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  • Dubai Crypto & Coffee at 8 ☕ 🚨 Dubai: 16th Oct⚡ Fastest Blockchain by Telegram + TON Foundation + Alibaba ❗ Alameda’s $150M Bribery 🔻 Coinbase spot trading🔻Trezor wallet 🔐 Ferrari accepts Crypto

    16th Oct: Crypto & Coffee at 8 

    ⚡ Fastest Blockchain by Telegram + TON Foundation + Alibaba Group ❗ Alameda’s $150M Bribery 🔻 Coinbase spot trading🔻Trezor hardware wallet 🔐 Ferrari accepts Crypto🚘

    ❗Fastest Blockchain by Telegram Messenger + Alibaba Group + TON Foundation

    🚨 The Open Network Foundation (TON Foundation) is on a mission to secure an official title as the world’s fastest blockchain, seeking accreditation from the Guinness World Records. To achieve this, they are conducting a public network performance test scheduled for October 31, 2023, at 15:00 UTC. This test will showcase The Open Network (TON) blockchain’s exceptional reliability, scalability, and speed.

    ❗TON Foundation is preparing to deploy 256 servers for validator nodes, establishing a dedicated TON blockchain network designed specifically for these performance tests. Info via Yahoo Finance https://tinyurl.com/yvdncupc

    ⚡ As per the report, the TON blockchain has experienced significant growth since 2022, witnessing a 20-fold increase in addresses from 170,000 to 3.5 million.

    🔥 Trial of the century of Legend & and former CEO of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried is ongoing & Caroline Ellison’s recent testimony revealed that Alameda Research is believed to have shelled out a whopping $150 million to Chinese officials to unlock accounts valued over $1 billion. More info via Bitcoin.com here https://tinyurl.com/ypeev3fd

    🔥 Also what makes it mysterious is that former co-CEO, Sam Trabucco, has seemingly vanished from public view after FTX’s downfall. Coinbureau has a great video called The FTX Mystery NO ONE Can Explain… via YouTube on here https://tinyurl.com/ttzz9dtj

    ❗ Coinbase’s spot trading volume saw a significant 52% drop compared to the same quarter in 2022, with approximately $76 billion recorded. A sharp decline compared to the same quarter in 2022. Bloomberg reported on Oct. 11 & and according to the report, the new numbers are the lowest they’ve ever been since before Coinbase got listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market in 2021, which was also months before the prices of crypto were at their peak. Article here https://tinyurl.com/2rzvrunw

    🔐 Trezor, the Czech-based manufacturer renowned for its flagship Bitcoin hardware wallet, the Trezor Model T, has introduced an exciting range of new products, including metal seed backup options, tailored to cater to crypto beginners.

    ⚡ A trio of new products

    - Trezor Safe 3

    - Trezor Keep Metal

    - Trezor Safe 3 Bitcoin Only

    🚗 Ferrari to Accept Crypto

    Reuters is reporting Ferrari has started to accept payment in cryptocurrency for its luxury sports cars in the U.S. and will extend the scheme to Europe following requests from its wealthy customers, its marketing and commercial chief Enrico Galliera told Reuters. https://tinyurl.com/36beu47x

    🟠 Two UAE news (See slides)

    ⚡ DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) partners with Bybit to advance

    ⚡Crypto & Web3 Dubai launches ‘Dubai AI’, its own AI-powered digital city concierge

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    42 min
  • "Unleashing Grit and Glory: A Conversation with Duncan from Tough Mudder Arabia"

    Blockchain DXB + Duncan Dewes, the Regional Director of the Tough Mudder global race.

    Podcast Session: via Google Meet

    Date 10th October

    Time 17:00GST

    Contact details for Duncan Dewes & Tough Mudder Arabia

    Instagram: @Duncan.dewes https://tinyurl.com/5n8hwu3u

    LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/2zsu3ht2

    Tough Mudder Arabia

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    Website: https://toughmudderarabia.com/

    Registration link for Fujairah 14th Oct 2023: https://tinyurl.com/48w37ums

    Registration link for Dubai 11th & 12th Nov 2023: https://tinyurl.com/mjk4bt8b

    Registration link for Tough Mudder Infinity 24th Feb 2024: https://tinyurl.com/2cxaakj2

    Instagram: @toughmudderarabia
    https://tinyurl.com/34he9j9k

    Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/5bjrjdbz

    Twitter: @ToughMudder_ar https://tinyurl.com/27v3k5nr

    Information about Saudi www.visitsaudi.com

    Things to do in Abha, Saudi Arabia https://tinyurl.com/upya7p9m

    Vision Saudi Arabia: https://www.vision2030.gov.sa/en/

    Saudi Vision 2023 https://riyadhexpo2030.sa/

    Experience Alula https://www.experiencealula.com/

    Summary of the conversation

    Introduction and Background:

    • Duncan Dewes discussed his daily routine and busy physical workout schedule.
    • He shared his experience in the fitness and OCR (Obstacle Course Racing) industry, dating back to 2013 in Muscat, Oman.
    • Duncan played a pivotal role in the Spartan Race in Muscat, Oman and Tough Mudder Arabia.
    • Challenges of OCR Events in the Middle East:

      • Duncan explained the unique challenges of organizing OCR events in the Middle East due to climate and environmental factors.
      • Upcoming Events and Challenges:

        • Discussion of an upcoming event on October 14th, the second time in an iconic location.
        • Duncan offered advice for first-time Tough Mudder participants.
        • Talked about an event in Dubai on November 11th and 12th and the licensing challenges due to its connection with the Royal family.
        • Innovative Ideas and Future Plans:

          • Duncan discussed the possibility of a mini-obstacle course race for pets in partnership with Dog Adventure HD.
          • Mentioned an event in the second quarter of 2024 at Jebel Jais.
          • Talked about weather conditions in certain regions of Saudi Arabia.
          • Tough Mudder Infinity and Competition:

            • Explained what Tough Mudder Infinity is and how it differs from World's Toughest Mudder's 12-hour and 24-hour race formats.
            • Shared a message to international athletes attending the 2024 event, emphasizing an exceptional experience and high benchmarks.
            • Hints about prize money and plans for expanding Tough Mudder events in the Middle East.
            • Event Logistics and Management:

              • Detailed the event's timing, participant groupings, and exclusivity limited to 1800 participants.
              • Explained how the Tough Mudder Infinity loop works and the availability of rest areas.
              • Discussed strict event management rules and the use of wristbands during the 10k loops.
              • Partnerships and Hybrid Events:

                • Talked about partnerships focusing on community-based events.
                • Duncan's experience organizing events with DEKA and Spartan Trail events in the UAE.
                • Discussion of the future of hybrid events in the UAE.
                • Challenges and Feedback:

                  • Mentioned the challenges of organizing events in the Middle East and feedback from participants.
                  • Compared the level of difficulty at OCR events in the UAE versus overseas.
                  • Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, and NFTs:

                    • Shared thoughts on cryptocurrencies, addressing price fluctuations and the potential issuance of an NFT in the future.
                    • Metaverse and Technology:

                      • Discussed the future impact of the Metaverse on the fitness and OCR industry.
                      • Advice for Event Organizers:

                        • Offered advice to fellow OCR event organizers, stressing open communication and advance event scheduling.
                        • Closing Thoughts:

                          • Concluded with Duncan's parting words of wisdom.
                          • Shared thoughts on the possibility of aliens in a fun, non-OCR/fitness-related question.
                          • Mentioned a unique aspect of his personality that contributes to his knowledge and experience.
                          • Thank you for the podcast

                            56 min
                          • Dubai Crypto & Coffee at 8 ☕ 🚨 Dubai: 11th Oct 🚨 🔥 Geopolitical chaos = Crypto market🔻#BTC Lightning Network 🚀🔴 Changpeng Zhao indictment in Brazil? 😆 Sam Bankman-Fried as US President

                            11th Oct: Crypto & Coffee at 8
                            🔥 Geopolitical chaos = Crypto market🔻#BTC Lightning Network 🚀🔴 Changpeng Zhao indictment in Brazil? 😆 Sam Bankman-Fried as US President

                            ❓ Are Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies safe haven during times of WAR? NO

                            ❌ Geopolitical chaos over the last few days has caused a global meltdown & people becoming experts overnight over the GAZA conflict
                            ❗ Cointelegraph has reported that US Stocks rose for the third straight day as bond yields fell & and Treasury yields declined, giving stock market bulls new momentum. Article here https://lnkd.in/dAwupujH

                            📊 Stocks in the US rose for the third straight day as the market continued to assess the effect of the Israeli-Hamas conflict. Bond yields fell as investors desired the safety of US Treasuries, and these falling yields helped to bolster the stock market. Today was the first day that Treasuries have been traded since the start of the Israeli-Hamas conflict, as the bond market was closed on Monday.

                            📊 The global Crypto market is down $1.05T via CoinMarketCap stablecoins accounting for 95.97% of the total crypto market 24-hour volume.

                            🎙️ However multi billionaire Paul Tudor Jones., CEO of Tudor Investments feels Geopolitical Instability Makes Bitcoin a Good Bet More info on this via Decrypt https://lnkd.in/d_U-6tzE The billionaire hedge fund manager said in an interview with CNBC Tuesday that we are living in a “really difficult time” with the Israel-Gaza war, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China and U.S. tensions.

                            🗣️ We strongly disagree as Bitcoin and crypto did not prove to be safe havens during COVID-19 & and the start of Russia Ukraine War. Check out Blockchain DXB’s Crypto & Coffee at 8 podcasts we share our opinion on this

                            ⚡ Lightening Network
                            According to a report by the Bitcoin-exclusive exchange River, the Bitcoin Lightning Network has experienced a remarkable growth of 1,200% in just two years. This surge in Lightning Network usage is poised to significantly enhance Bitcoin’s effectiveness as a medium of exchange. More info on this here https://lnkd.in/d5q6-nt7

                            🔴 Binance CEO Chanpeng Zhao stands accused of multiple financial crimes. Source: Chamber of Deputies of Brazil. A congressional committee has recommended that Changpeng Zhao and three local Binance executives be indicted for fraud and other financial crimes. More info on this here https://lnkd.in/dMQQjqaA

                            😆 Legend Sam Bankman-Fried as US President
                            ❗ Former FTX CEO Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried had ambitions to become president of the United States, according to his former girlfriend and business associate Caroline Ellison.

                            🟠 Two UAE news
                            ⚡ Deribit is also planning a strategic move to Dubai after obtaining the necessary licenses. 
                            ⚡ First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) completes pilot testing for blockchain-based cross-border payments

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                            45 min
                          • Dubai Crypto & Coffee at 8 ☕ 🚨 Dubai: 10th Oct 🚨 👀 Gitcoin $460K error 💰Coinbase 2nd Largest ETH staker 🔴Binance, OKX + MoonPay comply with new rules in UK ❗Ukraine AI regulation❗

                            10th Oct: Crypto & Coffee at 8

                            👀 Gitcoin $460K error 💰Coinbase 2nd Largest ETH staker 🔴Binance, OKX + MoonPay comply with new rules in UK ❗Ukraine AI regulation❗

                            👀 Crypto developer platform Gitcoin has lost approximately $460,000 worth of Gitcoin (GTC) tokens due to an accidental transfer to an unrecoverable contract address. The funds were meant for a merchandise, memes, and marketing budget proposal but ended up in a GTC token contract instead. These funds are now trapped with no way to retrieve them, as reported on October 6 by project lead Coach Jonathan on the Gitcoin governance forum. More info on this here https://lnkd.in/dBMkMRBq

                            💲 A total of 521,440 GTC tokens were lost in the snafu. The coin was trading at just below $0.90 at the time, making the dollar loss an estimated $461,000.

                            🚨 Wu reports that a study conducted by Dragonfly data scientist hildobby, using data from Dune analytics, shows that Coinbase currently holds 3.873 million staked ETH, making up 14.1% of the total staked ETH. Coinbase’s significant presence in the ETH staking arena is second only to the liquid staking platform, Lido DAO, which controls a remarkable one-third of all staked ETH.

                            🚨 Binance and Kraken Digital Asset Exchange have a 4.2% and 3.0% market share, respectively. Meanwhile, the Figment staking pool comes third with a 4.9% market dominance.

                            💡 Binance, OKX, and MoonPay, have made announcements regarding their efforts to adhere to the United Kingdom’s recently introduced regulations on financial promotions.
                            Official anncoument via Binance here https://lnkd.in/dcNf83j9
                            Official announcement via OKX here https://lnkd.in/dg-mq6Td
                            In summary
                            - Binance will limit U.K. retail users to compliant services like trading, Binance Pay, and NFTs from Oct. 8.
                            - They will stop offering non-compliant products such as gift cards and referral bonuses.
                            - These changes affect U.K. retail users but not exempt groups like institutional investors.
                            - OKX reduced token offerings and added clear risk warnings on its platform.
                            - They’ve launched a U.K. social media account for compliant updates.
                            - MoonPay is also adapting to comply with the new FinProm rules, facing global challenges.

                            🔆 Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation presented its regulatory roadmap for artificial intelligence (AI) on Oct. 7 Info here https://lnkd.in/dP9Kxcje Cointelegraph states the aim of the regulation is to help local companies prepare for adopting a law analogous to the European Union’s AI Act. It also seeks to educate citizens on protecting themselves from AI risks. Article here https://lnkd.in/dMEMmX2t

                            🎙️ Check out Blockchain DXB’s Crypto & Coffee at 8 we share our opinion on this. Also, see slides 1 & 2 for a global snapshot of the crypto market
                             

                            🟠 Two UAE news (See slides)
                            ⚡ Dubai Regulator Blocks the Sale and Distribution of Islamic Coin
                            ⚡ Abu Dhabi’s IHC to acquire 10% stake in crypto firm Phoenix Group

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                            43 min
                          • "Decred: Navigating the Future of Blockchain, Privacy, and Decentralized Governance." An insightful conversation with Jake Yocom-Piatt CTO & Project lead for Decred

                            Blockchain DXB + Jake Yocom-Piatt, CTO & Project lead for Decred

                            Podcast Session via Google Meet

                            Date: 09th October

                            Time 10:00am ET / 18:00GST

                            Contact details for Jake Yocom-Piatt

                            Twitter: @ behindtext https://tinyurl.com/2dn87ckz

                            Threads@ behindtext  https://tinyurl.com/2f84tp5n

                            Contact details for Decred

                            Decred

                            Website: https://decred.org/

                            https://chat.decred.org/

                            Information about Bison

                            Relay: https://bisonrelay.org/

                            YouTube: @DecredTV https://tinyurl.com/4257thhf

                            Twitter @decredproject

                            https://tinyurl.com/7txx88m7

                            Medium https://tinyurl.com/t26e76e9

                            Redditt : https://tinyurl.com/2wymxfd8

                            Discord: https://tinyurl.com/bddue3xs

                             Summary of the conversation

                            Introduction and Background

                            • Jake Yocom-Piatt discusses his early involvement in the cryptocurrency space dating back to late 2012.
                            • He highlights his role in Bitcoin and his experience in project management within the crypto sector.
                            • Jake explains the motivations behind the creation of Decred in 2016.
                            • Segment 2: Decred Overview

                              • Jake provides a comprehensive definition of Decred and emphasizes the concept of sovereignty within the network.
                              • He delves into the importance of digital sovereignty and the distinction between opt-in and opt-out privacy.
                              • The discussion includes insights on Chainalysis, crypto wealth identification, and how Decred supports individual financial privacy.
                              • Segment 3: Decred's Governance and Consensus Mechanisms

                                • Jake outlines the roles of the Treasury and Foundation in Decred and clarifies their distinctions.
                                • He elucidates the unique combination of Proof of Work and Proof of Stake consensus mechanisms implemented by Decred.
                                • Pros and cons of Proof of Work and Proof of Stake are explored in depth.
                                • Segment 4: Bison Relay and Privacy

                                  • Jake provides a detailed explanation of Bison Relay and its blockchain technology features.
                                  • The integration of the Lightning Network (LN) for enhanced privacy is discussed.
                                  • The potential for peer-to-peer e-commerce within the Decred ecosystem is explored.
                                  • Segment 5: Privacy in Decred

                                    • Various types of privacy options, including coinjoin, ring signature, MimbleWimble, and zero-knowledge proofs, are discussed.
                                    • Jake reveals which privacy option Decred utilizes and addresses challenges related to privacy.
                                    • Opinions on scenarios like Uniswap V3 and Tornado Cash are shared.
                                    • Segment 6: Decentralized Exchange and Long-Term Vision

                                      • Jake provides insights into Decred's decentralized exchange (DEX) and its long-term vision for sustainability.
                                      • The role of the treasury system in funding development and initiatives is explained.
                                      • The dangers associated with Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are highlighted.
                                      • Segment 7: Quantum Computing and AI

                                        • Jake discusses Decred's readiness for quantum computing and its potential to handle future quantum challenges.
                                        • He shares his thoughts on artificial intelligence and answers an AI-related question.
                                        • Segment 8: Future Plans and Challenges

                                          • Future plans for Decred, including peer-to-peer mixtures and work in progress on NFTs, are unveiled.
                                          • The upcoming availability of Bison Relay on mobile devices is teased.
                                          • Challenges faced in the crypto space are candidly discussed.
                                          • Segment 9: Personal Interests

                                            • A glimpse into Jake's music genre preferences and whether he has any interest in sports is provided.
                                            • Thanks for the podcast.

                                              For feedback or suggestions drop us an email to [email protected]

                                              1 hr 10 min
                                            • Dubai Crypto & Coffee at 8 ☕ 🚨 Dubai: 09th Oct 🚨 👀 Trial of the Century: SBF ❗Binance XRP holding 🔥 Iris Energy mining ⚡ Bank of Korea and Bank for International Settlements — BIS CBDC

                                              09th Oct: Crypto & Coffee at 8

                                              👀 Trial of the Century: SBF ❗Binance XRP holding 🔥 Iris Energy mining ⚡ Bank of Korea and Bank for International Settlements — BIS CBDC

                                              🚨 Legend Sam Bankman-Fried former CEO of FTX trial is still ongoing. Sam bank man has pleaded not guilty to all the 13 criminal charges filed against him. In his trial in October, He was charged with 7 of them

                                              - Conspiracy to commit wire fraud on customers of FTX

                                              - Wire fraud on customers of FTX

                                              - Conspiracy to commit wire fraud on lenders to Alameda Research

                                              - Wire fraud on lenders to Alameda Research

                                              - Conspiracy to commit fraud on customers of FTX in connection with the purchase and sale of derivatives

                                              - Conspiracy to commit securities fraud on investors in FTX

                                              - Conspiracy to commit money laundering

                                              🔴 CoinDesk has an excellent summer of the 1st week of trial here https://tinyurl.com/yc7bh9x2 Check out Blockchain DXB Crypto & Coffee at 8 we share our commentary on it. Also, see slides 1 & 2 for a global snapshot of the crypto market.

                                              📊 According to Binance’s Proof of Reserves report, the exchange holds a staggering amount of XRP to cover 104.15% of customer balances. Official source here https://tinyurl.com/z6xvm6by

                                              📊

                                              Binance currently has over 2.738 billion XRP tokens worth more than $1.35 billion against customer deposits of 2.629 billion XRP tokens. This marks a rise of almost 50 million XRP in its reserve as compared to the previous month’s total of 2,686,407,725 XRP

                                              🏦 The Bank of Korea and the Bank for International Settlements — BIS (BIS) are launching a pilot program to test a Korean wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC). This CBDC will facilitate interbank transactions and the issuance of CBDC-backed digital currencies, which can be fractionally backed as needed. Official info here https://tinyurl.com/f8tbkhuj They are focusing on Tokenization and Wholesale CBDC

                                              🚨 Iris Energy boosts bitcoin mining capacity by 25%. They have agreed to buy 7K Bitmain S21 mining machines, resulting in a 25% increase in its self-mining bitcoin. More info via https://tinyurl.com/3wjf448x

                                              🚨 The company said Thursday it mined 390 bitcoins (BTC-USD) in September, down from the 410 produced in the prior month. Its average operating hashrate came in at 5,554 petahashes per second (PH/s) vs. 5,493 in August.

                                              🟠 Two UAE news: (See slides)

                                              ⚡ South African Crypto Exchange VALR Receives ‘Initial Approval’ From Dubai Virtual Assets Regulator

                                              ⚡ University of Birmingham Dubai gathers experts to explore generative AI’s impact on education

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                                              ⚡ Ethereum address 0x2662CFE66d24bB7930b9d9dC0B5Fe809A1501d28


                                              43 min
                                            • Dubai Crypto & Coffee at 8 ☕ 🚨 Dubai: 05th Oct 🚨 🔥 Fiat currency = scam! 🚨 Crypto 🆚 SEC update 👀U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctions more crypto wallets❗ Ripple payment license in Singapore

                                              05th Oct: Crypto & Coffee at 8
                                              🔥 Fiat currency is a scam! 🚨 Crypto 🆚 SEC update 👀U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctions more crypto wallets❗ Ripple payment license in Singapore

                                              🔥 Elon Musk CEO of Tesla, SpaceX replied to a tweet that asked “ What’s a scam that’s so normalized, that we don’t even realize it’s a scam anymore? Elon Musk reply “Fiat Currency” https://lnkd.in/d4G7DbSF

                                              🚨 Crypto 2 SEC 0
                                              ❗ The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally requested that a federal judge reject Coinbase’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the regulatory agency. The SEC has claimed that Coinbase has been aware from the outset that the cryptocurrencies it offers are considered securities when they meet the criteria of the Howey test. The regulatory body also alleges that Coinbase acknowledged this fact in its submissions to the SEC. Official filing here https://lnkd.in/dRvt_JQ3 Paul Grewal feels its the same old technique used by SEC his tweet here https://lnkd.in/dqSNUCMV

                                              ❗ In an Oct. 3 filing in a New York District Court, the SEC hit back at claims in Coinbase’s dismissal motion and reiterated its belief that some of the cryptocurrencies listed on its platform were investment contracts under the Howey test subject to SEC registration.

                                              🔴 Ripple Case
                                              In a court order dated October 3rd, Judge Torres rejected the SEC’s motion, stating that the regulatory body did not sufficiently demonstrate that there were pivotal legal issues at stake or substantial reasons for differing opinions on the matter. But Lawyers debate over Ripple case after rejection of SEC’s motion for appeal Crypto lawyer Jeremy Hogan described the recent order as a “disaster” for the SEC, but other legal commentators are urging the community to temper its excitement for now. More info on this via Cointelegraph https://lnkd.in/dKqW2QWs

                                              👀 The Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned crypto wallets allegedly connected to individuals and companies involved in producing fentanyl. Official info here https://lnkd.in/dj6NsfcV that states China-based chemical companies often attempt to evade law enforcement by using re-shippers in the United States, false return labels, false invoices, fraudulent postage, and packaging that conceals the true contents of the parcels and the identity of the distributors. In addition, these companies tend to use cryptocurrency transactions to conceal their identities and the location and movement of their funds.

                                              🔵 Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple mentioned via Twitter that in just 4 months after they received in-principle approval from Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) & now secured the full Major Payment Institution license for digital payment token services in Singapore. Official info here https://lnkd.in/dZ9fSkCf

                                              🟠 Two UAE news (See slides)
                                              ⚡ Egyptian AI startup intella raises $3.4m from Saudi investors
                                              ⚡ Web3.0 is just hype, episode by Blockchain DXB

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                                            • Dubai Crypto & Coffee at 8 ☕ 🚨 Dubai: 04th Oct 🚨 👀 Neal Stephenson’s LAMINA1 🌏EU Plans for Wholesale CBDC 🔶Ledger and Sotheby’s ❗ Samsung Electronics AI chips with Tenstorrent

                                              04th Oct: Crypto & Coffee at 8
                                              👀 Neal Stephenson’s LAMINA1 🌏EU Plans for Wholesale CBDC 🔶Ledger and Sotheby’s ❗ Samsung Electronics AI chips with Tenstorrent Inc.

                                              👀 LAMINA1: Discovery month
                                              ❗ Rebecca Barkin, the CEO of LAMINA1, stated to Cointelegraph that as long as individuals keep dedicating their time and financial resources to digital encounters, the development of the metaverse will persist.

                                              🔴Neal Stephenson, who coined the term “metaverse” in his 1992 book, Snow Crash, is pushing forward with its vision despite waning interest in it and some declaring that it’s “dead! Article here https://lnkd.in/d6TWvjah

                                              🌟 They are co-hosting two interactive workshops for Unity and Unreal Engine developers this month to begin diving in with the toolkit, as well as two Creator Competitions that will allow participants to have their art and experiences featured on our Lamina1 Hub platform,

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                                              - If Metaverse is Dead
                                              - Cryptopolitan article states Investors register 99% losses Article here https://lnkd.in/dK2MFkMh & more

                                              🌎 Wholesale CBDC
                                              François Villeroy de Galhau governor of France’s central bank said that Euro area central banks will set out plans for a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the coming weeks, as they seek to innovate how financial institutions settle securities and foreign exchange transactions The EU plans for Wholesale CBDC out within weeks. More info via CoinDesk here https://lnkd.in/dQV5_QbC

                                              🟠 Sotheby’s is joining forces with Ledger to offer a unique digital art experience. As part of this exciting collaboration, Sotheby’s collectors will have access to exclusive hardware wallets provided by Ledger. Additionally, this partnership will introduce a special edition of the Ledger Stax in the near future, enhancing the digital art experience for art enthusiasts and collectors alike. The move comes amid Ledger’s strategy to become a key player in the digital art world. Decrypt here https://lnkd.in/dqS2E-GW

                                              🔵 AI Dominance
                                              The race to develop AI chips continues as Samsung Electronics’s chip manufacturing department partnered with Canadian startup Tenstorrent Inc. to produce chips and intellectual property for data centres. On Oct. 2, the startup announced the partnership with Samsung, saying it will use it to bring the “next generation of AI chiplets to market.” Tenstorrent manufactures chips and intellectual property (IP) for data centres.

                                              Jim Keller, the CEO of Tenstorrent said the goal is to develop “high performance compute” and to deliver these solutions to “customers around the world.” More info via Cointelegraph https://lnkd.in/dJtFc77a

                                              🟠 Two UAE news: (See slides)
                                              ⚡ Ex-UBS MD Tim Grant leaving crypto to start a new fund is hot in Abu Dhabi
                                              SAUDI ARABIA LAUNCHES NATIONAL OLYMPIAD FOR PROGRAMMING ⚡ AND AI TO ATTRACT 300,000 PUPILS

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                                              41 min
                                            • Dubai Crypto & Coffee at 8 ☕ 🚨 Dubai: 03rd Oct 🚨 🔴 UBS Launches Tokenization 👀Coinbase Obtains License in Singapore ❌Worldcoin shutdown in Kenya 🔥 Tether.to treasury receives $100M from Bitfinex

                                              03rd Oct: Crypto & Coffee at 8

                                              🔴 UBS Launches Tokenization 👀Coinbase Obtains Payment License in Singapore ❌Worldcoin shutdown in Kenya 🔥 Tether.to treasury receives $100M from Bitfinex

                                              🔴 The U.S. government avoids a shutdown and the Global crypto market 🚀 Fear & Greed Index is 47 indication neutral!
                                              ⚡ Bitcoin SV is up by 21.93% 🚀
                                              ⚡ Will a Bitcoin Spot ETF or Ethereum Future be approved during the 45-day stopgap arrangement?

                                              📊 UBS, the Swiss banking giant, has introduced a tokenized money market fund on the Ethereum blockchain. This fund is a key component of the broader VCC initiative, which aims to tokenize a range of real-world assets and bring them onto the blockchain. UBS Asset Management launches first blockchain-native tokenized VCC fund pilot in Singapore & The fund is part of a wider VCC umbrella designed to bring various “real world assets” on-chain as part of Project Guardian, a collaborative industry initiative led by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). https://lnkd.in/dPnWQx_c

                                              🟠 Coinbase has successfully secured a payment institution license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Authority of Singapore. This significant development will empower the exchange to broaden its offerings, allowing it to provide digital payment token services to both individuals and institutions within Singapore. The company made this announcement in a blog post here, highlighting that it had previously received provisional approval as a payments institution license holder in Singapore last year. Info here https://lnkd.in/dVfKKuGK

                                              👀 A parliamentary committee in Kenya has suggested that regulators should close down Worldcoin’s operations in the country. The committee’s report, released on September 30, alleges that Worldcoin has persistently gathered personal data from Kenyan residents, including potentially minors, despite being ordered to stop in May. Cointelegraph article on this here https://lnkd.in/dsCfWNPx

                                              💰 On Oct 2, 2023, two separate transactions of 50 million Tether (USDT) each were sent from Bitfinex to the “Tether Treasury” address. These transactions occurred just two minutes apart, with the first one taking place at 9:43 am UTC, valued at $50,039,125, and the second at 9:45 am UTC, worth $50,038,875, as reported by Whale Alert.

                                              ⚡ According to data from CryptoQuant, stablecoin holdings in exchanges have steadily declined over the past year, beginning around November 2022.

                                              ❗ A pump scheme?
                                              🟠 Santiment AG, a market intelligence platform, recently shared insights on market trends. Among these insights, they noted that Tether’s “sharks and whales” are increasing their buying strength, a development typically seen as a positive sign for the market. Info via Cointelegraph here https://lnkd.in/dsnU63rN

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                                              ⚡ Leading Turkish crypto exchange Bitay marks an expansion into UAE
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                                              ⚡ Ex-SoftBank Exec Akshay Naheta Sets Up Stablecoin to Dodge High Inflation

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                                              44 min
                                            • Dubai Crypto & Coffee at 8 ☕ 🚨 Dubai: 02nd Oct 🚨 👀 US Fed Gov: NO Shutdown, Crypto Market 🚀🟢 Ethereum Futures ETF launch💰Human Rights Foundation donates $500K to #BTC projects

                                              02nd: Crypto & Coffee at 8 

                                              👀 US Fed Gov: NO Shutdown, Crypto Market 🚀🟢 Ethereum Futures ETF launch💰Human Rights Foundation donates $500K to #BTC projects

                                              👀 No Shutdown: Crypto reacts 🚀

                                              ❗ The US Congress passed a stopgap measure to avert a government shutdown Kevin McCarthy mentioned via Twitter that the House just passed a short-term stop-gap measure that will keep the government open, pay our troops, and fully fund disaster relief. https://tinyurl.com/35surdfe

                                              📊 MarketWatch 3 days ago stated U.S. government shutdown could boost bitcoin prices, article https://tinyurl.com/2prkccat the prices have pumped BUT now since there is a stopgap. Tal Cohen managing director at Kraken Digital Asset Exchange USA, agreed that a government shutdown could be beneficial for bitcoin, but is less bullish on the price increase.

                                              ⚡ Now since we have a stopgap for 45 days, could this mean the prices would dump?

                                              ⚡ The global crypto market is close to $1.10T, See slides 1 & 2 below for a global snapshot. Also, check out our commentary on how Fed shutdown news & and stopgap updates have impacted the crypto market.

                                              👁️ Ethereum futures ETFs to start trading next week?

                                              🟢 Cointelegraph reported on the 28th Sep that Investment firm Valkyrie will start offering exposure to Ether futures in the coming day, Starting Oct. 3, the fund’s name will be updated to the Valkyrie Bitcoin and Ether Strategy ETF. It will allow investors access to Ether and Bitcoin futures “under one wrapper,” making it one of the first firms to do so amid several pending applications with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

                                              🟢Asset manager VanEck also disclosed its upcoming Ethereum Strategy ETF, which will be listed on the Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) in the coming days. Analysts suggested that a potential U.S. government shutdown might have accelerated the launch of Ether futures ETFs. https://tinyurl.com/ymjn5z5t

                                              ❗ This was under the assumption Fed would be shutting down from the 01st Oct

                                              ❗ But now since there’s a 45-day stop gap does this guarantee an Ethereum Futures ETF

                                              🌟 VanEck to donate 10% of profits from Ether ETF to core developers for 10 years Info here https://tinyurl.com/ppvvnz9z

                                              🔴 Ethereum DAO monopoly

                                              🟩 Vitalik Buterin, one of Ethereum’s co-founders, has recently voiced concerns about the growing influence of (DAOs) in the governance of node operators within liquidity staking pools. Blog https://tinyurl.com/mtpk4ejb

                                              💰 Human Rights Foundation donates over $500k to 15 Global Bitcoin projects These new grants focus on furthering worldwide Bitcoin education, Core development, DLCs, ecash, and financial aid for developers from repressive regimes. Key areas of focus include Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. https://tinyurl.com/yke396jc

                                              🟠 Two UAE news (See slides)

                                              ⚡ Scienjoy Amplifies its Metaverse Vision with Key Strategic Initiatives in Dubai

                                              ⚡ SBI works with UAE’s TradeFinex to set up joint crypto venture in Japan

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