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Ripple Labs Begins Rolling Out Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin

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On August 9, Ripple Labs announced the initial tests of its United States dollar-pegged stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ethereum mainnets. The company also revealed plans to deploy the fiat-backed token on additional blockchain networks in the future.

Ripple Labs stated that RLUSD will be overcollateralized, meaning each unit of RLUSD will be backed by USD reserves or short-term cash equivalents at a 1:1 ratio with the US dollar. To ensure transparency and accountability, Ripple has promised third-party audits of the underlying cash assets and will publish monthly reports on the reserves.

The firm also reaffirmed its commitment to both XRP and RLUSD, dispelling rumors that it would shift focus from XRP to its new stablecoin.

Ripple Labs emphasized that the stablecoin is currently in beta testing with enterprise partners and cautioned users to be wary of scammers claiming to offer early access to RLUSD, which is not yet available for purchase or live trading.

This announcement follows an August 7 ruling by Judge Analisa Torres, which imposed a $125-million penalty on Ripple Labs in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit, originally filed in 2020. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse described the penalty as a “victory” against the SEC, which had sought a $2-billion fine for alleged securities violations.

Following the ruling, XRP saw a surge in its price, climbing 26% to reach $0.64 on the same day.

Despite these positive developments, Ripple Labs’ Q2 2024 XRP Markets Report highlighted a 65.6% drop in transaction volume on the XRPL, falling from 251 million transactions in the first quarter to 88 million in the second quarter. The report also noted a significant increase in the average cost per transaction on the ledger.

Regulators Delay Key Decision on Listing Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF

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U.S. regulators announced that they require additional time to decide whether an exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed as a comprehensive crypto portfolio can be listed on Nasdaq’s electronic securities exchange, according to an August 9 regulatory filing.

This filing responded to Nasdaq’s June request for permission to list the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF on its electronic exchange.

If approved, the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF would become the first diversified spot crypto ETF in the U.S. market. It would also be the first U.S. ETF to include alternative cryptocurrencies, or “altcoins.”

The ETF aims to track the Nasdaq Crypto US Index (NCIUS), which includes a diverse portfolio of cryptocurrencies weighted by market capitalization. According to the ETF’s registration filing, the holdings include core digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) as well as altcoins like Chainlink (LINK) and Uniswap (UNI). Notably, approximately 95% of the index is comprised of ETH and BTC.

Before this ETF can be traded, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) must approve its registration application, known as an S-1, and allow at least one public equities exchange, such as Nasdaq, to list the product.

On August 6, Nasdaq submitted a similar filing to U.S. regulators, requesting permission to list options on Ethereum (ETH) ETFs. To date, the SEC has not permitted any exchanges to list options on spot BTC or ETH ETFs.

If approved, Nasdaq’s request would enable options trading exclusively for BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), the only ETH ETF listed on Nasdaq’s electronic exchange. Other ETH ETFs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange’s (NYSE) Arca or Cboe.

In July, the SEC informed several options exchanges, including Nasdaq ISE, that more time was needed to make a decision on their requests to list options on spot BTC ETFs.

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs were first introduced in the U.S. in January and July, respectively, and now manage approximately $65 billion in assets, according to Yahoo Finance.

Ripple Labs Begins Rolling Out Its Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin

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On August 9, Ripple Labs announced the initial tests of its United States dollar-pegged stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ethereum mainnets. The company also revealed plans to deploy the fiat-backed token on additional blockchain networks in the future.

Ripple Labs stated that RLUSD will be overcollateralized, meaning each unit of RLUSD will be backed by USD reserves or short-term cash equivalents at a 1:1 ratio with the US dollar. To ensure transparency and accountability, Ripple has promised third-party audits of the underlying cash assets and will publish monthly reports on the reserves.

The firm also reaffirmed its commitment to both XRP and RLUSD, dispelling rumors that it would shift focus from XRP to its new stablecoin.

Ripple Labs emphasized that the stablecoin is currently in beta testing with enterprise partners and cautioned users to be wary of scammers claiming to offer early access to RLUSD, which is not yet available for purchase or live trading.

This announcement follows an August 7 ruling by Judge Analisa Torres, which imposed a $125-million penalty on Ripple Labs in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit, originally filed in 2020. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse described the penalty as a “victory” against the SEC, which had sought a $2-billion fine for alleged securities violations.

Following the ruling, XRP saw a surge in its price, climbing 26% to reach $0.64 on the same day.

Despite these positive developments, Ripple Labs’ Q2 2024 XRP Markets Report highlighted a 65.6% drop in transaction volume on the XRPL, falling from 251 million transactions in the first quarter to 88 million in the second quarter. The report also noted a significant increase in the average cost per transaction on the ledger.

Mario Mosböck Partners With CoinPoker to Build the Best Online Poker Site, Showcasing PoR on the Blockchain

Willemstad, Curacao, August 9th, 2024, Chainwire

Online poker site CoinPoker has released a proof of reserves (PoR) report showing that user deposits are covered 1:1 in cold wallets, visible on the blockchain, alongside additional reserves in hot wallets to process instant withdrawals.

Praising the move by the crypto-based poker site to increase transparency, former Austrian footballer and poker professional Mario Mosböck has partnered with the site as a new official ambassador, alongside British pro Patrick Leonard.

In an X post, Mario Mosböck stated the pair’s ‘mission is to guide the new leadership group to build the world’s best online poker site.’

Users can read CoinPoker’s proof of reserves report here.

Building A Top Online Poker Site With Cryptocurrency

Founded in 2017, CoinPoker is a relatively new crypto poker room and casino, but increasingly ranked among the top online poker sites by the likes of Card Player Magazine, PokerScout and Techopedia.

Unlike conventional internet poker sites that use fiat currency, on CoinPoker players bet with Tether (USDT) and the site is able to take advantage of the blockchain to show user funds are safe and segregated. 

Online poker was rocked by the Full Tilt Poker scandal in 2011, in which user funds were co-mingled with operating funds, and the company went insolvent in the industry’s ‘Black Friday’.

Many top poker sites increasingly accept cryptocurrencies as a deposit method, but CoinPoker is among a small and growing contingent to go ‘all in’ and embrace it for all actions at the poker table. Players can deposit USDT, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Binance Coin or its own native token CHP which unlocks 33% rakeback for holders.

For added security, CoinPoker also makes use of Fireblocks vaults and a decentralized RNG (random number generator) software that players can verify the randomness of after every hand, utilizing Ethereum’s Keccak-256 algorithm.  

CoinPoker Sign Mario Mosböck, Patrick ‘Pads’ Leonard

28 year old Mario Mosböck, who played as a forward for Austrian Football club Wiener Neustädter SC, recently made a name for himself on the live and online poker scene.

He now has over $11.7 million in recorded live tournament earnings, including a first place finish at the Triton Super High Roller Series in Jeju for $1.1 million, and a runner-up finish at the 2023 WPT Big One for One Drop for $4.6 million.

Source – triton-series.com

Mario players under the screenname ‘livinmydream’ on CoinPoker, often seen in high stakes battles in $25/$50 PLO cash games and higher.

Patrick Leonard is a former PartyPoker ambassador and currently ranked 38th on the England all time money list by the Hendon Mob poker database. His total live earnings exceed $3.1 million – including a WSOP bracelet win – and his online earnings of over $19.2 million have seen the 35 year old often rated among the best online MTT players in the world.

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Also a highly regarded poker coach, Patrick mentors mid stakes players to improve their games, with some of the grinders under his wing going on to win EPT, WCOOP and SCOOP events.

He describes his goal at CoinPoker to help ‘create the safest and best online poker room in the world’ and worked alongside the site to produce its proof of reserves report.

Proof of Reserves on the Blockchain

On its PoR report, CoinPoker writes:

‘CoinPoker prioritizes customer security and peace of mind. Our operations are safeguarded by a Curaçao eGaming License, ensuring compliance with strict regulatory standards. We demonstrate our financial integrity through Proof of Reserves, holding sufficient funds to cover all user assets. Proof of Reserves refers to the assets we hold in custody for users when they deposit funds into their accounts. 

Here we provide proof that CoinPoker has funds held in reserve to cover all of our users’ assets 1:1, as well as some additional reserves. It’s important to note that this sum of funds refers only to users’ funds. CoinPoker’s corporate holdings, which are stored in wallets completely separately, are not factored into the proof of reserves calculations.’

At this time, CoinPoker customer deposits total approximately $16 million, and the total assets held in reserve to cover those is just under $16.75 million, equal to 105% of deposits.

The exact amount of player deposits is updated dynamically every few minutes on the coinpoker.com website.

Links are provided to view those funds on the blockchain via etherscan.io, blockchain.com, bscscan.com, and other crypto tracking sites depending on the token.

The majority of funds are held in cold storage for security, with some in hot wallets to process instant withdrawals – players can deposit and withdraw funds within minutes via a MetaMask wallet or a crypto exchange account.

To celebrate releasing the report, CoinPoker also announced an exclusive promotion for players to gain free entry into the upcoming $40k GTD Sunday Special tournament, on the company’s Instagram and other socials.

About CoinPoker

Licensed in Curaçao, CoinPoker is available for free download on Windows and Android devices, hosting No Limit Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha and other game types across real money cash game and tournament formats. 

New players earn a 150% up to 2000 USDT matching bonus on their first deposit, and holders of the site’s native cryptocurrency CHP earn 33% rakeback on their play.

Users can open a Coinpoker account here.

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How to Receive the 1M $TAUNT Token Airdrop in Summer 2024

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In times of declining effectiveness of crypto incentive programs, the Taunt Token airdrop campaign has caught the interest of crypto enthusiasts due to its creative method of rewarding real and active users. Issued by Taunt Network, which aims to revolutionize interactive gaming experiences, the Taunt token will be used to drive tokenized engagement between audiences and creators.

This article will look at the mechanics of the Taunt Token airdrop, including how it works, who is eligible, and how to maximize the chances of obtaining more airdrop tokens.  

Understanding the 1M $TAUNT Token Airdrop 

The Taunt Token airdrop is a unique $1 million campaign that aims to distribute $TAUNT tokens while encouraging genuine community interaction. Unlike typical airdrops, this strategy takes a unique route—using special Soul-Bound Tokens (SBTs), Engagement Points (EPs), the EP lottery, and the Referral Program. 

How Does Taunt Token Prevent Bot Abuse?

Bot activity has been increasing recently, especially when airdrops are involved. This has impeded the efficient distribution of airdrop campaigns and caused a number of issues in various airdrop campaigns. Nonetheless, the Taunt Token’s airdrop uses more advanced technology to reward only actual community members. This guarantees an equitable and fair token distribution and is expected to benefit the token valuation at launch.

What are Soul-Bound Tokens (SBTs)? 

The Taunt Token incentive scheme is based on non-tradable tokens called Soul-bound Tokens (SBTs). Tokens can be earned by platform-specific activities, such as challenges and referrals. Additionally, SBTs function as a “key” to enable the ecosystem’s Engagement Points (EPs) earning system. 

How can users get Soul-Bound Tokens?

Earning SBTs requires performing specific tasks. Every week, there is a distinct SBT with criteria set for every community member to complete within that timeframe. Notably, these tokens can’t be claimed retrospectively; users must earn them through constant task participation, fostering continued engagement and fair compensation for everyone involved.

How do SBTs Contribute to the Taunt Token Ecosystem?

SBTs are essential to the Taunt Token ecosystem in several ways. First, they are required to obtain Engagement Points, meaning that only dedicated users can accrue rewards. Second, SBTs boost users’ chances of winning rewards by acting as multipliers in the weekly EP lottery. Up to 4 SBTs may be awarded to an engaged user who joins at the beginning of a four-week campaign

What are the Different Quests of SBT Activities in Battleworld?

SBT Activities are organized into quests:

Quest 1 (Social)

Thesee initial Quest, which a user must complete before proceeding to other Quests. Activities in this Quest are simple and can be completed quickly. They include;

• Make an account on Battleworld’s website.

• Follow Battleworld on X.

• Follow $TAUNT on X.

• Join the Battleworld Discord.

• Join the $TAUNT Telegram.

Quest 2 (Play Battleworld)

• Play a tournament with an Outsider warrior.

• Visit the Gitbook 

Quest 3 (Discover Underworld)

• Play Bored of Directors – Battleworld Escape powered by Pipeflare 

Quest 4 (Referrals and deeper engagement)

• Complete referrals to the $TAUNT airdrop campaign.

• Retweet a post from the Battleworld X account.

• Make a post on X using the $TAUNT tag.

• Like a Battleworld X post.

Quest 5 (Watch and Earn)

• Watch a Battleworld match 

• Play in a Battleworld prediction match  

How do Engagement Points (EP) work?

Engagement Points (EP) are the foundation of the Taunt Token reward campaign. Users can earn these off-chain points by participating in various platform activities. In addition to gauging user activity, EP may be exchanged for Taunt tokens. Interestingly, EP’s value increases with time, providing a strong incentive for continued involvement and long-term ownership. 

How can Users get Engagement Points Daily? 

Users may earn EPs through a variety of daily activities. These include possessing and holding certain assets such as Genesis Pass, Genesis Warriors, and Black Magic Warriors, with benefits ranging depending on their rarity and quantity. Additional daily EP-earning alternatives include participating in Battleworld Watch and Earn games and owning NFT fighters of various races and rarity Quests. 

How to Earn Extra Engagement Points?

Beyond daily activities, users may earn EPs through a variety of innovative techniques. The referral program awards EPs when referred users obtain an SBT. Users can also spin the Wheel by spending SKULLS on Battleworld’s website for a chance to win EPs and other prizes. Additionally, the platform rewards users to perform activities or generate content, with winners chosen by the Battleworld team and community. These multiple alternatives adapt to different user interests, promoting various interactions with the ecosystem.

Benefits of the Referral Program

The referral program for the airdrop campaign has many perks for users with more referrals. The two primary benefits of the referral program are a referral leaderboard and a higher chance of winning the EP lottery. For the leaderboard, a user’s position is based on the number of new users onboarded. Note that additional EP rewards are attached to leaderboard positions with a higher chance of winning in the EP lottery.

How Does the EP Lottery Operate? 

The EP Lottery is a weekly event where users may participate using their acquired Engagement Points (EPs). Every EP is like a lottery ticket, allowing users to win different rewards. Users may increase their chances of winning by performing specific tasks inside the ecosystem, such as the referral program explained above.

How do SBTs Impact Lottery Entries?

SBTs increase users’ EPs’ worth, giving them a significant edge in the lottery. The user’s effective EP count will be boosted by 10% with each SBT, which is multiplicative with more SBTs. 

Which Prizes are up for Grabs in the EP Lottery? 

The EP Lottery provides a wide selection of rewards to cater to a variety of user interests. These perks include NFT fighters, Genesis Passes, cryptocurrency incentives in MATIC or ETH, and extra EPs available to winners. Principally, the diversity of rewards the lottery offers guarantees that it will always be intriguing and relevant to a large segment of the ecosystem. 

Earning Engagement Points Through Battleworld Mini-Games

Battleworld Underground is a collection of six mini-games inspired by the Battleworld IP. These games provide players more chances to earn Engagement Points (EPs) and fit in with Battleworld’s narrative. The first game in the ecosystem, “Bored of Directors – Escape from Battleworld,” introduces players to this new kind of gaming. 

Users may earn EPs by playing daily mini-games offered by Pipeflare. Each game awards a defined number of EPs for participation and victory, making the process of acquiring Taunt Tokens more gamified. 

The Untrading Ecosystem: A Paradigm Shift in Trading and Asset Management

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The conventional trading ecosystem has long been plagued by fundamental problems: most traders lose money trying to predict markets, trading creates adversarial relationships between investors, and high fees and counterparty risks are rampant. However, a revolution in the trading industry is on the horizon. Imagine a scenario where you don’t need to foresee market moves to benefit. This is precisely what Untrading provides.

Untrading Technologies Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based fintech firm, is driving this change with its decentralized asset management platform. Leveraging cutting-edge protocols and blockchain technology, Untrading aims to make trading more profitable, transparent, and fair for all parties involved.

The Problems with Traditional Trading

Most traders, especially beginners, eventually lose significant money as they proceed on their trading journey. The cause? They focus on attempting to forecast market changes based on various analytical conditions. These attempts often fall outside their plan, demonstrating that the notion of precise market forecasts being necessary for successful trading is fundamentally flawed.

Unfortunately, this mindset turns trading into a competition, making it difficult for anyone to consistently come out on top. The system profits from traders’ mistakes, fostering a hidden agenda where exchanges stand to gain more from traders’ losses.

Reimagining Asset Ownership and Value

Untrading’s innovative techniques are leading the way in reimagining asset ownership and value monetization in the digital era. 

Untrading cracks the code on win-win: Where Game Theory meets crypto – turning Prof. Axelrod’s most successful cooperative strategy into a paradigm-shifting blockchain investment infrastructure.

Cooperative Strategies: Insights from Prof. Robert Axelrod’s Research

Untrading’s philosophy was proven by the groundbreaking work of Professor Robert Axelrod on cooperative strategies. Axelrod’s research, particularly his famous “Evolution of Cooperation” studies, provides crucial insights that Untrading has adapted for the crypto trading world. By integrating these principles, Untrading creates an ecosystem where cooperation is not just encouraged but becomes the most profitable strategy for all participants.

Provenance Value Amplification (PVA)

Untrading’s invention is centered around the Provenance Value Amplification (PVA) protocol. This commission-free mechanism enables token holders to profit from future price increases even after they sell their assets. PVA ensures that those who have contributed to the history of an asset are appropriately compensated, understanding the importance of provenance, especially in metaverse assets.

Key features of PVA include:

  • ERC-5173 Integration: Users can get a cut of future sales proceeds from previously held assets. 
  • No Commission Fees: Untrading does not charge commissions and avoids conflicts of interest using a shared success approach. 
  • Blockchain-Powered Innovation: State-of-art Multisig smart contract technology secures the system. 

Building Collaborative Environments 

The strategy used by Untrading encourages the growth of open, value-driven communities. Users may foster a more helpful and cooperative trade environment by exchanging ideas, tactics, and success stories. This transition from adversarial to shared prosperity partnerships eliminates financial conflicts and mismatched incentives. 

Innovation and Technology 

Untrading uses innovative technology to make trading more intelligent and effective: 

  • Truly Divisible NFTs: A novel structure increases adaptability and offers countless opportunities. 
  • Upgraded ERC-20 Tokens: Any ERC-20 token may be upgraded to a divisible NFT, which combines the fungibility advantages of ERC-721 with the uniqueness of ERC-20. 
  • Modular Smart Contract Infrastructure: Multi-sig smart contracts with a modular design make security, smooth deployment, and upgradability possible.

Compared to established platforms, these advances place Untrading as a leader in transparency, trust, accessibility, efficiency, and security. 

Market Opportunity and Growth Strategy

Untrading concentrates on the quickly growing Southeast Asian crypto retail investor base, which consists of over 37 million users spread across essential markets, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Untrading has developed a thorough expansion plan to take advantage of this opportunity. In the initial phase, the company integrates important partners and creators while focusing on community building and ecosystem jumpstart. 

During its second phase, Untrading concentrates on acquiring users by employing strategic partnerships. The company’s strategy involves partnering with top cryptocurrency platforms and wallets to integrate its functionality into partner platforms. 

The last stage focuses on enterprise and institutional outreach. Untrading wants to work with businesses investigating blockchain-based revenue streams and partner with financial institutions on innovative product development. 

Regulatory Advantage and Global Expansion

In an attempt to capitalize on many significant benefits, Untrading is aggressively pursuing a Capital Markets Services (CMS) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). 

Getting the MAS license will, first and foremost, significantly increase Untrading’s legitimacy and dependability. 

Furthermore, Singapore’s regulatory structure provides regulatory synergy with other regional markets because it is well-aligned with them. This alignment makes it simpler for Untrading to grow its services regionally by streamlining compliance procedures and enabling more seamless operations across several countries. 

Finally, Untrading will have a solid platform for international growth thanks to the MAS license. Untrading can more skillfully traverse the regulatory environments of other countries by creating a solid regulatory foundation in Singapore. 

The company intends to expand gradually around the world, giving priority to regions with hospitable regulatory frameworks. 

Creative Community-Sparked Growth

Untrading is employing distinct tactics to promote uptake:

  • KOL-Led Investment Groups: This approach forms dynamic investment groups by collaborating with prominent trading community leaders, gamifying the transition from “Camps” to “Kingdoms.”
  • Religious Community Focus: Reaching out to close-knit religious groups by working with authorized local investment advisers and sending out committed ambassadors.

Future Developments

Market Making Yield for Statistical Arbitrage (SAMMY) 

SAMMY, a statistical arbitrage-based hedge fund strategy, is scheduled to launch in Q1 2025. This functionality will allow users to take advantage of risk-free high-frequency trading possibilities. Untrading intends to employ this tactic for its token on several exchanges in Q3 2024 and provide market-making services to exchanges and cryptocurrency projects. 

Upcoming Innovations: Bridging the Gap Between CEXes and DEXes

As part of its commitment to continuous innovation, Untrading is excited to announce the development of its v1.5 release, scheduled for Q4. This update will introduce a groundbreaking feature that promises to revolutionize users’ trading experience.

At the heart of this update is an industry-first On-demand Market Making (OMM) mechanism. This innovative system combines the best features of centralized exchanges (CEXes) and decentralized exchanges (DEXes), offering users an unparalleled trading experience.

Key benefits of the OMM mechanism will include:

Enhanced Price Execution: Users can expect improved price fills, ensuring they get the best possible rates for their trades.

Minimal to Zero Slippage: The mechanism is designed to significantly reduce or eliminate slippage, a common issue in many existing exchanges.

Abundant Liquidity: The OMM will provide ample liquidity across various trading pairs by leveraging advanced market-making techniques.

Seamless User Experience: The system will operate behind the scenes, offering users the benefits of sophisticated market-making without additional complexity in the trading process.

While excited about this innovation, Untrading is keeping the specific details under wraps for now. This strategic decision allows the platform to maintain its competitive edge and ensure that it can deliver a fully optimized and tested system to its users.

The introduction of the OMM mechanism represents a significant step forward in Untrading’s mission to create a more efficient, fair, and user-friendly trading environment. It aligns perfectly with the platform’s existing innovations, like the Provenance Value Amplification (PVA) protocol and their implementation of Professor Axelrod’s cooperative strategies.

As the release date approaches, the Untrading team will be sharing more information about this feature and how it will integrate with their existing ecosystem. The team encourages users and industry observers to stay tuned for updates and prepare to experience the next evolution in decentralized trading with their v1.5 release.

Conclusion

In the field of finance, Untrading is a paradigm change that provides a solution to the persistent problems with traditional trading. By eliminating the need for forecasts, promoting cooperative ecosystems, and utilizing cutting-edge blockchain technology, Untrading is set to upend the multi-trillion-dollar trading sector. 

Owing to its unique features, the platform’s users have never-before-seen opportunities to participate in sophisticated trading strategies and profit from asset appreciation. These include Provenance Value Amplification, a Collaborative environment, Innovative Technology, an impending SAMMY strategy, and the development of the v1.5 release. Untrading makes trading more fair and beneficial for all parties by emphasizing security, transparency, and aligned incentives. 

Untrading has the potential to upend the multi-trillion-dollar trading sector. In order to support this goal, they are making up to 4% of their tokens available to forward-thinking investors. These funds will be used to improve platform development and user experience, increase market penetration and add new users, empower their community through growth initiatives and educational resources, and draw in top talent to spur innovation and expansion.

YAWN Token Launches with Ambitious Ecosystem and E-Commerce Integration

Vancouver, Canada, August 8th, 2024, Chainwire

With the rise of the meme coin market, Yawn introduces itself as the first meme token embedded within a $1 billion ecosystem. As part of the Boys Club, YAWN allows holders to potentially gain from its expanding brand and community-focused initiatives.

YAWN aims to establish a unique position in the cryptocurrency market, leveraging advancements in technology and AI. $YAWN is supported by experienced e-commerce marketing professionals known for their success in scaling online businesses. Their involvement is expected to drive the growth and success of YAWN in both the e-commerce and crypto sectors.

YAWN’s World: Merchandise and an Expansive Product Lineup

One thing that sets YAWN apart from a token like DOGE or PEPE is its merchandise and supplement offerings. 

Available on the official Yawn E-shop (https://shop.yawnsworld.com), offerings include Sleep Gummies, Creatine, Hangover Strips, and Calming Capsules. Upcoming merchandise such as shirts, hoodies, hats, and plushies will further solidify the brand’s presence.

The YAWN ecosystem will also benefit from celebrity endorsements and extensive influence campaigns across various platforms. Future developments include a YAWN Sleep App designed to optimize users’ sleep and an AI-integrated wallet featuring a chatbot to assist traders in the crypto space. Additionally, a YAWN Web3 game is under development, integrating $YAWN, NFTs, and other rewards for users.

$YAWN Tokenomics and Security

An important aspect of the YAWN ecosystem is the tokenomics of the crypto. The total supply is 8 billion tokens where there’s a 0% tax, with no transaction fees on trades.

Additionally, 80% of the liquidity is locked for 1 year. That will make sure that there is stability with a $75,000 ETH match for the first year. The project also has a 10% development fund, with a 90-day time lock that is released daily, as well as a 5% marketing fund that is 60-day time locked and also released daily.

Finally, the token has a 5% centralized exchange fund. This will reserve tokens for a future listing on a CEX exchange. Any unused funds will be time-locked thereafter. Those will be used for liquidity, burning, or adding to a staking pool.

Security measures are robust, with the token audited by CoinMarketCap auditor Cyberscope, ensuring focus on security during rapid growth.

The Roadmap

For any crypto, the roadmap is tremendously important. YAWN features a four-phase outline:

Phase 1: The first step will be the $YAWN token launch and a marketing blitz. That will allow for clear brand establishment in the crypto space. An already developed supplement and merchandise brand alongside a notable celebrity and influence ad campaign. The products will also launch on both Amazon and TikTok shops.

Phase 2: Release of a brand-new NFT collection and additional CEX listings

Phase 3: This aspect of the plan will see the launch of GPU/Node services. It will also be the phase where the YAWN AI Sleep App is unveiled. Along with the application, the ecosystem will also introduce its own AI wallet.

Phase 4: This is where Web3 gaming comes in, as YAWN game development goes into overdrive. Additionally, DAO empowerment takes place, positioning the meme coin among the market’s most beloved cryptos.

How to Acquire $YAWN Tokens

$YAWN is available for purchase on the MEXC exchange and the decentralized exchange Uniswap. The contract address for $YAWN is 0x881d4C8618D68872fA404518B2460eA839A02a6a.

Become Part of the YAWN Community 

For those interested in the expanding YAWN brand, joining the community offers a way to engage with and contribute to the ecosystem. Users can follow the project on its website, Telegram, X (formerly Twitter), and Coinmarketcap for updates and participation opportunities.

About YAWN

YAWN’s World is a pioneering meme token embedded within a billion-dollar ecosystem, merging cryptocurrency innovation with e-commerce. Supported by a team of seasoned marketing professionals, YAWN offers a diverse range of products, including supplements and merchandise, and aims to transform the meme token market with advanced AI technology and a unique product lineup.

Contact

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Montenegro’s Supreme Court Delays Extradition of Do Kwon

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Montenegro’s Supreme Court has delayed the extradition of Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to South Korea, following a request from prosecutors. The decision came after an appellate court supported a previous ruling for his extradition, based on a report from Vijesti dated August 8. Prosecutors sought this postponement on August 2, citing the need to address a legal issue regarding the protection of legality before proceeding.

Do Kwon’s journey from South Korea to Montenegro captured global attention after the 2022 collapse of Terra, his blockchain venture. Despite his elusive presence and continued social media activity, Montenegrin authorities detained him in March 2023 for possessing fake travel documents as he tried to exit the country. After four months in local custody, discussions about his potential extradition to face legal challenges in the US or South Korea began. Both nations are poised to press criminal and civil charges against him concerning alleged fraud at Terraform.

Interestingly, Montenegro’s Prime Minister Milojko Spajić appears to have been an early supporter of Terraform, having invested $75,000 in the company back in 2018.

Since leaving prison, Kwon has been embroiled in ongoing legal battles, with Montenegrin courts repeatedly delaying decisions on his extradition. At this point, it remains unclear whether he will be extradited to the US or South Korea.

Adding to the complexities of the case, in February, Montenegrin authorities extradited Han Chang-joon, Terraform’s former CFO and a co-arrestee with Kwon, to South Korea. In a related development in the US, a court in April found Terraform and Kwon liable for fraud in a lawsuit initiated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. These legal entanglements highlight the broader ramifications of the Terraform collapse, affecting stakeholders and legal systems in multiple countries.

Cryptocurrency Super PAC Gains Influence Amid National Debate

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Media outlets have reported the outcomes of three primary races in Missouri and Michigan, influenced by contributions from the Fairshake Super PAC or its affiliates, with a fourth race in Washington still undecided.

As of August 7, reports confirmed that Democrat Wesley Bell defeated incumbent Cori Bush in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District primary, Bob Onder secured the Republican nomination for Missouri’s 3rd, and Shri Thanedar won the Democratic primary in Michigan’s 13th. Votes were still being counted for the Democratic primary in Washington’s 6th Congressional District at the time of publication.

Fairshake and its affiliates, the Defend American Jobs PAC and the Protect Progress PAC, invested approximately $4 million combined into these four primary races to support pro-crypto candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives or oppose those with anti-crypto stances. Of this, $1.4 million was spent on opposing Bush, $250,000 on supporting Onder, and $1 million on supporting Thanedar.

“Cori Bush has now become the latest anti-crypto, Elizabeth Warren-endorsed lawmaker to lose their seat in Congress,” stated Fairshake spokesperson Josh Vlasto. “The crypto and blockchain community will continue to support candidates who believe in innovation and job creation.”

In Washington’s 6th Congressional District, Emily Randall, supported by a $1.5 million media buy from Protect Progress, was leading with roughly 62% of votes counted. If victorious, she could face Republican Drew MacEwen in the November general election.

Hilary Franz, trailing against MacEwen and Randall, criticized the influence of Super PACs on X during the primary night. Her campaign manager, Eve Zhurbinskiy, had previously suggested that Protect Progress was a “MAGA-funded Super PAC” aiming “to buy members of Congress” with financial influence.

“Out-of-state Super PACs spent over $2.4 million to buy this seat,” Franz said on August 6. “Despite this unprecedented influx of dark money, our volunteers and supporters have kept this race too close to call.”

These August 6 races followed earlier primaries in Arizona, where Fairshake-backed candidates lost on July 30. Defend American Jobs and Protect Progress invested $1 million in media buys for Republican Blake Masters and Democrat Andrei Cherny, but both were defeated within their respective parties.

In Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District, Protect Progress spent around $1.3 million to support Democrat Yassamin Ansari over Raquel Terán. At the time of publication, the race was extremely close, likely heading to a recount, with Ansari leading by fewer than 100 votes.

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Media outlets have reported the outcomes of three primary races in Missouri and Michigan, influenced by contributions from the Fairshake Super PAC or its affiliates, with a fourth race in Washington still undecided.

As of August 7, reports confirmed that Democrat Wesley Bell defeated incumbent Cori Bush in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District primary, Bob Onder secured the Republican nomination for Missouri’s 3rd, and Shri Thanedar won the Democratic primary in Michigan’s 13th. Votes were still being counted for the Democratic primary in Washington’s 6th Congressional District at the time of publication.

Fairshake and its affiliates, the Defend American Jobs PAC and the Protect Progress PAC, invested approximately $4 million combined into these four primary races to support pro-crypto candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives or oppose those with anti-crypto stances. Of this, $1.4 million was spent on opposing Bush, $250,000 on supporting Onder, and $1 million on supporting Thanedar.

“Cori Bush has now become the latest anti-crypto, Elizabeth Warren-endorsed lawmaker to lose their seat in Congress,” stated Fairshake spokesperson Josh Vlasto. “The crypto and blockchain community will continue to support candidates who believe in innovation and job creation.”

In Washington’s 6th Congressional District, Emily Randall, supported by a $1.5 million media buy from Protect Progress, was leading with roughly 62% of votes counted. If victorious, she could face Republican Drew MacEwen in the November general election.

Hilary Franz, trailing against MacEwen and Randall, criticized the influence of Super PACs on X during the primary night. Her campaign manager, Eve Zhurbinskiy, had previously suggested that Protect Progress was a “MAGA-funded Super PAC” aiming “to buy members of Congress” with financial influence.

“Out-of-state Super PACs spent over $2.4 million to buy this seat,” Franz said on August 6. “Despite this unprecedented influx of dark money, our volunteers and supporters have kept this race too close to call.”

These August 6 races followed earlier primaries in Arizona, where Fairshake-backed candidates lost on July 30. Defend American Jobs and Protect Progress invested $1 million in media buys for Republican Blake Masters and Democrat Andrei Cherny, but both were defeated within their respective parties.

In Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District, Protect Progress spent around $1.3 million to support Democrat Yassamin Ansari over Raquel Terán. At the time of publication, the race was extremely close, likely heading to a recount, with Ansari leading by fewer than 100 votes.

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