While it might sound controversial, that hasn’t stopped the crypto community from speculating on the news of Pope Francis’ passing. The unofficial Catholic-themed meme coin LUCE saw a dramatic spike as global headlines spread the news.

🔹 LUCE Jumps 45% as Trading Volume Skyrockets

LUCE, a token built on the Solana blockchain, surged over 45% in a single day. Its 24-hour trading volume exploded from just $5 million to over $60 million as the news gained traction.

Despite being unofficial and unaffiliated with the Vatican, LUCE has attracted over 44,800 holders. However, it still trades nearly 95% below its November all-time high.

🔹 Pope’s Death Sends Shockwaves Through Markets

The passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday quickly spilled into the world of crypto and prediction markets. LUCE – named after a cartoon mascot tied to the upcoming Holy Year 2025 – became a symbolic vehicle for traders looking to profit from the unfolding events.

🔹 Betting on the Next Pope: The Conclave Speculation Begins

When a pope dies, the Roman Catholic Church convenes a conclave, where cardinals vote in secret to elect the next leader of 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide.

On the prediction platform Myriad Markets users have already begun wagering on potential successors:
🔹 Cardinal Pietro Parolin (Italy) leads with 37%

🔹 Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle (Philippines) follows with 27%

🔹 All other candidates share the remaining 34%

The conclave is expected to take place within the next three weeks.

🔹 Pope Francis: A Life of Leadership and Moral Voice in Tech

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, Pope Francis became the first non-European pope in over 1,300 years when he was elected in 2013. He once worked as a nightclub bouncer in Buenos Aires and later led the country’s Jesuit community.

He died at the age of 88 following a stroke and cardiovascular collapse.

🔹 The Pope’s Warning on AI: “The Greatest Gamble for Humanity’s Future”

Pope Francis didn’t shy away from speaking out against the excesses of modern technology.

In late 2023, he described artificial intelligence as "the greatest wager for our future” and called for it to be developed in a way that serves the best of humanity.

“No machine should ever be allowed to decide to take a human life,” he said, warning against the use of AI in warfare.

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