Hosts:
RA George (Founder, Blockchain DXB))
Markose Chentittha (Oort Foundation + Society X)
**Title:**Unfiltered Chat - Weekly Crypto, Blockchain & AI
This episode is an AI-reviewed summary of a dynamic conversation between RA George from Blockchain DXB and Markose Chentittha from Oort Foundation and Society X, leveraging the power of Google’s Notebook LM for insights and clarity.
Key Topics Discussed:
15th January: CPI numbers to be released—market implications analyzed.
20th January: President Trump’s swearing-in and its potential impact on policy.
29th January: The FOMC meeting to shape the year’s monetary trajectory.
Economic Analysis:
US economy shows strong Q3 growth (3.1% GDP) and low unemployment.
Inflation moderates to 2.4%, close to the Fed's target, with monetary policy nearing a neutral stance.
Risks in private credit and stablecoins identified despite overall financial stability.
Key Reference: Speech by Governor Christopher J. Waller on “Challenges Facing Central Bankers” (Link)).
Crypto and Blockchain Highlights:
- Chainlink: A Game Changer?
Partnerships with Ripple and integration into DeFi applications.
Security and transparency enhanced by Chainlink Price Feeds.
Discussion on Chainlink's potential to make blockchain mainstream.
Ripple's RLUSD Stablecoin:
Speculation about Ripple’s 2025 launch and its potential impact on stablecoin adoption.
Tax Fraud Case:
Richard Ahlgren III ordered to surrender keys to $124 million in Bitcoin as part of a tax fraud case.
Ethical questions raised about tax evasion and its classification as a crime.
Insights on Investments and AI:
DAMAC’s CEO Hussain Sajwani partners with Trump to build $20B data centers in eight U.S. states under EDGNEX.
Mubadala’s growing AI investments surpassing Saudi Arabia’s PIF focus.
Is AI overtaking blockchain and crypto in the investment landscape?
2025 Elections and Bitcoin Reserves:
- Speculations on which country will first announce Bitcoin reserves:
Switzerland?
Japan (unlikely due to volatility concerns)?
Canada or the UK?
Bitcoin Covenants:
Taproot Wizards initiative explores Bitcoin’s versatility with proposed OP_CAT protocols.
Applications like Bitcoin-backed loans, cross-chain bridges, and Layer 2 enhancements discussed.
Market Dynamics:
Stablecoin trading volume drops due to falling prices.
Raydium DEX briefly surpasses Uniswap but loses dominance within a day.
Updates from Hosts:
Markose Chentittha (Oort Foundation): Updates on ongoing projects and collaborations.
RA George (Blockchain DXB): Upcoming interviews, including:
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