It has been a busy day in terms of news, so let us catch you up on the latest and greatest.

Today’s Agenda:

• Market Watch
• Highlights of the Day
  • US Inflation Falls to 2.9%
  • MetaMask x Mastercard
  • iAgent x MON Protocol
• Project of the Day
• Crypto Corner
• Market Sentiment & Predictions
• Business & Political Insights 

Market Watch

Top Gainers

• Aave ($AAVE): +10.5%
• Toncoin ($TON): +6.1%
• Flare ($FLR):  +4.4%

Top Losers

• Celestia ($TIA): -6.2%
• Stacks ($STX): -4.9%
• dogwifhat ($WIF): -4.3%

Trending Crypto Sectors/Categories

• eGirl Capital Portfolio
• DWF Labs Portfolio
• Animoca Brands Portfolio

Total Crypto Market Cap – 2.186 Trillion

Fear and Greed Index – 29

Top NFT Sale

• CryptoPunks #4576 Sold for 47.5 ETH 

Highlights of the Day

US Inflation Falls to 2.9%

In a development that has captured significant attention, US inflation has decreased to 2.9% for July 2024. This figure, which is lower than many anticipated and a decline from June’s rate, offers a mixed outlook for economic policy.

Looking Ahead

As the Federal Reserve prepares for its next meeting, market analysts are increasingly predicting a potential interest rate cut. The upcoming decision will be closely watched, as it could influence economic conditions and investor sentiment moving forward.

MetaMask x Mastercard

In a significant move for the cryptocurrency space, MetaMask has partnered with Mastercard to unveil a new blockchain-based debit card. This collaboration will allow users to directly spend cryptocurrency from their MetaMask wallets at any location where Mastercard is accepted.

Introducing the MetaMask Card

The MetaMask Debit Card is set to transform how cryptocurrency holders can utilize their digital assets. Initially, the card will be rolled out through a limited pilot program in the EU and the UK, with a broader launch planned for the end of the year. During the pilot phase, users will receive digital-only cards that can be seamlessly integrated with Apple Pay and Google Pay, ensuring immediate and convenient access to their funds.

iAgent x MON Protocol

In an exciting development for the gaming world, MON Protocol has joined forces with iAgent Protocol. This alliance aims to redefine gaming possibilities, pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment and setting a new standard for what AI can bring to the gaming world.

Partnership Details 

The partnership focuses on advancing AI research and development, with a primary initiative being the integration of iAgent’s advanced AI technology into an upcoming MON Protocol game. While details about the game remain under wraps, the integration promises to significantly elevate gameplay, offering players a more immersive and dynamic experience.

Project of the Day

Polygon 

Polygon ($MATIC) is making waves as a prominent Layer 2 blockchain scalability platform designed to enhance the performance and usability of Ethereum-based applications. By providing a framework for building and connecting Ethereum-compatible networks, Polygon aims to resolve critical issues such as high transaction fees and slow processing times on the Ethereum mainnet.

In terms of price movements, $MATIC is currently sitting at a market cap of over $4.25 billion and is hovering around a price of $0.43. This represents a notable retracement from its all-time high of over $2.70 reached during the last bull market. Despite this drop, $MATIC has found a solid support level at approximately $0.40. Looking ahead, analysts are eyeing a significant resistance level around $1.25, suggesting that breaking through this barrier could trigger the next upward movement for the token.

All in all, with ongoing advancements and a supportive community, Polygon is positioned favorably as the market begins to recover. The project’s strong fundamentals and evolving ecosystem suggest a positive outlook for $MATIC in the upcoming bull run.

Crazy Day in Crypto

• In the past 24 hours, pump.fun has generated fees that are more than three times greater than the fees accumulated by Ethereum during the same period.
• In a notable financial move, the US government has recently transferred 10,000 Bitcoin, with an approximate value of $600 million, to Coinbase. 
• Marathon Digital has recently acquired 4,144 BTC, amounting to a value of around $249 million, significantly boosting its cryptocurrency assets.

Market Sentiment & Predictions

• Vanguard’s new CEO, Salim Ramji, has reiterated that the company will not be introducing any Bitcoin or cryptocurrency ETFs.

Business Talks & Political Insights

Pump.fun is reported to have implemented a restriction, preventing users from India from accessing its platform.