BlockchainIST Insights

Issue #27

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📰 TOP NEWS

  • Kamala Harris emphasizes the U.S. must remain dominant in blockchain and emerging technologies.

    “US presidential candidate Harris's emphasis on blockchain dominance in the US demonstrates a commitment to blockchain innovations by countering Trump’s pro-crypto approach.”

  • SEC Chair Gensler confirms Bitcoin is a commodity, not a security.

    “After claiming that crypto-assets are securities, Gensler made a clarification on Bitcoin, it shows a parallel approach with Harris’ speech.”

  • Spot Bitcoin ETFs near holding more BTC than Satoshi Nakamoto’s estimated stash.

    “Spot Bitcoin ETFs nearing Satoshi's stash highlights institutional adoption’s rapid growth while Satoshi’s wallet keeps its mystery.”

  • PayPal enables U.S. businesses to buy, sell, and transfer cryptocurrency.

    “PayPal enabling U.S. businesses to trade crypto is a major step for mass crypto adoption.”

 📌 REMARKS OF THE WEEK

Source: Investing.com

🔐 CRYPTO UNLOCKS

Source: Token Unlocks

🎟️ EVENT OF THE WEEK

European Blockchain Convention 2024

  • Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 focuses on advancing Bitcoin adoption and supporting the broader industry's growth. With expert-led discussions, it expects to draw over 5,000 attendees and millions of virtual participants, making it a key event for the global Bitcoin community.

  • Date Oct 9-10

  • Detailed Info & Registration

💬 EXPERT OPINION

Smart property might be created by embedding smart contracts in physical objects.

Nick Szabo

📊 METRIC OF THE WEEK

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GLOSSARY CORNER

Crypto custody service is a secure solution for storing and managing cryptocurrencies on behalf of individuals or institutions, typically using offline (cold) storage, private key management, and enhanced security measures like insurance and regulatory compliance.

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