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This episode explores the impact of geopolitical uncertainties on financial markets, with a focus on Russia's new crypto tax and mining regulations, Switzerland's warnings on crypto money laundering, and the legal recognition of crypto ownership in Shanghai. We also discuss the upcoming MiCA compliance deadline and its implications for European crypto exchanges.

Sources:

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/swiss-financial-watchdog-foresees-greater-uncertainty-due-to-geopolitics/88207067

https://bravenewcoin.com/insights/russia-to-introduce-15-tax-on-crypto-earnings-amid-stricter-mining-regulations

https://cryptoslate.com/switzerland-regulator-warns-of-rising-crypto-money-laundering-risks/

https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42072282/as-mica-compliance-deadline-approaches-will-european-crypto-exchanges-face-enforcement-risks

https://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/russia-crypto-mining/

https://bitcoinist.com/bitcoin-shanghai-court-rules-ownership-permissible/

Explore the latest advancements in the crypto world as Societe Generale expands its stablecoin to the XRP Ledger, Grayscale updates its Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, and Archax partners with major financial institutions to offer tokenized money market funds. Discover how these developments are shaping the future of digital assets.

Sources:

https://cryptoslate.com/societe-generale-expands-its-stablecoin-to-ripples-xrp-ledger-to-drive-further-adoption/

https://cryptoslate.com/grayscale-unveils-updated-covered-call-etfs-for-bitcoin-and-ethereum/

https://www.ledgerinsights.com/schwab-citadel-backed-digital-assets-firm-edx-reaches-36bn-in-crypto-volumes/

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/11/20/crypto-exchange-archax-to-offer-tokenized-money-market-funds-from-state-street-fidelity-and-lgim/

https://cryptodnes.bg/en/franklin-templeton-launches-first-tokenized-money-market-fund-on-ethereum/

https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/xrp-ledger-xls-66d-amendment-a-game-changer-for-institutional-liquidity/

This episode covers the latest developments in the crypto world, including a record $138 billion in Bitcoin ETFs amid a price surge, and a $2.2 billion weekly inflow into crypto funds. We also discuss Tether's investment in Quantoz for MiCA-compliant stablecoins and Metaplanet's $11 million fundraising for Bitcoin purchases.

Sources:

https://www.cointrust.com/market-news/hashkey-global-and-oneinfinity-forge-partnership-to-boost-web3-security

https://www.marketing-interactive.com/hashkey-global-teams-up-with-oneinfinity-to-strengthen-web3

https://technode.global/2024/11/13/hashkey-global-partners-oneinfinity-by-onedegree-to-bolster-web3-and-cybersecurity-landscapes/

https://ffnews.com/newsarticle/insurtech/hashkey-global-and-oneinfinity-by-onedegree-forge-strategic-alliance-to-bolster-web3-and-cybersecurity-landscapes/

https://cryptoslate.com/metaplanet-seeks-11m-for-bitcoin-buys-incentivizes-shareholders-with-benefit-program/

https://bitcoinist.com/crypto-funds-hit-billion-weekly-inflow-amid-bitcoin/

https://crypto.news/tether-to-invest-in-quantoz-to-support-mica-compliant-stablecoins/

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-etfs-soar-record-138-083216764.html

https://cryptoslate.com/metaplanet-seeks-11m-for-bitcoin-buys-incentivizes-shareholders-with-benefit-program/