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Covers news and developments related to various alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) excluding Bitcoin

New Stablecoin Bill Would Violate Free Speech Rights, Says Crypto Advocacy Group Coin Center

A nonprofit crypto advocacy group criticizes a proposed US stablecoin bill by Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand, arguing it infringes on free speech by aiming to ban algorithmic stablecoins like Terra’s UST. Coin Center claims these stablecoins are fully decentralized and suggests instead of a ban, they should be regulated by requiring issuers to register with the SEC. They emphasize that banning algorithmic stablecoins equates to banning computer code, violating the First Amendment..

Memecoin Collector Now Top Holder of Solana Altcoin Pre-Bitcoin Halving: Report – Hodl.Press

A crypto whale becomes the top holder of dog-themed altcoin PUPS with a $4.29 million investment, highlighting the trend of significant investments in niche memecoins amid market fluctuations. PUPS thrives across Bitcoin Ordinals and Solana, showcasing cross-chain utility. The same investor also diversifies with unique tokens like Jeo Boden and dogwifhat, reflecting a bullish outlook on memecoins. This move underscores the growing interest in thematic tokens and the potential of meme tokens in the crypto ecosystem..

Memecoin Collector Becomes Largest Holder of Solana-Based Altcoin Before Bitcoin Halving: Lookonchain

A crypto whale has become the leading holder of PUPS, a dog-themed meme coin on Solana, with a staggering $4.29 million investment. This acquisition marks the whale’s dominance in the Solana-based meme coin sector, alongside notable investments in other themed cryptocurrencies. The significant purchase underscores the increasing interest and speculative investments in niche crypto tokens, reflecting broader trends in the digital asset market..