Category: crypto
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BNB memecoin launchpad flips pump.fun in 24-hour revenue
Four.Meme, a BNB Chain memecoin launchpad, surpassed Pump.fun in daily revenue with $1.4 million. Top memecoin “4”, inspired by CZ, is up 326% weekly. Total market cap of memecoins on Four.Meme exceeded $1 billion. BNB memecoins are gaining momentum as the meme market narrative shifts towards Binance-based tokens.
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Uganda pilots CBDC in $5.5B tokenized economy initiative with Global Settlement Network
Global Settlement Network and Uganda’s Diacente Group are collaborating to launch a $5.5 billion tokenized economy in Africa. This initiative will digitize real-world infrastructure assets and introduce Uganda’s first Central Bank Digital Currency to drive economic growth, create jobs, and boost exports in alignment with national and regional development goals.
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Solana beats Ethereum with $2.85B in yearly revenue
Solana has generated $2.85 billion in revenue over the past year, outpacing Ethereum’s early growth significantly. Trading tools drove $1.12 billion of revenue, with a record $616 million in monthly revenue in January 2025. Solana now averages 1.2-1.5 million daily active addresses, far exceeding Ethereum’s numbers at a similar stage.
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Swedish MP urges exempting BTC from 30% capital gains tax
Swedish MP Rickard Nordin has proposed tax exemption on Bitcoin transactions to encourage everyday use and suggested adding Bitcoin to Sweden’s foreign exchange reserves. He believes Bitcoin can act as a hedge against inflation and wants the government to invest seized cryptocurrency into reserves. Nordin has also proposed establishing a national Bitcoin reserve in Sweden.
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Litecoin price nears key weekly resistance with downside risk toward $50 if rejected
Litecoin price is facing strong resistance at $135–$140, with a potential rejection leading to a drop as low as $50. The price is in a medium-term uptrend but could form a bearish double-top pattern. Bullish factors, such as the proposed spot Litecoin ETF, could support further upside if sentiment aligns.
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Why is crypto market down today? Govt shutdown puts pressure
The crypto market is down as Bitcoin retreats from all-time highs, influenced by macroeconomic uncertainty due to the government shutdown. Investors are concerned about the Fed’s moves and losing faith in the dollar. While gold is performing well, leading to increased interest in cryptocurrencies as an alternative asset.
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Polygon Proof-of-Stake launches its Rio upgrade today
Polygon has launched the Rio upgrade for its mainnet, featuring witness-based stateless validation and the Validator-Elected Block Producer system. This upgrade aims to increase transaction speeds to 5,000 TPS, distribute fees among all validators, and make network participation more accessible. The new features eliminate the risk of chain reorganizations and reduce storage needs for validators.
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Ethena’s USDe stablecoin integrated into UR’s multi-currency neobank at launch
Ethena Labs partners with UR Global to integrate USDe stablecoin into UR’s neobank, allowing users to earn up to 5% APY on their USDe holdings. UR offers zero off-ramp fees, multi-currency support, self-custody wallets with biometric authentication, and plans to enable direct spending of USDe via a Mastercard debit card globally.
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Croatian football team taps Kadena blockchain for rewards
The Croatian Football Federation has introduced automatic cryptocurrency rewards for fans through its official app integrated with the Kadena blockchain. Fans can earn 1% cashback in VATRENI tokens when purchasing merchandise. This move is part of a growing trend in the sports industry, including soccer clubs and national teams launching their own crypto tokens for…
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Monero price approaches $334 resistance as 200 MA is reclaimed, why price can rally higher
Monero’s price has surged after reclaiming the 200-day moving average, indicating a bullish trend. Traders are eyeing resistance at $344 and a potential move to $402. The price structure shows higher highs and higher lows, with strong trading volume supporting the uptrend. A breakout above $344 could trigger further gains.