Ahlan wa sahlan, and welcome to the 101st edition of CoinMENA's weekly newsletter, Kalam Crypto. This week, Bitcoin ETFs set a new standard for transparency in finance, BlackRock leading the bitcoin ETF race, Vitalik Buterin visits RAK DAO in the UAE, and Solana's new users surged to a new all-time high. All that and more on this week’s Kalam Crypto. Bitcoin ETF setting a new standard for transparency in finance: For the first time in the history of traditional finance, anyone, anywhere in the world, can go online and witness, in real time, the exact quantity of an asset held by a specific company. Bitwise’s Bitcoin ETF (BITB) has become the first U.S. bitcoin ETF to disclose its bitcoin addresses, allowing you to explore the holdings yourself. Click the link and see for yourself. At the time of writing this newsletter, BITB has amassed 12,840 BTC, worth approximately 550 million dollars. The First Bitcoin Only Conference in Dubai: Bitcoin Oasis Dubai (February 8-9, 2024): For the first time, an intimate circle of global leaders of the bitcoin industry, private sector, and governmental bodies will get together in Dubai to discuss the transformative potential of bitcoin. Space is limited, so attendees will need to apply through the event’s website to book their spots. If you consider yourself a bitcoiner, this is an event you don’t want to miss! The simplest and safest way to invest in crypto, sign up and start trading today with CoinMENA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.