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Memecoin craze fuels Solana price rally — Is $180 SOL the next stop?

A sharp uptick in Solana network activity and the blockbuster performance from memecoins back SOL’s rally toward $180.

Solana's native token, SOL (SOL), gained 12.1% from Oct. 11 to Oct. 18 and data suggests that the upward momentum was partially driven by demand for memecoins. Increasing demand translates to higher network volumes, fees, and total value locked (TVL). 

Traders are now debating whether the memecoin craze is sustainable and how SOL's price can continue to benefit from the surge in network activity.

While there is no fundamental basis for the surging demand for memecoins, it is clear that influential social media accounts direct traders' attention to the tokens. Take this  Oct. 12 post from pwnlord69 as an example.

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EIGEN available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that EIGEN is now available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading Trading for EIGEN is live as of 04:00 AM UTC today, October 1, 2024. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens […]

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SKY and USDS available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that SKY and USDS are now available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading Trading for SKY and USDS will be live as of 16:00 PM UTC today, October 2, 2024. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make […]

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GFI, KUJI, and POPCAT available for trading!

We’re thrilled to announce that GFI and POPCAT are now available for trading on Kraken. Additionally, we’ve expanded coverage so clients in Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, and the United States can now trade KUJI! Funding and trading Trading for GFI, KUJI, and POPCAT will be live as of 15:00 PM UTC today, […]

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Major memecoins are down 63% on average despite market frenzy

The top 10 memecoins are struggling as safe-launch tokens capture significant market attention and investor funds.

The memecoin market witnessed explosive growth in 2024, but its biggest players — including Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Pepe (PEPE) and Dogwifhat (WIF) — are struggling to hold value anywhere near their yearly highs.

It’s not just top memecoins that are faltering. Numerous industry insiders have told Cointelegraph the current wave of tokens is having knock-on effects across the industry, with one saying memecoins have “sucked the life out of this bull run.”

Data released by Lookonchain on Sept. 2 revealed just how tough the market is for the incumbent pack of memecoins, which are down an average of 63%.

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Bitcoin-Based DOG Token Climbs to 8th Largest Meme Coin, Nears $1B Capitalization

Bitcoin-Based DOG Token Climbs to 8th Largest Meme Coin, Nears B CapitalizationThe Runes-based meme token DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON, initiated by Leonidas, the founder of Ord.io, has reached a new pinnacle in its journey. It has ascended to become the 8th-largest meme coin by market capitalization. The token, which combines the fun of a meme coin with the trust of Bitcoin and the efficiency of the Runes protocol, has […]

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Bitcoin-Based DOG Token Climbs to 9th Largest Meme Coin, Sees 216% Rise in 30 Days

Bitcoin-Based DOG Token Climbs to 9th Largest Meme Coin, Sees 216% Rise in 30 DaysA meme token named DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON, created by Leonidas, the founder of Ord.io, has reached a new peak and is now the ninth-largest meme coin by market capitalization. At the time of writing, the token’s market value stood at $695 million. The Top 10 Meme Coins Now Have Bitcoin-Centric Member A new meme coin has entered […]

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Robinhood nears settlement on GameStop, meme stocks suit

Trading platform Robinhood is finalizing a settlement with investors who claimed they were burned by its 2021 meme stock buy block.

Trading platform Robinhood is working to finalize a settlement with investors who sued it for halting the trading of certain meme stocks in 2021, including GameStop.

In a May 28 filing to a Miami federal court, Robinhood’s lawyers said it is “in the process of finalizing the settlement” with the group of investors and expects settlement and dismissal in the next two weeks.

The filing did not include the settlement’s details. Robinhood, its counsel and the investor group’s counsel did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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Meme Coins Outperform Broader Crypto Market With Notable Gains

Meme Coins Outperform Broader Crypto Market With Notable GainsIn the past 24 hours, the meme coin crypto economy has risen by 9.6% against the U.S. dollar. The Solana-based meme token BONK emerged as the day’s top performer, climbing 41.8%, while FLOKI saw an 18.7% increase. Top Meme Coins Register Impressive Gains As of April 21, 2024, the meme coin sector is experiencing significant […]

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Dogwifhat Rises to Become the Third-Largest Meme Coin by Market Valuation

Dogwifhat Rises to Become the Third-Largest Meme Coin by Market ValuationThis week, the crypto asset dogwifhat (WIF), a meme coin, ascended to the third-highest valuation among all meme tokens. In the last day, WIF appreciated by 17% against the U.S. dollar and saw a 435% increase over the past 30 days. WIF Surpasses Major Competitors, Securing Third Spot Among Meme Coins In the recent week, […]

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