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He cautioned Musk to be more wary of his tone and ensure that he used his power on X for the benefit of humanity.

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“Respecting free speech is easy when we agree with the speech and hard when we think it’s awful,” said Buterin, adding:

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Several conservatives then accused Musk of censorship after his social media platform allegedly removed premium features from accounts that criticized his stance on the H-1B visa debate.

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Bendjemil said this was a “recurring demand” in the Middle East and that many builders are already crafting solid strategies for complying with Shariah law.

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The demand for Shariah-compliant crypto services is another significant trend, particularly for decentralized finance (DeFi). Islamic finance prohibits interest-based lending, focusing on profit-sharing agreements. Lenders and borrowers share investment risks, and both parties share their losses and profits.

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“When you get the right people, the right companies and the right regulatory framework, this is the combination for success,” Vranjes added.

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Vranjes said that the country has been able to attract the right talent, highlighting the influx of talent relocating from London, India and the Asia-Pacific region.

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Vranjes described the UAE as a launchpad for blockchain projects, citing its regulatory clarity compared to other jurisdictions. “Our expectation for this market is that it’s going to move much faster,” he said. “This market’s going to leapfrog ahead in global rankings really quickly.”

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Cointelegraph spoke with Blockdaemon’s chief revenue officer, Andrew Vranjes; Core DAO’s head of ecosystem growth, Adam Bendjemil; and MatterFi’s head of business development, Jakub Zurawinski, to get their insights on trends they’ve witnessed in the UAE and the Middle East.

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At the recent Bitcoin MENA and Abu Dhabi Finance Week events held in the UAE, crypto professionals discussed the key trends shaping the future of the industry in the Middle East.

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is positioning itself as a global hub for blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation, with key trends emerging in Shariah-compliant services, dirham-pegged stablecoins and international talent migration, according to industry leaders.

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Tether also announced the suspension of its euro-based stablecoin, EURt (EURT), in November. At the time of the announcement, EURT had a $27 million market capitalization.

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StablR founder and CEO Gijs op de Weegh said that the stablecoin firm has been “laser-focused on delivering unmatched compliance, liquidity and flexibility for institutions and merchants,” adding:

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Institutional demand for Bitcoin remains robust, with spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracting $4.5 billion in inflows during the first 12 days of December. Additionally, MicroStrategy acquired 21,550 BTC between Dec. 2 and Dec. 8 at an average price of $98,783 per Bitcoin. Similarly, Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings disclosed the purchase of 11,744 BTC on Dec. 10.

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As the expiry date approaches, both bulls and bears are incentivized to influence Bitcoin’s spot price. Yet, while bullish investors are targeting levels above $110,000, their optimism alone does not guarantee that BTC will breach this threshold.

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Currently, total open interest for call (buy) options stands at $12 billion, while put (sell) options trail at $7.8 billion. Deribit dominates the options market with a 72% share, followed by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) at 12% and Binance at 9%. However, Bitcoin’s 68% price surge over the past three months has rendered most put options ineffective.

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Sherrod Brown, who chairs the Senate Banking Committee overseeing Crenshaw’s nomination, had not suggested a timeline for introducing the vote at the time of publication. Following the departure of Gensler and Lizárraga in January, Republicans Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda will be among the three remaining SEC commissioners.

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According to the SEC, “to ensure that the Commission remains non-partisan, no more than three Commissioners may belong to the same political party.” However, if this practice is not a regulation or law, Trump may not abide by the “tradition.”

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The 60 Minutes segment with journalist Margaret Brennan and Garlinghouse covered Ripple’s role in funding the Fairshare political action committee ahead of the US presidential election. The report included Garlinghouse’s commentary on the SEC lawsuit.

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Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized a recent 60 Minutes segment for failing to include critical information about his company’s lawsuit with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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