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📉 JUST IN: NFT sales fell 44% as crypto dipped, memecoins steal ‘mind share’ in Q2.
Several PolitiFi and animal-themed memecoins continued to soar in the second quarter despite the broader market downfall, which NFTs were a part of.
💎 Tether has introduced the option to pay social security contributions in USD₮ on the TON blockchain in the Philippines.
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🐹 Why are so many people playing Hamster Kombat? 🐹
Dive into the episode of Rise'n'Crypto as we unravel the incredible rise of this game.
What makes this Telegram-based sensation a game-changer in the crypto world?
Join us as we uncover how they captivated over 150 million users in just three months.
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On July 1, the German government moved 1,500 $BTC worth roughly $95 million to multiple crypto exchanges, while the U.S. government moved 3,375 $ETH worth $11.75 million to an unknown address.
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JUST IN: Keith Gill, aka Roaring Kitty, is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging securities fraud linked to his recent social media activity, which caused GameStop ($GME) stock prices to surge and then plummet between May and June.
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Polymarket monthly volume hits $100M as presidential race heats up
There are now over $200 million worth of bets on who will win the United States presidential election — now just four months out.
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Runes TXs on Bitcoin have tanked over 88% this month
Bitcoin miners have earned less than 2 Bitcoin combined from Runes transactions over the last six straight days — an enormous drop from its record 884 Bitcoin on April 24.
https://ct.com/coa4
Major crypto projects to unlock $755M in July
In July, major crypto projects such as AltLayer, Arbitrum, and Optimism are set to unlock approximately $755 million in crypto assets as their vesting periods expire.
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Bitcoin’s price won’t ‘dramatically’ increase from here, says billionaire
Peter Thiel also believes that Bitcoin’s original vision as a cypherpunk, crypto-anarchist, freedom tool hasn’t been fulfilled.
https://ct.com/co61
How did Hamster Kombat onboard 200M users in three months? 🐹🐹🐹
Telegram-based game Hamster Kombat has onboarded 200 million players in three months and has applied for a Guinness World Record as the first YouTube channel to gain over 10 million subscribers in one week.
Cointelegraph has played the game extensively and interviewed various industry experts for a full feature on its gameplay, mechanics and social media growth hacking strategy.
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GSR Markets predicts that spot Solana ETFs in the U.S. could boost SOL's price by up to 9x.
With potential for significant market cap growth, Solana is poised for big moves pending regulatory approval.
How do you feel about Solana?
🐳 - BULLISH
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Rise’n’Crypto: What’s at stake with the first-ever Solana ETF in the U.S.?
🚀 Can Solana’s price skyrocket?
On this episode of Rise ‘n’ Crypto, we explore VanEck’s groundbreaking Solana ETF filing and its potential market impact.
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My wife’s face after she asks me for crypto alpha and I tell her to “dyor”. 😂
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Jesse Powell donates $1M in crypto to Trump's 2024 campaign
Jesse Powell, Kraken co-founder, backs Trump with $1 million in Ether, supporting pro-crypto policies against regulatory crackdowns.
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Solana ETF possible with a change in POTUS, SEC: Balchunas
Two industry pundits believe a change in SEC Chair is needed to even entertain the idea of a spot Solana ETF.
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🐳 JUST IN: A whale who participated in the Ethereum ICO in 2015 and received 254,900 ETH (ICO price $0.31) transferred 7,000 ETH ($24.28M) to Kraken today.
Currently, this whale still holds 40,000 ETH ($139.5M).
🎙️ Decentralize with Cointelegraph: Tools for Humanity's head of protocol, Steven Smith, explores the transformative ideas behind the digital identity solution Worldcoin.
Join the conversation to discover how
Worldcoin allows you to prove your humanity and uniqueness without revealing personal information, enabling seamless access to websites, mobile apps and decentralized applications.
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🇯🇵 NEW: Sony subsidiary, Amber Japan, has rebranded to S.BLOX and plans to expand its crypto trading services.
This move reflects Sony Group’s growing interest in the crypto market.
🇺🇸 Trading volumes on crypto betting platform Polymarket surpassed $100M in June as more punters place bets on how the U.S. election will unfold.
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History suggests Bitcoin poised for rebound in July
Bitcoin tends toward strong performance in July, but Mt. Gox is weighing on hopes of a rebound.
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Number of crypto ATMs installed nears its all-time record
The net 2,564 cryptocurrency ATMs installed so far in 2024 is on track to outpace the net 2,861 machines that were unplugged in 2023.
https://ct.com/coa7
Hamster Kombat Creators: Marketing Geniuses or Modern Satirists?🤔
Hamster Kombat is not just another game. It's a digital sensation powered by relentless clicks, profit-driven quests, and online-only promises. Since its launch on Telegram in March 2024, it has captivated over 200 million users.
Curious to learn more? Dive into the full story here.
Court allows most SEC claims to proceed in Binance suit
Judge Amy Berman Jackson however dismissed the SEC’s claim that BNB is traded illegally on secondary markets, citing the Ripple decision.
https://ct.com/co64
📰 Missed the news? Here's what's happened in the last 24 hours!
📂 Bitcoin ETF issuer VanEck files for Solana ETF in the US
🇺🇸 Solana ETF possible with a change in POTUS, Eric Balchunas
🎙 Biden-Trump debate: Crypto goes completely unmentioned
💰 Jesse Powell donates $1M in crypto to Trump's 2024 campaign
📈 GSR Markets predicts that spot Solana ETFs in the U.S. could boost SOL's price by up to 9x.
🐹 How did Hamster Kombat onboard 200M users in three months?
🏢 Can layer-2 solutions revolutionize enterprise blockchain adoption?
📊 What’s at stake with the first-ever Solana ETF in the U.S.?
JUST IN: The operator behind the MEV bot with the ENS name “jaredfromsubway” just splurged on a 49 $ETH transaction fee — amounting to $171,000!
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🧐 Can layer-2 solutions revolutionize enterprise blockchain adoption?
Join us as our host chats with Roy Hui, CEO of LightLink, about the future of layer-2 blockchain solutions.
Hui shares insights on the current industry landscape, challenges faced, and how LightLink is driving enterprise adoption and Web3 technologies.
“There’s not enough capacity in all of the blockchain combined right now.”
🇺🇸 JUST IN: PolitiFi memecoins inspired by United States President Joe Biden and candidate Donald Trump tanked up to 53% as the pair battled it out during the first of two live presidential debates.
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Biden-Trump debate: Crypto goes completely unmentioned
Joe Biden and Donald Trump didn’t discuss crypto in their first head-to-head debate even as the industry raised a multibillion-dollar war chest to influence the elections.
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Bitcoin ETF issuer VanEck files for Solana ETF in the US
The new fund, called the VanEck Solana Trust, aims to capitalize on Solana’s decentralized nature, high utility and economic feasibility, Sigel said. According to the executive, the trust is the first filing for a Solana ETF in the United States.
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