Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. The Flockerz presale anticipates more gains in its final two weeks after successfully raising $9 million. Table of Contents Flockerz’s V2E model FLOCK could land on a top exchange How to join the FLOCK presale The new Vote-to-Earn (V2E) meme coin Flockerz (FLOCK) recently hit $9 million in its presale. With just a couple of weeks left before it prepares for its official listing, investor traction around this new coin has grown massively. Flockerz puts decision-making in the hands of its community — every holder has a say, with opportunities for receiving additional tokens by voting on community topics. This has many calling Flockerz the “people’s meme coin.” Flockerz’s V2E model Flockerz’s V2E model aims to transform how meme coins work by aligning community incentives with project growth. Instead of top-down decision-making, everything is handled through Flocktopia, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). This DAO will ensure that no single entity can hijack the protocol or divert investor funds. The meme coin space has seen many projects where founders vanish, leaving the community empty-handed. Flockerz aims to prevent such scenarios by distributing power among holders. If any significant changes are proposed, the community weighs in via the V2E system. This dramatically reduces the risk of rug pulls and creates a stable environment for growth. 💙There are 3 things the flock loves💙 1. Community 2. Voting 3. EARNING 📈📈 pic.twitter.com/76GRTfvrep — Flockerz (@FlockerzToken) December 18, 2024 FLOCK could land on a top exchange A listing on a tier-1 crypto exchange like Binance often skyrockets a token’s price soon after launch. These price surges were seen throughout 2024. For instance, Neiro’s market cap surpassed $352 million after its Binance listing. Typically called the “Binance Effect,” these listings often result in a 41% average gain in the first 24 hours of launch. It’s worth noting that Flockerz is listed in Best Wallet’s ‘Upcoming Tokens’ section. This leading Web3 wallet has a reputation for listing some of last year’s hottest meme coin launches. A great example is Pepe Unchained (PEPU). It started with a presale price of $0.008 and saw triple-digit gains, peaking at $0.068576 during launch. Similarly, Catslap, a trending meme coin, saw over 4,000% jump after its recent launch. Analysts like ClayBro believe a 100% gain or higher is possible for FLOCK, especially since the project looks set to raise well over $10M before its presale conclusion. How to join the FLOCK presale With nearly two weeks left for the presale, early buyers have a limited time to buy FLOCK before it hits exchanges this January. Notably, the platform has completed a smart contract audit with Coinsult . To buy the tokens, go to the official Flockerz presale page and connect a crypto wallet to the website’s interface. The tokens can also be bought directly through the Best Wallet app . FLOCK can be acquired using ETH, BNB, USDT, or a bank card. The current presale price is $0.006531 per token, but will soon increase. Buyers can also stake their FLOCK tokens for a high APY of over 300% at the time of writing. For more information on Flockerz, visit their website , X , or Telegram group . Read more: Binance Research monthly report presents important insights into the crypto market Disclosure: This content is provided by a third party. crypto.news does not endorse any product mentioned on this page. Users must do their own research before taking any actions related to the company.
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In October 2024, an AI agent became a millionaire for the first time. That's something only a tiny fraction of humans will ever accomplish, even after a lifetime of labor, but an AI agent managed it in a span of days. Terminal of Truths (ToT) watched as its associated token $GOAT skyrocketed to a $900M market cap — not through trading algorithms or customer service, but by building “memetic fitness” and creating its own religion. Maybe ToT is a temporary freak in a crypto asset bubble. Or, maybe it's a preview to a lasting change in how humans build and use computer technology. AI agents are now operating autonomously in the economy, owning assets, creating narratives and coordinating human activity – without the need for human operators behind keyboards. Tokenization mattered here because it gave the AI a direct route to form its own market presence. By existing as a tradable asset, ToT could attract capital, demonstrate credibility and grow – without teams of developers and marketers. It proved that an AI agent can achieve economic influence when structured as open, tokenized software – rather than a closed, centralized system. AI agents represent the cutting edge of computer technology in 2025. In the past, any emerging technology like this would be the province of well-capitalized research laboratories or Wall Street hedge funds. Today, projects like Virtuals Protocol and AI Agent Layer are already building platforms where AI agents can be developed, tokenized, marketed and traded. As a software revolution, AI has a chance to be more inclusive, with autonomous AI agents and blockchain-based infrastructure taking the place of costly and complex computer logic. To achieve this, these platforms will need to securely mint tokens via API – and likely have those tokens move across multiple blockchains. From Memes to Mainstream ToT’s rapid rise meant more than a surprise windfall. It showed that tokenized AI agents can operate as genuine economic players. They are not serving as back-end tools or following predefined scripts; they are setting terms and seizing opportunities. Instead of submitting to external management, a tokenized AI agent can direct its own treasury, align incentives with its stakeholders, and adapt to feedback from a global user base. The implications are huge: AI systems can now solve problems and generate wealth autonomously, creating and capturing value without constant human oversight. The current landscape of tokenized AI agents might seem frivolous, but the underlying logic is sound. Tokenization makes these agents simpler to fund, launch and distribute. It transforms what once required armies of programmers, back-office personnel, marketers, lawyers and salespeople into a process in which code is deployed once and runs reliably and autonomously, in perpetuity. Infrastructure Requirements For platforms like Virtuals and AI Agent Layer to operate effectively at scale, they need an easy way to mint and manage tokens via API. Platforms for minting tokens exist today: Pump.fun is the most current example. These tools are associated with lightweight uses – memecoins, or the rapid tokenization of new internet obsessions. For AI agents to realize more consequential economic potential, institutional-grade infrastructure is required. Reliable, secure protocols must safeguard these minting tools from faults and undue risk. Security is an obvious baseline requirement for such tooling, protecting minting functions from abuse by attackers and safeguarding the ownership rights expected by tokenholders. In addition, I believe issuers will desire minting tools that extend across multiple blockchains. Once a token is created to represent an AI agent, it should be deployed across as many chains as possible. This allows agents to tap into liquidity, utility and users across ecosystems, maximizing their potential impact. Interoperability ensures that an AI agent can move where the opportunities are, while robust protocols deter malicious actors. Without this foundation, tokenized AI agents will remain curiosities rather than reliable contributors to the global economy. The Interchain Token Service (ITS) is one project tackling these challenges, enabling rapid deployment to multiple chains while maintaining security. The Automated Economy When the infrastructure matures, tokenized AI agents will find roles in multiple sectors. They can deliver financial services without human overhead, run customer support operations continuously, streamline compliance monitoring and handle content production at scale. They might design investment portfolios, answer queries, develop go-to-market campaigns or produce data-driven insights for many organizations at once. Tokens can be used as payment mediums, governance mechanisms or simply fractional ownership. Because they represent themselves as tokens with transparent rules, their path to market is simpler and their potential reach is global. As more agents take root, a network of self-directed market participants will emerge. These agents will coordinate supply chains, settle financial contracts or manage data pipelines. Humans stand to benefit from greater efficiency and lower costs. They can focus on conceptual development and complex problems, while the agents address routine assignments. This is not a vague promise. It is the logical extension of what we are already seeing, only scaled up and refined. To move from a single extraordinary event to a stable ecosystem, infrastructure providers, blockchain developers, investors, and entrepreneurs should streamline token-minting processes, refine cross-chain tools, strengthen security standards and ensure transparency. Platforms that simplify AI agent creation and management will not just disrupt markets; they will build the foundation for a more value-driven, connected and innovative economy.
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Cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez pointed out in his latest statement that there are two potential critical points in the XRP price and additionally evaluated Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to Martinez, the first of the critical points is the $2.05 level, which is the rising trend line of the pennant formation. As the second critical level, the analyst indicated the $2.50 level, which represents an exit point from the pennant version. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at $2.30. However, Martinez claimed that his price target for XRP is $10, regardless of critical price levels. Related News: What's Next for Bitcoin Price? Analytics Firm Presents Two Bullish, One Bearish Scenarios Ali Martinez also made some comments about Bitcoin. According to the analyst, currently 66.38% of traders on Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, predict that the BTC price will bounce again. Finally, speaking about Ethereum, the analyst argued that a drop to $2,900 for the ETH price could be a very bullish development. According to the analyst, this could be a step towards the next target of $7,000. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Experienced Analyst Says He Targets $ 10 For XRP, $ 7,000 For Ethereum – Here Are His Opinions
FV Bank, a U.S.-licensed digital bank, has announced the integration of Paypal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin, into its banking platform. This addition expands the bank’s stablecoin offerings, enabling direct deposits and outbound payments for account holders. FV Bank Enables Paypal Stablecoin for Instant Cross-Border Payments FV Bank‘s newly implemented feature allows customers to receive PYUSD
This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe . On Tuesday, we reported that Backpack had purchased FTX EU in a $32.7 million deal. The next day, FTX put out a statement clarifying Backpack’s announcement. Then in a press release of its own , Backpack clarified FTX’s clarification. This is how companies fight, I guess. Here’s the crux of it all: What’s left of FTX said it wasn’t aware that Backpack bought FTX EU, and it swore off responsibility for the repayment of FTX EU customers and said it can’t verify whether what Backpack is saying is true. Backpack responded by saying that much of the saga leading up to its FTX EU acquisition had already been reported, and it would be renaming FTX EU to Backpack EU before it begins doling out customer claims. The dueling press releases seem to stem from some bad blood FTX still has with FTX EU. FTX sued its European arm to try and claw back some of the $323 million Sam Bankman-Fried spent for the startup. The suit ended in a settlement whereby FTX EU’s original founders Patrick Gruhn and Robin Matzke bought back FTX EU for $32.7 million. Backpack then bought FTX EU from Gruhn and Matzke, and the ownership shares are apparently awaiting transfer. Backpack failed to elucidate this whole chain of events in its original press release , but it also doesn’t materially change much. Whether Backpack bought FTX EU from FTX or from the people who bought it from FTX, the basic fact remains that Backpack owns the asset. Still, the sale itself remains a bit weird, at least to my mind. Backpack told me it bought FTX EU in April 2024 for $32.7 million. That’s just a month or two after FTX EU’s founders bought the company back for that exact price as part of a lawsuit settlement. At the time, FTX reportedly concluded that “no other buyer would agree to purchase” FTX EU. It doesn’t seem very business savvy for Backpack to pay the full $32.7 million for an exchange that no one else apparently wanted — and which was sold in a court settlement. Couldn’t they have asked for a few million off the sticker price just for getting it off Gruhn and Matzke’s hands? It’s also just a large amount for a startup like Backpack to pay: The project reportedly lost much of its funding in the FTX collapse, and it only raised $17 million in its last funding round. Where did it get $32.7 million to spend on FTX EU? Backpack did not return my request for comment on the financial side of the deal. In any event, FTX seems to be nitpicking the Backpack press release, the broad strokes of which don’t appear to warrant much doubt. But we’re talking about FTX here, so it just makes sense things wouldn’t go as smoothly as planned. Start your day with top crypto insights from David Canellis and Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter . Explore the growing intersection between crypto, macroeconomics, policy and finance with Ben Strack, Casey Wagner and Felix Jauvin. Subscribe to the Forward Guidance newsletter . Get alpha directly in your inbox with the 0xResearch newsletter — market highlights, charts, degen trade ideas, governance updates, and more. The Lightspeed newsletter is all things Solana, in your inbox, every day. Subscribe to daily Solana news from Jack Kubinec and Jeff Albus.
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A decade-long legal battle over a lost Bitcoin fortune has ended in disappointment for James Howells, an IT engineer from Newport, Wales. A Cardiff High Court has dismissed Howells’ lawsuit against Newport City Council, according to the BBC, refusing him access to a landfill containing a discarded hard drive holding 8,000 Bitcoins. The hard drive, accidentally thrown away in 2013, is now valued between $700-750 million at the time of writing, with Bitcoin ( BTC ) recently hitting above $94,000 per unit. Howells had sought permission to excavate the site or receive £495 million in compensation, offering a share of the recovered Bitcoin to the council and the local community. However, Judge Keyser KC ruled there were no “reasonable grounds” for the claim, citing environmental concerns and the council’s ownership of the landfill contents. You might also like: Nansen to integrate TON Blockchain for better analytics The landfill reportedly holds 1.4 million tonnes of waste, but Howells claims to have pinpointed the hard drive’s location to a 100,000-tonne section. Reacting to the ruling, Howells expressed frustration, calling it a “kick in the teeth,” according to the BBC. James Howells should run for local government on a pledge to find the drive and give half the money to the local area https://t.co/kWl56XIWuK — Rupert Myers (@RupertMyers) January 9, 2025 Howells, an early Bitcoin adopter, mined the cryptocurrency in 2009 when it had negligible value. Despite repeated negotiations and assembling a team of experts for the recovery effort, the council maintained that excavation was impossible due to environmental regulations. While Howells’ ownership of the Bitcoins was not contested, the court’s decision closes a chapter in a saga marked by missed opportunities and legal roadblocks. You might also like: MANTRA partners with DAMAC Group in $1b tokenized assets deal