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The Surge of Meme Coins You May Have Overlooked
Meme coins are a unique breed of cryptocurrencies, rooted in the widespread appeal of internet memes, iconic movie characters, or notable public figures. Their concept, easily graspable by the public, occasionally catapults these assets into popularity, leading to price surges that can multiply their value manyfold. 
Margot Robbie: "Bitcoin Emits Ken's Vibes"
Australian actress Margot Robbie, recognized for her performance in the film "Barbie," shared an incident where she overheard a Bitcoin discussion between her husband and a television producer on set. She likened the Bitcoin's vibe to that of Ken, a fictitious character from the movie, stirring quite a buzz in the crypto community.
Notable figures such as Michael Saylor and Layah Heilpern weighed in on the comparison. The "Boy" Saylor claimed that “Bitcoin is Big Ken Energy.” Conversely, "girl" Heilpern reminded everyone that Barbie, in fact, didn't have a fondness for Ken:
"When Margot Robbie said you’re a Ken if talk bitcoin. She meant you’re weak and pathetic. This was not a good thing," remarked Heilpern.
Subsequently, even psychologist Mark Travers chimed in on the discussion, defining Ken's energy as an ability to display altruism and adapt to varying situations.
And what do you think, crypto-folks? 
Tarzan Swings from the Jungle to the Metaverse
It goes without saying that Tarzan is one of the best-known characters beyond his eponymous book. A comic book hero, animated series character, TV show character, movie star, and computer game character. He has also made his way into the Web3 world in 2023 Snoop Dogg, Tyson & Co. What celebrities are involved in crypto?
When a particular industry is pursued by a small group of geeks or experts, it's one thing. But when it starts to be promoted by globally recognized movie stars, athletes, and singers, that's a whole different story. The audience starts to grow exponentially, and the industry itself becomes mainstream. 
From crypto to world dominationt: The FTX's grand scheme
FTX, the prominent cryptocurrency exchange, was recently embroiled in controversy when court documents revealed a plan devised by Gabriel, the younger brother of FTX's CEO, SBF. According to the documents, Gabriel aimed to utilize FTX clients' funds to purchase the entire country of Nauru.
The idea was to transform Nauru into a post-apocalyptic sanctuary, complete with a highly secretive laboratory for conducting human genetics experiments and other projects. Who needs a private island when you can have a whole sovereign nation, right?
The court documents further detailed instances of transactions involving the founder's family, including those that have been previously disclosed.
While the idea of buying a nation for such purposes seems like something out of a sci-fi movie, it underscores the madness that was going on inside the FTX. 
What is the Metaverse and how does it work?
Over the past five years, the term “metaverse” has become firmly rooted in people’s minds. It is actively used in the movie industry, games, and blockchain. Some corporations work on creating metaverses, and even states are interested in this phenomenon. So, what is a metaverse, and how does it work within the blockchain? 1 - 14 of 14 results