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The UAE has exempted crypto transfers and conversions from value-added tax, improving its appeal as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction and reflecting a broader trend of updated regulations in the region to accommodate digital assets.
The upcoming presidential election presents conflicting approaches to crypto, with Trump adopting a pro-crypto stance and Harris being more cautious. Industry experts generally agree crypto will be fine regardless of the outcome, but a Trump presidency might be more immediately positive due to more transparent policy positions and promises. The election's primary impact will be in alleviating regulatory uncertainty, though the candidates' approaches differ in speed and size.
BerrySwap enables users to trade any ERC20 token on Ethereum using a chatbot. Users will not need to directly manage a wallet as BerrySwap integrates Account Abstraction with Privy and sponsored transactions via Biconomy. BerrySwap plans to support multiple EVM-compatible chains in its production version.
Talus Network has released Nexus, a fully onchain agentic framework. It allows for the creation of Talus Agents that are capable of making complex actions like managing digital assets or automating online interactions. AI Agents must live on the blockchain to ensure censorship resistance, transparency, and composability. Talus is an L1 with support for Move language-based smart contracts.
To launch a hyped token, the community needs to feel like insiders, which can be accomplished through a discounted community round, and everyone else should have a fair launch price. Make the VC vesting and insider holdings transparent with clear rules about what is and is not allowed. Though some level of vesting is valuable for ensuring long-term alignment, it also promotes low float, high FDV tokens that slowly sink from continuous unlocks.
This letter argues that Bitcoin aligns with the progressive ideals of financial inclusion despite opposition from some politicians. There have been recent endorsements of blockchain from politicians in both parties, signaling the positive impact of lobbying and optimism about the future of blockchain regulation in the United States. The letter also covers debates on DePIN networks, with proponents highlighting its potential for capital-efficient infrastructure development and skeptics cautioning about high monitoring and capital costs. Finally, the letter explores the pros and cons of appchains, weighing the benefits of ecosystem integration against greater control over tokenomics, MEV, and blockspace.
EigenLayer accidentally sent $5.5 million worth of tokens to an attacker, who promptly sold them, after its recent token launch. Initially, it was suspected that an insider broke EigenLayer's vesting agreement, but in reality, a malicious actor was able to convince the EigenLayer team they should receive an initial allocation.
Tradfi and crypto sectors continue to integrate, with companies like Gnosis Pay moving into Tradfi while platforms like PayPal and Revolut are launching their own stablecoins. These recent developments suggest the industries are beginning to combine, offering the best of both sectors with innovations like direct stablecoin transactions, under-collateralized loans, and tokenized assets serving as loan collateral.
Decentralized Energy Networks (DENs) are a potential use case for crypto that improves the efficiency of renewable energy systems.
Jesse Pollak, the head of the Base L2, believes privacy is a critical human right and sees its development on Base as a 2025 priority.
Token launches today have lower availability, insider-centric distributions, and complex vesting schedules that arguably do not ensure long-term insider-community member alignment.
As Tether faces delisting from various EU exchanges, there's a marked shift towards well-regulated, audited stablecoins and a potential increase in demand for truly decentralized alternatives.
Institutions have begun developing their own blockchain and tokenization platforms, demonstrating the growing adoption of public chains and tokenized assets.