🚨Unfiltered Crypto Insights with Special Guest Pekka Kelkka 🚨 Live with RA George and Markose via LinkedIn at 10:00 AM GST

**Podcast Show Notes: Blockchain DXB + Society X Live Discussion** Special Guest: Pekka Kelkka, Web3 advisor & educator **Date & Time:** Thursday, 30th May at 10:00 am GST **Platform:** Live via LinkedIn **Duration:** Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour ### Topics Covered #### Ethereum Spot ETF Approved - 🟥 **Discussion Points:** - Approval status of Ethereum Spot ETF - Expected trading start date - S-1 filing timeline (weeks to 1 month) - Potential drop in Total Value Locked (TVL) after trading begins - Speculation on the next ETF approval (Solana, Dogecoin, Ripple) #### Other ETFs and Market Speculations - 🟥 **Solana ETF:** Potential for being the next approved ETF. - 🟥 **Dogecoin ETF:** High likelihood of approval. - 🟥 **Ripple ETF:** Lower chance of approval. - 🟥 **Consensys 2024:** - Major partnership announcements (e.g., PayPal on Solana) - 🟥 **US Treasury:** Current stance on banning crypto mixers. #### Caitlyn Jenner Token - 🟥 **Legit or Scam:** Investigation into its legitimacy, linked to a Dubai individual. #### Crypto News - 🟥 **DEX to CEX Movement:** - Notable 28% shift this week. - Analysis of CEX platforms utilizing DEX. - 🟥 **Stablecoin Volume:** - Trends and implications for the crypto market. - Stablecoins as a parking mechanism waiting for trading to begin. - 🟥 **Active Wallets & ATH:** - Significant increase in active wallets. - Discussion on TVL fluctuations post-Ethereum trading. #### Mt. Gox Funds on the Move - 🟥 **Details:** - $9B worth of Bitcoin on the move. - 143,000 Bitcoins to enter the market on 31st October. - Impact on Bitcoin prices. #### Bitcoin News - 🟥 **Defining Bitcoin:** - Perspectives from Markose, George, and Pekka. - Evaluation of Spot Bitcoin ETF based on these definitions. - 🟥 **Michael Saylor’s Tweets:** - Breakdown of Bitcoin holdings by ETF issuers: - Grayscale Investments Bitcoin Trust: 289,040 BTC - BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust: 287,168 BTC - Fidelity Investments Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust: 161,538 BTC - Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF: 48,444 BTC - Bitwise Bitcoin ETF: 36,185 BTC - Canada’s Purpose Bitcoin ETF: 27,110 BTC #### Is the Metaverse Dead? - 🟥 **Debate Points:** - Centralized vs. Distributed Metaverse. - Coverage of only three news items related to the Metaverse in 2024, with a focus on the UAE. Stay tuned for an in-depth analysis and engaging discussion on the latest trends and developments in the blockchain and crypto world!