Unfiltered Crypto Insights Live with RA George and Markose: Live via LinkedIn at 10:00 AM GST

**Podcast Shownotes: Blockchain DXB + Society X**

**Hosts:**

- RA George from Blockchain DXB

- Markose Chentittha from Society X

**Date & Time:**

- Thursday, 23rd May

- 10:00 AM (Live via LinkedIn)

- Duration: Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour

**Episode Overview:**

Join RA George and Markose Chentittha as they recap the most significant events and developments in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space over the past week. This episode covers a range of topics from regulatory news to market movements, political influences, and new technological advancements.

**Topics Covered:**

1. **Ethereum Spot ETF + Bitcoin Halving**

- Insights into the anticipated Ethereum Spot ETF and the upcoming Bitcoin halving event.

2. **Political Developments**

- Analysis of political moves influencing the crypto market:

- Trump’s pro-crypto stance.

- Biden's evolving position on cryptocurrency, shifting towards a more pro-crypto approach.

- Recent changes in the Democrats' stance within the past 24 hours.

3. **Regulatory News**

- Whitehouse and SEC's rejection of the FIT21 Bill and its implications.

- Upcoming bill aimed at defining “Decentralization” and what it means for the crypto industry.

4. **ETF Filings and Approvals**

- Explanation of 19b-4 and S-1 filings.

- Discussion on the likelihood of various ETFs being approved, including Doge ETF, Ripple ETF, Soland ETF, and Cardano ETF.

5. **Market Highlights**

- Cryptocurrency price trends and market predictions.

- Grayscale CEO's resignation and its potential impact.

- Uniswap’s impressive trading volume reaching almost $4B.

- Stablecoins and their 24-hour trading volume statistics.

- PEPE reaching a new all-time high.

- The shift from DEX to CEX following ETF news.

6. **Stablecoins and MakerDAO**

- Introduction of two new stablecoins and their potential migration to Solana.

- MakerDAO’s plans for their new stablecoin and its future on the Solana blockchain.

7. **Geopolitical Influences**

- The significance of the Russia-Iran meeting on the 19th and the subsequent death of a president the next day.

- How these events might affect the cryptocurrency market.

8. **Regional News: UAE**

- Latest news from the UAE related to blockchain and cryptocurrency.

- Highlighting the AI One Million Prompt Challenge announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aligning with Dubai’s Universal Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence.

**Tune In:**

Don't miss out on this comprehensive discussion and analysis of the week’s most crucial crypto happenings. Join us live on LinkedIn to stay informed and engaged with the latest trends and news in the blockchain and cryptocurrency world.

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