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Ethereum's Buterin Makes 88 ETH Donation to Adopt Famous Thai Hippo
Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum co-founder, has adopted Thailand's beloved pygmy hippopotamus Moo Deng through an 88 ETH donation to Khao Kheow Open Zoo. The generous contribution will fund habitat improvements and educational initiatives while strengthening ties between the crypto community and Thailand.
South Korea's Crypto Boom: One-Third of Population Now Holds Digital Assets
South Korea's cryptocurrency market has surged to $78 billion as over 30% of the population now owns digital assets. The remarkable growth, adding 610,000 new crypto investors in just one month, coincides with renewed market optimism and intensified trading activity across major exchanges.
Aave's $1 Billion Proposal Sparks Major Exodus Threat from Polygon Network
Leading DeFi protocol Aave faces a pivotal vote that could see it exit the Polygon blockchain following disputes over a $1.3B investment proposal. The potential departure, driven by security concerns, threatens to disrupt Polygon's DeFi ecosystem where Aave represents 40% of locked assets.
Father's Meme Coin Campaign Raises $14M for Brain Tumor Research
A father transformed his daughter's brain tumor diagnosis into a groundbreaking fundraising success by leveraging a Solana-based meme coin. The initiative raised $14 million for pediatric brain tumor research, demonstrating cryptocurrency's potential for philanthropic causes.
Floki DAO Plans European ETP Launch in Bold Move for Memecoin Sector
Floki's governing body proposes launching an Exchange-Traded Product on Switzerland's SIX Swiss Exchange in early 2025, potentially becoming Europe's second memecoin-based ETP after Dogecoin. The initiative involves allocating $2.8M worth of treasury tokens for liquidity while aiming to bridge DeFi with traditional finance.
MicroStrategy's Stock Surge: Is a Historic Short Squeeze on the Horizon?
MicroStrategy's stock has skyrocketed 500% in 2024, fueled by Bitcoin's meteoric rise above $100,000. With high short interest and limited float, market watchers see potential for an even bigger move through a short squeeze as institutional adoption grows.
Memecoins Lead Crypto Investment Trends in 2024 as Cat Tokens Challenge Dog's Dominance
CoinGecko reports memecoins capturing 31% of crypto investor interest in 2024, with Solana-based tokens gaining prominence. Cat-themed cryptocurrencies are now rivaling traditional dog-based tokens, while AI projects and real-world assets round out top investment trends.
Cardano's Hydra Protocol Shatters Records: 2 Billion Transactions in 4 Hours Outpaces Visa
Cardano's layer-2 scaling solution Hydra has achieved an unprecedented milestone by processing 2 billion transactions in just 4 hours, surpassing Visa's daily volume. This breakthrough, alongside perfect uptime and expanding ecosystem features, positions Cardano as a leading force in blockchain scalability.
MicroStrategy's Bold $11B Bitcoin Bet Reshapes Corporate Treasury Strategy
MicroStrategy's unprecedented acquisition of 113,000 Bitcoins worth $11 billion since November 2024 has propelled the company into the Nasdaq 100. Despite criticism over its debt-fueled strategy, the firm's total holdings now exceed 444,000 BTC valued at $44 billion.