????U.S. Election Impact on Bitcoin & Tether’s New AED Stablecoin

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Ahlan wa sahlan, and welcome to the 134th edition of CoinMENA’s weekly newsletter, Kalam Crypto! This week: Will the U.S. presidential election outcome impact the price of Bitcoin? TL;DR (short term, maybe; long term, no). Plus, Tether’s plans to launch a UAE Dirham stablecoin, and MicroStrategy’s bold move to raise $42 billion over the next three years to invest in Bitcoin. All this and more in this week's edition of Kalam Crypto!

Local News ??

Tether to launch UAE Dirham-Backed Stablecoin: Tether has announced plans to launch a new stablecoin pegged to the UAE dirham, in collaboration with Phoenix Group and Green Acorn Investments. This dirham-pegged token aims to operate under the UAE Central Bank's new Payment Token Services Regulation, offering users a cost-effective and stable option for accessing the currency and hedging against fluctuations. As the UAE solidifies its position as a global economic hub, this stablecoin will provide a secure, efficient means for cross-border payments and transactions in dirhams. At CoinMENA, we look forward to this development and are excited to list the new token as soon as it becomes available.

Global News ??

PSA: The U.S. Presidential Election will have no impact on the long-term price of Bitcoin. As the chart below clearly shows, regardless of who the U.S. president is, money printing and currency devaluation continue at pace. At CoinMENA, education is a core principle—we strive to empower our users with valuable insights. This week, there will be plenty of noise about the election's impact on Bitcoin’s price, but ultimately, this chart tells the real story: a steady upward trend.

We encourage our users to adopt a low-time-preference mindset and think long-term. Bitcoin was created to protect against constant currency devaluation, offering a stable alternative in uncertain times.

Lightning Round ??

MicroStrategy doubles, triples, and quadruples down on Bitcoin…again. The man will not stop: MicroStrategy has announced an ambitious plan to raise $42 billion over the next three years through a combination of $21 billion in equity and $21 billion in fixed-income securities, aptly named the "21/21 Plan." Phong Le, MicroStrategy’s President and CEO, shared that the company intends to use this capital to further invest in Bitcoin as a core treasury reserve asset. This bold move underscores MicroStrategy’s unwavering commitment to Bitcoin as a long-term hedge against currency devaluation and a central part of its financial strategy.

Florida Considers Bitcoin for State Pension Funds: In a move that could signify a landmark adoption of digital assets, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, has proposed exploring Bitcoin as a potential diversification asset for the state’s public pension funds. He has requested a feasibility and risk report by March 2025. If Florida were a country, its economy would rank as the 15th largest in the world by nominal GDP as of 2022, emphasizing the weight of this decision. Including Bitcoin in Florida’s pension fund portfolio could mark a significant step forward in mainstream financial adoption of digital assets.

Facepalm of the Week ??♂?

Reddit Sells Majority of Its Bitcoin Holdings: Reddit has sold the majority of its cryptocurrency holdings, including nearly $6.9 million worth of Bitcoin and Ether, according to a recent SEC filing. The company stated, “We sold the majority of our cryptocurrency portfolio… The net carrying value of our cryptocurrencies, as well as the gain recognized on sale, was immaterial.” By selling its Bitcoin for fiat, Reddit appears to be following the German government’s recent example of what not to do with Bitcoin—converting it back to fiat rather than holding it as a long-term asset.

Blog of The Week ??

In his latest blog post, CoinMENA CEO Talal Tabbaa shares a powerful mindset shift that’s helped him (and many others) navigate Bitcoin's volatility. Check out his latest write-up here: Time in the market > Timing the market .

Tweet Of The Week ??

CoinMENA News ???

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Quiz Corner ??

Last week’s question: Which of the following companies recently considered adding Bitcoin to their balance sheet? The correct answer is B: Microsoft

This week’s question is, what is the primary purpose of Bitcoin in today’s financial world?

A) A get-rich-quick scheme B) A tool for hedging against currency devaluation C) A government-issued digital currency D) A platform for buying traditional stocks

See the answer in next week’s newsletter. Or check out our new learning platform https://university.coinmena.com/