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Blockchain DXB: Crypto & Coffee at 8 ☕ 28th Oct 🟠 Bitcoin Rights Bill - Pennsylvania. 💯Chainlink Integrates with Bitcoin 🟢 Kraken - Ethereum Layer-2 Network "Ink" ⛏️Microsoft -BTC to Balance Sheet?

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28th Oct: Blockchain DXB) Podcast🟠 Bitcoin Rights Bill - Pennsylvania. 💯Chainlink Integrates with Bitcoin 🟢 Kraken - Ethereum Layer-2 Network "Ink" ⛏️Microsoft) to add BTC to Balance Sheet?🟠 Bitcoin Rights Bill - House Bill 2481💯 The Pennsylvania House passed a bipartisan bill, HB-2481, providing regulatory clarity for digital assets. Known as the "Bitcoin Rights Bill," it protects residents' rights to self-custody digital assets, use Bitcoin for payments, and establishes tax guidelines. It passed with strong support (176-26) and now moves to the Senate and Governor Josh Shapiro for approval.🟠 Crafted by the Satoshi Action Fund), the bill is part of a broader effort to push state-level Bitcoin legislation, with similar laws passed in 20 states. Pennsylvania has 1.5 million crypto owners, amid ongoing federal uncertainty over crypto regulation.🎙️ Check out today's Blockchain DXB) episode we share our commentary on this. We also discuss how this could impact the upcoming US election👀 Chainlink has integrated with Bitcoin for the first time through the layer-2 network Spiderchain, built by Botanix Labs. This integration brings Chainlink’s oracle services to Bitcoin, enabling smart contracts and cross-chain token transfers via its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). Spiderchain aims to enhance Bitcoin’s functionality, making it compatible with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) layers, allowing Ethereum smart contracts to be deployed on Bitcoin. This move aligns Bitcoin with advanced features found on other blockchains, such as Ethereum. via CoinDesk) https://shorturl.at/5c6Io)💯 Kraken Digital Asset Exchange) is launching "Ink," an Ethereum layer-2 network built on Optimism’s OP Stack, which will go live on testnet in November. Part of Optimism's "Superchain," Ink will offer wealth management tools and facilitate interoperability among nearly 30 layer-2 chains, helping to prevent fragmentation. The network will share revenue and governance with the Optimism Collective, aiming for a full mainnet launch in early 2025. Ink will support fast transactions for activities like decentralized lending and futures trading, following in the footsteps of Coinbase)'s Base network. More info on Ink is here https://inkonchain.com/)🛠️ Microsoft) shareholders will vote on December 10 on a proposal to assess adding Bitcoin to the company's balance sheet, according to an October 24 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. However, Microsoft's board recommends voting against the proposal, stating they already evaluate a variety of investment options, including Bitcoin. Filing with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) here https://lnkd.in/d7Q9PvrH)🟠 Two UAE news⚡ Emirates NBD) takes the lead in redefining cross-border payments in partnership with Partior)⚡ Wa'ed Ventures) earmarks $100mln to invest in AI startups