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Blockchain DXB Podcast – January 2, 2025
🎙️ Episode Highlights: Insights into Bitcoin Reserves, Regulatory Developments, and Crypto Trends in 2025

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Franklin Templeton Digital Assets predicts 2025 will be a transformative year for the crypto industry. Key drivers include:

👉 Full report available here

Genius Group, an AI-based edtech company, has purchased $10 million in Bitcoin, totaling 319.4 BTC.

👉 More details via Bitcoin.com here

China’s updated forex regulations intensify monitoring of cryptocurrency-related activities:

👉 Full SCMP article here

The U.S. IRS has announced relief measures for taxpayers handling digital assets from January 1 to December 31, 2025:

👉 Official IRS document here

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📊 Franklin Templeton BTC reserves 🚀 in 2025 🟠Genius Group BTC strategy 🔴China’s new forex rules ❗USA Internal Revenue Service Temporary relief
📊Franklin Templeton Digital Assets: 2025 Crypto Outlook predicts significant advancements in the crypto space driven by regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and technological innovation. Key highlights include:
- U.S. regulatory developments, such as crypto ETFs and stablecoin frameworks, will position the U.S. as a leader in crypto innovation.
- Bitcoin will solidify as a global financial asset, with nations adding it to strategic reserves.
- Decentralized finance (DeFi) will expand through tokenized products and the adoption of stablecoin.
- AI and blockchain integration will accelerate, enabling automation in transactions and portfolio management.
- The shift from speculation to utility will make crypto integral to global financial and operational systems.
2025 is projected as a transformative year for the crypto industry. Report here https://shorturl.at/oRjDM
💯Genius Group, an AI-based edtech company, has purchased $10 million worth of bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 319.4 BTC. Committed to a "bitcoin-first" strategy, the company plans to invest 90% or more of its reserves in bitcoin, targeting $120 million initially. CEO Roger Hamilton highlighted their rapid progress, achieving this milestone within two months of adopting the strategy. via Bitcoin.com https://shorturl.at/7ch5z
🔴 China’s new forex rules require banks to monitor and report risky activities, including cryptocurrency trades. According to an article by South China Morning Post SCMP here https://lnkd.in/dE9rj_H3 strengthens Beijing's crackdown on crypto, making it harder to bypass regulations. The rules mandate tracking identities, funds, and trading patterns while restricting services to high-risk entities.
❗ Official IRS Document here https://shorturl.at/iNRIK outlines temporary relief measures for taxpayers handling digital assets with brokers from January 1 to December 31, 2025. During this period, taxpayers can use alternative methods to identify which digital asset units are sold or transferred, including using records like purchase dates or standing orders. The relief addresses situations where brokers lack the technology to process specific instructions. Safe harbour rules under Rev. Proc. 2024-28 also apply, but the measures are only valid during the relief period and not beyond. This ensures compliance flexibility while brokers update their systems.
CoinTracker head of tax Shehan C. said in a Dec. 31 X Twitter post. “You won’t have to be locked into FIFO as before,” Great information on X by him
🟠 Two UAE news
⚡ UAE's RAK DAO and India Blockchain Alliance strategic partnership aims to advance regional blockchain ecosystems
⚡ Saudi startup investment shifts focus to AI, enterprise software, and SMEs.

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👿U.S. Treasury Department hacked ⚡Tether adds BTC to its reserves 🚨Russia - #BTC for International Trade 🟢Argentine authorities freeze $3.5 million in USDT
👿 Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the U.S. Department of the Treasury on December 8, 2024, accessing employee workstations and unclassified documents. The attack involved exploiting security keys from BeyondTrust, a third-party cybersecurity provider. Check out today's Blockchain DXB episode we share our commentary on the following:
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- Chinese Denial
- Broader Implication
- Impact on Bitcoin Price
- Direct Correlation & Crypto Market Sentiment
- Bitcoin's Nature
🟢 Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has added $700 million worth of Bitcoin to its corporate crypto reserve address. According to on-chain data from Arkham, the transaction occurred on December 30, reflecting a significant increase in Tether's Bitcoin holdings.
❗ Tether.io is on track to close the year with more than $10 billion in net profits, according to CEO Paolo A. via Fortune https://shorturl.at/WcNeM
🚨Russia is using domestically mined Bitcoin for international trade payments to circumvent Western sanctions, confirmed Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. These transactions are part of an experimental regime expected to expand in 2025. Following sanctions, including removal from SWIFT, Russia has explored alternative payment methods with trading partners like China and India. President Vladimir Putin recently praised Bitcoin's resilience, while lawmakers proposed adding it to Russia's reserves. Additionally, new regulations will ban crypto mining in certain regions starting January 2025 to manage energy usage via Finance Magnates https://shorturl.at/mdQ6O
🟢 Argentine authorities ordered Tether to freeze $3.5 million in USDT tied to Rainbowex, an alleged pyramid scheme affecting thousands. A raid involving 22 warrants led to 10 arrests and revealed Rainbowex’s fake cryptosystem, which blocked investor withdrawals. Two international warrants were issued for Malaysian nationals, and firms like Lemon and Chainalysis supported the investigation. Authorities also uncovered hired actors posing as company directors, highlighting the scheme's fraudulent nature. Efforts to combat such scams are increasing. New via Bitcoin.com https://shorturl.at/HgQQl
🟠 Two UAE news
⚡ Crypto Jobs List inks Partnership with Dubai Islamic Bank
⚡ Messier Tech LTD. is now Registered in UAE, Opening New Possibilities in the Field of Crypto and Blockchain

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🟠 Bitcoin - Upgrade With Covenants 🚨 Do Kwon's U.S. Extradition ⚡Bitwise Files for BTC Standard ETF 🤔 Memecoins $40B lost in Dec
🟠 Bitcoin With Covenants - "Make Bitcoin Magical Again,"
Taproot Wizards, led by Eric Wall, Udi Wertheimer, & Francisco Alarcon, aim to enhance Bitcoin’s functionality with the OP_CAT protocol. This upgrade would enable advanced features like covenants for BTC-stablecoin swaps, DeFi applications, and cross-chain bridges, making Bitcoin more versatile. While offering exciting opportunities, challenges such as security risks and community resistance must be addressed to ensure successful implementation.
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Terraform Labs creator Do Kwon will be extradited to the U.S., Montenegrin Justice Minister Bojan Božović
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🚨 Montenegro's Justice Minister Bojan Božović has approved Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon's extradition to the U.S. to face criminal charges related to the 2022 collapse of the Terra/Luna stablecoin system. Both the U.S. and South Korea had sought Kwon's extradition, but the decision followed Montenegro's Supreme Court ruling in favour of the U.S. request. Kwon, arrested in Montenegro in 2023 for passport forgery, has contested his extradition for over a year. Meanwhile, in the U.S., the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently settled over LUNA-related violations with Jump Crypto’s subsidiary, Tai Mo Shan, with a $123 million settlement.
‼️Bitwise Inc has filed for approval to launch the Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF, designed to track companies holding over 1,000 BTC as a reserve asset. The fund aims to provide investors exposure to major BTC-holding companies like MicroStrategy, Marathon, and Tesla without directly owning individual stocks. The ETF would invest at least 80% of its assets in these companies. While limited by the small number of firms meeting the criteria, this move reflects the growing interest in corporate BTC adoption. Competitor Strive recently filed a similar proposal, emphasizing Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and global economic challenges.
🔴Memecoins surged to $137B in December, then dropped to $92B, losing over $40B. More info via Cointelegraph here https://shorturl.at/afRDM
- Massive Gains: Some traders saw extraordinary profits, like a $3,000 investment turning into $46M earlier in the year and a $27 dormant wallet achieving a 1,900,000x return.
- Memecoin momentum slowed as demand decreased in December.
🟠 Two UAE news
⚡ Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi partners with Nabat to conserve and restore mangroves in the emirate using AI techniques
⚡ i-ESG Accelerates Expansion into the Middle East with Abu Dhabi Entity Establishment 

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Based on a Cointelegraph article read here, we discuss the advocates (Santas) and detractors (Grinches) shaping the crypto narrative this year:

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Russia is banning crypto mining in 10 regions, effective January 1, 2025, due to high energy consumption. Affected areas include Dagestan and Chechnya, with flexibility for adjustments. While cross-border crypto payments are allowed to evade sanctions, domestic crypto payments remain prohibited.
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Memecoins captured 31% of crypto narrative interest in 2024, according to Llim Yu Qian’s study. Key trends:

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Crypto.com introduces institutional custody services for U.S. and Canadian clients. The transition ensures users maintain full account access.
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1️⃣ Multi Business Group (MBG) will refurbish Naif Arab University’s AI Centre.
2️⃣ Dubai Culture & Arts Authority partners with Google for the 2nd MENA Creatives Bootcamp: AI & Innovation Edition.

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 🌲25th Dec🌲: Blockchain DXB Podcast🎅🏻
🎅🏻7 Santas, 7 👿Grinches 🚨Russia 6yr Ban on Crypto Mining 📊CoinGecko report Memecoins dominate 🏦 Crypto.com's US institutional custody
🎅🏻 Cointelegraph article here https://shorturl.at/II4vZ highlights 7 Santas, 7 Grinches: The heroes and villains of 2024. Advocates and Detractors in the space
🎅🏻 The Santas: Pro-crypto fundamentalists
- President Donald Trump 45th & 47th
- El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele
- Hester Peirce "Crypto Mom,” U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Exchange Commission Commissioner
- Brian Armstrong CEO of Coinbase
- Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum co-founder
- Senator Cynthia Lummis
- Michael Saylor MicroStrategy founder
👿 The Grinches: Hamstringing and Hindering Crypto
- The SEC
- Financial Conduct Authority (UK)
- Sahil Arora ( Memecoin Mastermind, Scammer from Dxb)
- Joe Biden admin’s “Operation Chokepoint 2.0”
- Dark Angels ransomware group
- Pig butchering scammers
- State-sponsored cybercrime
🎙️ Check out Blockchain DXB's episode we share our commentary and mention more names such as Metaplanet, Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority [VARA] Peter Schiff & more as Santas & Grinches
‼️ Russia has imposed a six-year ban on crypto mining in 10 regions, effective January 1, 2025, to address high energy consumption. Regions like Dagestan and Chechnya were chosen based on energy demand, with adjustments possible. The ban includes mining pools and considers electricity subsidies, with temporary restrictions in other areas during peak demand. While crypto mining was legalized in 2024, Russia prohibits domestic crypto payments but allows cross-border use to evade sanctions, reflecting its focus on energy management and regulation. News via TASS Media https://shorturl.at/onpN9
📊 CoinGecko study by Llim Yu Qian highlights Meme Coins Capture 31% of Crypto Narrative Interest in 2024. Detailed study here https://shorturl.at/TDSja
Key trends included
- Solana (7.65%) and Base meme coins (2.13%).
- AI narratives followed at 15.67%, with the overall AI narrative ranking 2nd at 12.58%.
- RWA (8.64%) and DePIN narratives gained popularity.
- GameFi declined to 3.72%.
- Solana (14.30%) and Base (4.87%) ecosystems also performed strongly, alongside Ethereum, Sui, and TON.
🔴 Crypto.com has launched the Crypto.com Custody Trust Company in the U.S., providing custody services for digital assets to eligible U.S. and Canadian institutions and high-net-worth clients. Over the coming weeks, all U.S. and Canadian customer digital assets will be transitioned to this trust company, with users maintaining full access to their accounts throughout the process.. Official info here https://shorturl.at/s6kze
🟠Two UAE news
⚡ MULTI BUSINESS Group (MBG) to refurbish Naif Arab University’s AI centre
⚡ Dubai Culture & Arts Authority and Google launch open call for 2nd MENA Creatives Bootcamp – AI & Innovation Edition.

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24th Dec: Blockchain DXB Podcast
🟢BRICS & BTC 🚨FBI, DC3, and NPA Expose North Korean Hackers 🟠Metaplanet & MicroStrategy buy more BTC ❗HyperLiquid USDC outflow (HACK)
🟢BRICS & BITCOIN - Opinion by Blockchain DXB / Bitcoin DXB (more info in today's episode)
- UAE strengthens ties with BRICS, particularly Russia, and focuses on diversifying its economy, Bitcoin emerges as a potential neutral settlement layer for the bloc. Amid efforts to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar, Bitcoin's decentralized nature offers secure, transparent trade solutions. Layer-2 tools like the Lightning Network enable fast, low-cost transactions, while the Liquid Network supports tokenization and efficient settlements.
By leveraging Bitcoin, BRICS could enhance trade between members like UAE, Russia, China, and India, aligning with the bloc’s vision for financial sovereignty and a decentralized global economy.
🤨The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), United States Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3), and Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) have identified North Korean cyber actors, known as TraderTraitor (also tracked as Jade Sleet, UNC4899, and Slow Pisces), as responsible for stealing $308 million in cryptocurrency from Japan-based DMM in May 2024. The attack began with social engineering targeting a Ginco employee, leading to the compromise of their system. This allowed the hackers to manipulate a DMM transaction and steal 4,502.9 BTC. Info here https://shorturl.at/oEz4W
🔸 MicroStrategy bought 5,200 BTC for $561M, bringing its holdings to 444,262 BTC worth $42B, while debuting in the Nasdaq-100. Despite the milestone, its stock fell 6% to $342 amid Bitcoin's dip to $93,700 after peaking at $108,000. Analysts note risks in MicroStrategy's Bitcoin-heavy strategy, though its inclusion in the index may boost trading volume by 20%-40%.selling 1.3 million shares over the past week,. SEC filing here https://shorturl.at/6dfr8
🔸 Metaplanet purchased 619.7 BTC for $60.6M, raising its total Bitcoin holdings to 1,761.98 BTC, valued at $168M. The acquisition was funded through stock rights issuances and zero-coupon bonds as part of its Bitcoin Treasury Operations. The latest acquisition marks the largest Bitcoin purchase to date. Info via their X/ Twitter ID
❗ HyperLiquid, a top on-chain perpetual exchange, saw a $60 million USDC outflow as North Korean-linked hackers reportedly tested the platform. Addresses tied to DPRK incurred $700,000 in losses while probing for vulnerabilities, according to tracker Tay. via CoinDesk https://shorturl.at/5OjBe
- Despite the outflow, the platform's deposit bridge holds $2.2 billion USDC. HyperLiquid, which leads with 50% of on-chain perpetual trading volume, recently launched its HYPE token, surging 600% to a $10 billion market cap.

UAE news
⚡ DWF Labs Partners with The Blockchain Center Abu Dhabi to Strengthen Web3 Ecosystem in MENA Region
⚡ Aptos Foundation Expands Global Footprint with New Abu Dhabi Office 

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