💣 Bitcoin x DeFi, Memecoins Rising & Holiday Scams to Watch!

Bank-Like DeFi: Mercuryo CEO predicts DeFi will mimic traditional finance.Memecoins Debate: Utility or just hype? Experts weigh in.Holiday Scams Alert: Phishing attacks set to rise—stay vigilant!Bitcoin DeFi: Botanix Labs enters the final testnet phase.Bybit’s VPN Loophole: Mainland Chinese users find a way in.South Korea’s Crypto Boom: Record trading volumes amid political unrest.

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Albert MC2Fi
April 15, 2025

Hey DeFi Pioneers,

Quick take for this week:

  • Bank-Like DeFi: Mercuryo CEO predicts DeFi will mimic traditional finance.

  • Memecoins Debate: Utility or just hype? Experts weigh in.

  • Holiday Scams Alert: Phishing attacks set to rise—stay vigilant!

  • Bitcoin DeFi: Botanix Labs enters the final testnet phase.

  • Bybit’s VPN Loophole: Mainland Chinese users find a way in.

  • South Korea’s Crypto Boom: Record trading volumes amid political unrest.

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🔥 What's Hot in DeFi

Sources: Cointelegraph

DeFi Moving Towards ‘Bank-Like’ Products

Dec 2 (Cointelegraph) — Mercuryo CEO envisions DeFi adopting financial products similar to banks.

Will DeFi close the gap with traditional finance?

Sources: The Block

Memecoins: Hype or Here to Stay?

Dec 5 (The Block) — An expert panel debates whether memecoins will evolve towards utility or remain speculative assets.

Are memecoins the future or just a passing trend?

Sources: Cointelegraph

Crypto Phishing Scams on the Rise

Dec 3 (Cointelegraph) — Cyvers warns of an increase in phishing scams during the holiday shopping season.

How safe are your funds this holiday season?

Sources: Coindesk

Bitcoin DeFi Advances to Final Testnet

Dec 4 (Coindesk) — Botanix Labs moves closer to integrating Bitcoin with DeFi by completing the final testnet phase.

Could Bitcoin-powered DeFi be the next big thing?

Sources: CryptoNews

Bybit’s VPN Loophole for Chinese Users

Dec 5 (CryptoNews) — Bybit allows users in mainland China via VPN but continues to ban Yuan trading.

Will this policy reshape the Chinese crypto market?

📊 Numbers Don’t Lie

Bitcoin trades above $102K. The top-10 cryptos are traded in different directions:

Top Gainers:

  • GOAT BASED $GOAT +1,180%

  • Fulcrom $FUL +176.2%

  • Degen Spartan AI $DEGENAI +150.5%

  • BIAO $BIAO +84.4%

  • Veno Finance $VNO +68.1%

⚠️ The market’s heating up—what’s your next move?

🐳 Whale Watching

Dec 6 (Lookonchain) — Marathon Digital Adds $139.5M in Bitcoin!

Marathon Digital acquired $139.5M worth of Bitcoin in 6 hours after closing an $850M note offering.

⚠️ Bullish for Bitcoin?

Sources: Lookonchain

🙋 Catch Up With Us

Ready for the highlight reel?

Top Gainer Tokens 🚀

  • Thena (THE): Binance listing & BNB airdrop

  • GOUT Coin: “God King” NFTs sell out

  • VECTORCOIN: V-Wallet launch

Take Control of Your DeFi Journey

  • Gain insights with experts like Mattias Franchetto.

  • Strategize with top minds like Alex Kirchmaier.

  • Invest confidently with guidance from Mati Greenspan.

Top Crypto Mistakes to Avoid

  • FOMO Buying

  • Over-Leveraging

  • Not Taking Profits

  • Ignoring Diversification

  • Falling for Scams

Key Trading Concepts to Know

  • Support Levels

  • Resistance Levels

Also, don’t forget to check out How to Trade Meme Coins Like a Pro!

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And that's a wrap, folks! Remember, in the world of crypto, fortune favors the bold (and the well-informed). So keep your eyes peeled, your wallets ready, and give our MC² Token Page a try.

Stay curious, stay savvy, and we'll see you next week for another round of DeFi madness!

Cheerio from your favorite team,

MC² Finance Crew

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