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Memecoins and DeFi beat Bitcoin as BONK, CRV, FRAX post over 20% gains in 24 hours
Memecoins shift from speculation to functional assets amid Bitcoin's new high and rising institutional interest.
Liam 'Akiba' Wright 5 min read
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World Liberty Financial holders back WLFI public trading with massive 99.9% positive votes
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Exchange-run launchpads average 10x gains but face scrutiny over steep valuations, opaque models
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