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Anodos co-founder Panos Mekras has recently called out the trend of launching tokens on the XRP Ledger. He particularly singled out a supposed project on the XRP ledger that massively advertises its token presale on X, warning XRP holders to steer clear. The new project, RealFI, announced that the presale of its $REAL token will go live on the XRP Ledger on June 7, 2025. The team describes this project as a broader strategy to tokenize the $654.39 trillion global real estate market. The RealFI team has directed users to submit token orders through PayRealFi.com. While the announcement positions the effort as the foundation of a real estate-focused blockchain ecosystem, doubts surrounding the project’s legitimacy have quickly emerged. Expert Shares Doubts Notably, Panos Mekras, founder of Anodos Finance and a well-known voice in the crypto community, issued a stark warning in response to RealFI’s presale. Mekras referred to the project as a likely scam, cautioning the community against sending XRP to unproven token launches on the XRP Ledger. His concern aligns with a broader pattern he has observed. Mekras highlighted the recent trend of new XRPL projects. He suggests many are from the same developers and accuses them of creating “useless tokens” to steal from unsuspecting XRP holders. The crypto space is plagued with scammers , and Mekras emphasized that such efforts often involve anonymous teams, no tangible product, and vanish after collecting funds. RealFI, at this point, appears to lack a publicly identifiable team or verifiable product backing its presale campaign. THIS IS A SCAM Lately, there are many XRPL "projects" (probably done by the same people/scammers) popping out of nowhere and creating a useless token to do a presale and steal your XRP. They slowly rug and disappear. BE CAREFUL. Any project that does a presale and asks… https://t.co/trIXY8Wws7 — Panos {X} (@panosmek) June 3, 2025 We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 Avoiding Suspicious Projects on the XRPL Mekras’s warning highlights a recurring issue within the XRP ecosystem. While the XRPL remains a popular platform for launching meme coins due to its speed and low fees, it has increasingly become a target for questionable or outright fraudulent initiatives. These fraudulent projects rely on slick marketing, premature token presales, and vague promises of large-scale ambitions, often without providing a functioning platform or verified team members. RealFI’s promotional language emphasizes a plan to tokenize a multi-trillion-dollar market, but without any clear roadmap, audits, or public leadership, these claims are difficult to validate. The Dubai Land Department recently launched tokenized land deeds on the XRPL , showing the ecosystem’s progress in real-estate tokenization. While RealFi aims to build on the hype of similar projects, a presale demanding XRP upfront in an environment where the barrier to launching a token is low raises red flags. Other prominent figures have warned the XRP army about scammers promising real-world asset (RWA) tokenization or similar projects on the XRPL. While many legitimate projects are building to advance the XRP ecosystem, scammers are also working to frustrate it, and investors need to stay vigilant. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Anodos Co-founder Sends Critical Warning to XRP Holders On This Token Presale appeared first on Times Tabloid .
Bitcoin has steadied itself a little above $105K after retracing from its recently established all-time high. However, retail euphoria has yet to materialize in the current crypto market. In fact, on-chain data now shows a 2.45% decline in demand from smaller investors over the past 30 days. Retail Caution Persists According to an update shared by CryptoQuant, transactions under $10,000, a common sign for retail activity, indicate that sentiment remains cautious rather than exuberant. While some retail participants may be gaining exposure through ETFs or Bitcoin Treasury Companies, on-chain activity typically reflects broader market sentiment. The lack of euphoric behavior suggests the market remains structurally subdued, which leaves room for potential bullish momentum, provided buying pressure builds in a “sustainable” manner. It is still important to note that broader macroeconomic and regulatory factors could influence short-term sentiment and risk appetite, potentially deterring large capital inflows. Until retail enthusiasm returns in force, the market may struggle to gain the conviction needed for a significant breakout. The institutional pullback further added to the cautious tone already visible in retail behavior. Over the past three consecutive trading sessions, Santiment found that Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced a combined net outflow of $1.21 billion. This is the first time since the second week of March that such large-scale withdrawals have been recorded. The outflows suggest investors are reducing exposure to Bitcoin through institutional vehicles, potentially in response to macroeconomic uncertainty. While Bitcoin’s spot price has not shown sharp declines, the ETF movement could be an early indicator of waning confidence. Meanwhile, long-time Bitcoin whales appear to be doing the same. Whales Cashing Out Large Bitcoin holders with more than 10,000 BTC have been steadily taking profits following the cryptocurrency’s recent ATH, according to analyst Willy Woo. In a recent update , Woo pointed out that these “mega whales” have been net sellers since 2017, even as institutional and sovereign buyers are now entering the market with billion-dollar allocations. He also noted that most of these holdings were acquired at prices between $0 and $700, and have been held for 8 to 16 years. The analyst Willy Woo believes that while buying Bitcoin at six-figure prices may not make sense for those focused on short-term gains, it remains a strong long-term play. “If you’re gonna die tomorrow probably not. If you’ve got another 10 years to live or more, it’s probably one of the best investments you’ll see in your investment career.” The post No Signs of Bitcoin Retail Frenzy: On-Chain Demand Slows in Crypto Market appeared first on CryptoPotato .
Renowned Bitcoin proponent Keiser has made an ultra-bullish BTC price prediction, responding to Elon Musk’s X post
The post Cardi B Promotes WAP Memecoin—Price Crashes 80% in One Day! appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The memecoin trend is getting bigger, and many celebrities are joining in. Famous names like Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Andrew Tate, Wiz Khalifa, and Caitlyn Jenner have promoted different memecoins. But many of these coins turned out to be scams or caused big problems. Now, Grammy-winning American rapper Cardi B has found herself in the middle of a crypto storm after promoting the WAP memecoin. After the post, crypto watchers quickly called it out, warning it could be another scam. Cardi B Promotes WAP Memecoin On her official X account, Cardi B shared a post about the WAP, a cat-themed memecoin and abbreviation of “Wet Ass Pussy. She even included a wallet address in her tweet, saying it was “even wetter then last time,” a reference to her famous song. $WAP is back Even wetter then last time CA: Bz7vVzQhm2KMW1XgcrDruYega1MiwrAs1DQysrx4tFkp — Cardi B (@iamcardib) June 3, 2025 Right after this, several people in the crypto world spoke out. They said that the wallet address Cardi B posted has been linked to shady activity before. Meanwhile, this isn’t the first time Cardi B has promoted the WAP token. Last year in October, she promoted $WAP and posted the same wallet address. Back then, blockchain security experts warned that this address could be used for scams. Why Are Experts Calling It a Scam? Popular crypto investigator ZachXBT questioned why Cardi B would share this memecoin now. He suggested that maybe Cardi B is trying to make money fast because she’s in the middle of a messy split from her husband, Offset. Cardi B had even said that Offset wasn’t helping with child support, so some wonder if she’s promoting these coins to cover her bills. WAP Token Price Crashed BY 80% Right after Cardi B posted about it, the value of the token market cap quickly dropped, from $2.5 million to just $139,000 in a few minutes. As of now, WAP token is trading around $0.000197 , reflecting a price drop of 80% in a day. Pseudonymous detective crypto noticed something strange with the WAP memecoin. He highlighted that some whales had bought WAP tokens about five days before the tweet. So today, @iamcardib remembered that she still held a large portion of the $WAP supply and decided to run another pump and dump. The token went from 2.5M to 139k a couple of minutes after the tweet The dump was triggered by some wallets that bought the token around five days… pic.twitter.com/7Nwr27rcZA — dethective (@dethective) June 3, 2025 Just after Cardi B’s post, these people sold their tokens fast and made about 10x the money they invested. Experts believe she might have helped cause the price jump on purpose to make money, a move called “pump and dump.”
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Meta has committed to a 20-year agreement with Constellation to purchase 1.1 gigawatts of nuclear energy from the Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois, beginning in 2027. The energy agreement is intended to fuel Meta’s growing artificial intelligence infrastructure and data centers as energy needs rise for the tech industry. Once slated to close in 2017 due to financial losses, the Clinton facility’s future is now secure without using Illinois’ Zero Emission Credit program. The agreement, confirmed by Meta, will keep the plant operational, boost grid capacity by 30 megawatts, and save more than 1,100 jobs in the area. It’s also projected to provide $13.5 million in tax revenue annually. Other Illinois state lawmakers praised the agreement’s economic stability to the region, and Illinois Republican Regan Deering described the agreement as “a forward-thinking investment.” AI infrastructure push behind $65B investment surge The agreement represents Meta’s wider strategy to construct a nuclear-powered AI ecosystem. The company has been actively sourcing more nuclear partners since last December when it announced its 1 to 4-gigawatt clean energy target. Meta said that talks with several potential suppliers are at the final stages. The demand for AI is going up rapidly. The International Energy Agency projects that energy use in data centers will more than double by 2030, representing an amount of electricity greater than Japan currently consumes. That trend is mirrored by Meta’s spending $65 billion in AI infrastructure in 2025 alone. The brainchild of the company’s latest AI vision is the complete automation of ad creation on Facebook and Instagram. Meta is set to begin generating customized ads — images, video, and text based on location and time by late 2026 as part of efforts to maximize ad targeting and campaign precision. In April, Mark Zuckerberg told investors that AI tools have already started improving ad effectiveness, naming a 30 percent quarter-over-quarter rise in the use of AI tools for ad creation. The average ad price rose by 10%, and ad impressions increased by 5%, with Meta’s Q1 revenue coming in at $42.31 billion, a 16% bump. Avoiding carbon and economic fallout from shutdown Closing the Clinton plant would have had economic and environmental repercussions. A March study from the Brattle Group suggested it would generate 34 million metric tons of additional carbon emissions over 20 years, equal to 7.4 million gasoline vehicles on U.S. roads for one year. It also projected that the hit to Illinois’ GDP would be $765 million annually. Through a private partnership, Meta is helping to keep the plant in operation to retain the generation of clean energy without overstressing state taxpayers or electricity ratepayers. Constellation, which operates the Clinton plant, stressed the need to keep baseload power stable for such high-demand systems as AI servers. A consistent output and zero carbon profile mean nuclear is critical to future energy strategies for data-reliant companies, the company said. Zuckerberg has envisioned a future where AI enables apps and contributes to content creation, marketing, and involving users. The potential for machine learning to be integrated into everyday experiences was signaled by AI companions and virtual therapists as possible solutions to social isolation recently highlighted by Meta. Meta’s AI ad automation plans have been met with alarm within major advertising firms and their stocks have already taken a hit, with Omnicom Group now slipping on the fear of being disrupted. However, analysts see AI-generated media as a threat to traditional creative departments and production models. Cryptopolitan Academy: Coming Soon - A New Way to Earn Passive Income with DeFi in 2025. Learn More
H100 Group secured $2.1 million via a convertible bond with Adam Back. The funding aims to expand Bitcoin strategy and health tech infrastructure. Continue Reading: Swedish Health Tech Firm Secures Significant Funding with a Dynamic Financial Strategy The post Swedish Health Tech Firm Secures Significant Funding with a Dynamic Financial Strategy appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .
For the past few months, there have been reports of Circle, the issuer of the largest stablecoin USDC after Tether (USDT), being acquired. At this point, in April, there were reports that Ripple and Coinbase could acquire it. Accordingly, it was claimed that Ripple made an offer of $4 billion to $5 billion for Circle in April in 2025, but Circle rejected the offer because it found it too low. Discussions about acquiring Circle have continued since then, with Circle allegedly still in informal talks with both Ripple and Coinbase, with new bids reportedly ranging from $6 billion to $11 billion. The first to hear about the Circle, Coinbase and Ripple triangle news was from Ripple (XRP) CEO Brad Garlinghouse, who denied reports that the company would be sold. Accordingly, Ripple CEO denied the news regarding the Circle acquisition. Related News: Ripple (XRP) Makes the Big Announcement: The Long-Awaited Approval from Dubai Has Arrived! Speaking at a recent event, Ripple CEO denied rumors that he was trying to acquire USDC issuer Circle, and clarified that Ripple has no such plans. This statement comes after weeks of speculation that Ripple made a $5 billion offer that Circle rejected. Garlinghouse spoke about the Circle allegations in an interview with Georgetown Law Professor Chris Brummer. “Brad was clear that Ripple was not looking to acquire Circle. While he wished Circle well, he was not considering any acquisition,” Brummer said. 48 hours ago I joined @bgarlinghouse on stage in Las Vegas to get his thoughts on the future of @Ripple . While the session wasn’t broadcast live, I found his remarks quite interesting, and worth a tweet. Quick overview/takeaways: · Brad was unequivocal that Ripple didn't pursue… pic.twitter.com/6a3lI8DZZj — Chris Brummer (@ChrisBrummerDr) June 3, 2025 *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Ripple (XRP) CEO Brad Garlinghouse Speaks Out on Circle Acquisition Rumors: "He's Put the Final Point!"