After President Joe Biden endorsed Kamala Harris for the presidency, the crypto market swiftly reacted. Traders seized the moment by launching a wave of new tokens satirizing both Harris and Biden.
The meme coin inspired by Kamala Harris, known as KAMA, soared to record highs following Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. This surge came immediately after the announcement, with KAMA’s value jumping to 0.0024 cents within minutes.
The coin’s market cap now stands at $24 million, making it nearly four times larger than its Biden-inspired counterpart, BODEN, which has plummeted by almost 50%.
KAMA’s rise can be linked to Biden’s endorsement and broader trends in the crypto market. Meme coins, despite their volatility, continue to attract investors. Solana’s blockchain, known for scalability and low transaction costs, has become a popular platform for these tokens, facilitating rapid trading and liquidity.
Kamala Harris acknowledged her campaign’s momentum and Biden’s endorsement, stating her commitment to unifying the Democratic Party and the nation. Meanwhile, the rapid rise of KAMA highlights the growing connection between global politics and the digital currency space.
However, like many meme coins, KAMA carries significant risks, with potential for both quick returns and sudden crashes. Whether KAMA will sustain its prominence or fade remains to be seen.
Grayscale has taken a significant step by filing an S-1 form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to transition its Solana Trust into an exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Coinbase is making moves to expand its crypto derivatives offerings by filing with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to introduce futures contracts for XRP.
Retail investors are increasingly favoring XRP over Bitcoin, as Glassnode data shows a dramatic 490% increase in XRP’s daily active addresses, compared to just 10% for Bitcoin since the 2022 market low.
Fidelity Investments has moved forward with plans to launch a spot Solana Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formally acknowledging the filing.