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Spider-Man IRL: French Daredevil Scales Skyscraper to Launch $TIGERSHARK 🧗‍♂️🦈

No airdrops. No hype trailers. Just pure adrenaline.

Legendary urban climber Alain Robert — aka the “French Spider-Man” — is scaling the 116-meter Meliá Barcelona Sky with no ropes, no harness, and one mission:
➡️ Launch the world’s first action-powered crypto: $TIGERSHARK 🦈
Wearing branded gear and joined by his son (a former French Navy Marine), Robert isn’t just climbing — he’s redefining how crypto launches should feel: real risk, real action, real value.

💥 TIGERSHARK is not just a token — it’s an Action Economy.
Every death-defying stunt, every rooftop sprint, every wingsuit flight fuels the ecosystem.
Hold the token, unlock the action:
Exclusive event access
Behind-the-scenes missions
Athlete-only drops
Front-row seat to the craziest sport + crypto mashup ever
“We’re not doing smoke and mirrors. We’re doing rooftops and ledges,” said TIGERSHARK’s rep Lilli Dawes.
And this is just Mission #1.
BASE jumpers, wing flyers, parkour beasts — they’re next.
Today, crypto met courage.
This is how you go vertical — in price and in life.
So… are you in? Or just watching from the ground?
👇Drop your thoughts — is this the wildest crypto launch of all time?

Powell Just Opened the Gate for Wall Street x Crypto 🚪🧊

In a rare dual move, Fed Chair Jerome Powell just:
1. 🔒 Reaffirmed that the war on inflation isn’t over — interest rates will stay restrictive
2. 🟢 Gave green light to U.S. banks to do business with crypto firms — no more gray zone

Translation?

➡️ TradFi now has regulatory clarity to go deep into crypto.
➡️ Wall Street firms don’t need to sit on the sidelines anymore.

This isn’t just talk — it’s fuel for capital inflows into crypto ETFs, custody, payments, and infrastructure.

Restrictive rates ≠ restrictive innovation.
Powell basically said: we’ll fight inflation… but you can still ape into blockchain.

What’s next?
• More ETH + BTC ETF approvals?
• TradFi/DeFi partnerships?
• JPMorgan launching its own L2?

2025 is shaping up to be the year of “regulated risk”.

Let’s see how fast the banks move now that the door’s open. 👀

#ETF $BTC $ETH

I’ve used Wallet Connect in countless dApps and it’s easily one of the most essential protocols in Web3 today.

From DeFi to NFTs, @WalletConnect acts as the invisible bridge between 600+ wallets and over 40,000 dApps — with over 150M secure connections made so far. No matter which chain or app, it “just works” — smooth UX, real decentralization.

Recently, they introduced $WCT , the token that powers governance and future upgrades across the protocol. You can stake it, vote with it, and eventually even pay for premium infra.

It’s not another meme token — $WCT actually does something. And while it’s still early, it might quietly become a key piece of the Web3 backend.

If you’re bullish on infrastructure, not hype — WalletConnect is worth paying attention to.
#WalletConnect

Institutions Are Pivoting to Ethereum — Not Just Bitcoin’s Sidekick Anymore 🧠🪙

The smart money is evolving.

According to recent data, institutional interest is expanding beyond BTC — and $ETH is quickly becoming the main character in the next wave of blockchain finance.

Here’s why:
• Ethereum powers real-world innovations like RWA tokenization and stablecoins
• Giants like Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe are already experimenting with Ethereum-based rails
• In the last 20 days alone, $815M flowed into ETH-related ETF products
• Net flows YTD? Now positive at $658M

“This is the moment where crypto moves from speculative tokens to blockchain-based financial innovation,” analysts say.

The narrative is shifting — from digital gold to programmable infrastructure.
And ETH sits at the core of it all.

Meanwhile, futures markets are showing rising open interest in ETH — even overtaking BTC in some fund flows.

It’s not just about hedging anymore.
It’s about building on-chain systems that TradFi can plug into.

What do you think — are institutions finally seeing ETH’s real value?
Or is this just the start of a longer pivot?

Drop your take below — the Ethereum thesis just got way stronger. 👇📈

🍽 $TRUMP: Steak, Patriotism & -87% Unrealized Losses

Last night, Trump hosted a “relaxing dinner” for the top holders of his memecoin.
Average loss per guest? Roughly $8 million.
But spirits were high — or at least artificially inflated.

The menu included:
• Steak
• Merch
• Patriotism
• Unrealistic Hope
• And a generous serving of Promises™

Quote of the night:

“Crypto is our future. America is great again.
And you guys… you’ll be in profit soon.
#Allegedly.”

They nodded.
Some from belief.
Most from dehydration — after an 87% drawdown.

But every fairy tale ends at sunrise.

This morning:
• Trump announced a 50% tariff on the EU starting June 1
• And a 25% penalty on Apple if iPhones aren’t made in the USA

Markets screamed.
Investors Googled: “Can I hedge PTSD with options?”

Lesson of the day:
Trump can soothe a crypto investor — but only until breakfast.
Then it’s protectionism, chaos, and fresh red candles.

He walks the tightrope between Crypto Messiah and Trade War Warlord.
And markets? Still the unwilling hostages.

Tourist Drugged in London, Loses $123K in Crypto via Uber Ride 💀📉

A US tourist lost $123,000 in $BTC and $XRP after a seemingly normal Uber ride in London turned into a nightmare.

Here’s what happened:
• The Uber driver offered him a cigarette — laced with a suspected drug.
• Under the influence, the victim revealed his phone PIN and gave access to his Revolut wallet.
• Within hours, his entire crypto balance was wiped out.

$123,000 gone.
All because of a casual smoke and zero operational security.

Let this be a hard reminder:
• Never unlock your wallet in front of strangers
• Don’t store serious funds in hot wallets or app accounts
• Always use 2FA, face ID, and cold storage for large holdings

Crypto gives you full control — but full control comes with full responsibility.
This space has no undo button.

Drop your take: was this just a freak incident or a sign that we need way better security awareness in crypto? 👇🔐

Plot Twist: 23andMe Might Go On-Chain — Courtesy of Sei Foundation 🧬⛓️

One of the most hyped DNA companies of the last decade — 23andMe — just hit bankruptcy.
But the real twist? Sei Foundation is reportedly eyeing an acquisition.
And the goal isn’t just business — it’s to on-chain the genomic data of 15 million people.

Welcome to the world of DeSci (Decentralized Science) — and it might just get real.

Sei recently launched a $65M venture fund for DeSci startups building on its blockchain.
Now it’s aiming for one of the boldest moves yet:
• Store and secure genomic data on-chain
• Use cryptography to ensure privacy
• Let users own and monetize their genetic data
• Frame it as a matter of national security

This is the Web3 promise — data sovereignty at scale.
But let’s be honest: Web3 has talked a lot about owning your data… and delivered very little.

Can Sei pull it off?
Can DeSci go from narrative to real utility?

What do you think — is this the future of personal data or just sci-fi dressed in crypto hype?
Drop your take below — the on-chain genome era might be closer than you think. 👇🧬

ETH Supply on Exchanges Hits All-Time Low — Is a $4K Breakout Coming? 🐋🔥

Big things are brewing for Ethereum. According to Santiment, the amount of ETH held on exchanges just dropped to its lowest level ever.
That’s right — less than 4.9% of all $ETH is now sitting on centralized platforms.

Over the last 5 years:
• 15.3M ETH (≈ $39.2B) have been pulled off exchanges
• ETH supply is now tighter than ever since trading began in 2015

And it’s not just Ethereum.
$BTC supply on exchanges has dropped by 1.7M BTC (~$180.5B) in the same period.
Only 7.1% of all Bitcoin is left on trading platforms — the lowest since 2018.

What does this mean?
• Less exchange supply = less sell pressure
• More whales are stacking ETH: over 450,000 ETH bought in the last month (~$1.2B)
• Market is preparing for the next leg up

Analyst Ali Martinez sees a path to:
• $3,000 as the first key resistance
• Then a push to $4,000 if that breaks

Current price: $2,563
A +17% pump puts us at $3K
A clean breakout = +35% to $4K

The whales are moving.
The supply is drying.
The question is — are you still waiting?

Drop your ETH price target below — will it be $3K… or $4K+ next? 👇🔥

Arrest of Vladimir Smerkis: Another Crypto CEO, Another Collapse? 🚨🔍

The crypto space just got hit with another scandal.
On May 17th, 2025, Moscow’s Zamoskvoretsky Court arrested Vladimir Smerkis on charges of large-scale fraud involving $15M of investor funds.
But is this a one-time slip or part of a pattern? Let’s break it down:

1. The Token Fund (2017–2018):
• Raised $8M from investors in BTC and ETH.
• Capital reportedly peaked at $30M, but payments suddenly stopped in 2018.
• No asset distribution records. Funds vanished.

2. Tokenbox (2018–2019):
• Raised $7M through an ICO for TBX tokens.
• Price tanked 99.8% in just one month.
• No utility, no audits, but plenty of volume spikes — classic pump-and-dump?

3. #BLUM (2023–2025):
• Raised $5M with backing from major VCs like gumi Cryptos and OKX Ventures.
• Promised a hybrid CeDeFi exchange and AI trading.
• Delivered a basic Mempad instead.
• Token launch delayed indefinitely.
• User rewards system “Blum Points” was wiped clean in September 2024.

Now, Smerkis claims innocence, but his track record raises serious questions.
• Aggressive marketing, minimal delivery, zero transparency.
• Pattern of attracting millions in funding, launching underdeveloped platforms, then disappearing.

Crypto’s already fighting for legitimacy, and cases like this only make it harder.
The real question: How many more Smerkis-type stories are out there?

Is this just bad luck — or a pattern we’re choosing to ignore?
Drop your take below. The truth behind the hype is coming out. 👇💥

TIAUSDT: The Road to Recovery 🚀💪

I’ve been averaging down on $TIA , especially during yesterday’s dip — and now it’s paying off.
At one point, my PnL was sitting at a brutal -$300, but the market’s clearly turning around.

Current PnL: -$146.37
Entry: 3.25 USDT
Current: 2.89 USDT

Now the only question is:
Will I hit +$50 today or tomorrow?

Bitcoin Hits $105K — Are New All-Time Highs Just Around the Corner? 🚀💥

When Bitcoin breaks $100K and keeps climbing, you know the bulls are back.
On May 2nd, BTC hit $105,722, and according to Crypto Dan, that’s not just another pump — it’s a signal.

Here’s what the data says:
• Realized Price is Rising: Investors are buying $BTC at higher and higher prices, indicating confidence in the rally.
• Bullish Sentiment Index surged from 20 to 80 points, reflecting renewed FOMO as BTC crossed $100K.
• New Wallets Are Popping Up: 344,620 new BTC addresses created in the past week alone, per Santiment.

And it’s not just retail FOMO.
Analysts from CryptoQuant are pointing to macro factors that could fuel the next leg up:
• Loose monetary policy expectations — more cheap money = more risk-taking.
• SEC Chairman Paul Atkins hinted at more regulatory clarity for crypto — potentially unlocking new institutional inflows.

Next targets?
• $108K — the last major resistance before open skies.
• Beyond that? The FOMO cycle could push BTC into uncharted territory.

Are we about to see another Bitcoin mania?
Or is this just another bull trap before the crash?

Drop your take below — are you holding, stacking, or taking profits at $100K? 👇💰

Ethereum to the Moon? Even the Haters Are Getting Bullish 🚀🔥

When a well-known $ETH skeptic starts calling for a moonshot, you know things are heating up.
Veteran trader Peter Brandt, who’s usually not a fan of Ethereum, just dropped a surprising prediction:

“I usually try my hardest to say nothing good about Ethereum. You could call it hate. But the current pattern could be the launchpad for a moonshot.”

What’s he seeing?
• ETH bounced off the bottom line of a descending triangle at $1,389 on April 9.
• Since then, ETH has rallied 88%, hitting a new local high of $2,596 on May 11.
• If Brandt’s pattern holds, the next stop could be $3,840 — a 51% pump from current levels.

And he’s not alone.
On Polymarket, traders are now pricing in a 34% probability that ETH hits $4,000 in 2025.
Not bad for a coin that even its haters are now reluctantly backing.

So, what’s the play?
• Are we witnessing a classic bear-to-bull reversal?
• Or is this just another sucker’s rally before ETH cools off again?

There’s always room on the ETH train — even for the haters.
But don’t miss it just because you don’t like the ticket.

Drop your take below — are you boarding the ETH express, or staying in the station? 👇🔥

Bitcoin Losing Ground — Is Altcoin Season Finally Here? 🚀🔥

Bitcoin dominance just dropped 2% in 24 hours, and some analysts think we’re on the brink of a major altcoin rally.
Here’s what’s happening:
1. Ethereum gaining against BTC — when ETH starts outperforming, it’s often a signal that alts are preparing to run.
2. BTC dominance approaching 2021 levels (40%) — the last time we saw this, alts went ballistic.
3. Global money supply M2 is expanding as new liquidity from China, UK, and the EU floods markets, pushing more cash into risk assets like crypto.

Historically, Q2 has been the strongest quarter for altcoins, with May often being the most explosive month.
But despite some green candles, the Fear & Greed Index shows that retail investors remain cautious — not fully convinced that the rally is real.

What to watch next?
• If $BTC dominance continues to slide, expect more altcoin breakouts.
• Watch $ETH /BTC closely — a sustained move up could be a leading indicator.
• Follow liquidity flows, especially from Asia and Europe, as more fiat enters the market.

Are you rotating into alts or staying parked in BTC?
Drop your take below — altseason could be closer than we think. 👇🔥

#AltcoinSeasonLoading