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Having over ten years of experience in office, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his departure from his post. He admitted that internal disagreements had hampered his capacity for good governance, so they were the main cause of his choice. Trudeau said at a news conference, “I plan to quit as prime minister and as

Meme coins deliver vitality, entertainment, and groups that never stop generating buzz. From Dogecoin leading the charge to young challengers creating waves, these tokens draw interest with their own blend of appeal and promise. Three particularly noteworthy coins—BTFD Coin, Dogecoin, and PENGU—take the stage in January 2025. Every one of them has something interesting; let’s

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The first week of the new year ushered in a series of notable gains across both NFT collections and crypto tokens. Despite the holiday lull, several digital assets defied expectations with strong trading volumes, rising floor prices, and renewed community interest.  On the NFT side, smaller yet dedicated collections turned heads by attracting fresh buyers

By NFTevening Team January 6, 2025 Binance has announced Solv Protocol (SOLV) as the third project on its Binance Megadrop platform. Solv Protocol, a Bitcoin staking protocol focused on building a Bitcoin-centric financial ecosystem, offers users the opportunity to participate in the SOLV Megadrop starting from January 7, 2025, at 00:00 UTC. The Megadrop page

Year-End NFT Market Overview NFTs concluded 2024 on a relatively high note, reaching a sales volume of $8.83 billion for the year according to CryptoSlam. Though that figure surpasses the $8.7 billion recorded in 2023, it still trails behind the market peaks seen in 2021 and 2022, when total NFT volumes ranged between $15.7 billion

Plans for Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Expansion With an eye toward 10,000 BTC overall, Metaplanet Inc. intends to increase its Bitcoin holdings by 470% this year. This follows an accumulation approach first presented in April 2024. CEO Simon Gerovich said the company will reach its objectives using sophisticated capital market instruments. For the Tokyo-based investment company, CEO

Originally launched as a collection of 8,888 penguin-themed non-fungible tokens, Pudgy Penguins has grown into one of the standout names in the NFT space. It is part of a creative project that combines endearing artwork with a vibrant community of collectors, enthusiasts, and investors. With physical toys emerging and expansion plans underway, this project bridges

2025 Golden Globes Stars Shine Like Gold Bars ... Cate Blanchett, Zoë Kravitz & More!!! Gold stars need to be handed out for Golden Globes fashion ... 'cause celebs are arriving to the 2025 ceremony and slaying the red carpet. Kristen Bell hit the the red carpet in a slender, rose-gold gown. Anya Taylor-Joy embraced

Brexton Busch, at only nine years old, achieved a huge milestone by winning the coveted Golden Driller trophy at the 2025 Tulsa Shootout's Junior Sprint A-Main event. Brexton led the entire 20-lap race from start to finish without faltering. This win not only marks a personal triumph for the young racer but is also a