Welcome to the latest episode of Blockcast, where we kick off with a discussion on Solana's recent price surge, unpacking the key factors driving its ascent and what to watch for in its ecosystem. Next, we look at Binance's recent $4.3 billion settlement with the U.S. government, exploring the implications of CZ's resignation and the massive user outflows. Singapore's also gonna be stricter with retail investors in crypto - what are the new rules and how will you be affected? Finally, the conversation heats up with an exploration of Blast, Ethereum's latest Layer 2 chain – it is just another pyramid?
Additional reading:
Binance:
https://www.blockhead.co/2023/11/22/the-cz-effect-binances-overhaul-and-what-it-means-for-crypto-markets/
https://www.blockhead.co/2023/11/23/cz-left-binance-should-you-also-leave-for-coinbase-okx-etc/
MAS:
https://www.blockhead.co/2023/11/27/crypto-firms-welcome-singapores-proactive-regulatory-framework/