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Several meme coins outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) in the first half of 2024, posting double and even triple-digit percentage gains. Bitcoin price is up 61% since the 2024 lows of $38,555 recorded on January 23. The surge came amid broader market optimism, with the crypto industry celebrating the landmark approval of Bitcoin ETFs. Forbes Meme Coin List of Top H1 Performers According to Forbes, four meme coins outperformed BTC in H1 of 2024. The American business magazine cites Dogwifhat (WIF), Pepe (PEPE), Floki (FLOKI), and Shiba Inu (SHIB) for 1,300%, 800%, 418%, and 67% in gains, respectively. The Bitcoin of meme…
Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance publisher Ubisoft will make its next big step into the crypto gaming world on Ethereum layer-2 scaling network Arbitrum, as the company announced Tuesday that it is working on Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. Based in the same universe as the Netflix animated series “Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix”—itself loosely inspired by the 2013 game Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon—Ubisoft says the game will feature characters from other franchises, including Assassin’s Creed, Rayman, and Beyond Good & Evil. However, it’s still unclear what form the Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. will take. Tuesday’s announcement describes it…
NetMind AI has partnered with Marlin Protocol to add advanced verifiable computing protocols to NetMind’s ecosystem. The verifiable computing protocol includes coprocessors based on Trusted Execution Environments and Zero-Knowledge. Read the full tweet and see the chart below: We are excited to announce a new collaboration with @MarlinProtocol, integrating @NetMindAI’s ecosystem with Marlin’s cutting-edge verifiable computing protocol, which includes TEE (Trusted Execution Environments) and ZK (Zero-Knowledge) based coprocessors.Introducing Marlin’s… pic.twitter.com/sdo3XNiHVZ — NetMind.AI (@NetmindAi) August 5, 2024 NetMind AI is a top AI solutions provider. It delivers cutting-edge tech to users and businesses worldwide. Dedicated to developing innovative and practical solutions,…
10X Research suggests Bitcoin could plummet to $50,000 due to declining liquidity. Analysts warn of a “double-top” pattern, predicting a possible drop to $45,000. Increased fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) contribute to market volatility and potential shakeouts. Bitcoin’s recent drop in price has taken it back to levels we last saw after the April halving, sitting around $58,560. This decline has sparked new talks among analysts and investors about what’s next for the top cryptocurrency. Currently bitcoin is struggling to break higher resistance levels, and some experts are noticing a pattern called a “double-top,” indicating a potential drop to $50,000.…
SchiffGold is a precious metals dealer. The company specializes in selling gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, catering to investors looking to buy physical precious metals as a hedge against economic uncertainty and inflation. SchiffGold provides a range of services, including direct purchase, secure storage solutions, and investment advice focused on precious metals. The company emphasizes the importance of owning physical metals rather than relying on paper assets, reflecting Peter Schiff’s broader economic philosophy and skepticism towards fiat currencies. Peter Schiff is a well-known economist, financial commentator, and investment advisor. He is the CEO of Euro Pacific Capital, a brokerage firm,…
Hours before the FBI confirmed the identity of the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, multiple Solana tokens were made via Pump.fun that named Thomas Matthew Crooks as the perpetrator. In the moments after shots were fired at the presumptive Republican candidate for this year’s presidential election, a slew of Trump-related tokens were minted via the Solana meme coin factory. Pump.fun claims that over 1,000 Trump related tokens were launched using the platform before U.S. president Joe Biden “made a statement,” per a tweet. Some of these tokens attempted to identify the shooter, though many were wrong.…
Play 2 Earn Web3 games have been on the rise lately, with more and more people getting interested in earning cryptocurrency through gaming.—One of the most popular tokens is the $JNGL token that supports the Jungle Labz ecosystem. This ecosystem consists of Supreme Kong and three other collections and the organization has risen to being within the Top 75 on the ETH blockchain, with millions in secondary volume, operated by its holders.With clear indications of interest and traction, it is no surprise that $JNGL caught the attention of Blockster. This spotlight interview with Cyrus, a key member of the community,…
Discussion focuses on private investment and leveraging innovative technologies to improve digital interactions’ efficiency and security. Cardano aims to draft decentralized governance principles at the convention, enhancing community-based decision-making and network transparency. Charles Hoskinson, has recently arrived in Argentina for a series of meetings with government officials, including Buenos Aires City Mayor Jorge Macri and President Javier Milei’s administration. These discussions are pivotal as they precede the Cardano Constitutional Convention scheduled for December 2024 at the University of Buenos Aires Law School. Source: Linkedin “The City is pleased to host the Constitution Convention.” During his visit, Hoskinson met with Mayor…
Courtesy of Bitcoin magazine, Trump (left) with Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey (right) Ever since Donald Trump became more vocal in support of Bitcoin heading into this year’s Presidential campaign, I’ve been sitting with a wide range of emotions and concerns. Outside of Bitcoin, as a left-leaning voter and vocal critic of Donald Trump, I have deep concerns with such an ego-centric, narcissistic character assuming power in the oval office again, not to mention the damage this could do to issues I deeply care about in the U.S. including a woman’s right to choose, reproductive rights, immigration, global affairs, and…
The South African decentralized cross-asset marketplace Mesh.trade has facilitated a $1.64 million (ZAR30 million) capital raise for a reverse mortgage provider. The capital raise allows the provider to offer homeowners the potential for lucrative returns while they remain in their homes. Regulated Alternative Capital Raising Platform The decentralized cross-asset marketplace, Mesh.trade, recently launched a $1.64 million (ZAR30 million) capital raise for the South African reverse mortgage provider Water Financial. The raise involved issuing 30,000 Series A preference shares which pay an equivalent of 87% of the prime lending rate. According to a report, the capital raise is the first of…