WASHINGTON – On his second day in office, President Donald Trump was asked if he would continue selling products that benefited him personally after sales of a new Trump "meme coin" had soared to as much as $20 billion in value I heard it was very successful,” Trump replied That's peanuts for these guys,” Trump said gesturing toward a group of tech billionaires at the White House event More: Banking regulators ease restrictions as crypto-friendly policies take shape Trump never answered whether he would seek personal profit from the presidency – something historians say virtually every other president has pledged to avoid Just two of the cryptocurrency investments owned by Trump-affiliated entities have made at least $300 million in trading fees alone on sales of his meme coin and other digital currency since January Greater potential profits lie in the Trump entities’ stake in the value of the meme coin and their other Trump-themed crypto investments How much money has Trump made in office?Meanwhile, Trump's administration has loosened regulation of the cryptocurrency industry and dismantled a Justice Department unit targeting crypto fraud Crypto isn’t Trump's only source of funds since returning to office his Truth Social platform and a range of branded merchandise How much has Trump earned in his first 100 days back in the White House More: What is the 'God Bless the USA Bible'? The $60 Bible Trump and Lee Greenwood are selling to find a number right now,” said Fred Wertheimer of the nonprofit accountability group Democracy 21 "The president spent many years bragging about how many billions of dollars he had but as president it's a different story," said Wertheimer "He doesn't hide all his business ventures but he certainly doesn't report on what's going on." ranking Democrat on the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations told USA TODAY he’s launching an investigation into Trump’s profits as president The cryptocurrency ventures − including a digital meme coin celebrating Trump’s survival of a July 2024 assassination attempt − will be key to Blumenthal’s inquiry “makes money off the trading because the transactions generate a fee as well as from the increase in price for the coins that results from his promoting or enticing sales.” “Whether it's tens of millions or hundreds of millions really is a topic for the investigation,” said Blumenthal “But I just cannot emphasize how craven and brazen this kind of stunt is but it involves millions of dollars and a threat to our national security.” Blumenthal said he was especially concerned that the opaque nature of crypto transactions makes it virtually impossible to determine how much Trump is profiting – and who might be seeking influence by purchasing the Trump coins could pose a national security threat by allowing foreign governments to enrich Trump – and gain his favor − without public knowledge saying the president did not have a conflict of interest because his assets are controlled by his children told USA TODAY the company was "not involved in politics whatsoever." Trump has upended the customs restraining a commander-in-chief’s ability to profit from the office one of the many private companies affiliated with Trump and his family upped the ante by offering existing and new buyers of the $TRUMP meme coin "the most EXCLUSIVE INVITATION in the world." A meme coin is a type of crypto asset inspired by internet memes, characters or trends "for which the promoter seeks to attract an enthusiastic online community to purchase the meme coin and engage in its trading," according to the Securities and Exchange Commission meme coins are akin to collectibles," the SEC says "Meme coins also typically have limited or no use or functionality." The $TRUMP coin is marketed as a celebration of Trump's defiant response to a July 13 assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler “With his fist in the air and the iconic battle cry FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT President Trump showed the world what a LEADER is made of," a description says calling an image from that day "the most memorable meme of the century.” The $TRUMP meme coin is advertised as "the only Official Trump Meme The fine print cautions that the coin is "intended to function as an expression of support for the ideals and beliefs embodied by the symbol $TRUMP," and is “not intended to be and a company called Fight Fight Fight LLC collectively own 80% of the $TRUMP meme coin The announcement from the official website for the $TRUMP meme coin said the top 220 investors would win an “intimate private dinner” with the president on May 22 at his northern Virginia golf club The top 25 investors in the Trump meme coin were promised "an ultra-VIP experience that includes a private reception with the president and a guided White House tour." The $TRUMP meme coin surged as much as 80%, adding more than $100 million to its value, according to Finance Magnates and other crypto-trackers Crypto analysis firm Chainalysis found that Trump and business entities connected to him made more than $1.3 million in trading fees in the days after the dinner and tour were announced, adding to the more than $320 million in fees and income they had already taken in Chainalysis spokesman Jorah Huntington told USA TODAY “This is one of the most blatant and appalling instances of selling access to the presidency I've ever seen,” said Donald Sherman, executive director and chief counsel of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington The White House and the Trump Organization did not respond to a list of questions seeking comment about Trump's meme coin and other investments Neither did lawyer William Burck, who was hired in January to reinforce the Trump Organization’s ethical standards but was fired recently after it emerged he was also representing Harvard University in the school's legal clash with the Trump administration White House spokesperson Anna Kelly told USA TODAY: “The President’s assets are in a trust managed by his children Kelly was referring to an announcement in January by the Trump Organization that Trump would hand over daily management of his multi-billion-dollar real estate media and licensing portfolio to his children when he entered the White House But Trump’s current arrangement is even more open to abuse than during his first term when countries like Saudi Arabia paid his companies millions of dollars according to USA TODAY interviews and reports by congressional Democrats and watchdog groups presidents have pledged not to enrich themselves while in office to ensure confidence that policy decisions are made for the country’s good – not personal gain “That is no longer the case,” said Danielle Brian president of the Washington-based Project On Government Oversight “President Trump has made it clear he's going to make as much money as he can while he's president because he's president – and he's unabashed about it.” Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., a former federal prosecutor, is one of several Senate Democrats who have called for the Office of Government Ethics to investigate Trump’s crypto ventures, including whether his establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in March improperly helped his own investments “Donald Trump's making a ton of money, and the only losers here are the American people,” Schiff said in a video posted on X Crypto empire expansionFor Trump, who calls himself the first “Crypto President,” the $TRUMP meme coin is just one piece of a larger empire that also includes a meme coin for first lady Melania Trump that initially was valued in the billions of dollars The Trumps now have a claim on 75% of World Liberty Financial's net revenues from token sales, 60% from operations − and about $400 million in transaction fees, according to the company's website and Reuters told USA TODAY he could not comment on how much money Trump and his family have made from the venture He said allegations of conflict of interest or corruption were "hyperbole at its highest and finest and completely wrong and completely false." Wachsman described World Liberty as a "non-political organization We're not involved in politics whatsoever." In his call for an investigation, Schiff cited the case of Justin Sun, a Hong Kong crypto entrepreneur who pumped $75 million into World Liberty Financial Sun had faced a civil fraud case by federal securities regulators that involved celebrities including Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul "Well, it won't surprise you to learn that the fraud case against Justin Sun has now been put on hold by the Trump administration,” Schiff said in his video "The American people simply cannot know now with this administration whether it is acting on behalf of the American people or on behalf of Donald Trump's financial interests." did not respond to a call and email seeking comment As of May 1, Sun − with an estimated investment of $14 million − topped the $TRUMP meme coin website's leaderboard of investors eligible for the private dinner with Trump the company has branched into other ventures close friend and billionaire developer Steve Witkoff adding that “the identity of its major holders World Liberty is now also in business with Justin Sun Sun appeared with Witkoff and Eric Trump at a May 1 crypto conference in Dubai Because his White House financial disclosure form isn't due at the Office of Government Ethics until mid-May there is no way to know how much Trump has earned from various sources Foreign governments spent millions at Trump’s hotels and golf courses during his first term with Trump businesses earning up to $160 million from foreign states What is the thing of value when you put $5 million into these Trump meme coins other than that you are putting money in the president's pocket?” asked Rick Claypool of Public Citizen Trump has sold his Washington hotel. But he still profits from foreign spending on his golf properties. Saudi Arabia’s LIV Golf tour has held seven tournaments at Trump courses, even as Trump pressures the more established PGA Tour to merge with LIV − a move benefiting the Saudis The PGA Tour turned down LIV's latest multibillion-dollar offer in early April "But hopefully we're going to get the two tours to merge," Trump told reporters on Air Force One And I think having them merge would be a great thing." Selling access to Trump’s inner circleLast month, amid White House Correspondents' Dinner festivities, Donald Trump Jr. co-hosted a launch party for his “The Executive Branch,” a private club costing more than $500,000 to join Politico, quoting people familiar with the venture, said its goal was to "cater to the business and tech moguls who are looking to nurture their relationships with the Trump administration." On April 30, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., brought oversized charts to the Senate floor to denounce what he called Trump's "100 Days of Corruption." was "the biggest scandal in the history of the American presidency." Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The Mint launched the American Buffalo Coin Program in 2006. This 24-karat gold coin is the collector version of the official United States Mint American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Bullion Coin. Designs depicted on this coin are based on the 1913 Type I Buffalo Nickel by sculptor James Earle Fraser The obverse portrays a profile representation of a Native American with the inscriptions “LIBERTY” and “2025.” The reverse features an American buffalo and the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “$50,” “1 OZ.,” and “.9999 FINE GOLD.” each coin is encapsulated and placed in a stylish clamshell and classic black presentation case with the United States Mint seal on the lid The case fits into an outer sleeve with a beautiful gold foil image of the American buffalo It also includes a certificate of authenticity with matching imagery The 2025 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin is priced according to the range in which it appears on the Mint’s Pricing of Numismatic Gold, Commemorative Gold, Platinum, and Palladium Products table. 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Credit institutions, financial institutions, and crypto-asset service providers are prohibited from maintaining anonymous accounts,” according to the AML Handbook, published by European Crypto Initiative (EUCI) The regulation is part of a broader AML framework that includes bank and payment accounts “crypto-asset accounts allowing anonymisation of transactions,” and “accounts using anonymity-enhancing coins.” Related: Eric Trump: USD1 will be used for $2B MGX investment in Binance and what remains is the ‘fine print’ — aka the interpretation of some of the requirements through the so-called implementing and delegated acts,” according to Vyara Savova She added that much of the implementation will come through so-called implementing and delegated acts which are mostly handled by the European Banking Authority: so centralized crypto projects (CASPs under MiCA) need to keep it in mind when determining their internal processes and policies,” Savova said Related: Bitcoin volatility lowest in 563 days, Hayes predicts $1M BTC by 2028 CASPs operating in at least six member states will be under direct AML supervision The selection process is set to start on July 1 AMLA will use “materiality thresholds” to ensure that only firms with “substantial operations presence in multiple jurisdictions are considered for direct supervision.” The thresholds include a “minimum of 20,000 customers residing in the host member state,” or a total transaction volume of over 50 million euros ($56 million) Other notable measures include mandatory customer due diligence on transactions above 1,000 euros ($1,100) These updates come as the EU ramps up its regulatory oversight of the crypto industry building on previous measures such as the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) Magazine: Bitcoin $100K hopes on ice, SBF’s mysterious prison move: Hodler’s Digest, April 20 – 26 Written By:Jalpa Bhavsar Reviewed By:Jahnu Jagtap has received KYB (Know Your Business) approval marking a major step forward for the Pi Network This approval means that BANXA is now legally allowed to offer Pi cryptocurrency purchases to people in over 100 countries In simple terms, users can now buy Pi coin directly with cash especially for users who are new to crypto or don’t use peer-to-peer (P2P) methods KYB approval is important because it proves that a business follows proper identity and compliance checks This is similar to how individuals have to go through KYC (Know Your Customer) verification Only KYB-approved businesses can legally trade and handle Pi people who want to trade Pi through P2P methods must be KYC-approved and use non-custodial wallets This ensures that all transactions are safe and that users are protected from fraud The Pi Network has been focused on building trust from the very beginning By enforcing KYC for users and KYB for businesses the team behind Pi is setting up a secure and regulated ecosystem It’s a bold step in a crypto industry that still struggles with scams and regulatory issues this approach makes Pi more attractive to institutions and serious investors Other major platforms like BitMart and HTX are also expected to receive KYB approval soon opening the door to even faster adoption worldwide Also Read: How to buy and sell Pi Coin easily with Banxa? This momentum is likely to be a hot topic at the upcoming Consensus 2025 Summit verified ecosystem and expanding global reach Pi Network is positioning itself as a major player in the future of digital currency Pi (PI) coin is trading at approximately $0.5865 reflecting a 1.33% increase over the past 24 hours and the market cap stands at around $4.13 billion The 24-hour trading volume has surged by over 32% Comment *document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a592acf6b554c2817bfd991c1291ce10" );document.getElementById("h3fb7f912f").setAttribute( "id" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Stay ahead of the curve with authentic news and exclusive in-sight reports only on The Crypto Times All News AI News Exclusive Explained About Us Editorial Policy Press Release Contact Us Career Advertise With Us How much pain from Trump’s policies is too much The story “In rural Minnesota, the pain is worth it” (April 27) was eye-opening I was struck by the headline in the April 27 Star Tribune “In rural Minnesota, the pain is worth it.” There is no pain yet Wait until the real effects of President Donald Trump’s economic policies are felt small businesses closed down due to increased prices from tariffs Let’s see if rural folks continue to feel that the pain is worth it and let’s not forget Medicaid cuts and Social Security services cuts Every so often you run an article about how Trump’s supporters still support him You ought to find some Trump supporters who have stopped supporting him (there are some The impression you give with the continued still-support-him articles is that his support continues as strong as ever And it doesn’t — not with the damage he’s been doing to the economy and to government services that are not done (and could not be done as effectively After reading Karen Tolkkinen’s column “Rural Minnesota Trump supporters stand by their guy” (April 29) I was confused as to both the author’s essential point — because there probably should be a point — and the logic surrounding supporters’ fidelity to Trump I could not tell if Tolkkinen actually respected her interviewees and their contradictory positions it was nearly impossible to know what the author was trying to accomplish Each of Tolkkinen’s interviewees were out for a Friday night at a rural Minnesota bar She did not say exactly how deep into the evening the interviews occurred suffice it to say the support expressed for Trump was incongruous and contradictory at best and probably inconsistent with the self-interests of most rural Minnesotans Tolkkinen then went on to suggest her interviewees felt they were finally getting honesty from politicians; pinning their hopes on a man who the Washington Post reported either lied to or misled the American people 30,573 times during his first term alone in an apparent nod to the hyperbole often associated with Republican criticisms about the Democratic Party’s dishonesty Tolkkinen defies logic by citing four historic examples of government dishonesty three of which began and/or occurred exclusively under Republican presidents; the exception being the unconscionable sterilization of Indigenous and African American women dated from the early 1800s all the way through most of the 1970s And guess who banned involuntary sterilization A little elbow grease and focused research always adds value to reporting It was interesting to read the recent front-page article about Trump lovers in rural Minnesota but you have really backed the wrong horse.” The article included the following quote: “The truest believers still put their faith in Trump.” Simply put anyone who puts their faith in Trump is in for disappointment He’s been in office for a little over 100 days and so far he’s managed to devastate our national infrastructure; frighten our senior citizens by attacking Social Security Medicare and Medicaid; remove people without due process; fire many thousands of loyal efficient government employees; weaken our military and national security; alienate our longtime friends and allies; greatly diminish our international standing; damage our economy and our relationships with trade partners with his ridiculous tariffs; flout the rule of law repeatedly; enrich his billionaire cronies; and crassly wear a blue suit to the pope’s funeral Placing your faith in Trump is a very unwise choice — just ask Rudy Giuliani former White House communications director Hope Hicks former national security adviser John Bolton and Vice President Mike Pence Rural Minnesotans may have to learn their lesson the hard way because the pain is only going to get much much worse over the coming weeks and months But maybe the rural Trump lovers will welcome the pain as long as they feel they’re “owning the libs.” How sad for us all According to Mark Parkinson, president and CEO of AHCA/NCAL, “It’s not hyperbole to say access to care is a national crisis. Nursing homes are closing at a rate much faster than they are opening, and yet with each passing day, our nation grows older.” Our only hope is that someone, somehow can talk sense into Trump and he’ll rescind this bad idea like he’s had to do with so many others. President Donald Trump is offering a private dinner and VIP tour to 220 of the top investors in his meme-coin, part of his and his family’s venture in to cryptocurrency. Apparently Trump and his investors have already made upward of $100 million from their trading of the coins since his inauguration. There appears to be no concern or pushback from any member on the right side of the aisle from either the U.S. Senate or House that Trump is running his business affairs from the White House. Some of these same people had the gall to accuse President Joe Biden and his family of operating a criminal enterprise while occupying the Oval Office. Trump, through his greed, grift and corruption, makes former President Richard Nixon and his Watergate debacle look like an episode of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” by comparison. Readers Write Moriarty is facing the truth about race head-on Ukrainian newcomers have done nothing wrong — they deserve assurance that they will be protected ebb and flow in part due to market conditions and broader economic concerns So while it can be a valuable part of a diversified portfolio there are some specific pros and cons that investors should keep in mind this May Here are four important pros and cons behind investing in gold bars and coins to know this May; But that's the reality for those looking to invest in gold bars and coins this May they could move in to buy at a reduced price so don't wait for a perfect opportunity to act Now is one of the best times in recent memory to invest in gold bars and coins as they're ubiquitous and easy to access online or in person. Costco and Walmart have selections for shoppers to choose from either when shopping in the store or by browsing their websites Multiple gold investing companies also have online presences and detailed customer support for interested investors who can offer a personalized approach that some of these other options may not be able to But if you want to invest in gold bars and coins now this month the storage costs here will need to be closely accounted for this May in order to ensure a proper fit in your broader portfolio reliable income-producing assets at the same time Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance Please try using other words for your search or explore other sections of the website for relevant information Our team is working diligently to resolve the issue Thank you for your patience and understanding COIN’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and matched in one This is because the Most Accurate Estimate of $1.93 is pegged lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.06 Coinbase Global, Inc. price-eps-surprise | Coinbase Global, Inc. Quote Zacks Rank: COIN currently has a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here The first-quarter performance of Coinbase is likely to have benefited from increased trading volume due to higher volatility Crypto trading remains a major revenue driver for COIN The Zacks Consensus Estimate for trading volume is pegged at 404 million indicating a 29.4% increase from the year-ago reported quarter Both consumer and institutional trading are likely to have increased in the to-be-reported quarter.The intensifying focus on international expansion growth of derivatives and spot trading and integration of USD Coin into the crypto economy are likely to have fueled the two largest revenue streams — trading fees and Stablecoins.Higher crypto asset volatility is likely to have driven the growth of Coinbase One subscribers as well as unit inflows across staking The Zacks Consensus Estimate for transaction revenues is pegged at $1325 million indicating an upside of 23% from the year-ago reported quarter.Coinbase also expects transaction expenses to be in the mid-to-high teens as a percentage of net revenues.Subscription and services revenues are likely to have been aided by blockchain rewards revenues Stablecoin revenues and Coinbase One subscription revenues A gradual shift to subscription and services revenues from transaction fee revenues is likely to have driven an upside Coinbase expects first-quarter subscription and services revenues to be in the range of $685-$765 million The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $707 million.Coinbase expects technology and development and general and administrative expenses to be in the range of $750-$800 million which indicates a rise in variable expenses related to elevated trading volume as well as payroll taxes and headcount An increase in digital marketing spending is likely to have increased sales and marketing expenses COIN projects sales and marketing expense to be between $235 million and $375 million due to potential variability in performance marketing and USDC assets in the product suite Technology investments aimed at improving operational efficiency are likely to have led to lower expenses and enhanced profit margins COIN expects technology & development and general & administrative expenses to increase to $690-$730 million sector and the S&P 500 in the first quarter of 2025 The stock is trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.47 Shares of Robinhood Markets HOOD and Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. IBKR are also trading at multiples higher than the industry average Coinbase looks poised to benefit from higher crypto asset volatility and prices and increased adoption of its assets in a pro-crypto environment It has been deepening its roots in international markets locking of new licenses and expanding tailor-made product ranges to meet unique customer preferences should help COIN grow rapidly in the long run A gradual shift to subscription and services revenues from transaction fee revenues is likely to have ensured stability in revenues.Coinbase has been investing in infrastructure and foundational platforms like Base designed to optimize Ethereum's infrastructure by increasing the network’s speed and affordability The rise in stablecoin adoption has been driving Stablecoin revenues The continued growth of Coinbase One subscribers is expected to have further boosted the company’s revenues.COIN remains focused on maintaining a low-cost structure signifying the company’s ability to use shareholders' funds to generate returns compares unfavorably with the industry average COIN’s debt level has been increasing but compares favorably with the industry average which compares favorably with the industry average Cash and cash equivalents have been improving The Trump administration is swiftly advancing its efforts to fulfill its vision of establishing the United States as the world’s leading hub for cryptocurrency innovation is poised to gain from its efforts to accelerate growth increase market share in spot trading on consumer and institutional trading platforms and improve trading experience along with continued innovation and cost-control initiatives given its premium valuation and weak return on equity new investors can wait for some more time before taking a position in the stock Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? 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By connecting my portfolio to TipRanks Smart Portfolio I agree to their Terms of Use The Gila Herald Your trusted source for news of the Gila Valley and more I wish I didn’t have the name “Witkoff” in my brain Just as I wish I’d never heard the name of a certain brazen self-dealer who cheapens the presidential seal today I wish my retinas were not burned by the sight of him There he is in the one-time house of Jefferson and two Roosevelts – the Oval Office now festooned with trashy mall-theft décor like his association with the name “Witkoff.” It almost rhymes with “Bitcoin.” I wish I didn’t know that Steve Witkoff was named a top candidate to become national security adviser he’ll be promoted from the position of Middle East envoy He has helped the president stuff his pockets I had “Witkoff” on the brain because the very day his name popped up I had read a New York Times report about the president’s use of his office to make millions of dollars from a Bitcoin enterprise called World Liberty Your duly elected president and his family are the chief beneficiaries the man now hawking them from the White House didn’t know much either back in 2019 he dismissed cryptocurrency as “highly volatile” and “made of thin air.” That was before the Witkoffs convinced him he could make a whole bunch of money from it not only has he promoted crypto in general and appointed crypto figures to positions that would regulate their industry His first stab at his own crypto coin was a dud the value of the family holdings in this endeavor jumped more than 50 percent when he promised an “ultra-exclusive VIP reception” and gala dinner for the top 220 investors who bought his “product.” He is now ID’ed as World Liberty’s “chief crypto advocate” in material for prospective investors October – the Republican presidential front-runner and his sons were given 22.5 billion units of cryptocurrency there it is: your government bartered away Who remembers when this president was full-throttle for shutting down TikTok He signed an executive order to that effect in his first term post-election came a visit to Mar-a-Lago from TikTok CEO Shou Chew and one from GOP mega-donor and TikTok shareholder Jeff Yass “Hold everything” from the Whore House — er Maybe because TikTok and its executives donated a million dollars to the president’s favorite dark-money causes and $50,000 to the inaugural wing-ding saliva-trained to the urgings of their golden master have talked tough about ending liability protections for pesky social media Mark Zuckerberg made a Mar-a-Lago pilgrimage and a million-dollar donation to the inaugural What do you bet that ended any discussion of regulating social media “There is apparently no American institution no matter how benign,” that this man can’t degrade writes the Washington Post’s Dana Milbank in an April 22 commentary Milbank wasn’t remarking about the World Bank or the International Monetary Fund in this case His commentary was about what he saw at the White House Easter egg roll was the furthest thing from “for the children” and all for the corporate donors who dominated with self-serving promotions “We’re going to honor Christ very powerfully,” said the halo-glistened papal president as he observed from the balcony cryptocurrency firm GALA hosted a “digital egg hunt.” Longtime newspaperman John Young lives in Colorado. Email him at jyoungcolumn@gmail.com The opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the author The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates 150 years since the founding of Canada’s Supreme Court as the nation’s general court of appeal with a circulating commemorative dollar coin This court’s independent role is upholding and interpreting Canada’s laws and constitution and protecting the rights and freedoms of Canadians The coin features the elegant exterior of the landmark building housing the institution the only bijural and bilingual apex court in the world Unveiled at a ceremony held within the Supreme Court in Ottawa ‘“The Supreme Court of Canada is a strong pillar of Canada’s democracy Its nine independent judges decide the country’s most important legal questions with fairness and integrity,” said The Right Honourable Richard Wagner as these beautiful $1 coins circulate across the country Canadians may develop a deeper appreciation of the Supreme Court’s role as guardian of our Constitution and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms,” he added features the façade of the Supreme Court of Canada with the court’s 150th anniversary logo overlaid in the foreground the logo appears as a blue circle bearing the inscription 150 in white in the center framed by a white laurel branch at bottom left and the dates 1875–2025 at top right Inscriptions SUPREME COURT OF CANADA and COUR SUPRÊME DU CANADA appear below the building at either side of the logo The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III designed by Steven Rosati “The Royal Canadian Mint cherishes its unique ability to circulate coins that celebrate the values that are most dear to Canada and Canadians and that includes honouring the institutions that protect our rights as Canadian citizens,” said Marie Lemay president and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint “We are very proud to recognize the Supreme Court of Canada which after impartially and independently upholding the rule of law and the constitutional order for the last 150 years has given Canadians the immense privilege of living in a society that aspires to freedom five women and four men sit as justices of the court which is highly regarded for its commitment to the fundamental principles of openness More information on coins and on the history and functions of the Supreme Court of Canada is found at www.mint.ca/scc150 Connect with Coin World: Sign up for our free eNewslet-ter Access our Dealer Directory Like us on Facebook Follow us on X (Twitter) Whether you’re a current subscriber or new, you can take advantage of the best offers on maga-zine subscriptions available in digital, print or both! Whether you want your issue every week or every month, there’s a subscription to meet your needs World Coins The current Sede Vacante presents several similarities with the one of 1700. That year Pope Innocent XII passed away before the Holy Year he proclaimed concluded a form of rheumatic illness that prevented him from personally opening the Holy Door at Christmas in 1699 His death ushered in a nearly two-month period of Sede Vacante before the election of his successor To commemorate the nearly two months of vacancy in the Chair of Peter a coin was minted and is now displayed in the medal collection of the Vatican Apostolic Library the dove of the Holy Spirit is depicted with the Latin verse from the Gospel of John: Non vos relinquam orphans meaning “I will not leave you orphans” (John 14:18). “It refers to the death of Innocent XII but also conveys a clear message of hope for the Conclave that was soon to begin,” explains to Vatican News Professor Eleonora Giampiccolo Director of the Numismatics Department of the Vatican Library “Orphanos” refers to the Christian faithful who were left without the spiritual guidance of Innocent XII known as the “father of the poor,” whose approach bears a strong resemblance to that of Pope Francis He is remembered for his care for the poor and the marginalised: “During his pontificate he initiated projects to help orphans and the homeless One example is the institution he founded at the Lateran Palace or the San Michele complex in Ripa Grande which housed young Roman orphans and taught them trades," Giampiccolo said But the similarities between the two Popes don't end here. Upon his death Innocent XII donated all his possessions to the poor echoed in Pope Francis’ decision to give his belongings to support prisoner rehabilitation “The dove of the Holy Spirit,” Giampiccolo further explains “became a typical symbol of the Sede Vacante starting in the 17th century: it expresses divine guidance in the selection of the new Pope.” At the bottom of this depiction on the coin's reverse is the inscription Anno Iubil (“Jubilee Year”): unlike the Jubilee begun by Pope Francis this past Christmas Eve the ritual opening of the 1700 Holy Year—traditionally performed with three hammer strikes—was not presided by Innocent XII due to his severe illness The Cardinals were left with the decision to choose a substitute and the Dean of the College of Cardinals gathered “He was the one who opened the Holy Door on Christmas night in 1699,” explains Giampiccolo the engraver chose not to depict the Cardinal who had broken the wall but instead portrayed the Holy Door already open and being crossed by a procession of faithful.” The coins and medals preserved in the Numismatics Department of the Vatican Library carry a powerful communicative force: “They were essential means of communication The images on them were understandable even to those who couldn’t read,” the scholar says Another medal symbolises Innocent XII’s closeness to the poor On the front is a bust of the Pontiff; on the reverse where it says that the lineage of the just will remain forever.” larger medal that Giampiccolo shows us: “It was crafted by a woman a member of one of the most important families of engravers at the papal mint a pelican is shown tearing open its own chest to feed its young with its blood.” This image traditionally symbolises Christ’s sacrifice and his love for humanity Thank you for reading our article. 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Just click here $800,000 in coins were scattered on Texas highway forcing closure for nearly 14 hours as clean-up crews worked An avalanche of 8m freshly minted dimes spilled from an overturned truck and closed a Texas highway for almost 14 hours Witnesses described a sea of silver on US Route 287 in Alvord Clean-up crews attempted to suck up the coins using vacuums more commonly used to unclog sewers and drains Officials said the truck involved in the accident was an 18-wheeler from the Colorado-based Western Distributing Transportation Corporation whose operations feature a fleet of armored vehicles that ferry currency and other valuable cargo for clients including the US government The origin of the cash discharged in Tuesday morning’s rollover is not known The US treasury department and Western Distributing did not return calls for comment Public safety officials in Wise county said the two occupants of the truck believed to be the driver and an armed guard from Western’s US Armored Company Services (USAC) subsidiary were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries Footage taken by CBS News Texas showed uniformed USAC employees sifting through dirt gravel and plants at the side of the roadside to recover some of the coins while others were collected with shovels and buckets “The funniest part to me was that they picked up the dimes using the vacuum trucks that are used to suck out sewage and water and stuff like that,” he told the New York Times “We were joking around that the city of Alvord would be metal detecting.” The Wise County Messenger reported that two southbound lanes of US 287 were closed after the accident shortly after 5.30am and remained inaccessible until the evening Texas department of safety troopers kept some curious spectators from the scene although the Times reported than an expected horde of speculators fired up by rumors circulating in Alvord that the coin spillage was $8m instead of $800,000 According to Western Distribution’s website USAC has more than 40 armored units equipped to safeguard cargo in transit “We move cargo for all divisions of the government and were awarded [contracts] to move several of the government’s banks over the years,” wording on its website states We would tell you more about what we can do Written By:Jahnu Jagtap The crypto market has started the week on a negative note This has pulled the value of top altcoins toward their lower support levels indicating an increase in the selling pressure the Trump coin (TRUMP) has maintained its bullish stance by adding approximately 3.5% in 24 hours Are you one of many who are planning on investing in the Trump memecoin before it regains momentum and heads toward its upper price targets Scroll down to explore the market sentiments and possible Trump memecoin price prediction for this week The Trump coin price has jumped over 3% in 24 hours with a trading volume of 770.79 million with a market capitalization of $2.24 billion this meme coin is constantly losing momentum over the past month The EMA 50-day records a sharp decline in the Trump coin price chart the 200-day EMA acts as a strong resistance in the 4-hour time frame This suggests an increase in the selling pressure for Donald Trump’s memecoin the MACD indicator records a sharp decline in the red histogram with its averages displaying a bullish convergence This hints at a mixed price sentiment for the 44th largest crypto token in the market this could result in the price of Trump memecoin retesting its resistance trendline of the descending channel pattern if the bullish sentiment grows at that point the Trump coin price could breach its $12.15 mark and head toward its $13.70 mark the TRUMP crypto token may retest its support level of $10.70 this week a sustained bearish action could pull the TRUMP price toward its pivotal support trendline of $9 in the upcoming time Also Read: Donald Trump got Criticised For Conflicting Answers on Memecoins "a2222636bf033126b4efb78931fcace0" );document.getElementById("h3fb7f912f").setAttribute( "id" Launched in 2019 by Stanford PhD graduates Nicolas Kokkalis and Chengdiao Fan Pi Network was designed to let users mine cryptocurrency for free on their smartphones with minimal energy consumption and infrastructure The project has attracted more than 60 million registered users known as "Pioneers," many of whom are waiting for the opportunity to convert their mined Pi into tradeable tokens some communities have launched campaigns claiming Pi will eventually reach US$314,159—a number symbolically tied to the mathematical constant pi (3.14159) Some Pi communities have launched campaigns forecasting that Pi price will reach US$314,159 The campaign was reportedly initiated by an individual named Bao Rong Zhang who introduced the concept at an international seminar in February 2022 and called on the community to adopt this valuation as a global benchmark for Pi Despite getting no official support from the Pi Network development team Supporters have created networks of "Pi ambassadors," who represent their countries host events and promote the target on social media platforms globally While the concept is strongly supported by the Pi community, experts consider it a fantasy They point out that the value of a cryptocurrency depends on its real-world use in decentralized applications and transactions or its role as a store of value like Bitcoin But Pi lacks liquidity and tangible demand relying instead on slogans and token holder optimism Critics have compared Pi Network’s strategy to multi-level marketing citing its reliance on ambassador appointments and user referrals founder of Cyber Capital and a well-known analyst has labeled Pi Network a "scam" and warned users to avoid it Though Pi entered its "open mainnet" phase two months ago a fifth of its February peak of US$3 and far below the GCV figure Cybersecurity firm OneSafe dismissed the so-called global consensus value pointing to the Pi Core Team’s announcement that the total supply could reach 100 billion tokens The resulting market cap would be astronomical and without any real-world basis The movement highlights both the strengths and weaknesses of grassroots efforts in the crypto industry While it shows the influence of community power in elevating a project it also underscores that such support is not enough to build a sustainable network "Now is the time for the Pi Network team to understand that if they want to become a long-distance contender they must work on real utility and value beyond slogans ambassadors and viral dreams," The Crypto Times said Vietnam is among the countries with the largest number of Pi miners. The project has been controversial for its delayed mainnet launch, which took nearly six years when it finally happened on Feb. 20 this year Email: evne@vnexpress.netTel: 028 7300 9999 - Ext 8556 You know all those loose coins you've been saving for years then check out these creative ways to repurpose old coins Whether your coins are from the United States or elsewhere many of these hacks and projects work wonders for cleaning you'll want to do some sorting and prepping Many of these activities involve older currency or coins of a certain size Check the value on older coins because you may have currency worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars do not wash it since it may remove the patina and decrease its value Extra coins provide the perfect opportunity to create an art statement piece This is great for creative or crafty people ready to show off their talent There are many ways you can incorporate coins into art pieces and more to create art (it's all legal as long as you're not trying to defraud someone) Use loose change to embellish vases or boxes A coin is the cheapest auto tool you need to check your tire's tread that pattern of ribs and grooves around the body of the tire Worn tread can affect your car's performance Make sure everything is good by taking an upside down penny and placing it into a groove If Lincoln's head is partially covered by the raised rib No need to throw out that off-kilter chair when you can fix unevenness with an old coin. All you need is a penny to fix your wobbly furniture checking each leg until you find the one that's coming up short Then place the loose change under the leg until it is even While you can hot glue the coin to your chair or table this fix is generally intended as a temporary one It's best to get a proper furniture shim or leveler as a long-term solution you can use old pennies to make your wine taste fresh grab a clean penny and drop it into a bottle of wine A chemical reaction occurs when the copper comes in contact with certain sulfur compounds This then creates odorless sulfide crystals neutralizing the foul scent your wine may have It's worth noting this trick works best with pennies made before 1982 (because they are 95 percent copper) and with recently opened wine Bottles opened weeks ago that smell off should just be tossed Struggling with opening a soda or beer can or tired of damaging a nail Struggle no longer: You can pop open the can with a handy-dandy coin All you need to do is take your loose change (quarters and dollar coins work well) and slide it under the tab pull the coin upwards until it partially lifts the pull tab No more repeat attempts to pull the tab up and no more painful or broken nails why make the extra trip when you can DIY your own it is the best way to find the perfect washer for all your needs use a metal punch kit or a drill to add a hole through the center of the coin The hole will vary depending on the size of the screw or bolt going through the washer Take karaoke night to the next level or entertain the kiddos by taking old coins and making a musical instrument Grab an old snack can with a reusable lid and fill it with coins But fair warning — in the hands of little ones Have you found yourself desperately searching for a screwdriver when something needs tightened or loosened There is no need to dig through all your items when an old coin will do the trick pick the coin that best fits the slot then give it a turn until it tightens all the way down place a small baggie of them in your toolkit Stock a variety of coins from different countries to maximize your options There are several ways to keep cut flowers fresh longer put a couple of (pre-1982) pennies at the bottom of the vase (you still want to fill it with water) The copper in older pennies acts a fungicide and has antimicrobial properties killing bacteria and fungi growing on the flower stems This will help keep them fresh and colorful longer Tired of creased or unevenly draping curtains? No need to fret when you can easily fix wrinkled curtains with this genius penny hack Coins make great impromptu weights for your window coverings This comes in particularly handy with kitchen curtains and other lightweight drapery You can sew as many coins as needed into the curtain hemlines or hot glue them to the bottom of fabric (hidden on the back side) Create one-of-a-kind accessories by crafting up coin jewelry You can make a variety of pieces including earrings Mix and match different coins or create specific currency collections it's usually best to clean the coins for a near-mint shine this may be your next lucrative crafting talent If you are an avid DIYer, this repurposing tip is something you want to keep in your arsenal because old coins are the perfect size to space your tiles as they dry. This is a great option if you're looking to save a little money on spacers. Once you've figured out how much space you should leave between tiles you'll use coins the same way as you would those little spacers placing them between tiles before securing them in place remove the coins for a perfectly uniform layout and begin grouting or sealing If have an excess of old coins and enjoy the look, gather up a bunch and use them to create a vibrant backsplash or to cover a countertop or table. In fact, pennies are a great way to give your countertops a unique upgrade read up on how to clean and treat your coins and surfaces for best results Those pesky carpet marks left behind by furniture and heavy objects can be removed with any coin in your pocket. There are a number of ways to start the process including an ice hack to fix carpet dents But instead of grabbing a spoon or any special carpet tools once the ice has dampened and softened the fibers This is especially great for foreign coins that evoke travel memories you'll want to grab thin button magnets and superglue or E6000 Squeeze a dot of the adhesive onto the magnet and center the coin on top you have the perfect refrigerator decor to hold photos A copper penny is a genius coin hack that can help banish stubborn limescale buildup The penny safely breaks away thick mineral buildup on sinks The secret seems to be the coins sturdy-but-smooth edge (that minimizes scratching) combined with a possible chemical reaction (you need a pre-1982 penny for maximum copper) that helps break apart the scale minerals Hard-to-remove deposits will require multiple rounds of rubbing And whether or not this trick works any better than a scraper or spatula designed for the task Among the few questions that people have pondered about meme coins is whether they will ever stop being only joke tokens. While the virality that the “meme” status of these projects brings to the table cannot be underestimated the increasing volatility in the market highlights the need to focus more on practical utility. Troller Cat is a project that claims to provide the best of both worlds it is a meme coin that taps into the viral appeal of the cat lineage it is planning to offer a play-to-earn Game Center that will incentivize continuous engagement within the community. The meme coin is currently live on presale Should investors buy this meme coin presale is an Ethereum meme coin built around “trolling history the project combines the fundamentals of the iconic cat meme with real-world use cases to lure the attention of degen investors and P2E enthusiasts alike. the project team has already highlighted several features that the community can look forward to One of them is a proposed Game Center where players can play games and earn TCAT—the native token of the project. The details about the kinds of games likely to be featured in the ecosystem have not been explicitly revealed cues from its whitepaper suggest that the project plans to launch two games during the ongoing presale phase. A substantial portion of the revenue generated from the anticipated “Game Center” project will be channeled towards sponsoring its $TCAT buyback and burn programs—adding a deflationary loop aimed at creating scarcity. TCAT officially made its market debut on May 2 has been designed across multiple phases to support its bold journey in the crowded meme coin space The Blueprint phase—which unfolded in the fourth quarter of 2024—involved project planning Stage 2 — Building the Foundation (Q1 2025) and a marketing campaign was initiated. Stage 3 — The Big Push & Game Center Rollout (Q2 2025) This phase is concerned with the launch of the TCAT presale launch of the beta version of the Game Center project and initiation of community growth programs like memes Troller Cat aims to release Game 1 & 2 and push for more listings on DEXes and CEXes Stage 5 — Troller Cat Hits the Big Leagues (Q4 2025) This phase is where the community governance feature will go live and strategic partnerships will be executed to expand the project’s offerings This is the final stage of the Troller Cat roadmap The ongoing craze around early moving opportunities especially the ones featuring a tangible real-world utility could set the stage for Troller Cat to flourish in presale. If the team capitalizes on this momentum with the launch of the two games promised which in turn would lead to a listing pump when it eventually arrives on Uniswap. And if people’s reaction continues to be positive the token price could sustain the growth trajectory for months if the project fails to keep engagement levels high or experience delays it may not see any substantial growth. the core goal of Troller Cat is to build an ecosystem that combines fun with rewards. will be made possible through the integration of P2E fundamentals to its Game Center feature. much will depend on whether the team delivers on its promise In the event that the roadmap unfolds as planned and Troller Cat becomes a recognizable name with a strong community base like many other utility-focused meme coins launched this year continues to show promise with room for significant growth in an evolving market where things happen at a fast pace the potential for volatility cannot be ignored. those planning to invest in TCAT meme coin presale should also consider diversifying their capital to mitigate risk and enhance their chances of finding success across various opportunities. Among all options, one that seems to be worth adding to investors’ watchlist alongside TCAT is MIND of Pepe this project has been gaining momentum as a prime contender in the fast-growing meme coin niche. Featuring a self-evolving AI agent designed to interact with social media platforms like X and Telegram MIND of Pepe offers dynamic engagement and premium insights to help investors find the next 100x opportunities This crucial aspect of the project has captured significant attention already with many influencers describing it as the ticket to better trading. MIND of Pepe is trending across various social media platforms already The AI agent will make its debut on May 10th which could attract even more investors to the presale. Popular YouTuber Alessandro De Crypto has already taken notice of the project speculating that it could achieve between 50x and 100x returns after its launch. Visit MIND of Pepe This article has been provided by one of our commercial partners and does not reflect Cryptonomist’s opinion Please be aware our commercial partners may use affiliate programs to generate revenues through the links on this article Stay updated on all the news about cryptocurrencies and the entire world of blockchain as well as in my recent Live Coin Q & A podcast on the same subject (below) The day after the podcast aired, I received a message from a friend attending the Georgia Numismatic Association’s (GNA) Coin Show who had seen a raw example in a dealer’s inventory listed for $12.5K This example appears to be a dead ringer for mine The black-circled mark is a good identifier for this example I did see he is listed as having a table at the 2025 Central States Convention in Chicago so I had planned to see this one “in-hand” and take some pictures up close The back story of this counterfeit is interesting. My friend actually owned the genuine repaired source coin and contacted me after seeing my initial article on them. He is drawn to Gobrechts and so the best examples are typically out of reach But he’s always on the lookout for another and spotted one at a coin show back in 2021 Comparing it to his example and images from my article he explained to the dealer that it was one of the bad ones He was invited to the dealer’s shop after the show where they could perform a better review in that setting having the source example next to a clone at the same time you can clearly see the discolored/repaired area above the head of his NGC-certified example you can also see the dark identifier mark on the subject example as I showed to start this article The NGC certification label states: “FINE DETAILS PLUGGED” Notice another unique marker on the subject example And a combination image of the subject example: I am calling both the first set of images from one dealer and the second from another THE subject example They not only share the common details of the struck clone counterfeits but they also have the two unique identifiers the dealer in the 2021 discussion stated that he intended to get his money back from the dealer he purchased it from with both dealers listed at tables at this year’s Central States a show I’ve always planned to attend for the past three years or so but especially the one likely to currently own it But going to his table on the first day was disappointing as he just had coin boxes in his display cases and nothing to actually view Then I went to the dealer who reportedly had it in 2021 When he was free to talk I showed him my example which currently is in a TPG holder as genuine My example is a virtual marked twin for the subject this dealer stated he had never seen an example with so many marks Walking past the other dealer’s table resulted in nothing so the first day ended without spotting the counterfeit I decided I would go to his table the next morning and if he still had nothing displayed Back to the dealer in the morning and nothing new with his case so I introduced myself and said I understood he may have an 1836 Gobrecht it is the same coin my friend saw in Georgia a couple of weeks ago I asked if I could take some images of it for better viewing and he said OK I thanked him and went to an open area to review the images and images from my CoinWeek article all together the dealer’s coin was one of the counterfeit clone Gobrechts I created the collage of the major counterfeit attribution marks and his coin for this article: I loaded my article on my phone and went back to his table waiting for it to be clear of any customers I then told him I didn’t want to be a pain but wondered if anyone had ever suggested the Gobrecht is counterfeit “especially with where it came from.” I then showed him the images I took and the clear repeating attribution marks of the fakes He then stated who he bought it from and that he knew from whom that dealer had purchased it We shook hands and he put the coin away as I left these deceptive counterfeits keep surfacing They are the gift that just keeps on giving I sent an email to the first dealer from 2021 on this one 2025 © CoinWeek DISCLAIMER: All content within CoinWeek.com is presented for informational purposes only, with no guarantee of accuracy. 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CoinWeek does not buy or sell coins or numismatic material and No endorsement or affiliation to or from CoinWeek.com is made. it felt like just another meme coin chasing the viral tailwinds of Doge and Shiba It clawed its way out of the meme swamp and into the spotlight with a growing ecosystem and real-world use cases that put it miles ahead of most copy-paste tokens and whether it deserves the title of best Solana meme coin to buy now While the meme coin graveyard is getting crowded making it one of the best-performing Solana assets over the past year the other big name in the Solana meme space has seen impressive growth but not with the same consistency or ecosystem penetration a staggering number that outpaces most of its rivals on Solana It’s deeply integrated into the Solana DeFi landscape from being used for tipping on platforms like Jupiter and Phantom Wallet to powering NFT-related incentives across the BonkBot network BONK has become the heartbeat of the Solana meme culture It has partnered with key projects like Orca and even gained visibility through major centralized exchanges That gives it another edge over the sea of unlisted wannabes With Solana continuing to eat into Ethereum’s dominance meme coins that are actually used are starting to command more respect and the fundamentals say it is among the best meme coins to buy now In a space that rarely escapes its own echo chamber BONK is breaking the mold by actually doing something real Dabba Network CEO Karam Lakshman recently highlighted how BONK is being used alongside DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) to expand internet access across rural India BONK is being used to incentivize users to deploy hotspots and maintain coverage This turns a meme coin into a tool for social infrastructure So still wondering if BONK is the best meme coin to buy now and that’s something very few meme coins can claim If BONK is the face of Solana’s meme coin dominance, then Remittix is quietly pulling off the same kind of revolution in the crypto-payments space Remittix isn’t just another token—it’s a bridge It takes over 40 top cryptocurrencies and instantly converts them into 30+ fiat currencies with no hidden FX tricks or surprise wire fees The recipient never even has to know crypto was involved Remittix comes armed with serious business tools merchants can accept crypto and settle in fiat without lifting a finger Remittances to the other side of the planet And it all runs through smart contracts that automate every conditional step of the process with $14.5 million raised and 528.4 million RTX claimed Discover the future of PayFi with Remittix by checking out their presale here: Website: https://remittix.io/ Disclaimer: This article is part of sponsored content programme The Tribune is not responsible for the content including the data in the text and has no role in its selection 30?"green-strip-scroll":""}">\n ${e.display_status||e.scheduleTime}\n 30?"green-strip-scroll":""}">\n ${e.display_status+" It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia and is run by a trust comprising five eminent persons as trustees.The Tribune the largest selling English daily in North India publishes news and views without any bias or prejudice of any kind rather than agitational language and partisanship It is an independent newspaper in the real sense of the term.The Tribune has two sister publications Punjabi Tribune (in Punjabi) and Dainik Tribune (in Hindi) Remembering Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia The best meme coin to buy in May might not be the one you saw trending last week and that’s what makes this month exciting Dogecoin’s recent rebound has reignited the meme coin market and investors are now scanning for the next breakout We’ll break down the top meme coins worth watching after Doge’s bullish run – no fluff With Dogecoin’s latest surge waking up the meme coin market many investors are now hunting for the next wave of potential breakouts Here are the best meme coins to buy in May while the momentum is hot but it’s quietly building something serious It blends meme culture with AI-powered trading tools With over $3.4 million already raised and a growing community it’s starting to look like the early Doge days… but with actual utility For a deeper look at $DAGZ, you can check the video below by ClayBro, where he explains why Dawgz AI could be one of the top meme coins to buy right now Pudgy Penguins started as a viral NFT project but it has evolved into a full-blown meme ecosystem with token support Trading at $0.01107 with a $696.43M market cap and $213.61M in 24-hour volume (via CoinMarketCap) it’s clear the project is still riding strong community interest especially with its crossover into toys and mainstream culture Dogwifhat (WIF) might have the funniest name in crypto With a price of $0.5899, a market cap of $589.27M, and a daily volume of $167.75M, WIF continues to dominate meme coin conversations (source: CoinMarketCap) Though it’s had a slight dip in the last 24 hours its consistent top-100 ranking and loyal community prove that Dogwifhat isn’t just a meme WIF still has room to bounce if market sentiment turns bullish again born from the Bored Ape Yacht Club ecosystem continues to be one of the most recognizable meme-adjacent tokens in the crypto space Priced at $0.5128 with a market cap of $385.97M and $21.9M in daily volume (data from CoinMarketCap) it’s still seeing plenty of action despite current market dips APE’s price has been trending downward recently but for long-time fans of NFT culture and branded tokens Freysa (FAI) is a low-priced token that’s starting to turn heads Trading at just $0.0155 with a total market cap of $127.2 million With a circulating supply of 8.18 billion FAI tokens and nearly 100K holders, the foundation is already in place (data from CoinMarketCap) Though the chart shows some short-term pullback the recent volume spikes suggest that something is brewing If you’re looking for meme-style upside at a micro-cap level But that doesn’t mean they’re all worth your time (or money) it takes more than just a cute dog or clever name to stand out Want to catch the next Dogecoin or Pepe before it moons Here’s how seasoned meme hunters play it smart: Dogecoin’s rebound has definitely sparked a new wave of interest but the best meme coin to buy in May 2025 might still be flying under the radar This cycle isn’t just about who’s the loudest and adding just enough utility to stand out From early-stage picks like Dawgz AI to big names there’s no shortage of meme coins with potential this month the next breakout might already be in front of you The best meme coin to buy right now depends on your risk tolerance and goals If you’re looking for an early-stage opportunity with utility and staking rewards a project like Dawgz AI could be worth exploring coins like WIF and Pudgy Penguins have strong communities and plenty of volume behind them but history shows that meme coins with real community support and consistent momentum tend to do well newer tokens like Dawgz AI and established players like Dogwifhat (WIF) or Pudgy Penguins have the setup for a breakout sit in that sweet spot where a small cap and growing buzz could align Just remember: always do your own research and manage your risk The most potential often comes from a mix of fresh branding coins like Dawgz AI are standing out for combining meme energy with AI utility top meme coins like WIF and Freysa continue to gain traction proving that narrative and engagement still rule this space he transformed the TRUMP coin into something else entirely: a means of access to the sitting president Trump could find himself at odds with constitutional prohibitions of bribery and corruption In a worst-case scenario for the president the potential for negative optics could add fuel to calls for his impeachment “Trump has built an entire life prodding the border of what a powerful person can get away with,” claims Jeff Hauser executive director at the Revolving Door Project an organization that seeks to scrutinize the behavior of elected officials he could push a little too far and it comes back on him This [dinner] has the possibility of being that.” The White House did not respond to a request for comment Trump announced his coin on January 18 a type of asset whose only purpose is to enable financial speculation The price of memecoins tends to whipsaw dramatically with swings in public sentiment toward the person The dinner gambit puts the TRUMP coin in a different class entirely In establishing an explicit quid pro quo—a large investment in exchange for an audience—the maneuver has effectively turned TRUMP into a utility coin an asset that bestows on holders some perk or advantage That change was immediately felt in the markets when the price of TRUMP surged in the hour after the dinner was announced The expectation of further opportunities to spend time with Trump may continue to prop up the price The market will expect further utility to come from holding that coin,” says Nathan van der Heyden head of business development at crypto company Aragon you were speculating on a TRUMP coin with no utility Now you’re speculating on future access to Trump “Whether it’s a utility token or a memecoin it’s not regulated by the SEC,” says Lisa Bragança attorney at Bragança Law and former branch chief at the SEC Trump need only refrain from fraud and unfair trade practices experts wonder whether it could have legal implications Though critics have argued from the beginning that TRUMP could create a pathway for bribery—by investing large sums into the coin politically motivated actors could theoretically curry favor with the president—the dinner brings the risk of violating emoluments restrictions into stark relief “If the government of Yemen buys up oodles of memecoins a representative of Russia shows up for dinner with the president access to the sitting US president carries a greater potential political currency than ever “Trump is amalgamating even more power in the executive branch than anyone has before,” claims Hauser “With ever greater power comes a larger warehouse of favors that can be sold.” At present, the names of the TRUMP holders set to win a place at the dinner are concealed behind pseudonyms and alphanumeric crypto wallet addresses The White House did not respond when asked whether the attendee list will be made public Whether Trump would face any consequences for theoretically violating foreign emoluments laws depends on the strength of his grip on Congress the political class tasked with upholding the Constitution In the halls of Congress, calls for Trump’s impeachment are already growing. “He is granting audiences to people who buy the memecoin that directly enriches him,” said Democrat senator Jon Ossoff in a town hall meeting on April 25 “There is no doubt that this president’s conduct has already exceeded any prior standard for impeachment.” “The violation of the Constitution should be a big deal but how to make it consequential is challenging,” says Hauser Trump rules the Republican party with such an iron hand that the notion of a successful impeachment leading to a guilty verdict is just somewhat fanciful.” in its potential to paint Trump in an unflattering light—as a president who puts his own financial interests over those of the nation—the TRUMP coin dinner could contribute to shifting the dial With the midterm elections only a year away and the Republican House majority only slim “The opportunity for corruption is not meaningfully changed by the dinner But the optics are potentially much worse for Trump,” says Hauser “The unseemliness changes the odds of there being any ramifications to Trump violating the emoluments clause In your inbox: Upgrade your life with WIRED-tested gear “Wi-Fi keeps going down”: Trump’s RTO mandate is going terribly Big Story: The worm that no computer scientist can crack Yuval Noah Harari: “Prepare to share the planet with AI superintelligence” Uncanny Valley: An insider look at the influence of Silicon Valley It is the essential source of information and ideas that make sense of a world in constant transformation The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business The breakthroughs and innovations that we uncover lead to new ways of thinking Just days after a truck dropped bags of cash in Illinois an 18-wheeler spilled $800,000 in dimes on a highway in Texas The vehicle carrying the dimes was driving through Alvord in Wise County about 75 miles northwest of Dallas around 5:30 a.m and caused the 18-wheeler to roll onto its side," the Texas Department of Public Safety said The accident caused $800,000 in dimes to be scattered on the roadway Video footage from the incident shows crew workers using shovels and a vacuum cleaner to pick up the dimes and clear the roadway Some workers even picked up the dimes with their bare hands were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Money grab: Passersby grab $300K in bills after security truck accidentally spills cash in Illinois Authorities did not specify who was operating the truck why it was carrying thousands of loose dimes and what the destination was It is also not known if all the money was recovered Alvord Mayor Caleb Caviness told The New York Times April 30 he assumes most of the coins had been collected, while the remaining coins were likely washed away by rain, which fell earlier in the day and caused minor flooding in the town. “The funniest part to me was that they picked up the dimes using the vacuum trucks that are used to suck out sewage and water and stuff like that,” Caviness told the NYT. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@gannett.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7. 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So Here’s How To Invest In Cybersecurity.Theodora Lee Joseph, CFA Apple And Amazon’s Results Were Sturdy, But Their Future Looks A Little Less So Theodora Lee Joseph, CFA Disclaimer: These articles are provided for information purposes only an opinion about whether to buy or sell a specific investment may be provided The content is not intended to be a personal recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or product or to adopt any investment strategy as it is not provided based on an assessment of your investing knowledge and experience your financial situation or your investment objectives You may not get back all the money that you invest The investments referred to in this article may not be suitable for all investors an investor should seek advice from a qualified investment advisor This article is based on reporting by MT Newswires This article may contain AI-edited content While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy AI may not capture the nuances of the subject matter resulting in errors or inconsistencies He changed his display name on X to Gorklon Rust a playful variation of Grok—his AI chatbot developed by xAI. GORK—a new Solana meme coin with the same name—exploded on the price chart skyrocketing nearly 100% in the last 24 hours to trade around $0.06274 And with growing speculation that it may have been launched by Elon Musk’s xAI team as a parody version of the original Grok AI the search volume for the meme coin has increased massively over the past few hours. Contest between @grok and @gork om who is more $horni. Probably @elonmusk will chose the winner 🤣 pic.twitter.com/So0sJU04hM it is currently the top trending meme coin on CoinmarketCap underscoring the incredible FOMO vibe surrounding it. Meanwhile, BTC Bull having surpassed the $5.3 million mark in its presale Prominent crypto influencers with hundreds of thousands of subscribers have been tracking its presale performance calling it one of the best meme coins to buy. X owner Elon Musk continues to trigger meme coin frenzies especially through attention-grabbing changes on his X account. the famous billionaire changed his moniker on the X platform he also changed his profile picture to a frog gladiator playing a video game This move triggered a parabolic growth in the price of Pepe and several new meme coins embodying the theme. Musk changed his X display name to Harry Bolz a play on the words “hairy balls.” Similar to the Kekius Maximum saga several meme coins with the same name cropped up and delivered outsized returns to early buyers. a new meme coin speculated to be a parody version of Grok rallied nearly 100% following his X transformation reaching an all-time high of $0.083 on May 4th before a brief pullback to $0.06274 While its market cap has also dropped from its peak of $72 million to around $68 million at press time projections from experts suggest that the bull run is not over yet for GORK which is currently hovering between 34 and 37 This indicates that bulls are still in action even though the bears remain in control. In the event that the bulls regain dominance—which is more likely considering the growing popularity of the GORK—a move towards its ATH of $0.083 is plausible in the coming days. Cues from prominent analysts like Haze suggest that the Solana meme coin could be heading to $100 million market cap soon GORK may have experienced a slight pullback but its recent performance still highlights the potential of meme coins in delivering excellent returns within a short timeframe. it is always crucial for degens to identify promising gems early and invest in them to maximize their chances of securing the next 100x returns. However, among the multitude of new meme coins in the market right now, one that clearly rides that momentum is BTC Bull. The core appeal of this brand new meme coin stems from its connection with the strongest brand in crypto—BTC Its intrinsic value is tied to how Bitcoin grows over time rewarding believers in a market that’s poised for a prolonged bull run. Every investor will receive free BTC airdrop whenever Bitcoin hits important milestones to ensure that the token grows alongside BTC there will be token burns when the Bitcoin price rises to $125k the project offers a high-yield staking option which allows early investors to amplify their returns even before Bitcoin starts hitting the monumental price territories. prominent names in the industry have been quick to discover the project’s potential with some even eyeing as much as 100x returns when it lands on exchanges. Visit BTC Bull the Toronto Maple Leafs played close game after close game All season long it was said that this was how they would win in the playoffs It was the Craig Berube Way for playoff success And in Games 2 and 3 of this first-round series beating the Ottawa Senators twice in overtime their five-on-five offence has been just about the worst of any team in the playoffs (as of this writing) Those 1.83 expected goals per 60 minutes at five-on-five are down from 2.4 during the regular season The Leafs are mustering just over six high-danger shot attempts per 60 in these playoffs easily the worst of any playoff team (the Hurricanes are up over 14) the Leafs aren’t generating a lot of the good stuff around the Ottawa net They rank last in shot attempt rate and second-last (topping only the Sens) in shot rate If not for the shaky goaltending early in the series from Linus Ullmark the Leafs wouldn’t have as many five-on-five goals this series (10) as they do (And two of those goals came in overtimes.) Ullmark turned down every good-to-great look they had in Game 5 with a 29-save shutout Dig into the five-on-five production and you’ll see that exactly half of the goals came from defencemen the co-team leaders in five-on-five goals this series are both defencemen: Morgan Rielly and Oliver Ekman-Larsson who led the team in five-on-five goals during the regular season still has yet to score one in this series while Berube continues to search for the right left winger to play alongside him and John Tavares Matthew Knies and Tavares have scored one five-on-five goal apiece in this series Domi scored the other one for the forwards in overtime of Game 2 When they hired Berube last summer to replace Sheldon Keefe the Leafs decided it was better to play this way The Leafs would take fewer chances and as a result That would lead to more (any!) success in the playoffs But there was always a hitch with that plan A team that had struggled to score in the playoffs with a more explosive style of offence was now deciding that scoring less would be better in the end The Leafs were making the margins for victory slimmer than before that way More chances to win or lose 2-1 games than blow teams away 5-1 the power play has gone 0-7 in the last two losses failing to score when they needed to in Game 5 The Leafs have had only one consistently dangerous line against the Sens Not having Matthews at 100 percent is obviously no small detail in the five-on-five struggles The greatest five-on-five scorer in hockey before this season struggled all season to produce there finishing with a career-low (by far) 15 goals Matthews had his left hand treated by Paul Ayotte with more point shots as well as less zone time and possession The Leafs have struggled to consistently generate quality offence this series Too many shots from the outside and not enough from the interior of the ice Rielly leads the team in five-on-five shot attempts against the Senators The Tavares-Nylander combo has struggled to gain traction and the continued presence of Holmberg there hasn’t helped Berube weirdly went back to it again to start Game 5 before pivoting repeatedly to other options options that never included Max Pacioretty who spent the most time with Tavares and Nylander during the regular season There hasn’t been much threatening beyond the top two lines not with McMann struggling to score and Nick Robertson seventh on the team in goals during the regular season the Leafs’ big trade deadline addition at forward hasn’t scored in this series and has only one assist — and one shot on goal at five-on-five Third lines led by Domi have been hammered at both ends Berube has rolled four lines a lot more than he should that Domi line had played nearly as much (4:49) as the Matthews’ unit (6:00) Marner and Nylander a lengthy shift together late in the second frame the Leafs coach hasn’t been leaning hard enough on those top guys to push the team over the top Nylander played just under 21 minutes in Game 5 against an Ottawa line of defence that’s been difficult to penetrate That it’s backfiring now is worrisome and could cost them sooner than it should — Stats and research courtesy of Natural Stat Trick Jonas Siegel is a staff writer on the Maple Leafs for The Athletic. Jonas previously covered the Leafs for TSN and AM 640. He was also the national hockey writer for the Canadian Press. Follow Jonas on Twitter @jonassiegel With teammate Chris Bassitt on the bump in a 2-2 tie the two-time World Series champion was caught by SportsNet cameras mimicking umpire CB Bucknor pretending to flip a coin to determine balls and strikes behind the plate Here's a video of the hilarious gesture: Max Scherzer was mocking home plate umpire CB Bucknor, suggesting that he was flipping a coin to make his calls(via @Sportsnet) pic.twitter.com/tkp1D2neDj "I think we all know what Max Scherzer is doing here," the broadcast relayed Scherzer himself couldn't help but smirk The 40-year-old, eight-time All-Star signed a one-year, $15.5 million deal with the Blue Jays back in February, but has started just one game in 2025 due to right thumb inflammation. Scherzer was placed on the IL the following day, March 30, but reportedly threw a "heavy bullpen" recently The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER has boldly claimed that banks and financial institutions have not yet fully adopted XRP He bases this belief on XRP’s relatively low price a significant indicator of widespread bank adoption would be a much higher price point He asserted that the price of XRP could soar into the hundreds or even thousands of dollars once global banks begin actively utilizing the digital asset BarriC suggested that the value of XRP could reach levels such as $100 or even $1,000 per coin once banks begin adopting it The analyst believes XRP’s current price of around $2 is evidence that widespread institutional adoption has yet to occur he emphasized that this is a rare opportunity to accumulate the coin at low prices before its full utility through adoption by financial institutions The community commentator believes that once global financial institutions fully integrate XRP into their payment infrastructure particularly through Ripple’s payment solution the asset’s price will experience exponential growth He boldly claimed that XRP could skyrocket past $100 once this occurs and even reach $500 or $1,000 per coin He concluded the post with a warning to current investors and skeptics: there will be “no more cheap XRP ever again.” This latest prediction aligns with BarriC’s history of ambitious calls to accumulate XRP while it remains “cheap.” He previously argued that Indeed, such predictions have energized many XRP holders. However, critics caution that price projections in the hundreds would require a market capitalization that surpasses major tech giants like Apple and Google the claim that XRP’s low price is due to banks not using it remains speculative Proponents of this view often argue that a price in the $100 to $1,000 range is necessary to provide the liquidity needed for trillion-dollar transactions However, Ripple has clarified that its payment software does not directly influence the price of XRP analysts have noted that the current liquidity available through XRP is insufficient to process trillion-dollar transactions XRP’s price will not magically soar into triple digits solely for this purpose Moreover, a number of financial institutions already use Ripple’s payment network. Specific examples include Tranglo and SBI Japan that while XRP is integrated into Ripple Payments banks can use Ripple’s product without necessarily utilizing the XRP token some could prefer using a stablecoin like RLUSD Nonetheless, despite these facts, many XRP supporters remain optimistic that bank adoption could eventually drive XRP to astronomical prices DisClamier: This content is informational and should not be considered financial advice The views expressed in this article may include the author's personal opinions and do not reflect The Crypto Basic opinion Readers are encouraged to do thorough research before making any investment decisions The Crypto Basic is not responsible for any financial losses Copyright ©The Crypto Basic Three meme coins to watch today are CHILLGUY CHILLGUY is up over 120% in the past 30 days after crashing more than 90% from its November 2024 peak GORK is a newly launched Solana token combining AI and meme narratives already showing signs of breakout potential with trading volume reaching 60% of its market cap in the last 24 hours Chillguy was one of the most talked-about meme coins during the final stretch of 2024 reaching a peak market cap of $561 million on November 27 the token saw a brutal correction of over 90% In the last 30 days, CHILLGUY has been up nearly 121%, including a 26.7% gain in the past week and a 14% surge over the previous 24 hours alone. This makes it one of the most relevant meme coins to watch today the token could push toward key resistance levels at $0.056 downside targets include support at $0.045 with further risk extending to $0.039 and $0.035 in a stronger downtrend Despite being only a few days old, GORK has already started gaining traction as traders look for the next breakout token within the Solana ecosystem and a clean breakout above that level may push the price toward $0.095 GORK could retrace sharply down to the $0.035 level TURBO has surged nearly 209% in the past 30 days Its 24-hour trading volume spiked over 83% reaching $221 million—roughly 60% of its market cap TURBO must break through immediate resistance levels at $0.0059 and $0.0063 A successful move above those could open the door for a rally toward $0.0093 However, if the bullish momentum fades with further downside potential to $0.0034 or even $0.00249 in a sharper correction Join Our Telegram Turbo is experiencing a significant surge in trading volume today analysts and investors are closely monitoring the project with projections suggesting the potential for returns of 10x As the market enters its next phase and with growing momentum Turbo seems well-positioned to capitalize on further upside and is quickly gaining attention as a top contender today some analysts and investors believe that MIND of Pepe could soon follow a similar rally drawing comparisons to Turbo’s current breakout Source – Cryptonews YouTube Channel Turbo token has been gaining significant attention in the market lately The current volume is nearly equivalent to the token’s market cap this could represent a favorable opportunity as Turbo remains well below its previous all-time highs while it currently stands at approximately $375 million Turbo has displayed the typical volatility often seen with meme coins hitting its lowest point as the selling pressure intensified this dip likely served to clear out weaker holders laying the groundwork for a potential rebound This rally reached its peak around May 3 before pulling back which suggests that the bullish sentiment is still intact signaling that buyers are still actively engaged This higher low indicates confidence in the market aiming to break through the $0.0055 to $0.00575 range This growing momentum is a clear sign that buyers are becoming more confident with each dip As Turbo transitions from a downtrend to a bullish pattern breaking and holding above $0.00575 could confirm a breakout setting the stage for further upward movement in the coming days While Turbo makes waves in the meme coin space another project gaining attention is MIND of Pepe which also integrates AI to offer something unique to its investors MIND of Pepe goes a step further by using Hive-Mind analysis This sophisticated AI system tracks market sentiment providing investors with detailed reports to guide their decisions Upgrade. $MIND pic.twitter.com/7ZCxVrEjPs The AI does the heavy lifting, offering clear predictions on which projects are likely to perform well. For those looking for an edge in the meme coin space, MIND of Pepe provides valuable insights and a more data-driven approach to investing To ensure secure and efficient asset management, holders of MIND of Pepe or other tokens must select the right wallet. Best Wallet stands out as the ideal choice offering full support for ERC20 tokens and delivering a seamless user experience it grants users complete control without requiring ID verification or personal documentation this wallet provides exceptional flexibility along with advanced portfolio management tools users can earn rewards in the form of BEST tokens by completing daily tasks making it an excellent option for those looking to generate passive income while growing their holdings With MIND of Pepe’s presale nearing its conclusion and its ICO raising nearly $9 million so far With only 25 days left before the presale ends, now could be the ideal time to buy at its lower price of $0.0037515 — with the potential to surge like Turbo once it hits exchanges. Visit MIND of Pepe. This article has been provided by one of our commercial partners and does not reflect Cryptonomist’s opinion An official website of the United States government https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2025/04/nist-team-uses-neutron-beams-authenticate-historic-coins-and-spot-fakes Photographs taken by the researchers of a replica and an authentic coin Imaging antique coins with beams of low-energy neutrons researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their colleagues have demonstrated a method to distinguish century-old coins from fakes Authenticating coins is critical because scientists rely on them to chronicle the economic and their colleagues chose neutrons to examine two Korean coins—one minted in the 1800s the other a replica—because these subatomic particles penetrate heavy metals and interact strongly with hydrogen-bearing compounds that form as a byproduct of corrosion The location and pattern of corrosion within the two coins provided hallmarks for verifying their age The team employed two complementary imaging techniques uses a beam of neutrons to take a series of two-dimensional images of an object from different perspectives as the object rotates these two-dimensional snapshots are combined to reveal the three-dimensional structure of the coins records neutrons scattered at small angles and homes in on microstructures such as pitting and pores within the coins the researchers found that corrosion had penetrated deep within the body indicating that the degradation was a gradual process that occurred over many decades corrosion in the recently minted replica was mainly confined to the surface consistent with rapid corrosion over a short time period The team also used neutron grating interferometry to examine the size of pores within the coins which provided another method to distinguish between the historic coin and the fake Pores are created when coins buried in soil or exposed to moisture chemically interact with their environment The interaction causes metallic compounds to leach out of the coins compounds in the environment begin to penetrate the coins which includes corrosion byproducts such as copper carbonates the imaging revealed that the historic coin which was exposed to its environment for a much longer period of time compared to the millimeter-sized pores in the replica The researchers, which include scientists from the University of Maryland in College Park, the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Pusan National University in Busan, South Korea, the Korea National University of Heritage in Buyeo, and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute in Daejeon, reported their work online in Scientific Reports on April 28 the scientists plan to continue their work with a larger supply of Korean coins They emphasize that their technique can be applied to a broader range of metallic artifacts from a diversity of cultures Neutron-imaging methods can also assist conservation efforts by determining the amount and locations of corrosion in authentic coins The imaging could suggest areas of the coins that need a protective coating The team used the NIST research reactor in Gaithersburg the researchers are continuing their work with a research reactor in South Korea Paper: Y. Kim, M. C. Daugherty, D. S. Hussey, J. M. LaManna, D. L. Jacobson, C. M. Wolf, P. A. Kienzle, D. Kim, S. W. Lee, M. Han, H. Choo, J. Kim, T. Kim. Application of neutron grating interferometry and tomography to study ancient Korean copper coins. Scientific Reports, published online April 28, 2025, vol. 15, Article number: 14848. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-99235-x The hikers found the treasure hidden in a field overgrown by trees and you were the punchline for being late to the party Meme coins dominate headlines and timelines in 2025 one presale is making noise so loud that even non-crypto folks are perking up Troller Cat isn’t just another fluffball in the memecoin zoo—it’s the alpha feline and its roadmap is crafted for sustainability and chaos all at once With a deflationary token model powered by its Play-to-Earn Game Center and an eye-watering 69% APY for staking Troller Cat has the claws to hold attention—and value Troller Cat's presale has already raised over $40,000 and zoomed to Stage 3 within just 90 minutes each hiking the price up from its base of $0.00000500 to a final launch price of $0.0005309 meaning early investors are looking at potential 105x gains It unlocks 10% extra $TCAT for the referrer and the referred Trollercat.com is where the action happens Why This Coin Made It to the List: Fully audited and KYC-approved Troller Cat is checking all the credibility boxes while generating meme-worthy buzz With a burn mechanism in every game played and passive rewards through staking the bigger the slice of this digital lasagna Ponke is where surrealist humor meets serious momentum This token brings Gen Z energy to the meme space—raw Why This Coin Made It to the List: Ponke has carved out a niche for being extremely online With its quirky branding and strong Solana roots Ponke’s upside lies in cultural capital and speculative firepower That’s what makes it one of the top new meme coins to invest in for long term gains FLOKI has proven it’s more than just a gimmick The project’s strength lies in its consistent branding and plans that go beyond just being another dog token Why This Coin Made It to the List: FLOKI is backed by strong fundamentals in the meme coin world with real utility beginning to match its hype Add to that its enduring popularity and major exchange listings and FLOKI earns its spot as a top new meme coin to invest in for long term potential it’s not green and leafy—it’s just trolling expectations Why This Coin Made It to the List: CZsDog’s strength lies in its ability to constantly stir the pot With speculative buzz and a cheeky attitude it continues to trend across meme coin forums It’s the wild card that could sneak in massive returns for early holders making it one of the top new meme coins to invest in for long term bags Mr Miggles is the cat meme coin that leans into aristocratic silliness It’s the coin for those who want their chaos with a touch of class Why This Coin Made It to the List: Its branding is meme gold and the developers are leaning heavily into storytelling and character building Its strong community and commitment to continuous engagement position it as one of the top new meme coins to invest in for long term cat-lovers Fwog is what happens when frog memes and nostalgia for early internet chaos combine and the roadmap is simple: Go viral and stay viral Why This Coin Made It to the List: In 2025 nostalgia sells—and Fwog knows how to bottle it Its low supply and growing army of ironic holders make it a sleeper hit in the meme coin wars It’s ribbiting with potential and one of the top new meme coins to invest in for long term laughs and gains Neiro isn’t your typical meme coin—it’s intellectual chaos Infused with clever takes and meta content it appeals to brainy degenerates who want a laugh and a layer of meaning with their tokens Why This Coin Made It to the List: Neiro is catching fire with a niche that’s underserved: meme lovers who think and community memes are all tuned to engage—and it’s one of the top new meme coins to invest in for long term Popcat was the surprise juggernaut of 2024 What started as a joke became massive profits for early adopters Why This Coin Made It to the List: With a loyal fanbase and ongoing meme relevance Its consistent liquidity and viral appeal keep it high on watchlists for those serious about new meme coins to invest in for long term potential the top new meme coins to invest in for long term are: Troller Cat ($TCAT) But one name is leading the charge with the claws out—Troller Cat It’s rare to see a presale that checks all the boxes: fully audited The presale is live now, and every second counts. Trollercat.com is the gateway and with each stage pushing the price higher early birds stand to reap the juiciest rewards This isn’t just a meme—it’s your next moonshot A meme coin is a cryptocurrency inspired by internet jokes often community-driven and high-risk/high-reward and is quickly moving through its 26 stages Early participation means lower token prices providing an attractive passive income stream Its Game Center burns $TCAT with every play reducing circulating supply and potentially increasing value but $25 is needed to activate referral rewards