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• WOMIO presale for $WOMIO tokens starts August 21 at 19:00 CET.
• WOMIO platform simplifies multichain memecoin creation with staking rewards for users.
• The platform aims to merge memecoin fun with real-world utility and new industry standards.

Multichain memecoin launching platform WOMIO has announced its upcoming presale and outlined its innovative approach to enhancing meme coin utility.

Set to launch on August 21 at 19:00 CET, the presale will offer the community an exclusive opportunity to acquire $WOMIO tokens, which are designed to serve as both a proof-of-concept memecoin and a catalyst for the growth of the WOMIO ecosystem.

Simplifying the process of launching meme coins

WOMIO is the brainchild of a seasoned team with a proven track record in crypto investment and project development. The platform is designed to be a one-stop solution for creating and promoting memecoins while integrating features such as staking, analytics, and promotional packages.

This holistic approach aims to bridge the gap between the entertaining aspects of memecoins and the practical functionalities associated with more conventional crypto assets.

WOMIO will support multichain launches, allowing users to create and deploy their tokens on their preferred blockchain in mere seconds.

The multichain functionality is a significant advancement, as it enables a broader range of use cases and fosters a more dynamic and versatile memecoin market.

The $WOMIO token will play a central role in the platform’s ecosystem, providing stakers with various benefits and promoting a sustainable approach to memecoin deployment and adoption.

Each time a memecoin is created on the WOMIO platform, a fee of 1.25% of the total supply is collected and automatically redistributed among $WOMIO stakers. This mechanism ensures continuous rewards and incentivizes active community participation, aligning the interests of token holders with the success of the ecosystem.

Combining the viral energy of memes with real-world utility

Paul Theobald, Founder of WOMIO, emphasized the platform’s goal to redefine memecoin engagement. He said that WOMIO is here to change the way people see memecoins since they’re combining the viral energy of memes with real-world utility, setting a new standard in the industry.

As the cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve, there is a growing demand for assets that blend entertainment with tangible value. WOMIO is poised to lead this trend by offering a robust platform that supports both fun and functionality.

By leveraging its unique multichain technology and staking mechanisms, WOMIO aims to become a cornerstone of the memecoin landscape, driving innovation and sustainability in this rapidly growing sector.

WOMIO is set to make significant strides in the memecoin space, promising to elevate projects and enhance the overall value proposition of memecoins through its cutting-edge platform.

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• Tether will launch a Dirham-pegged stablecoin in collaboration with Phoenix Group.
• New stablecoin will join USDT, EURT and other Tether-issued stablecoins.

Tether plans to add a new stablecoin pegged to the United Arab Emirates’ Dirham to its suite of stablecoins, according to an announcement on Aug. 21.

Per details of the planned launch, Tether will collaborate with Phoenix Group PLC, a UAE-based multi-billion dollar tech behemoth. The new stablecoin initiative will also involve Green Acorn Investments Ltd.

“We are thrilled to be working with Tether on bringing a UAE Dirham-pegged stablecoin to the market and are confident of its potential in transforming the digital economy for users across the region and beyond,” Seyedmohammad Alizadehfard, co-founder and Group CEO of Phoenix Group, said.

Tether’s range of stablecoins

When launched, the Dirham-pegged stablecoin will join a host of Tether tokens that include the world’s largest stablecoin USDT. Other products are the Euro-pegged EURT, Chinese yuan-pegged CNHT, Mexican peso-pegged MXNT, and Tether Gold (XAUT).

Tether is seeking regulatory approval for the fiat-backed cryptocurrency, with application made with the UAE Central Bank.

“The United Arab Emirates is becoming a significant global economic hub, and we believe our users will find our Dirham-pegged token to be a valuable and versatile addition,” Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino noted in a statement.

As well as launching the range of fiat-backed digital assets, Tether has aggressively expanded its flagship product USDT.

Currently the top stablecoin with a market cap of over $116 billion, USDT native access is live on major blockchains, including Ethereum and TRON.

The latest blockchain network to see USDT expansion is Aptos.

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• SunPump memecoin hype has seen TRON (TRX) price, volume and revenue surge.
• Following SunPump’s launch, the 24-hour revenue on TRON spiked to an all-time high of $3.84 million

TRON (TRX) continues to lead the altcoin market’s top cryptocurrencies by market cap after experiencing significant gains over the past 24 hours.

After breaking above the $0.14 resistance level reached last in late June, TRX continued higher to hit prices near $0.17 and see its market capitalization rise to over $14.3 billion. While still outside of the top 10 by market cap, the cryptocurrency is just off 10th spot currently occupied by Dogecoin that has a market cap of $15.1 billion.

TRON revenue surges amid meme coin hype

As TRX price soars to see bulls target the all-time peak reached during the last bull market, there’s fresh momentum likely to make this quest achievable.

This relates to the massive hype that currently surrounds SunPump, the fair launch platform for meme coins on TRON. On-chain data from Dune Analytics shows that SunPump has seen over 20,880 meme coins launched since its debut.

It’s a milestone that has catapulted revenue for the memecoin launch platform and for TRON. SunPump revenue as at the time of writing stood at 8,353,268 TRX, or about $1.38 million.

Notably, the 24-hour revenue for TRON has spiked to an all-time high of $3.84 million amid the SunPump hype.

After the launch of #SunPump, the 24-hour revenue on #TronNetwork hit a new all-time high of $3.84M! pic.twitter.com/IXs0fIhndV

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) August 21, 2024

Meanwhile, TRON’s total revenue over the month exceeds $161 million, compared to over $45 million and $21 million for Ethereum and Solana.

The meme coin platform’s massive traction – including with the outperformance of the Sundog (SUNDOG) meme coin – has helped TRON outpace Ethereum and Solana in 24-hour volume.

In a post on X on Aug. 21, TRON founder Justin Sun touted the growth potential for TRON network’s activity and SunPump’s volume, noting these metrics would “see a 100% daily growth.”

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• Binance and CZ are sued for allegedly laundering stolen cryptocurrency assets.
• Plaintiffs claim Binance’s lack of AML and KYC controls facilitated the laundering.
• The case could impact blockchain analytics and crypto exchange compliance standards.

Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, are now confronted with a new class-action lawsuit alleging their involvement in laundering stolen cryptocurrency.

The complaint, filed on August 16, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, accuses the defendants of facilitating the conversion of stolen digital assets into untraceable funds.

Binance accused of helping criminals to obscure stolen assets

The lawsuit, brought by plaintiffs Philip Martin, T.F. (Natalie) Tang, and Yatin Khanna, asserts that Binance’s crypto exchange, Binance.com, was central to a scheme enabling criminals to obscure stolen assets.

According to the plaintiffs, the exchange’s operations allowed bad actors to use the platform to convert stolen cryptocurrency into different assets, effectively erasing the connection between the original stolen funds and their new form.

The complaint highlights that Binance, under CZ’s leadership, failed to implement effective anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) procedures. This failure, the lawsuit argues, made Binance a preferred choice for laundering illicit funds, directly violating US laws and regulations designed to protect consumers and national security.

Key points of the lawsuit include allegations of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), conversion, and aiding and abetting conversion. The plaintiffs claim that Binance’s lack of compliance controls and deliberate evasion of regulatory measures enabled criminals to exploit the platform extensively.

Binance and Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s legal woes

This lawsuit follows a series of legal troubles for Binance and Zhao. In November 2023, CZ pleaded guilty to US money laundering charges and resigned as CEO as part of a settlement that included a $4.3 billion fine.

Binance has also faced scrutiny from various US regulators, including the SEC and CFTC, for alleged regulatory violations and misleading practices.

Legal experts suggest that if the class-action suit proceeds to trial, it could put the efficacy of blockchain analytics and on-chain asset recovery to the test.

The outcome could have profound implications for the cryptocurrency industry, potentially reshaping how exchanges handle regulatory compliance and fraud prevention.

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• Binance will airdrop 900 billion CAT tokens to FLOKI holders on August 29, 2024.
• On-chain holders of 400,000 FLOKI will receive 315 billion CAT tokens.
• 5% of CAT supply allocated to Floki Trading Bot users over 30 days.

Floki ($FLOKI) token holders are set to receive a substantial airdrop of Simon’s Cat ($CAT) tokens. The airdrop is part of Simon’s Cat’s launch strategy and highlights the growing significance of meme coins in the cryptocurrency market.

The airdrop, scheduled for August 29, 2024, will be facilitated by Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, marking a notable integration of new assets into the market.

Binance support for Simon’s Cat airdrop

Binance will play a crucial role in the airdrop by directly crediting CAT tokens to FLOKI holders on its platform.

Binance will take a snapshot of FLOKI holdings on August 29, 2024. To qualify, users must hold a minimum of 400,000 FLOKI tokens, which translates to roughly $50 at current prices.

The airdrop will distribute a total of 900 billion CAT tokens, representing 20% of Simon’s Cat’s total supply allocated to the Floki community. This move aims to enhance user engagement and extend the reach of Simon’s Cat within the crypto ecosystem.

On-chain airdrop and trading bot allocation

In addition to the Binance-supported airdrop, Simon’s Cat will also conduct an on-chain airdrop. This distribution will provide 315 billion CAT tokens, equivalent to 3.5% of the total supply, to FLOKI holders who maintain their tokens on-chain.

To be eligible, holders must retain at least 400,000 FLOKI tokens, and the airdrop will be proportionate to the amount held. Two snapshots will be taken: one on August 22, 2024, and a final one on August 29, 2024. To qualify, participants must hold their tokens through both snapshots without transferring or selling them in between.

Moreover, 1.5% of the CAT supply will be allocated exclusively to users of the Floki Trading Bot over 30 days. The exact details of this distribution will be revealed in a separate announcement. Other centralized exchanges are also expected to host CAT airdrops, with specifics still being finalized.

This airdrop strategy underscores the ongoing popularity of meme coins in the crypto market, despite recent slowdowns in trading volumes. As the meme coin craze persists, initiatives like these continue to drive enthusiasm and participation in the cryptocurrency space.

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