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Litecoin is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency created by Charlie Lee. It was created based on the Bitcoin protocol but differs in terms of the hashing algorithm used. Litecoin uses the memory intensive Scrypt proof of work mining algorithm. Scrypt allows consumer-grade hardware such as GPU to mine those coins.  Why Litecoin? Litecoin is a cryptocurrency that has evolved from Bitcoin after its own popularity in the industry, this alternative, or ‘altcoin’ has emerged to allow investors to diversify their digital currency package, according to Investopedia. Litecoin is one of the most prominent altcoins and was created by former Google employee and Director of Engineering at Coinbase, Charlie Lee. Litecoin was the first to alter Bitcoin and the most significant difference is that it takes 2.5 minutes for Litecoin to generate a block, or transaction, in comparison to Bitcoin's 10 minutes.  ‘While this matters little to traders, miners who use hardware to run Bitcoin's network cannot switch over to Litecoin. This keeps bigger mining conglomerates away from Litecoin because they cannot easily optimize their profits by swapping to another coin, contributing to a more decentralized experience. Litecoin also has bigger blocks, and more coins in circulation, making it more affordable and swift when transacting,’ Investopedia explained.  As explained above, Litecoin can transact a lot faster than Bitcoin, but there are also a number of other characteristics that investors need to know before trading. Litecoin can handle higher volumes of transactions because of the capability of transacting faster and if Bitcoin attempted to transact on the scale of its altcoin, a code update would be needed. However, Litecoin’s blocks would be larger, but with more ‘orphaned blocks'. The faster block time of litecoin reduces the risk of double spending attacks - this is theoretical in the case of both networks having the same hashing power.  Litecoin Technical Details: The transaction confirmation time taken for Litecoin is about 2.5 minutes on average (as compared to Bitcoin's 10 minutes). The Litecoin network is scheduled to cap at 84 million currency units.   Litecoin has inspired many other popular alternative currencies (eg. Dogecoin) because of its Scrypt hashing algorithm in order to prevent ASIC miners from mining those coins. However it is said that by the end of this year, Scrypt ASIC will enter the mass market.

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Litecoin is actively trending, with its community demonstrating strong conviction and calling to 'hold' amidst current market volatility, anticipating a significant breakout. Many perceive it as 'digital silver' poised for substantial long-term growth, with discussions highlighting its foundational role and developments like LitVM and Omnichain features for earning yield.

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Ongoing CME margin hikes and impending Chinese export restrictions are driving significant volatility and intense debate around SLV. The community is sharply divided between those anticipating a continued silver squeeze fueled by industrial demand and those fearing market manipulation and a potential sharp pullback in the highly contested paper market.

Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency based on the popular "Doge" Internet meme and features a Shiba Inu on its logo. Dogecoin is a Litecoin fork. Introduced as a "joke currency" on 6 December 2013, Dogecoin quickly developed its own online community and reached a capitalization of US$60 million in January 2014. Compared with other cryptocurrencies, Dogecoin had a fast initial coin production schedule: 100 billion coins were in circulation by mid-2015, with an additional 5.256 billion coins every year thereafter. As of 30 June 2015, the 100 billionth Dogecoin had been mined.   Dogecoin was created by Billy Markus from Portland, Oregon and  Jackson Palmer from Sydney, Australia. Both wanted to create a fun cryptocurrency that will appeal beyond the core Bitcoin audience. Dogecoin is primarily used as a tipping system on Reddit and Twitter where users tip each other for creating or sharing good content. The community is very active in organising fundraising activities for deserving causes.  The developers of Dogecoin haven’t made any major changes to the coin since 2015. This means that Dogecoin could get left behind and is why Shibas are leaving Dogecoin to join more advanced platforms like Ethereum. One of Dogecoin strengths is its relaxed and fun-loving community. However, this is also a weakness because other currencies are way more professional.  To purchase Dogecoin, it involves downloading a crypto wallet, setting up a crypto exchange account and then trading away for your desired crypto currency. Once we have set up an account with a DOGE currency exchange and deposited some funds, you are ready to start trading.

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Dogecoin is trending as investors anticipate a potential rebound with the close of year-end tax loss selling, coupled with ongoing speculation about Elon Musk's future actions regarding X payments. The community shows a strong divide, with many asserting its status as the 'King meme coin' and envisioning significant price appreciation, while others express skepticism about its immediate trajectory.

Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of therapies for high unmet medical needs. The firm intends to treat schizophrenia, jet lag disorder, atopic dermatitis, central nervous system disorders, and circadian rhythm sleep disorder. Its product portfolio includes HETLIOZ, Fanapt, Tradipitant, Trichostatin, and AQW051. The company was founded by Mihael Hristos Polymeropoulos and Argeris N. Karabelas in 2002 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

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Vanda Pharmaceuticals is trending after receiving FDA approval for NEREUS, its motion sickness drug, marking the first new medication in this category in nearly 40 years. The community is highly optimistic, anticipating its significant potential to address GLP-1 associated nausea and sparking strong speculation of a major pharmaceutical buyout. With several additional pipeline catalysts on the horizon, many view the stock as deeply undervalued and poised for substantial future upside.

RAGE GUY (RAGE) is a cryptocurrency inspired by the Rage Guy meme, one of the earliest and most recognizable characters from internet rage comics. The project captures the cultural legacy of early meme history and brings it onto the blockchain in tokenized form. It is designed as a community-driven digital asset that celebrates internet culture, nostalgia, and the role memes play in shaping online communities.

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RAGE CRYPTO is trending due to its exceptionally active and dedicated community, which passionately advocates for the "OG meme" narrative of Rage Comics. This committed base is consistently building out an ecosystem with projects like RageMaker and RageGames, aiming to onboard new users into crypto while expressing strong conviction for significant long-term growth and widespread recognition, often positioning themselves against other meme coins for the top trending spot.

Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of design, development, and sale of exoskeleton technology that currently has applications in healthcare and industrial markets. The company was founded on January 30, 2012 and is headquartered in San Rafael, CA.

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Ekso Bionics is surging with immense trading volume following news of a proposed business combination with Applied Digital's cloud division, forming an AI compute platform called ChronoScale. This pivot into AI infrastructure, combined with the stock's low float, is driving aggressive price action and high price targets among community members. However, some discussions highlight potential significant dilution for existing shareholders, creating a divided outlook on its long-term implications amidst the short-term volatility.

Function is building the financial infrastructure that makes Bitcoin productive, unlocking yield, liquidity, and capital efficiency for holders across DeFi and traditional finance. FBTC turns Bitcoin into an asset that works.  FBTC represents the first omnichain Bitcoin yield asset, enabling BTC holders to participate in structured, risk-managed and programmatic yield strategies. FBTC is fully backed on a 1:1 basis with BTC, Bitcoin Reserve Address List is public and can be verified at any time. FBTC combines the security of Bitcoin reserves with the flexibility of smart contracts, creating a secure and efficient bridge between the Bitcoin network and modern DeFi protocols.  FBTC turns idle BTC into a functional and productive asset. The primary purpose of FBTC is to bring native Bitcoin liquidity into DeFi. Enabling Bitcoin holders to access a wide range of yield generating strategies, without having to sell their BTC. This not only enhances the utility of BTC but also allows holders to earn returns on their assets, making FBTC a powerful tool for maximizing the potential of Bitcoin in the DeFi ecosystem

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FBTC is trending amid ongoing volatility in the Bitcoin ETF market, characterized by recent outflows followed by a modest reversal of inflows. The community remains sharply divided, with some anticipating a prolonged "crypto winter" and further declines, while others maintain a bullish long-term outlook, emphasizing Bitcoin's historical resilience against market fluctuations.

MannKind Corp. is a biopharmaceutical company, which focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative therapeutic products and devices to address serious unmet medical needs for those living with endocrine and orphan lung diseases. Its products and pipeline include Afrezza, Pediatric Afrezza, V-Go, Tyvaso DPI, MNKD-101, MNKD-201, MNKD-301, and MNKD-501. The company was founded by Alfred E. Mann on February 14, 1991 and is headquartered in Danbury, CT.

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Mannkind Corp is actively discussed following the FDA's recent approval of FUROSCIX for pediatric use and new patents for its ReadyFlow Autoinjector, with a key PDUFA date for the autoinjector set for July 26, 2026. While many anticipate significant revenue growth from these developments and Afrezza's international expansion, a vocal segment of the community remains highly skeptical, citing past commercialization challenges and expressing strong dissatisfaction with current leadership.

Webull Corp. engages in the provision of financial services. It offers trading, wealth management product distribution, market data and information, user community, and investor education. The company was founded by An Quan Wang in 2016 and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL.

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Webull (BULL) is trending due to significant year-end tax loss harvesting and persistent selling pressure from initial SPAC investors, which continues to drive down its share price. The community is sharply divided; bulls emphasize the company's profitability and international growth potential as a long-term accumulation opportunity, drawing comparisons to early fintech successes. Conversely, bears highlight ongoing dilution and concerns over the stock's performance, questioning its fundamental value.

Featured in Matt Furies latest book Cortex Vortex as Ratos nemesis. The character is also part of ZOGZ which confirms its real name.  Matt Furie, the artist best known for creating Pepe the Frog, has been working on a new book. The news comes from his editor, who goes by the handle @beuys_on_sale_ on Instagram. In a recent post, the editor hinted at an upcoming project featuring new characters named Gasspas and Rato. Gasspas’s visual appearance can be inferred from the artwork. In one illustration, Gasspas is depicted looming over two rats (Rato and Wat), gazing down at them in a menacing way (an image that has circulated among collectors). This inferred that Gasspas is Ratos nemesis in the new book Cortex Vortex reinforced by community quips that “cats eat rats”. Gasspas debuted as part of ZOGZ, a collection of 111 original NFT character illustrations by Matt Furie launched in May 2023.

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Gasspas ($GASS) is trending amidst active community discussion, fueled by recent visibility on Dextools and strong 'HODL' sentiment. Many investors are captivated by its potential for significant growth, often drawing parallels to $PEPE due to shared creator involvement, while others vocalize skepticism and concerns about its trajectory. The project also garnered attention for recent charitable donations to a cat adoption center, reinforcing its community-centric meme coin identity.

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Eurozone manufacturing activity has expanded so far in August, at the fastest pace since 2022, with new orders also growing at a rapid pace despite the onslaught of U.S. tariffs.The HCOB Flash Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) came in at 50.5, compared with 49.8 in July, breaching the key mark of 50, which separates expansion from contraction. New orders also grew in August, ending a 14-month declining streak.“Despite headwinds like U.S. tariffs and general uncertainty, businesses across the eurozone seem to be coping reasonably well. The EU Single Market is likely playing a helpful role here, especially since most export and tourism revenues are generated within the EU,” Cyrus de la Rubia, Chief Economist at Hamburg Commercial Bank, said.Retail sentiment on Stocktwits <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EZU">iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF</a> (EZU) was in the ‘neutral’ territory at the time of writing.The survey noted that the rise in manufacturing new orders was the first since April 2022. Germany, the Eurozone’s largest economy, also saw robust growth in manufacturing output. Eurozone companies continued to hire additional staff in August, extending the current sequence of job creation to six months.Late last month, the U.S. and the European Union agreed to a trade deal that included a 15% tariff on most European goods, including cars. While it was less than what Trump had initially threatened to slap on exports from the 27-nation bloc, the survey showed that orders from abroad have continued to slip in August.“U.S. trade policy is leaving its mark. Foreign orders in the eurozone manufacturing sector have declined for the second month in a row. Germany had been holding up well, possibly due to pre-emptive purchases from the U.S., but now it's also seeing a drop in orders,” de la Rubia noted.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/kanye-west-s-coin-pops-to-3-b-then-crashes-amid-crypto-frenzy/chsSYBWRdLF">Kanye West’s Coin Pops To $3B, Then Crashes Amid Crypto Frenzy</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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New orders also grew in August, ending a 14-month streak of declines.

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EZU slipped 0.6% past month despite stronger-than-expected Eurozone GDP growth and easing trade uncertainty. Growth in Spain, France and Ireland offset declines in Germany and Italy.

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European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/date/2025/html/ecb.sp250428~9e742b429b.en.html">warned</a> on Monday that volatile financial markets could lead to disorder, and trade wars may lead to credit risks."Sharp adjustments in financial markets could become disorderly, particularly if they are amplified by the growing size and influence of non-bank financial institutions. In addition, trade conflicts could pose challenges for both households and corporates, translating into rising credit risk for banks and non-banks alike,” he said while presenting the ECB’s 2024 Annual Report before European lawmakers.A combination of weaker growth and heightened spending needs could increase pressures on government finances, he added.Guindos also stressed the need for an effective crisis management and deposit insurance framework that extends to small and medium-sized banks, as well as progress on a European deposit insurance scheme.“The recent financial market turmoil also highlights that non-banks must be subject to robust rules, and that gaps in the regulatory framework need to be closed so they are not treated differently to [sic] regular banks,” he said.The ECB official expects inflation to hover around the central bank’s target but warned that global trade disruptions are adding uncertainty to the inflation outlook.“Declining energy prices, further wage moderation and a stronger euro could dampen inflation, potentially amplified by weaker demand for euro area exports and a re-routing of other countries’ exports into the euro area,” he stated. “Conversely, a fragmentation of global supply chains could raise import prices and hence inflation.”Earlier on Monday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/scott-bessent-says-it-is-up-to-china-to-deescalate-tariff-wars/chQxzkARbhm">highlighted</a> the strengthening of the Euro against the dollar since the tariff wars commenced and said that European countries are likely to be in panic given the strengthening of their currency.“You’re going to see the [European Central Bank] start cutting rates to try to get the Euro back down,” Bessent stated. “Europeans don’t want a strong euro. We have a strong-dollar policy.”Meanwhile, after opening in the green, benchmark U.S. indices reversed their early morning gains. The <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)</a>, which tracks the S&amp;P 500, traded 0.29% lower while the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (QQQ) declined 0.67%. Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/revvity-q1-2025-earnings/chQxxMfRbhj">Revvity Q1 Earnings Surpass Street Estimates, Investors Cheer 2025 Revised Revenue Guidance</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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