From June 30, 2024, new MiCA regulations regarding stablecoins will come into force. The introduction of this regulatory framework will have a significant impact on the stablecoin market in the European Economic Area (EEA).

What do these changes mean, especially in the context of using crypto exchanges, trading in pairs with stablecoins and using exchange products on the example of the #Binance exchange (information confirmed by Binance).

From June 30, 2024, stablecoins will be regulated in the EEA. This means that only regulated companies will be able to issue and offer stablecoins to the public, which will be called "regulated stablecoins". Several existing stablecoins may not fall into this category and will therefore be subject to certain restrictions. These will be classified as unauthorized stablecoins.

As the TON ecosystem and community grow, the schemes to deceive users are becoming more sophisticated every day.

Until recently, the most common methods of cryptocurrency scams were social engineering (where someone is tricked into transferring funds under some pretext) and the distribution of malicious software (stealers, clippers, etc.).

On the TON blockchain, scam NFTs with QR codes and links to fake websites have become "popular." A person follows the link or QR code, connects their wallet hoping to receive an airdrop, and ends up losing TON and valuable NFTs or tokens.

Today, we'll discuss a relatively new scam method in TON - advertising drainers through Telegram Ads.

❓ How Does It Work?

Scammers register accounts on advertising platforms that provide access to Telegram Ads. Alternatively, they use the official platform with TON payment.

A user sees an ad in their favorite channel, which appears to be offering a drop. This ad directly leads to the drainer.

The main pretext is the promise of a valuable asset for free. Scammers often use the names of well-known projects. For example, recently, during the hype around a new game from ANON, scammers launched an ad for the ANON Boxes drainer bot, where you could supposedly get a valuable NFT.

🤥 How Does the Drainer Work?

The drainer works quite simply: the bot requests wallet connection through the TON Connect protocol, which is supported by popular wallets like Tonkeeper, Ton Space, MyTonWallet, and TonHub.

After that, you are sent a transaction that you can either accept or decline. If you confirm, you will send TON and your other valuable assets to the scammer's wallet.

For example, one person gifted the ANON Boxes bot more than $50,000 worth of Anon tokens, Gram, and an anonymous number +888 0202 0101, bought two weeks ago for $12,000.

✈️ How Does Telegram Allow Such Ads?

These drainer bots spread through official ad posts that are moderated by Telegram. Initially, Telegram introduced strict rules banning the advertisement of even fast food, categorized along with drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. This caused a minor conflict with Burger King.

However, many channels are flooded with ads from info-gypsies, pseudo-millionaire traders. Ads that violate Telegram's rules, such as calls to action, excessive use of emojis, etc., still get through. Ads for casinos and bookmakers started appearing next.

The final stage of the advertising platform's decline can be seen in ads leading directly to scams. Without any preambles, they take your money outright.

🧑‍💻 How to Avoid Such Scams?

The best option is to purchase Telegram Premium. This feature allows you to disable TG Ads.

If you cannot afford a premium account, follow the main rule - all legitimate information about drops or activities is published only on the project's official channels.

If you see such an ad, first check the project's channel, ask a question in the chat, and be assured that there is a 99.99% chance the ad is a scam.

Telegram also needs to improve its advertising platform to prevent such ads from reaching users.

Scams will always exist. Every day, more sophisticated schemes appear, trapping even seasoned crypto veterans.

🔍 Do your own research and remember, there's no such thing as a free lunch!
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#TON #notcoin

Pantera Capital is raising funds to invest in Toncoin The Open Network (TON), signaling strong confidence in the token's future.

The new initiative aims to attract significant investment and increase Pantera's Toncoin token holdings.

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An email from Pantera Capital to potential investors outlines the details. He invites them to participate in the Pantera “TON Investment Opportunity” until June 21, with a minimum commitment of USD 250,000 per investor.

#AirdropGuide 💵 "In Hamster Kombat, ~$2000 will be distributed to each player" -
will explain what's wrong with the main points made by the experts in the article and why the manager of the Hardcore Capital Labs fund should approach project research a bit better.

Thesis №1️⃣

"... exchanges themselves will be ready to list 'Hamster' because for them it's a large audience influx... most likely, 'Hamster' will have quite simple listing conditions."

A game with an audience of nearly 100 million users is undoubtedly a valuable product, but the listing conditions are the same for everyone. No one chases projects asking them to list on their exchange. The project team itself submits an application, which is reviewed according to the established procedure.

Thesis №2️⃣

"... I would advise users to sell assets within a week or two after listing. This is the most reasonable selling point... But, of course, it's better not to sell everything, but rather a large part, i.e., about 80-90%. The remaining 10% should be held onto."

Airdrops received by users in Play2Earn games are best sold in the first seconds/minutes of listing, or after the majority of players have exited, waiting for the price to rise, as was the case with Notcoin, when two weeks after listing the token reached an ATH of $0.03, which was nearly 5x after the price drop.

Thesis №3️⃣

"The total number of 'coins' after listing depends, of course, on how much people have tapped in general... The developers promise to exchange accumulated in-game currency for tokens."

It has long been known that the airdrop will depend not on the total number of tapped coins, but on profit/hour. This statement was made in the game's official channel.

Thesis №4️⃣

"Preliminarily, evaluating now by the premarket and other factors, 'Hamster' may be valued at around $1 billion. So, probably, this would be about $2000 per user."

How can the premarket be evaluated if there are no tools reflecting the real value of the token at all? For example, Notcoin had NFT vouchers, preliminary orders on Bybit, and the market was formed by people themselves.

Hamster, on the other hand, only has Instagram crypto enthusiasts buying/selling accounts.

Thesis №5️⃣

"99.9% of people came for free stuff. They will get it, benefit from it, and leave. The question is — what to do with the 0.1% of people? ... it will end up just like Stepn."

Comparing a 2021 project with projects of the newly forming market is a big mistake. This only shows that the "experts" don't really understand what drives simple "clickers". In Stepn, users initially had to invest their own money to buy NFT sneakers, some of which cost around $500-750. When the price of sneakers and the profit from running decreased, many dissatisfied users appeared.

In the case of clickers, there are clearly fewer dissatisfied users — some may click for months for pennies, but others get a good drop, having consciously chosen the project.

It's notable that no one in the article mentioned mass adoption, which the community often talks about and strives for by clicking on the fluffy owner of the exchange.

It's good that traditional media have started showing interest in popular #Web3 trends.

However, they need to carefully select experts and conduct their own research to avoid spreading fake news and misleading the inexperienced audience.

Instead of blindly trusting the judgments of pseudo-experts from funds, one can always personally enter the game, chat with users in chats, and check information in sources oriented towards the TON #Blockchain . Perhaps then the article won't look like it was really written by a hamster.

And the final picture will be the most complete and close to reality!

By the way, we have already published a material about Hamster Kombat, where we looked at the clicker's features, main differences from #Notсoin , and possible prospects.
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The number of clickers following in #notcoin footsteps has reached unimaginable heights - people are creating separate folders in Telegram just to click, personal messages from friends and social media feeds are swarming with referral links that everyone is already confused about.

Among most Tap2Earn projects, we have already reviewed Blum and Hamster Kombat, but we haven't touched on another one whose popularity has long surpassed the limits of the messenger - tapswap.

What about the numbers?

The project's social media accounts are well-developed:
- Twitter - 5.1 million
- Telegram - 19.4 million (2nd largest crypto channel in the world)

The total number of users according to in-game statistics is 47.8 million with a daily online count of ~450k users.

Every day, the project is gaining more popularity due to its strong virality, active players, and bloggers.

Project team

The founders of tapswap have never shown themselves.
Scammers only create channels with fake AMA sessions. The admins warn everyone that this is a scam and that they should wait for official announcements.

There are rumors that the game was created by a 12-year-old schoolboy from Russia as a homework assignment and that he may have handed the project over to more experienced web3 architects.

The speculation is, of course, amusing, but who knows.
Project plans

Similar to Hamster Kombat, tapswap's future plans are unknown except for some publicly available facts.

Initially, the tapswap token was supposed to be launched on the Solana blockchain, but in their channel, the admins stated that they chose another blockchain for listing and would announce it soon. What blockchain this is remains a mystery

There is speculation that it might be TON because relatively recently, the game introduced the ability to connect your TON wallet and purchase boosts.
A boost for 1 TON instantly doubles your balance, and a boost for 0.5 TON permanently doubles your taps. There have been no announcements in the channel.

Currently, the project's wallet has received 53,220 TON (~$370,000). There have been no withdrawal transactions from the wallet.

It's important to remember that the decision to purchase boosts is entirely up to you. You must be aware that spending money always carries risk.
When is the listing?

The exact listing date has not been announced anywhere. It is known that by July 1, the team is fine-tuning the pool for exchanging mined SHARES for TAPS tokens and their fair distribution because a large number of bots and farmers were detected (most IP addresses from Nigeria and Europe were blocked).

The platform favored by the team is likely Binance.
Inside the bot, there is a task to register an account on Binance and complete KYC, for which you get the biggest reward in the game and a Binance voucher worth $600.
In conclusion?

Every time you open another clicker, you hope that you will eventually earn something. An open team, transparent tokenomics, and clear monetization mechanisms inspire hope. In the case of tapswap, apart from the identical similarity to Notcoin, this is lacking. Additionally, the feature of purchasing boosts for real money without any announcements sometimes makes you wonder: is it worth it? #AirdropGuide

Admit it, many of you have a folder dedicated to clickers and farming games. We can assume you do. However, there are only a few projects truly worth expecting something valuable from. Blum is one of those, and in this post, we'll explain why.

In our analysis of Hamster Kombat, we mentioned the anonymity of the founders as a drawback. By the way, a day after our post, they announced their launch on the TON blockchain, got verified on Telegram, and received support from the #TON Foundation.

With Blum, the founders and developers have been participating in AMAs and answering all the questions from fans and potential partners. This approach to media presence is also seen with Sasha Plotvinov from Notcoin, and it seems to be working.

Moreover, the hype is fueled by the limited number of referrals you can invite to the project. A user might think this is only for the "chosen ones" or might select truly active people who will definitely log into the game every day. On the other hand, the project's growth could be limited. Users who don't get an invite or can't find the waiting list form may be lost. Even from those who join the waiting list, some users may drop off.

It's worth explaining what the Blum project is. Some call it a game, but in reality, the true end goal of the project is to create a hybrid DEX/CEX exchange within Telegram. If you still think it's just a game, how about the news from Binance Labs about the finale of MVB (Most Valuable Builder) Season 7, where Blum was selected from 700 submitted projects.

If they add the TON network, it will be the first DEX exchange with an order book. You might associate DEX with exchanges like DeDust or StonFi, but they operate a bit differently. Trading directly through liquidity pools without choosing the price at which you buy. In the case of Blum, trades will close while you sleep when the price reaches your expectations.

Telegram might become the new WeChat with many mini-apps and extensive functionality, so the developers want to provide users with a simple and convenient option for trading and exchanging tokens. Blum aims to be blockchain-agnostic, integrating various networks like #Ethereum , #BNBChain , #Solana , and more (over 30). This approach will allow users to trade tokens from different blockchains directly within Telegram.

Currently, Blum offers users the chance to earn BP (Blum points) for various activities within their app. These points can later be used for various benefits shared by the developers:
— Paying fees on the platform
— Participating in platform governance
— Accessing exclusive features
There are plans to divide BP mining into several seasons to maintain community interest.

Why should you pay attention to Blum?

The developers are integrating numerous crypto interaction features into the app, so users won't have to "jump" from one service to another. The list presented on blum.io of what's to be implemented includes:
— Local P2P trading
— Trading without switching networks and gas fees in native tokens
— Futures trading
Additionally, all interactions will be supported by social interactions, a reward system for completing tasks, including daily ones, and a rating system with its own rewards for activity.

Exchanges earn stable income from trading fees, making this sector attractive for investment. For example, $Scale, the token of DeDust.io, has shown over 50,000% growth (500x) since its initial sale.

Blum's success is largely due to its community and word of mouth. Everyone talks about the project's "zero marketing," but there's a catch. The project is led by Vladimir Smerkis (former head of #Binance in the CIS) and Gleb Kostarev (former VP of Binance in Asia), and their promises are getting noticed by the entire crypto community.

The Solana Foundation's actions against MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) validators have sparked heated discussions in the Ethereum and Solana communities.

The decision, made last weekend, provoked a debate about the benefits and risks of MEV, attracting the attention of key figures in the cryptocurrency industry.MEV and Solana: A blessing or a curse?
The Solana Foundation has taken action against MEV validators, which has sparked mixed reactions. Prominent Ethereum developer Ryan Berckmans criticized the decision, calling it "frivolous." On the other hand, Lucas Bruder, CEO of Jito Labs, defended the actions of the Solana Foundation, claiming that they protect memecoin traders. Memecoins are currently one of the key user groups in the SOL ecosystem. “The Solana Foundation provides financial support to many validators, as running the <t-37/>#sol validator costs over PLN 65,000. dollars per year. Now the next step in their plan to solve MEV was to gain financial support from validators who isolate MEV. <t-40/>#Solana is not a serious billing layer.”Bruder, on the other hand, argues that these activities are necessary to ensure the success of the Solana network. The controversy surrounding MEV shows how divided opinions are about the benefits of these measures. What is MEV?

Notcoin (#NOT ) is a new cryptocurrency that has seen a spectacular increase in value of almost 300% in the last week.

As a result, it is now one of the 60 largest cryptocurrencies in the world. How did this happen and what is attracting investors to Notcoin? Let's take a look at the facts and figures.

#notcoin : What is it?

Notcoin started out as a simple way to earn cryptocurrency by playing a game integrated into the Telegram app. Users could earn Notcoins by clicking on a coin in the chat interface. The game was launched on January 1, 2024, and quickly gained popularity due to its accessible design and the backing of The Open Network (TON) Foundation. Notcoin is now listed on major exchanges such as Binance.

Notcoin's recent price increase has been impressive. In the past week, its price has increased by almost 300%, reaching a new all-time high of 0.2231 What caused Notcoin's price increase?

Several factors have contributed to Notcoin's price increase. First, its recent listing on Binance has increased investor confidence. Notcoin is now one of the most traded cryptocurrencies on exchanges such as #Binance , OKX, and Bybit.

Second, the popularity of the game has attracted millions of users. The backing of the TON Foundation has also given investors confidence in the project's future.

Analysis by the firm CryptoQuant indicates that large investors have also started to accumulate Notcoins, which has contributed to its price increase.

Expectations and risks associated with Notcoin

Notcoin's success has led to high expectations from investors. Some enthusiasts are predicting that Notcoin could reach a price of 1 USD. This would represent an increase of almost 5,000% from its current price. In such a scenario, Notcoin would have a market capitalization of $100 billion, making it the fourth largest cryptocurrency on the market.

However, such a scenario is unlikely. New cryptocurrencies often experience rapid increases in price, followed by equally rapid corrections. Investors should be cautious and prepared for the possibility of a price decline. This is not financial advice, but common sense dictates that caution should be exercised.

Notcoin has captured the attention of investors with its spectacular price increase and the backing of the #TON Foundation. The popularity of the Telegram game and its listing on major exchanges have contributed to its price increase. However, investors should be cautious, as such rapid increases often lead to corrections.