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Donald Trump's recent statements show a shift towards supporting crypto, emphasizing self-custody, and promising to protect crypto holders from regulations. His stance signals a strategic move to win over the crypto community.
The Biden campaign is engaging with the crypto industry for guidance on policy and community views, revealing a shift towards crypto-friendly positions. This outreach indicates a recognition of the importance of crypto issues in the upcoming elections.
Caitlyn Jenner's surprise launch of the 'Jenner' token on Solana generated buzz and confusion, with its market cap rapidly hitting $43 million and then dropping to $6 million. Issues arose when it was revealed that a developer behind the coin might have misled her. Despite this, Jenner remains optimistic about the token's future.
The upcoming congressional hearing led by Patrick McHenry on digital assets and financial technology signals a move towards increased education and awareness about crypto in mainstream political discussions. The hearing could facilitate broader understanding and support for crypto initiatives.
Political figures like Donald Trump and Caitlyn Jenner's foray into crypto highlights a changing landscape where crypto narratives capture attention in the political sphere. The shift towards crypto-friendly positions by prominent figures signifies a broader acceptance and integration of crypto into mainstream discourse.
Iggy Azalea's launch of her meme coin on the Solana network sparked controversy due to allegations of insider trading. Claims emerged that insiders profited approximately two million dollars by buying a significant portion of the coin supply before its public launch. This raised concerns about celebrity influence in promoting tokens and the ethical implications of such actions.
Recent developments in layer 2 solutions include the launch of Tyco, a ZK EVM base roll-up that involves Ethereum validators as sequencers. Additionally, Solana on-chain governance voted to redirect 50% of transaction fees to validators instead of burning them. These updates reflect ongoing advancements and debates within the crypto ecosystem.
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00:05:16 Markets https://pro.kraken.com/app/trade/btc-usd https://pro.kraken.com/app/trade/eth-usd
00:07:22 ETF Update https://x.com/tier10k/status/1793758369804886200?s=46&t=LKBC7Qtm18FnZ380xCF2pA
00:09:08 When Will ETFs Launch? https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1795934675380109479 https://x.com/NateGeraci/status/1795255561753424157 https://x.com/JSeyff/status/1795933440090452413
00:11:09 ETH Price Impact https://imgur.com/a/rkIfckX https://www.theblock.co/post/296237/qcp-capital-predicts-spot-ethereum-etf-approvals-could-drive-prices-higher https://www.grayscale.com/research/reports/the-state-of-ethereum https://thedefireport.io/research/the-turning-point#a-simple-framework-to-think-about-p https://x.com/ZachLight16/status/1794778924381082003
00:19:31 The ETH Narrative https://x.com/TrustlessState/status/1795595286972383494 https://youtu.be/vo2PjvZHIR4?si=ICEq25ulL4iaguOg&t=140 https://youtu.be/rlZo7x2ABHw?si=K6WKpHGP-4_L1k5w&t=50 https://x.com/jdorman81/status/1792927796353814640
00:30:26 David's Challenge
00:34:47 The Saylor Pivot https://x.com/JasonYanowitz/status/1793627497398948193 https://x.com/BeagleBitcoin/status/1794443617399885986 https://x.com/nic__carter/status/1792706827748294947 https://x.com/sassal0x/status/1794603287431528522
00:41:05 Presidential Pivot https://x.com/yugacohler/status/1794540212254589369 https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1794535395176366260?t=zcNFn9egY0fRCpxYNRu7sQ&s=19 https://www.theblock.co/post/297504/biden-campaign-shifts-crypto-stance-engages-crypto-industry-presidential-elections-2024?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
00:47:21 Celeb Coins https://x.com/Caitlyn_Jenner/status/1794886435985846680 https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/caitlyn-jenner https://x.com/Caitlyn_Jenner/status/1795269306693075404 https://x.com/Caitlyn_Jenner/status/1795277298490605934 https://x.com/Caitlyn_Jenner/status/1795973191325585733 https://x.com/coffeebreak_YT/status/1795948137397338120 https://x.com/waleswoosh/status/1795046157674045567
00:57:09 L2 Update https://l2beat.com/scaling/summary https://x.com/jessepollak/status/1795572376555712551 https://x.com/0xDesigner/status/1794040845642957102
00:59:57 ENS L2 https://x.com/ensdomains/status/1795440186513576318
01:01:33 Taiko Mainnet https://x.com/taikoxyz/status/1795078728768483464
01:03:14 Solana Updates https://forum.solana.com/t/proposal-for-enabling-the-reward-full-priority-fee-to-validator-on-solana-mainnet-beta/1456/97
01:05:52 ETH vs SOL Debate
01:06:32 Gary Takes Another L https://x.com/iampaulgrewal/status/1795511035870285827
01:08:20 Gemini Earn Updates https://x.com/Gemini/status/1795819898049884468 https://x.com/JSeyff/status/1795928574878245126
01:10:18 Railgun Volume Record https://thedefiant.io/news/regulation/railgun-privacy-protocol-surpasses-usd1b-in-volume-amid-crackdown-on-crypto-mixers
01:13:29 Warpcast Bankless Frame https://warpcast.com/bankless/0xca3e17df?utm_source=Socials&utm_medium=Farcaster&utm_campaign=warpcastclaimables
01:14:47 Meme of The Week https://x.com/eawosikaa/status/1795659750702719348
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