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Base’s Jesse Pollak backs Soulja Boy token as ZachXBT revives past rug pull claims

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT warns traders to be cautious about a new memecoin endorsed by rapper Soulja Boy on Base network, citing the artist’s history of promoting fraudulent tokens. ZachXBT referenced a 2023 thread detailing six previous rug pulls linked to Soulja Boy, which collectively earned him an estimated $730,000 during the 2021 bull market. Coinbase’s Base co-founder Jesse Pollak drew criticism after publicly investing $1,500 in the new token, triggering renewed scrutiny. The token has so only reached an $85,000 market cap with 331 holders. Soulja Boy responded on X, apologizing for past “paid promos” and claiming he was unaware of scams at the time. He also referenced a 2022 class-action lawsuit that named him among celebrities accused of participating in a SafeMoon pump-and-dump scheme.

cointelegraph12/15 12:10

Bitcoin Analyst Predicts $6M In Just 15 Years — How Much Bitcoin Will You Need To Retire?

A new study analyzing retirement costs across nearly 100 countries suggests the amount of Bitcoin needed to retire by 2035 varies significantly by location. In most of the world, less than one Bitcoin is required, with residents of high-income nations like the U.S. and U.K. needing between 0.5 to 1 BTC. Younger people in countries such as Ireland and Luxembourg may need up to five coins due to longer retirement periods. In contrast, low-cost countries like South Sudan and Cameroon require as little as 0.01 to 0.05 BTC. This analysis is based on a highly bullish prediction that Bitcoin could reach over $6.7 million in 15 years, applying a "2x/60x rule" that links Bitcoin’s age to historical price growth. While industry figures like Tom Lee and Michael Saylor have made optimistic forecasts, some analysts warn of short-term bearish trends, suggesting Bitcoin may drop to between $70,100 and $72,000 before any significant recovery.

ccn.com12/15 12:06

Decoding why UNI didn’t flinch after Vitalik’s Uniswap token sale

Vitalik Buterin's sale of 1,400 UNI tokens, alongside other assets, did not trigger significant price volatility in Uniswap's UNI token. Despite the sell-side pressure, UNI traded in a tight range, showing market restraint rather than panic. The sale was interpreted as routine wallet management rather than a bearish signal, given its small size relative to market depth. Price action remained compressed within a falling wedge pattern, with weakening downside momentum and a bullish RSI divergence suggesting exhaustion. Key support held at $4.81, while liquidity clustered firmly around the $5.6 resistance level. UNI supply continued to leave exchanges, reducing immediate sell pressure, though the token struggled to break higher. Traders are focused on the $5.6 level; a reclaim could trigger a short squeeze toward $6, while failure risks a deeper pullback. A break above $10 is needed to invalidate the multi-year downtrend. Overall, liquidity dynamics, not headlines, are currently dictating UNI's price behavior.

ambcrypto12/15 12:02

UK To Introduce Crypto Bill on Monday—Implications for Exchanges and Stablecoin Issuers

The UK government will introduce new crypto legislation on December 15, aiming to implement regulations by October 2027. The bill will classify operating a crypto exchange and issuing stablecoins as regulated activities, requiring companies to register with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Chancellor Rachel Reeves stated the legislation aims to provide clear rules, encourage investment and innovation, and protect consumers while excluding malicious actors. The FCA has already introduced anti-money laundering rules, with more reporting requirements coming in 2026. The Bank of England will also establish a framework for systemically important GBP-denominated stablecoins by 2026, creating a tiered regulatory model for stablecoins in the UK.

ccn.com12/15 11:35

Vitalik Buterin pitches ZK-proofs to audit X algorithm and rankings

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has proposed that social media platform X use zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs) and blockchain technology to make its content-ranking algorithm transparent and verifiable. He argues this would prove the fairness of algorithmic decisions, prevent censorship, and ensure data integrity by timestamping content on-chain. Buterin also suggests publishing the full algorithm code with a 1-2 year delay. His comments follow criticism of Elon Musk’s leadership and X’s opaque content policies. The proposal aligns with broader SocialFi and decentralized social media principles, emphasizing the need for transparency amid growing regulatory scrutiny, such as the EU’s Digital Services Act, which recently fined X for non-compliance. Buterin’s stance highlights concerns about social media’s impact on free speech and misinformation.

cointelegraph12/15 11:21

Quick Overview of the 33 Winning Projects from Solana Breakpoint 2025 Hackathon

The Solana Breakpoint 2025 hackathon, held in Abu Dhabi, concluded as the largest crypto-focused event of its kind, with over 9,000 participants from 150+ countries submitting 1,576 projects. The competition awarded winners across multiple categories, highlighting innovation in infrastructure, consumer applications, DeFi, RWA, stablecoins, and undefined tracks. The grand prize winner was Unruggable, a hardware wallet and app suite optimized specifically for Solana, offering deep integration with native ecosystem features like Jito and Jupiter. Category winners included: - **Consumer Apps**: Capitola (prediction market aggregator). - **DeFi**: Yumi Finance (on-chain BNPL solution). - **Infrastructure**: Seer (Solana transaction debugging tool). - **RWA**: Autonom (oracle for real-world asset pricing). - **Stablecoins**: MCPay (open payment infrastructure). - **Undefined Track**: attn.markets (tokenizing Solana ecosystem revenue). Additional awards included the University Prize for Pythia (a prediction market for academic competitions) and the Public Good Prize for Samui Wallet (an open-source developer toolkit). The hackathon showcased a wide range of projects aimed at improving security, usability, and financial innovation on Solana, signaling strong growth and diversification within the ecosystem.

marsbit12/15 11:18

Ex-Terra Insider Calls Do Kwon Case ‘Backwards’ In Explosive X Thread

Former Former Terraform Labs developer Will Chen criticized the legal case against Do Kwon in a Dec. 13 X thread, calling it "backwards" days after Kwon received a 15-year prison sentence. Chen, who stated he personally wanted Kwon punished for arrogance and recklessness, argued the fraud theory was fundamentally flawed. He contended prosecutors incorrectly framed Jump Trading's intervention during Terra's May 2021 depeg as fraudulent non-disclosure. Chen asserted that hiding additional safety mechanisms (Jump's backing) actually meant Kwon "claimed less safety than he actually had" – the opposite of fraud. He argued non-disclosure could be strategic rather than deceptive, comparing it to central banks' "strategic ambiguity." Chen also challenged the causation between May 2021 events and May 2022 collapse, noting the changed information environment. He strongly objected to attributing $40 billion in "fraud loss" to Kwon, arguing market cap decline isn't equivalent to actual investor losses. While acknowledging some misleading messaging around Chai and Anchor, he distinguished Terra's value destruction from FTX's direct theft of customer funds. Chen warned the case sets a dangerous precedent where "founder confidence plus project failure equals fraud," effectively criminalizing entrepreneurship.

bitcoinist12/15 11:16

Bitcoin Makes The Cut As Brazil’s Largest Private Bank Issues 2026 Guidance

bitcoinist12/15 11:03

An Ethereum whale raises its holdings to $1.7B: Will this move affect ETH?

An Ethereum whale significantly increased its holdings by purchasing 38,576 ETH (worth $119 million) after a 23-day break, raising its total holdings to 528,000 ETH valued at $1.723 billion. This accumulation, executed during a market downturn, has reduced Ethereum's exchange supply ratio to a monthly low, indicating decreased selling pressure and increased scarcity. However, despite the whale's activity, ETH's price momentum remains weak due to high retail trader dominance, which often leads to market instability. While the $3,000 support level has held so far, the risk of a drop below it persists if demand doesn't increase. A bullish reversal would require stronger demand to push ETH toward $3,300 or higher.

ambcrypto12/15 11:02

The Next Memecoin Script: The Era of Flash in the Pan

The memecoin market is evolving from a period of frenzy to a more mature, fast-paced "flash in the pan" era. While activity has cooled since the 2024 peak, it remains a key arena for attention-based speculation. Key shifts are defining this new phase: dominance has moved beyond Solana (now holding 57% of new token launches) to chains like Base and BNB Chain; the market cap ceiling for successful memes has lowered, with mid-to-small cap coins like BRETT and TOSHI becoming the norm; and the lifecycle of new coins has drastically accelerated. Driven by AI and social media algorithms, tokens can peak within 24-48 hours of launch before rapidly fading. Recent trending memecoins like $Franklin (inspired by a political meme), $DOYR (a typo-driven coin), and $Horse_Success (a Chinese community meme) exemplify this trend—all saw rapid, short-lived pumps. The market is maturing from pure jokes into a "cultural index" of social trends. While established memes like DOGE and SHIB are building utility, new launches are purely driven by social hype and data, offering high-risk, granular opportunities. This structural shift demands faster reflexes and deeper research (DYOR) from participants.

marsbit12/15 10:59