Roland Guirdonan
Roland is a Public Relations & Communications guru with an immense passion for the blockchain and crypto industry. A fusion of his expertise and passion led to the dawn of Optimisus in 2020.
Articles by Roland Guirdonan
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The price of Uniswap (UNI) coin had a significant decline of 16%, reaching $9.37, after the issuance of a Wells Notice by the US SEC. This notice indicates potential legal challenges for the decentralized exchange. According to Lookonchain, three large holders of Uniswap, often referred to as ‘whales’, sold a total of 2.03 million UNI tokens, resulting in a significant decrease of $20 million in the overall value of Uniswap. Prominent stakeholders in UNI are divesting their assets to Binance. One shareholder liquidated 1.25 million UNI tokens, while another exchanged 472,000 UNI tokens for $4.6 million worth of USDC, resulting
3 days ago
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Ripple has defended itself against the SEC’s demand for roughly $2 billion in fines for selling its cryptocurrency, XRP, to institutional investors without registration. The corporation submitted a lengthy 186-page statement accepting the court’s decision and adjusting its business procedures appropriately. Ripple contests the SEC’s request for disgorgement, claiming that there is no proof of financial loss to investors as a result of Ripple’s conduct. The corporation argues for a far lesser civil penalty than the SEC seeks, stating that $10 million is consistent with precedent and the nature of the violation. The XRP legal community supports Ripple’s argument, with
1 week ago
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Have you ever dreamt of financial freedom? Imagine a life where you control your time, your money, and your destiny. “Investing, Crypto, and Financial Freedom” by Faouz Rejeb, a book sparking a buying frenzy, might just be your roadmap to achieving that dream. Born from insightful conversations about navigating the ever-evolving world of finance, this isn’t your average dry finance book. It is a book that serves as a beacon for anyone seeking clarity on investment choices, particularly when it comes to the revolutionary potential of Bitcoin. No matter your financial background, Rejeb, a renowned financial analyst, unlocks the secrets
1 week ago
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The crypto specialist, Cold Blooded Shiller, forecasts a substantial correction in Bitcoin’s value, potentially leading to a drop of up to 30%, owing to the prevailing market instability. Although Bitcoin is now strong, Shiller asserts that historical data shows pullbacks of 30% are typical for the cryptocurrency. This suggests that if this pattern persists, the price of Bitcoin may potentially decline to as low as $51,000 in the upcoming months. He has the belief that the effect on altcoins would probably result in a decrease of approximately 50%. Shiller contends that several investors are enthusiastic about capitalizing on the upward
2 weeks ago
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Solana (SOL) had a substantial decline in value throughout the market downturn, with its worth plummeting by more than 24% within the past week. The token’s market valuation exceeds $63 billion. Currently, Solana’s trade price is $142.9, and its market capitalization exceeds $63 billion. Although there was a decrease, the trade volume experienced a significant increase of more than 70%. Crypto experts’s analysis found that the price volatility of SOL over one week experienced a significant increase, while the prevailing attitude in the market remained pessimistic. Nevertheless, the social volume of crypto remained elevated, indicating its widespread appeal within the
3 weeks ago
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FTX exchange divested a substantial percentage of its Solana (SOL) assets following bankruptcy in order to settle debts with creditors, causing apprehension among investors on the potential repercussions on the market. The court-sanctioned auction generated $1.9 billion through the sale of 30 million SOL tokens to prominent investors, such as Galaxy Trading and Pantera Capital. In addition, the tokens that have been sold are restricted from being accessed until January 2028. FTX, the company, now possesses 21 million SOL tokens, which are estimated to be worth over $3.75 billion. Despite the adverse consequences of FTX’s collapse in 2022, Solana has
3 weeks ago
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The US government has sent 30,175 bitcoins worth around $2 billion to a Coinbase-linked wallet, the largest transaction since a prior auction over a year ago. The decision follows Argentina’s new crypto registration requirements, which elicited mixed reactions from the Bitcoin community. Figure Markets, a bitcoin exchange, is attempting to democratize financial services. Coinbase has expressed concern about potential risks in the Ethereum restaking market. In March 2023, the government offloaded 9,861 bitcoins worth $216 million that had been seized from the Silk Road website. This shift matches a larger trend in the CoinDesk 20 Index, indicating the market’s sensitivity
4 weeks ago
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TRON, its creator Justin Sun, and Rainberry are now engaged in a legal dispute with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) about accusations of unlawfully selling unregistered securities during their 2017 TRX token Initial Coin Offering (ICO). They contend that the claims made by the SEC are unsupported and assert that their digital assets were marketed internationally, therefore casting doubt on the SEC’s worldwide jurisdiction. The action originated in March 2023, when the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged that TRON and Sun engaged in the unlawful sale of unregistered securities via their 2017 TRX token Initial Coin Offering
4 weeks ago
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The launch of meme coins based on Solana in 2024 has seen several very promising launches, many of which have experienced returns above 1,000%. The most recent launch, $SLOTH token, became available on March 26 without a presale, providing investors with an opportunity to become early investors and achieve the greatest profits. The platform employs a similar strategy as prior meme currencies based on Solana, such as SLERF, BEFE, BOME, and $SLOTH, offering a smooth introduction and significant potential for profit. Slothana participated in the presale during the last week of March, 25 days before the Bitcoin halving event. This
4 weeks ago
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With the approaching Bitcoin halving in April 2024, the crypto market is actively engaging in talks about the future direction of Bitcoin’s price. Crypto researcher Michaël van de Poppe forecasts a substantial increase in Bitcoin’s price, ranging from $75,000 to $80,000, leading up to the event. This forecast is derived from the ongoing consolidation phase of Bitcoin, suggesting a gradual accumulation up to a test of its previous peak, followed by a possible decline. The Bitcoin halving, set to take place in April 2024, is a significant event that has a historical impact on the market dynamics of Bitcoin. The
1 month ago
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Ondo crypto has seen a substantial increase in worth during the last 24 hours, hitting a record-breaking value of $0.9494. Ondo has had a significant jump, contributing to a larger favorable trend, with a remarkable 96% gain in the last seven days. The crypto’s price boom has been accompanied by a significant 138% rise in trading volume and a 30% increase in market capitalization, resulting in Ondo’s position at 82nd place in the top crypto rankings. Significant transactions involving large holders, sometimes referred to as “whales,” have occurred using Ondo tokens. Notable examples include Whale “0x56F9” taking $6.53 million from
1 month ago
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Billy Markus, one of the co-founders of Dogecoin, jokingly expressed his desire for Bitcoin to attain a value of $1 million per coin, even though the market prices of cryptocurrencies are constantly changing. The assertion, sometimes referred to as “Shibetoshi Nakamoto,” arises after Bitcoin saw an 11% decline from its peak value of $73,737, subsequent to a 134% surge over the course of the year. Presently, Bitcoin has had a little rebound, with a 1.39% increase to $65,839, after a decline to $60,760 last week as a result of diminished demand for US exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that hold Bitcoin. While
