Month: June 2024

Cardano Founder’s Pig NIKE Sparks Memecoin Craze

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A memecoin inspired by Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson’s pet pig Nike has captured the community’s attention. Within just 12 hours of Hoskinson‘s post on X, NIKE’s market capitalization soared close to $1 million, underscoring the volatile and often unpredictable crypto market dynamics. Cardano Founder Sparks New Memecoin The genesis of the NIKE token was a simple, casual tweet by Hoskinson, featuring his pet pig, Nike. The tweet rapidly captured the imagination of the Cardano community, leading to the creation of a new memecoin named NIKE. Fun Fact: I have a…

Sonic, Gaming-Focused Layer-2 Chain on Solana, Raises $12M

The money will be used for growth initiatives for the Sonic protocol, which comes with “built-in mechanisms designed specifically for game development and execution on Solana, such as a sandbox environment, customizable gaming primitives and extensible data types, all while boasting the fastest on-chain-gaming experience,” according to the press release. Source

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Face Third Day of Outflows, $145 Million Drained on Monday

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U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced their third consecutive day of outflows on Monday, losing over $145 million. Fidelity’s FBTC continued to lead the outflows with $92 million exiting the fund on June 17. Fidelity’s FBTC and Ark Invest’s ARKB Among Biggest Losers During Monday’s Outflow According to sosovalue.xyz metrics, U.S.-based spot bitcoin ETFs […] Original

Crypto Majors Slide Further; SOL, DOGE Among Worst Affected

Crypto majors slid further during the European morning with some of the predominant altcoins and meme coins leading the plunge. SOL and DOGE were among the worst affected, currently trading 4.5% and 10% lower in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin fell below $66,000 to around $65,300, a dip of 0.9%, while ether is over 3.25% lower at $3,400. The CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20), which measures the broader digital asset market, is down just over 3% in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin ETFs also continued their dismal run, experiencing $145 million…

Potential Downtrend In Play? TON Struggles As Price Falls Below $7.7

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TON has experienced a dramatic price shift, falling below $7.7 three days after reaching an all-time high of $8.2. This sudden decline has caught the attention of investors and market analysts, raising concerns and sparking discussions about the potential implications of this sharp reversal.  It also follows a period of intense volatility and highlights the unpredictable nature of the cryptocurrency market. With TON’s price trajectory undergoing significant fluctuations, it’s essential to examine the factors contributing to this downturn and explore what this could mean for the future of TON and its…

Bitcoin ETF outflows continue, total amount falls below $15b

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Spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows continued as the week started. Consequently, the total net inflows of the investment products in the U.S. dropped below the $15 billion mark. According to data provided by Farside Investors, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net outflow of $145.9 million on Jun. 17. Most of the outflows came from the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) and ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB), worth $92 million and $50 million, respectively. Moreover, the VanEck Bitcoin Trust (HODL) and Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) also had smaller…

Beercoin (BEER) Dries Up, Loses 70% Of Its Value

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Beercoin, the effervescent Solana-based meme coin that promised a taste of financial freedom, is experiencing a hangover of epic proportions. After a meteoric rise in price earlier this month, Beercoin has come crashing down, plummeting by nearly 70% in a matter of days. This dramatic decline reflects a confluence of factors, including a broader crypto market correction, a hawkish Federal Reserve stance, and a concerning trend of insider selling. Related Reading Fed Tightens The Taps The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to adopt a more hawkish monetary policy, prioritizing inflation control…