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13th December: Crypto & Coffee at 8

🚀 Inflation up at 3.1% + FOMC = Crypto down🔻 Former U.S. President 🔥 Donald Trump launches NFT ⚫ BlackRock’s #BTC ETF update ⚽FIFA NFTs on Polygon

🚀 CPI: Inflation

📊 The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.1 percent in November on a seasonally adjusted basis, after being unchanged in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported yesterday. Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased by 3.1 per cent before seasonal adjustment. Official info via the Bureau of Labor Statistics here http://tinyurl.com/2s6ker6t Based on this Federal Reserve Board chair Jerome Powell will be announcing the interest rate. Federal Open Market Committee releases its statement at 2 p.m. Eastern. via YouTube

Based on the CPI numbers the global crypto market decreased by 2.13%. See slides 1 & and 2 for a global snapshot. If Fed chair increases the interest rate hike the price of Bitcoin should dump?

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🚨 Trump 2024

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced an innovative digital trading card collection known as the Mugshot Edition, marking his initial foray into the realm of physical cards. For those acquiring 47 of these distinctive cards, a unique bonus awaits: a fragment of the suit worn by Trump during his mugshot, coupled with an exclusive invitation to a gala dinner hosted at his Mar-a-Lago residence. Official announcement via Truth Social here http://tinyurl.com/2mm9ck69 You can buy it here from https://collecttrumpcards.com/

⚫ BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF is now extending an invitation to Wall Street banks for participation. A modification in the design of the proposed spot bitcoin ETFs allows authorized participants (APs) to generate new shares in the fund using cash, as opposed to solely relying on cryptocurrency. This adjustment essentially broadens accessibility, accommodating banks that face restrictions in directly holding cryptocurrencies.

CoinDesk article states, As highly regulated U.S. banks are unable to hold bitcoin themselves, this set-up would enable the likes of JPMorgan Chase & Co. or Goldman Sachs firms with some of the largest balance sheets in the world to act as APs to BlackRock’s ETF. http://tinyurl.com/37k35h7n

⚽ FIFA has decided to mint soccer NFTs on the Polygon blockchain, emphasizing its commitment to Algorand. While the FIFA+ Collect platform will persist in releasing NFTs on Algorand, the soccer powerhouse is also extending its reach to Polygon through drops on OpenSea Official announcement here http://tinyurl.com/2n2w494p states FIFA is launching a new set of NFT collectibles across Algorand and Ethereum scaling network Polygon ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023,

🟠 Two UAE news (See slides)

⚡ Coinbase launches institutional tokenization platform in Abu Dhabi

⚡ Saudi aramco, SBI explore digital asset investment collaboration.

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12th December: Crypto & Coffee at 8
🔥 End of Binance 🚨China’s to verify 1.4 B people using Blockchain 🟠El Salvador: World’s First Bitcoin Bonds 🏦 FOMC meeting tomorrow

🚨 The former head of internet enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) John Reed Stark has issued a stark warning, suggesting that the recently revealed U.S. Department of Justice) filing may mark the demise of Binance. He emphasized the SEC’s intensified legal efforts against Binance, expressing the belief that it’s inevitable for the Binance plea deal to unravel, leading to further charges against the platform, its CEO Changpeng Zhao, and potentially others involved. More info via Twitter (Now X) https://lnkd.in/eKaBmKMT Check out Blockchain DXB’s Crypto & Coffee at 8 podcast we share our commentary on this

🟠 CoinDesk has also reported that Binance’s Market Share of Crypto Trading Tumbled to 30% in 2023 The exchange’s monthly spot volume fell to $114 billion in September from nearly $500 billion in January amidst a regulatory crackdown in the U.S. https://lnkd.in/eTD3czUJ.

❗ A few days ago Binance also withdrew its bid for an investment
management license in Abu Dhabi, having deemed it unnecessary to the company’s “global needs.”

🔵 China Launches Blockchain ID Verification for Citizens
Following a government directive for social media influencers to reveal their real names, China has introduced a blockchain-based platform to authenticate and verify the identities of its citizens. CoinDesk article
here https://lnkd.in/eriCPhk9 states China’s Ministry of Public Security
spearheaded the initiative, called RealDID, with help from BSN. The RealDID
service launch will enable users to register and log in to websites anonymously using DID addresses and private keys, ensuring that business data and transactions remain disconnected from personal information.

❓ US Presidential candidate Nikki Haley Shares similar Plans — A Republican
supported by a Democratic Billionaire should raise concerns

El Salvador: #BTC Bond The Volcano Bond has just received regulatory approval from the Digital Assets Commission. The bonds are expected to launch in Q1 of 2024, several posts amplified on social platform X by President Nayib Bukele here https://lnkd.in/eYJ-T_dH

🚨 FOMC meeting takes place on the 13th of Dec. There is widespread speculation about whether Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell will continue to uphold the current elevated benchmark interest rate.
How will this impact the price of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency? We strongly
recommend tracking the price a few hours before, during & and after the
announcement

🟠 Two UAE news (See slides)
⚡ Abu Dhabi becomes more attractive to the crypto industry roiled by crackdown
⚡ Zepeto operator to support UAE’s metaverse business in the media accelerator zone

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Beyond the Finish Line! Mud, Sweat, and Victory: Conversation with Spartan Course Manager ⁠Steve Hammond⁠ about the upcoming World Championship

Guest: Steve Hammond: Spartan Course Manage

Date 07th December

Time: 17:30 GST

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07th December: Crypto & Coffee at 8
🤘🏻Megadeth launches NFT🤘🏻 Bitcoin Core’s ‘v26.0’ Upgrade⚡ Binance suspends euro stablecoin AEUR❗ Michael Jackson on the blockchain

🤘🏻Trash metal legends MEGADETH announced a new nonfungible token (NFT) collection on Dec. 5, allowing fans exclusive access to content and physical experiences. Official info here https://lnkd.in/dRWeFZNR 5000 piece generative collection featuring Vic Rattlehead will be brought to life in a new way by our talented artist Haddy The Creator. The NFT goes Live on December 22nd, you’ll have the opportunity to unlock doors in the real and metaverse world alike, gaining access to exclusive merchandise and VIP experiences unlike ever before including chances to collect signed items and one-on-one conversations with the band members themselves.

🚨 #BTC Core v26.0
The v26.0 upgrade introduces experimental backing for the “v2” transport protocol outlined in Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 324 (BIP324). This protocol aims to enhance security by encrypting communication between nodes, mitigating the risks associated with potential attacks that could manipulate transactions. BIP324) was authored by Dhruvkaran Mehta, a notable Core contributor. Check out Blockchain DXB’s Crypto & Coffee at 8 podcast we explain this in detail

❌ AEUR
Anchored Coins, a fintech company located in Zug, Switzerland, issues AEUR. The company is affiliated with Verein zur Qualitätssicherung von Finanzdienstleistungen (VQF), a self-regulatory organization in Switzerland supported by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA. This association mandates compliance with Anti-Money Laundering obligations. The firm’s stablecoins are currently minted on Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain. Following a 200% surge in the price of AEUR, a stable currency, on Binance, decided to suspend trading. Users who bought AEUR at an inflated price and couldn’t sell it before the halt will be compensated. Binance committed to assisting the AEUR project team in providing reasonable compensation to affected users within 72 hours. The stablecoin’s surge led to confusion among users who were unaware of its stable nature.

🔴 The inaugural studio demo of Michael Jackson, titled “Big Boy (One-Derful Version),” is set to be released on the blockchain as a non-fungible token (NFT) via the music platform Anotherblock. Recorded in 1967 during an early studio session at One-Derful in Chicago, the track captures eight-year-old Michael Jackson with his brothers. According to Michel D. Traore, CEO and co-founder of anotherblock, this blockchain release aims to transform the song from a mere commodity to an elevated digital experience. Via Cointelegraph here https://lnkd.in/dg2EWRNE

🟠 Two UAE news (See slides)
⚡ Technology Innovation Institute unveils blockchain-powered carbon emissions tracking and trading platform
⚡ Basatne International unveils UAE’s first AI-based robotics technology

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05th December: Crypto & Coffee at 8
🟠 Coinbase: US presidential forum 🔥 Internal Revenue Service crypto tax info 🥶Tether.to Blacklists 30+ Wallets 🏦Banco Itaú enters crypto 🎨Notorious B.I.G. in The Sandbox

🟠Stand With Crypto
The "Stand With Crypto" campaign initiated by Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange, aims to gather 2024 United States presidential election candidates for discussions on blockchain technology and digital assets. As of December 4th, the campaign has confirmed the participation of Republican candidates Asa Hutchinson and Vivek Ramaswamy, along with Democratic candidate Dean Phillips. The event is scheduled to take place in New Hampshire on December 11th. Invitations were extended to other candidates, including former President Donald Trump, independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Republicans Doug Burgum, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, and Chris Christie. The discussions will focus on issues related to digital assets.

🔥 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reported an increase in the number of investigations around digital asset reporting. The investigation releases FY23 Annual Report highlighting more than 2,600 investigations, $37.1 billion identified from tax and financial crimes Official info here https://lnkd.in/d_3DREsZ Check out Blockchain DXB Crypto & Coffee at 8 podcast where we go in-depth on this news and provide our commentary on it. Also, take a look at slides 1 & and 2 below for a global crypto snapshot.

🥶 Tether.to, the issuer of the largest stablecoin, USDT, has blacklisted over 30 addresses that received billions in USDT, with $161 million traced to Whitebit, a European exchange. The motives behind the blacklisting remain undisclosed, and Tether is working in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on this matter. via Bitcoin.com here https://lnkd.in/dXVhc4PJ

🏦 Banco Itaú, Brazil's largest private bank, is entering the cryptocurrency sector by introducing a trading service. The initial focus will be on Bitcoin and Ether, as reported by Reuters. The decision to venture into digital assets is influenced by the evolving regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies in Latin America. Info here https://lnkd.in/dsg8gqVk Guto Antunes in an interview said "It starts with bitcoin, but our overarching strategic plan is to expand to other crypto assets in the future,"

🎨 There’s now a Notorious B.I.G. experience in The Sandbox metaverse, thanks to a collaboration between the game, the late rapper’s label Warner Music Group, and his estate, the metaverse platform announced Monday. More info here https://lnkd.in/dWAhYZKq
The allowlist for The Big Poppa Collection - inspired by Biggie's iconic style and legacy starts Dec 5

Two UAE news (See slides)
Paxos Receives In Principle Approvals from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority to Issue Stablecoins and Conduct Digital Asset Services from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
Abu Dhabi T10 begins its journey into the blockchain 

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04th December: Crypto & Coffee at 8
❌End of Binance BUSD 🚨Coinbase & Bybit market share 🚀 N. Korean hackers $3B worth of crypto💰 Bitcoin Ordinal at Miami Art Week❗

😡Binance will end support for BUSD stablecoin in December
❗ Binance is discontinuing its native stablecoin, Binance USD (BUSD), following Paxos’ decision to halt new coin creation. Users must withdraw or convert BUSD holdings to other assets by December 15, as Binance will start disabling withdrawals on December 31. Existing BUSD balances will be automatically converted to First Digital USD for some users during this process. Official announcement here https://lnkd.in/dGWEFUTq

🚨 Research by Kaiko Research states due to drama by Binance Bybit saw an increase in market share consistently, while Coinbase observed substantial growth during trading hours outside the United States.
- Coinbase has seen an uptick in its trading volume, during the European trading day, outside the regular United States trading hours
- Bybit is reportedly seeing significant changes across the entire day
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❓ So who’s the winner?
✅ Bybit is the immediate standout winner, gaining market share in every single hour and growing by more than 20% in 16 out of 24 hours.

US cybersecurity firm Recorded Future report states North Korean hackers have stolen around $3 billion in cryptocurrency since 2017, with more than half of that amount stolen in the past year alone. Full report here https://lnkd.in/d5UgN5PA The stolen amount surpasses the total annual income from exports for the nation by a considerable margin.
“This amount is also almost 10 times more than the value of North Korea’s exports in 2021, which sat at $182 million,” the report stated.

🎨 Miami Art Week introduces a noteworthy addition with the “Nolcha Shows: Ordinals Edition.” Powered by Gamma.io, the premier creator launchpad and marketplace for Ordinal inscriptions, this full-day event, programmed by Inscribing Atlantis, is set to redefine the Sagamore South Beach hotel on December 7th into a hub of digital artistry and Bitcoin-centric innovation. More info via Forbes here https://lnkd.in/ducvbsQT
Matching the sun-drenched streets of Miami, this high-energy event will offer an exploration of the burgeoning intersection between Bitcoin, art, and technology. The conference will welcome a diverse audience, ranging from investors to Bitcoin builders to artists and iconic brands, who are excited about Bitcoin and digital artefacts.

🟠 Two UAE news
⚡ M2 has been officially launched today in the Abu Dhabi financial free zone
⚡ Central Bank Digital Currency: The Basics, Threats to Freedom & role in the Metaverse 20th December by Blockchain DXB

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⁠Greta Treeby⁠ + Blockchain DXB

Guest: Greta Treeby, OCR Athlete, Group exercise instructor at The Warehouse Gym

Host: RA George

Date 01st December

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30th Nov: Crypto & Coffee at 8
🔵Circle Partners With SBI Digital Asset Holdings ⚡Jack Dorsey wants to decentralize BTC mining 🔥Standard Chartered Bank + China CBDC

🔥 SBI Digital Asset Holdings Partners with Circle to Pioneer Digital Currency Innovation in Japan with USDC, Banking, and Web3 Services The companies have signed an MOU underpinning the work ahead, which includes SBI Group and Circle initially working towards the circulation of USDC and expanding the use of stablecoins in Japan. SBI Group and Circle have also committed to properly complying with stablecoin-related regulations, including communication with authorities. To circulate USDC stablecoins within Japan, SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Tomohiko Kondo) is seeking registration as an electronic payment instruments service, which is subject to approval by the relevant authorities. Official info here https://lnkd.in/d_ASH7kK

⚡ Censorship King Jack Dorsey is spearheading a move towards decentralizing Bitcoin mining through a recent investment. Ocean, a company that secured $6.2 million in funding, with Jack Dorsey as a lead investor, aims to facilitate miners in receiving block rewards directly from the Bitcoin network. More info here https://lnkd.in/dtcD73v2 Long-time Bitcoin core developer and Mummolin co-founder Luke Dashjr said, “We are launching as the most transparent pool and also the only non-custodial pool where miners are the recipients of new block rewards directly from Bitcoin.”

❓ Legit or Rumour/Fake news?
- Santander Private Banking International’s Swiss unit launched a Bitcoin and Ether trading service for clients with Swiss accounts. Clients can access crypto investment services by requesting them through relationship managers. According to a CoinDesk report, the bank has enlisted crypto custody firm Taurus to safeguard the crypto assets, but Santander declined to confirm, stating no comment when contacted by Cointelegraph.
Article herehttps://lnkd.in/dHzfwVdE

♦️ China CBDC + Standard Chartered Bank
Standard Chartered Bank (China) has joined the initial group of foreign banks involved in China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot. The bank expressed optimism about the digital yuan’s development prospects, highlighting its status as an international bank with a 165-year history deeply rooted in the Chinese market.

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🟠 Two UAE news
⚡WEMADE to support blockchain gaming ecosystems’ growth in Dubai and the UAE through collaboration with Dubai Chambers
⚡ IOTA launches $100 million entity in Abu Dhabi to create a digital network

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29th Nov: Crypto & Coffee at 8
⛰️ Bitcoin mining facilities in the Himalayas 🏦 Foreign banks join China’s CBDC 🔴 Fireblocks launches trading system Charles Hoskinson upset with SEC

🔴Forbes has reported that the secluded mountainous Kingdom of Bhutan is operating clandestine, state-owned Bitcoin mining facilities. Through the use of satellite imagery, Forbes identified four secret locations. Bhutan’s monarch, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, has displayed a longstanding interest in cryptocurrency. He envisions that Bitcoin mining will play a pivotal role in averting economic crises for the remote and bio-diverse mountain nation, which is home to less than 800,000 people. Article here https://lnkd.in/d5YaumX9

🔵China CBDC
❗ As per local news sources, HSBC and Hang Seng Bank, both based in Hong Kong, along with Taiwanese bank Fubon Bank, have incorporated e-CNY integrations into their platforms. All four international banks are facilitating their clients with the capability to transfer and withdraw e-CNY. Notably, Hang Seng Bank is permitting its personal banking customers to link debit cards through the official e-CNY app, enabling the redemption of digital renminbi. Additionally, these customers can top up their digital renminbi wallet using the Hang Seng China Mobile Banking App. HSBC has also introduced similar functionalities, catering to the retail use of e-CNY for its clients.

- Important to note: Chinese digital yuan CBDC was used for the first time to settle a cross-border oil deal where PetroChina International purchased 1 million barrels of oil using the CBDC.

🔥 Fireblocks Launches Off Exchange to Eliminate Counterparty Risk. A new solution that enables trading firms and asset managers to trade on centralized exchanges from an on-chain MPC shared wallet, eliminating exchange counterparty risks.

🟥 Fireblocks Off Exchange leverages MPC technology to enable traders to allocate and mirror assets directly to an exchange from a wallet they mutually control, protecting their principal from hacks, bankruptcy, and fraud,while providing centralized exchanges with complete on-chain transparency that client accounts are fully collateralized.
Off Exchange is launching with support for Deribit, with HTX, Bybit, OKX Gate.io, BIT, one trading, Coinhako, Bitget, and additional global exchanges being added in the coming months. Info here https://lnkd.in/dqkbcJu6

🟣 Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a recent livestream Surprise AMA 11/26/2023, alleging that the SEC has given Bitcoin a “complete pass” on the decentralization issue, raising questions about its classification as a security. He also stated he is keen on meeting with Argentina’s President Javier Milei to pitch Cardano at the state level.

🟠 Two UAE news
⚡ Blockchain Laboratories establishes W3 SaaS Technologies Ltd in Dubai’s DIFC
⚡Saudi Arabia leads adoption of AI in financial services

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28th Nov: Crypto & Coffee at 8
🟠 HODL Bitcoin: Record-Breaking Inactivity 🟢Ethereum Record 94,000 New Accounts ❗ Grayscale ETF amendments ⚫OKX launches in Brazil▪️

🟠HODL: 70.35% of the circulating supply has remained inactive for over a year, More info on this via CoinDesk here https://lnkd.in/dRe6sj2Q Bitcoin holders seem to have no intention of selling their holdings at the current price levels, and thre is no indication of plans to do so in the near future. Will this change once we get some news regarding BTC Spot ETF?

- Tom Farley, former NYSE President, & CEO of Bullish foresees a surge in crypto investments upon SEC approval of spot bitcoin ETFs, citing their simplicity and the widespread belief in bitcoin’s value. He emphasizes Bitcoin as a significant innovation, expressing confidence in its appeal to investors. More info https://lnkd.in/dZi5_84x

🚀#BTC Mining Difficulty
Bitcoin mining encounters a noteworthy development as the network undergoes a substantial adjustment at block height 818,496, leading to a remarkable 5.07% increase in blockchain difficulty. This surge propels the difficulty to a record-setting high of 67.96 T, as reported by BTC Blockchain Explorer data BTC.com has more info here https://lnkd.in/dXxTHKSm

🟢 Ethereum: Record 94,000 New Accounts And $32 Million In Staked Funds. The latest data trends from on-chain sources via CryptoQuant reveal a significant rise in the number of new user addresses for Ethereum. Ethereum (also marked a significant achievement on November 4th. The total funds staked in the Ethereum 2.0 smart contract saw a notable increase, reaching an impressive milestone of $32 million. More info via NEWSBTC here https://lnkd.in/d3wUknTD

Grayscale’s Amended Filing for Spot Bitcoin ETF
❗ On November 22, Grayscale submitted a revised filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its upcoming spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This filing, categorized as an amendment, is a common type employed by companies that have fulfilled reporting requirements. Filing here via James Seyffart, CFA, CAIA X account https://lnkd.in/di9xeZ2X
 

🚨 OKX launches crypto exchange, wallet services in Brazil
OKX, a cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 developer has revealed plans to broaden its offerings for users in the Brazilian market. The company announced the introduction of a local crypto exchange and Web3 wallet platform on November 27. The emphasis is on establishing a gateway to decentralized finance (DeFi) and facilitating crypto trading with Brazilian real fiat-on-ramp capabilities. Guilherme Sacamone, the general manager of OKX Brazil, said the Brazilian market has “enormous potential” to lead in crypto adoption and DeFi. More info here https://lnkd.in/dg5VecFB

🟠 Two UAE news (See slides )
⚡Crypto Hedge Fund Nine Blocks Capital Management Snags Dubai Digital Assets License
⚡ Farcana, UAE’s leading gaming studio, receives strategic investment from Animoca Brands

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