easier to enter or exit positions.

  • 🧠 It sends a strong signal that Bitcoin is maturing as a global reserve asset.

Kraken’s new product, Krak, aims to revolutionize outdated global money transfer systems.
With decades-old infrastructure still used by traditional banks, Krak leverages crypto rails to offer:

  • ⚡️ Instant payments

  • 🌍 Global transfers using Kraktags

  • 📈 Yield on holdings

  • 🏦 Borrowing without credit checks

  • 💸 Lower fees and fewer barriers

🌐 Learn more via Kraken’s blog: Krak Blog

Released on June 26, Hong Kong aims to become a global digital asset powerhouse.
Key features:

  • 🪙 Stablecoin licensing begins August 1

  • 🏛️ Testing stablecoins in public applications

  • 💼 Legal support for tokenised bonds, ETFs, gold, and renewables

🔍 Backed by SFC, FSTB, and HKMA — this move balances innovation + strong investor protection.
📜 Full policy details

⚡️ AE Coin taxi payments go live in Abu Dhabi — Powered by Tawasul Transport L.L.C and MBANK
⚡️ SDAIA projects $202 billion in generative AI spending by 2028

📊 Access full slides here

💻 Main episode available now at: www.blockchaindxb.com
🎧 Proudly created and voiced entirely by AI — powered by Notebook LM by Google.

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