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MexicoThe world’s leading cryptocurrency trading platform has officially launched Meme+ Zone on its app. About MEXC Meme+ Zone The MEXC Meme+ zone focuses on trending on-chain projects that combine the benefits of spot and on-chain trading. By adopting an order book model, the platform ensures strong token liquidity, significantly reducing slippage and enabling faster and more efficient trading. The Meme+ Zone allows users to seamlessly trade high-potential, early-stage meme coins without the need for a Web3 wallet, private key, or seed phrase. With the introduction of this new feature, MEXC aims to provide users with a specialized trading area, providing…

Mexicothe world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, today announced that it has added support for 17 languages ​​on its website, including Dutch, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Greek, Hungarian, and Indonesian. This initiative further strengthens MEXC’s localized services and provides a seamless and enhanced trading experience for crypto investors around the world. The new language is currently available on MEXC’s official website, and app integration is expected soon. With this latest language update, MEXC now supports a total of 34 languages. This reflects not only the platform’s commitment to global growth, but also its commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion. This strategic expansion will…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news editorials. 2024 marks a turning point for global financial markets, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission greenlighting the first Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETF, a pivotal development that signals a shift toward greater institutional acceptance of digital assets. The year will be . This milestone highlights the dramatic evolution of cryptocurrencies from a niche speculative asset to a fundamental investment opportunity. Large financial institutions are increasingly leveraging digital assets for robust portfolio diversification and as a strategic hedge…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news editorials. Since pivoting to a Layer 2-centric approach, the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem has relied heavily on L2 solutions for expansion. However, these solutions have struggled to compete effectively, especially under pressure from alternatives like Solana (SOL). During the recent meme coin craze, Solana attracted a lot of activity due to its advantages: low fees, high transaction speeds, and user friendliness. To understand the challenges, it is essential to consider why L2 solutions have not demonstrated the widely expected…

USDC worth $60 million was withdrawn from the HyperLiquid trading platform after a wallet address associated with a North Korean hacker allegedly initiated transactions on the platform. Experts believe these trades, which have accumulated losses of $700,000, are a test of weakness. At the time of writing, approximately $60 million in USDC has been withdrawn from the HyperLiquid perpetual trading platform due to concerns that activity from North Korea-related wallets may precede the attack. A wallet address associated with a North Korean hacker group began executing transactions on the Perp trading platform over the weekend. An X user called Tay,…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed herein belong solely to the authors and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news editorials. The growth rate of AI is outpacing regulation, creating risks to data, identity, and reputation verification, and if left unchecked, could increase the prevalence of misinformation and slow progress in scientific innovation. The push toward superintelligent AI is described by some of its most passionate leaders as a push toward a golden age of science. However, this push poses an existential risk that our society will reach a ceiling on large-scale adoption of immature AI technologies and…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the authors and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news editorial. TON, Immutable, Ronin — The rise of gaming chains is one of the major Web3 stories of the year. Telegram’s “Official Web3 Infrastructure”, Open Network, is a great example of this success by enabling in-app onboarding and new levels of engagement and rewards. TON makes it easy for builders to build and players to play, as proven by iconic titles of the year like Notcoin, Hamster Kombat, and BANANA. TON started the year with just over…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the authors and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news editorial. Although the global economy is developing rapidly, financial exclusion remains a persistent problem. Visa’s 2022 report reveals that 2.1 billion people around the world remain unserved or underserved by digital financial services. This gap often traps individuals and businesses in underbanked areas, leading to cycles of limited growth and opportunity. The good news? Emerging technologies, especially cryptocurrencies, present an opportunity to rewrite this narrative. The adoption of cryptocurrency payments by merchants has the potential to significantly…

For those who thought $10,000 was ridiculous, what can you say about Bitcoin worth over $100,000? After 15 years of crypto boom-bust cycles, stories of rags-to-riches (and back again), scams and bankruptcies, the carnival mood is back and silencing us naysayers. American politicians also joined the party. Donald Trump has appointed pro-crypto officials, focused on Bitcoin reserves, and even promoted his own coin. So are punters who are trying their hand at the risky meme coin market and losing money. Like the 18th-century Roman carnival, which the poet Goethe took part in, foolish behavior other than knives and brawls is…

Unlock Editor’s Digest for freeFT editor Roula Khalaf has chosen her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter.The author is the president of Coinfund, an investment company specializing in crypto assets.For the cryptocurrency industry, the 2024 US election was a key turning point on the path to redemption and legitimacy as an investable asset class. With over 290 pro-crypto members of Congress and an incoming president declaring the US will become the crypto capital of the planet, the crypto industry is finally being supported rather than fought by the government. This change could help the United States elevate itself as a…