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Welcome to a special AI-powered episode of the Blockchain DXB Podcast, part of our AI Takeover series! This episode is 100% AI-generated using Notebook LM by Google, diving into today’s top stories in the blockchain and cryptocurrency world.

According to Decrypt, the new U.S. administration is considering buying Bitcoin.
Bo Hines, Executive Director of the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets, mentioned at a private roundtable that the administration aims to acquire as much Bitcoin as possible.
No official confirmation has been released yet. Source

The Kentucky Senate passed a bill protecting Bitcoin self-custody and mining rights.
Key Provisions:
- Self-Custody Rights: Ensures individuals can use and store Bitcoin in self-hosted wallets.
- Mining Protection: Local governments cannot unfairly regulate digital asset mining businesses.
- Exemption from Money Transmitter Licensing: Home miners and mining businesses are exempt.
- Clarification on Securities Laws: Mining and staking services are not classified as securities.
The bill is now heading to the Governor’s desk for final approval.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been released after seven months in France following his arrest.
Toncoin’s open interest surged by 67% to $169 million.
TON’s price jumped 17% to $3.45.
His legal troubles over alleged illicit transactions previously caused a 32% OI spike.
Telegram is now fully committed to The Open Network (TON) and has dropped support for all other blockchains. Source

Deutsche Boerse’s Clearstream will launch crypto settlement and custody for institutions this year.
Services will start with Bitcoin & Ethereum, expanding to staking & lending.
The move comes amid increasing demand from institutional clients.
The initiative is in collaboration with Deutsche Boerse’s Crypto Finance and aligns with MiCA regulations. Source

Ripple secures Dubai’s first DFSA Blockchain Payments License.
Binance raises $2 billion from Abu Dhabi-based MGX.
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🤖AI Takeover 🤖 🗓️ 17th March 🗓️ 🚀 White House eyeing Bitcoin? 🏛️ Kentucky pushes BTC legislation 🌍 Pavel Durov exits France 💼 Clearstream expands into BTC & ETH custody 38:30 Share

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🤖AI Takeover 🤖 🗓️ 17th March 🗓️ 🚀 White House eyeing Bitcoin? 🏛️ Kentucky pushes BTC legislation 🌍 Pavel Durov exits France 💼 Clearstream expands into BTC & ETH custody