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    Scroll Launches $SCR Token to Recognize Global Community Contribution and Decentralize its Ecosystem

    Scroll, the leading zero-knowledge rollup for Ethereum, announced the launch of its native token, $SCR today. With the introduction of $SCR, Scroll recognizes its global community of contributors for their ongoing support and aims to provide everyone, everywhere with opportunities to participate in the decentralized future of Scroll. $SCR will be distributed to Scroll contributors through thoughtfully designed allocations to maximize impact in creating opportunities for a decentralized global community. Initial distribution of $SCR will include an airdrop to participants who contributed to onchain activities, projects that have built on Scroll, industry contributors (such as technical contributors, zero-knowledge researchers, open-source developers, public goods organizations, and educational data providers) as well as broader global community organizers, hackathon winners, Road to DevCon and Ethereum translators. The design of this first airdrop recognizes the importance of Scroll contributors’ participation, involvement, and community support. In addition, Scroll will be introducing the next generation of reward programs, to generate new ways of fostering innovation and elevating support for the Scroll community. Scroll Open, a new program designed to reward the most innovative, creative, and fast-growing builders on Scroll will provide retro grants with a potential allocation size of US$100 million. Using advanced zero-knowledge technology, Scroll has the fastest finality among all rollups, making it a cornerstone of the platform’s security and interoperability. This innovation transforms finality from a mere technical milestone into a vital feature that will drive the resilience of the entire network, further enhancing the utility of $SCR within the ecosystem.Scroll is the leading zero-knowledge rollup. Leveraging fast finality and high throughput, Scroll is creating a more accessible, and secure onchain future for everyone. Our mission is to provide an easy-to-use, developer-friendly environment to scale Ethereum for good. Scroll empowers builders to ascend beyond today’s limitations and drive real-world impact. For more information, users can visit scroll.io.ContactHead of CommunicationsRyan DennisScrollpress@scroll.ioThis article was originally published on Chainwire More

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    XRP Shows Weakest Performance in Top 10, Unless This Happens, Biggest Bitcoin (BTC) Breakout of 2024 Is in, Solana (SOL) Explodes Above $165: Is $200 Next?

    As of right now, XRP’s technical outlook is not good. The 200 EMA is currently a strong resistance barrier and has been the asset’s biggest obstacle to breaking above important levels on multiple occasions. XRP is unlikely to enter a more sustained recovery unless it breaks above this important moving average.card The declining volume pattern, which indicates waning interest from traders and investors, highlights XRP’s poor performance even more. Furthermore, the general sentiment of the market has not been in favor of XRP, as other top 10 assets have demonstrated signs of recovery or growth while XRP has lagged behind.The potential for XRP to break through the 200 EMA is its only chance. If this level is successfully pushed up, buying interest may increase, and the asset may begin a much-needed reversal. Until that occurs, though, XRP is still vulnerable to additional drops, with support levels at $0.50 and below offering some temporary stability.This upward trend is crucial because it seems that Bitcoin is now well-positioned to reach new heights, with $70,000 serving as the next major psychological barrier. Bitcoin might target $75,000 if the bullish trend continues. At that price, more traders and institutional investors might enter the market, which could push prices even higher. Looking beyond that, many investors’ ultimate objective is to see Bitcoin reach its highest point ever, which was close to $69,000 in 2021. The market has been cautious, but if Bitcoin keeps up its momentum and holds above important support zones, this breakout might rekindle hopes of hitting those levels. The closest immediate support is $65,900, and Bitcoin would have a stronger case for more bullish movement if it could hold above this level.Bitcoin’s breakout has, all things considered, given the market much-needed optimism. If the volume keeps increasing, we may witness a further push toward higher price targets, with the possibility that it will surpass its prior all-time highs and set new records in the months to come. The market’s spirit and SOL’s capacity to maintain above the important moving averages, such as the 50, 100 and 200 EMAs, are supporting the current uptrend. In the short term, though, there are certain worries that might limit the upside. Notably, SOL tokens valued at $88 million are about to be unlocked in the next few days. Increased selling pressure brought on by this infusion of liquidity onto the market may cause Solana’s remarkable ascent to stall or slow.The market’s response to this event and its timing will be critical factors in determining SOL’s short-term performance. On the plus side, the $180 mark becomes the next psychological barrier that bulls must overcome if Solana can maintain its momentum and withstand any possible selling pressure from the unlocking event. If the market’s bullish sentiment and high volume persist, $200 is a significant target that may become reachable. The $150 and $140 levels, which have historically served as support, will be used by traders as a safeguard against the downside. In spite of possible obstacles, Solana’s ability to maintain above these levels would indicate that the upward trend is still strong.This article was originally published on U.Today More

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    Sui Launches ‘SuiHub Dubai’, Its First Global Hub to Drive Web3 Innovation

    The new hub, located in Expo City Dubai, will play a pivotal role in Sui’s mission to build a global network of Sui workspaces and community centers that empower builders to create decentralized applications and advance blockchain technology. Specifically, SuiHub Dubai will provide Web3 startup founders access to workshops, technical support, and community-driven events, as well as resources, funding, and technical expertise, ensuring they have the support needed to launch and scale their projects using Sui’s blockchain infrastructure. The hub is expected to further cement Sui’s role as a leading platform for Web3 development in the MENA region, particularly as Dubai continues its rapid adoption of blockchain technologies. With this launch, Sui reaffirms its commitment to building a decentralized, builder-led ecosystem that supports developers across multiple regions. More hubs are expected to be announced in the near future, each designed to provide localized support and resources for blockchain developers building on the Sui platform.ContactSui Foundationmedia@sui.ioThis article was originally published on Chainwire More

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    ApeExpress Launches on ApeChain: $BORED Reaches $22 Million Market Cap Shortly After Debut

    ApeExpress has officially launched on ApeChain, offering a streamlined platform for users to create and deploy tokens quickly, tapping into meme culture and emerging trends. This new service allows anyone to launch tokens with ease, enhancing accessibility within the Yuga Labs ecosystem.$BORED Among Top Tokens Launched on ApeExpressOne of the first tokens to debut on ApeExpress, $BORED has gained significant traction. Initially priced at $0.002, $BORED experienced rapid growth, reaching an all-time high of $0.023—an increase of over 1000%. Following this surge, $BORED attained a market cap of $22 million, later stabilizing at $14 million, positioning it as one of the leading meme tokens on ApeChain.$BORED’s success is driven by its native fit to the ApeChain narrative, drawing inspiration from the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT project. With strong community backing and strategic positioning, $BORED has the potential to become a central meme token within the ApeChain ecosystem.Outlook for $BORED and ApeChain’s Meme Token EcosystemWhile $BORED’s initial rise has been notable, its future performance remains uncertain, as with all digital assets. Its early success highlights the potential for meme tokens on ApeChain, driven by strong branding, community engagement, and market interest.For ongoing updates and community interaction, users can follow @boredonape on X or buy $BORED here.About $BORED$BORED is the premier meme coin on ApeChain, inspired by the iconic Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and designed to capture the fun, irreverence, and community spirit of the digital age. Launched on ApeExpress, $BORED combines the power of memes with the scalability and speed of ApeChain, creating a token that is as easy to trade as it is to enjoy. About ApeExpressApeExpress is a newly launched platform within the ApeChain ecosystem that allows users to quickly create and launch custom tokens. ApeChain is part of the Yuga Labs ecosystem, which is widely recognized for its influence in the NFT and Web3 space, particularly through projects like the Bored Ape Yacht Club.ContactBOREDpr@boredonape.comThis article was originally published on Chainwire More

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    Schiff Labels 6-Month Bitcoin Price High With Just One Word

    After a prolonged decline since March, when BTC hit its current high, a dynamic resistance line was broken just five days ago, sending the major cryptocurrency’s price down more than 5.4% over the next five days. Bitcoin has never been closer to a new high in these many months than at this moment. Impressive? Yes, but not to Peter Schiff. The renowned financial expert, banker and cryptocurrency critic eloquently described the event as “meaningless.” It is meaningless, in Schiff’s opinion, in contrast to gold, which the banker is an active proponent of, currently hitting a new high of $2,740 an ounce. In the opinion of a banker whose Euro Pacific Bank has been frozen by the government of Puerto Rico, the fact that gold’s rise to new heights is being completely ignored by the mainstream media, in contrast to the price action of Bitcoin, is unfair, to say the least.Interestingly, while Peter Schiff is once again hailing the superiority of gold over the major cryptocurrencies, another well-known figure in financial circles, Peter Brandt, is predicting a rise of more than 400% in BTC quotes against gold. However, according to the trader, this does not mean that gold will fall, and on the contrary, he also reveals that in addition to being long on Bitcoin, he is also long on precious metal futures.This article was originally published on U.Today More

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    XRP and Bitcoin Lead $2.2 Billion Crypto Inflows Surge

    According to the data, crypto investment products saw $2.2 billion in inflows over the past seven days, the highest since July. Interestingly, the inflows are only seen regionally in the U.S., while all other countries are seeing outflows. CoinShares analyst James Butterfill attributes this to the upcoming U.S. political events in November, which are also affecting inflows into cryptocurrency-focused investment products. Of course, the main cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, with its many variants, is dominating the festivities, taking 97% of the billions in inflows. At the same time, however, ETFs centered on XRP have also seen inflows, and despite the comparatively smaller figure, it is significant that inflows into them have been steady for many weeks now, meaning that the trend is continuing and money is flowing into XRP. As a result, $26 million has already flowed into XRP ETPs since the beginning of the year, and some of the major players in the ETP market have started talking about launching an XRP ETF. Bitwise has applied for regulatory approval for such an instrument, suggesting that while there is demand for XRP ETFs, supply is very limited, and there is an urgent need to create them.How this story plays out remains to be seen, but given the trends that the latest report shows, it would not be surprising to see the XRP ETF soon join Bitcoin and Ethereum in the crypto investment arena.This article was originally published on U.Today More

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    Ripple CTO Reacts to Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Craig Wright’s Legal Claims

    Craig Wright has been embroiled in legal controversies for years, particularly after publicly declaring himself as Satoshi Nakamoto in 2016. Wright has also been involved in lawsuits regarding the intellectual property rights to the Bitcoin whitepaper and Bitcoin code.In a recent twist, Wright, who was discredited in the U.K. High Court’s ruling against his claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto, filed another legal action, targeting the Bitcoin Core developers seeking a staggering £911,050,000,000. Wright contends that the Bitcoin Core developers misrepresented BTC as the original Bitcoin, but he believes that Bitcoin SV, commonly known as BSV, is the actual version of Bitcoin.Since this claim was filed, Wright has been in the spotlight, arguing his claims on social media in numerous X posts.Wright went on further to say that “partnerships unless structured as limited liability partnerships (LLPs) usually operate under joint and several liability. BTC Core is not.””This means every partner is on the hook for the full weight of any legal claims or debts. When some partners don’t respond, the court won’t chase them down immediately; instead, they’ll direct their focus on the one partner who did show up,” Wright stated.Wright’s latest comments aiming to define BTC Core attracted attention from the crypto community. An X user replied, “Bitcoin Core isn’t a legally recognized partnership. Contributors to open source projects don’t magically become members of a partnership.”Ripple CTO David Schwartz reacted to the points raised by Wright saying: “This argument might almost work if you tried to target all bitcoin holders. At least then you can argue that the token represents shares of the partnership and they have agreed to split revenue by token holdings. But even that’s a crazy stretch.”This article was originally published on U.Today More