CAR Adopts Solana Token for Land Leases, $CAR Surges 127%

The Central African Republic has announced that citizens can lease land near Bossongo using the Solana-based $CAR token, marking a significant shift toward blockchain-based land management. The $CAR token surged 127% in a week, climbing from $0.025 to $0.05, driven by its integration into land leases and potential applications in tokenizing CAR’s natural resources like gold and diamonds. President Touadéra’s decree outlines the project’s goals, emphasizing transparency and digital accessibility. The country’s 2023 mining code permits resource tokenization, further boosting the token’s utility. Despite initial volatility, $CAR’s market cap now stands at $53.33 million, with over 18,400 users. CAR is also discontinuing its earlier Sango Coin project to focus on this new initiative.

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CAR Tokenizes 1,700 Hectares for Mining via Solana

The Central African Republic (CAR) is set to tokenize 1,700 hectares of land west of Bangui, using its national meme coin, $CAR, on the Solana blockchain. A presidential decree references the country’s mining code, suggesting the land may be used for gold or diamond extraction. The $CAR token surged 21% on the announcement day and is up 127% this week, though gains began earlier. This follows CAR’s earlier, now-defunct Sango Coin project, which faced investor backlash. The land tokenization marks another step in CAR’s push to integrate crypto into national development, despite $CAR being down 92.7% from its all-time high.

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CAR Meme Coin Surges 20% Amid Legal Hints

The Central African Republic’s meme coin, CAR, saw a 20% price jump after President Faustin-Archange Touadéra teased a potential legal decree involving the token. Despite the recent surge, CAR remains 98% below its peak market cap of $884 million, achieved shortly after its launch in February. The token was introduced as an experiment to unite people and boost national development, but its value plummeted as hype faded. This mirrors the trajectory of other leader-endorsed meme coins, like Donald Trump’s TRUMP token and Argentina’s LIBRA, both of which crashed after initial spikes. The CAR token’s revival hinges on the speculated legal integration, though details remain unclear due to a blurred document shared by the president.

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Regulators Increase Scrutiny on Memecoins Amid Security Concerns and Scandals

On February 20, the SEC announced a new group to combat cyber misconduct, including crypto fraud, while the CFTC may oversee memecoins to protect retail investors. Amid rising scrutiny, the memecoin platform Pump.fun faced a security breach, highlighting vulnerabilities in the crypto space. Regulatory bodies worldwide are increasingly focused on the risks associated with memecoins, which often lack intrinsic value and are susceptible to scams and phishing attacks.

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Myanmar leader’s account hacked to promote fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme

Hackers compromised the X account of Myanmar’s junta leader, Min Aung Hlaing, to promote a fake cryptocurrency project, misleading users with claims of a government-backed digital asset. This incident reflects a troubling trend of cybercriminals targeting political figures to gain credibility for fraudulent schemes, raising significant security concerns over social media platforms. Analysts express skepticism about the feasibility of a military-led government successfully launching a cryptocurrency, suggesting that such initiatives may be more about circumventing sanctions than genuine financial innovation.

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World Leaders Caught in Memecoin Scandals Following Trump’s Launch

Since the launch of the TRUMP memecoin on January 18, five world leaders have faced scandals involving fake or botched token launches. Notably, Argentine President Javier Milei’s LIBRA token led to significant investor losses, while Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra’s CAR token suffered a disastrous launch, plummeting from a $600 million market cap to nearly zero. Other incidents include impersonations of leaders from Bermuda, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia, highlighting a growing trend of scams exploiting political figures in the memecoin frenzy.

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Memecoin Mania Declines as Solana Loses Market Capitalization

Solana has lost a third of its market cap as the memecoin craze appears to be waning, with major losses reported across various tokens. The decline follows a series of controversies, including political figures facing impeachment and allegations of money laundering linked to memecoin platforms. Despite the current downturn, the cyclical nature of memecoins suggests they may resurface in the future, as seen in past trends since 2013.

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Memecoin Scams Erode Trust in Cryptocurrency Market and Damage Reputations

A surge in memecoin scams has eroded confidence in the cryptocurrency market, leading investors to abandon established assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum for speculative tokens. High-profile failures, including those linked to political figures, have resulted in significant financial losses and reputational damage, prompting fears of increased regulation that could impact legitimate projects. As trust diminishes, many newcomers now view the entire crypto space as unsafe.

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Calls for Stricter Regulations on Memecoins After LIBRA Token Collapse

Alon, founder of Pump.fun, has called for stricter regulations on memecoin launch platforms following the $4 billion collapse of the LIBRA token, which was marred by accusations of an insider scam. He criticized the lack of safeguards in token launches and urged for better education and monitoring to protect investors from similar scams. The LIBRA incident reflects a troubling trend of political memecoins failing to deliver value, with several linked to significant losses for investors due to insider manipulation.

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BTC Bull Token Gains Momentum Amid Growing Bitcoin Adoption and Investment

HK Asia Holdings’ symbolic purchase of one Bitcoin led to a 93% surge in its stock, reflecting a growing trend among companies and governments investing in Bitcoin. The BTC Bull Token project is gaining traction, with a presale exceeding $2.1M and a staking pool of over 540M tokens, promising airdrops linked to Bitcoin’s price milestones. As public institutions increasingly recognize Bitcoin’s value, BTC Bull aims to capitalize on this momentum, potentially driving its market valuation alongside Bitcoin’s growth.

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Scammers Exploit Crown Prince Identity to Launch Fake Saudi Memecoin

Scammers have launched a fraudulent cryptocurrency called the Saudi Arabia memecoin (KSA), impersonating Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman through a hacked social media account. Despite red flags, including a lack of official support and vague project details, the token attracted minimal investment, totaling only $5,217 in market capitalization. This incident follows a pattern of political-themed memecoins facing significant losses, highlighting the risks associated with hype-driven tokens in the crypto market.

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Investors Warned About Crypto Scams Linked to Celebrity Endorsements

Investors can earn dynamic staking rewards of up to 162% APY through Best Wallet, a platform designed to protect against scams like the $MELANIA Coin incident, where the development team is suspected of orchestrating multiple crypto scams. The $MELANIA coin surged to $13B before plummeting 99% shortly after launch, mirroring the fate of other presidentially endorsed tokens like $LIBRA, which also faced allegations of fraud. Best Wallet offers a secure ecosystem for asset management, allowing users to vote on platform features and access vetted projects.

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