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
  • FBI Launches a Crypto Token to Catch Market Manipulators
  • Off The Grid (OTG) Launches in Open Beta 
  • Readyverse Introduces Promptopia
• Project of the Day
• Crypto Corner
• Market Sentiment & Predictions
• Business & Political Insights 

Market Watch

Top Gainers

• Uniswap ($UNI): +2.5%
• LEO Token ($LEO):  +0.8%
• USDC ($USDC): +0%

Top Losers

• Aptos ($APT): -8.4%
• THORChain ($RUNE): -8.2%
• Sei ($SEI): -8.0%

Trending Crypto Sectors/Categories

• Pump.fun Ecosystem
• Solana Meme
• Sequioa Capital Portfolio

Total Crypto Market Cap – 2.223 Trillion

Fear and Greed Index – 39

Top NFT Sale

• CryptoPunks #8525 Sold for 35 ETH 

Highlights of the Day

FBI Launches a Crypto Token to Catch Market Manipulators

In a move to expose fraudsters who manipulate market prices and deceive investors, the FBI launched an undercover operation involving the creation of a fake cryptocurrency known as the NexFundAI Token. As a result of this operation, they filed criminal charges against four cryptocurrency companies and 14 individuals. These charges include conspiracy to commit commodities and securities fraud, as well as wire fraud.

The Operation Details

To promote the NexFundAI Token, the FBI utilized private Telegram channels, where they offered services to artificially boost trading volume. This strategy proved effective, as they managed to inflate the token’s trading volume to an impressive $1 million on the BitMart exchange. By creating an environment that mimicked real market activity, the FBI tricked fraudsters into participating in their scam, allowing them to gather critical evidence against the individuals and companies involved.

Off The Grid (OTG) Launches in Open Beta 

In an exciting move for the gaming community, Off The Grid (OTG), one of the most eagerly anticipated blockchain-based games, has officially launched in Open Beta. This release allows players to experience an early version of the game, providing a sneak peek into the thrilling gameplay and innovative mechanics that await in the full release.

The Open Beta Launch

Players can access the OTG Open Beta Early Access on the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox platforms. The beta features a competitive mode called Extraction Royale (XR), where up to 60 players compete on Teardrop Island. The objective is clear – be the last squad standing while navigating the myriad dangers and opportunities that the battlefield presents.

Readyverse Introduces Promptopia

In an exciting development, Readyverse, a metaverse gaming world inspired by the iconic “Ready Player One,” has launched an AI-driven tool called Promptopia. This groundbreaking feature allows users to generate digital assets and immersive environments simply by inputting text prompts into the AI, effectively dissolving the boundary between player and creator.

Promptopia World

Alongside the introduction of the Promptopia tool, Promptopia World has been unveiled within the Readyverse ecosystem. This interactive space empowers players to actively shape their environments as they engage in gameplay. For instance, during a capture-the-flag game, players can control a central console that allows them to modify the surroundings in real-time.

Project of the Day

Uniswap

Uniswap ($UNI), a prominent decentralized exchange, facilitates peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading without a centralized intermediary. Currently, it supports nine blockchains and is working to integrate more.

In terms of market performance, $UNI boasts a market cap of over $4.41 billion, with its price hovering around $7.40. The charts reveal a modest uptick of 2% in the past 24 hours, a notable 10% increase over the last week, and an impressive 11% rise in the past month. Most significantly, $UNI has experienced a remarkable 79% gain over the past year.

These impressive figures underscore Uniswap’s solid position in the cryptocurrency market and its successful adoption among users. As the platform continues to grow through community-led initiatives, the long-term outlook for Uniswap remains positive, with expectations for further innovation and expansion within the DeFi ecosystem.

Crazy Day in Crypto

• VanEck Ventures has launched a $30 million fund to invest in pre-seed and seed-stage fintech, crypto, and AI startups, aiming to make 25-35 investments with capital ranging from $500,000 to $1 million per project.

Market Sentiment & Predictions

• Bitwise’s CIO Matt Hougan suggests Bitcoin could reach $80,000 if the US elections avoid a Democratic sweep, economic conditions improve with rate cuts and fiscal stimulus, and the crypto industry remains stable.
• Peter Schiff, a crypto critic, praised the U.S. government for planning to sell $4.2 billion in Bitcoin seized from Silk Road and mocked Michael Saylor, suggesting he buy the government’s Bitcoin.
• Veteran trader Peter Brandt predicts Bitcoin could reach $135,000 by 2025, but only if it avoids dropping below $48,000.

Business Talks & Political Insights

X plans to pay creators based on engagement from Premium users rather than ad revenue from verified users, allocating up to 25% of Premium subscriptions to creators.