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This episode is a recap and review of Blockchain DXB's Unfiltered Chat, created entirely using AI through Google's Notebook LM. It represents a 100% AI-generated effort to highlight key takeaways and provide a comprehensive overview of the session.

The price of Bitcoin skyrocketed to $103,000 within minutes, a historic milestone.
Key Drivers for the Surge:
- Increasing institutional adoption and heightened interest from traditional financial players.
- Positive sentiment from upcoming regulatory clarity in key markets.
- High trading volume and market enthusiasm leading up to the FOMC meeting.

Ripple's RLUSD Launch Delayed:
- Price of XRP dropped amidst the delay.
- Speculations on a launch this week.
- XRP has surged 360% in the past 30 days, surpassing Solana, Binance BNB, and Tether in market capitalization.

South Korea:
- Martial law declared by the President (3rd Dec, 22:27 - 4th Dec, 04:49).
- Bitcoin price on Upbit dropped from $96,000 to $63,000.
- Upbit and Bithumb issued warnings regarding delays due to high activity.
President Trump's Stance on BRICS:
- Urges BRICS nations to avoid creating a currency to replace the US dollar.
- Warns of tariffs and economic consequences.
- "War" brewing between NATO and BRICS—potential impact on Bitcoin.
President Vladimir Putin:
- Advocates for Bitcoin, stating, "No one can ban Bitcoin," during the Russia Calling event.

VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority):
- Issued warnings against multiple entities operating in the UAE, advising caution for investors.
- Highlighted domains: Koto Crypto, Finchain, Crypto Force, Coincashy, BTC Bay, XT.com, Genesis Digital Assets.
Roger Ver ('Bitcoin Jesus'):
- Filed a motion to dismiss charges related to tax evasion on $240 million worth of Bitcoin.
- Arrested in Spain; released on $160,000 bail pending extradition decision.
Alex Mashinsky:
- Pleaded guilty to misleading customers and profiting $42 million from CEL token sales.
- Faces up to 30 years; sentencing in April 2025.
Tornado Cash:
- Partial legal victory as sanctions were rejected due to ownership dispute.
- Immutable smart contracts deemed autonomous and ownerless.
- Justice Department pursuing criminal charges against co-founders Roman Storm and Roman Semenov.

Weekend Price Volatility Expected:
- Anticipated manipulation by notorious traders and whales.
- Upcoming FOMC meeting on the 10th may influence market trends.
Key Metrics:
- Global crypto market surpasses $200B daily.
- Stablecoin volumes and Dex-to-Cex ratio over 40%.
Ripple's Market Milestone:
- Ripple surpasses Tether in market capitalization.

Google's Notebook LM:
- Discussions on political alignment and whether open-source solutions could resolve most challenges.

Bitcoin MENA Event:
- Evaluation of headline speakers and agenda.
- Coincides with FOMC meeting.
Abu Dhabi Finance Week:
- Prominent discussions and updates expected.
Updates from Markose:
- Insights on Riyadh Ethereum and activities at Oort Foundation and Society X.
Updates from George:
- Announced a vacation next week but hinted at exciting updates for Blockchain DXB.

This week's chat unraveled critical macro, geopolitical, and regulatory events shaping the crypto, blockchain, and AI landscapes. Stay tuned for more insights and updates in the next episode!

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🔴The AI Takeover 🔴Bitcoin Hits $100,000 🔴 Ripple Milestone delayed 🔴 and AI Insights by Blockchain DXB & Society X