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Bitcoin’s meme ICO going viral 24 hours before launch
Bitcoin Pepe is set to enhance the world of meme coins by introducing a layer 2 solution that integrates Solana’s technology with the Bitcoin blockchain. The PEP-20 token standard will allow anyone to launch meme coins on Bitcoin. By reducing barriers to token creation, Bitcoin Pepe aims to mirror the success of pump.fun and Solana, and has announced its intention to create ‘Solana on Bitcoin.
The public ICO will commence on February 11. This layer 2 solution seeks to establish a new meme ecosystem for Bitcoin, bringing memes to BTC as Bitcoin dominance approaches a four-year peak and traditional finance shows increasing interest. By combining Solana’s retail-friendly features with Bitcoin’s security, Bitcoin Pepe aims to drive adoption through swift transactions and minimal fees within Bitcoin’s ecosystem.
Read the original article here: https://cointelegraph.com/press-releases/bitcoin-meme-ico-going-viral-24-hours-before-launch
India surpasses Australia, Malaysia to become third largest tourist market for Singapore
Singapore’s tourism sector experienced remarkable growth in 2024, with Indian visitors ranking third amongst international arrivals, according to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). Tourism receipts reached unprecedented levels, meeting the board’s upper forecast expectations. International visitor numbers rose by 21% from 2023, totalling 16.5 million.
Tourism receipts from January to September 2024 reached £22.4 billion, a 10% rise compared to the same period in 2023. Sightseeing, entertainment, and gaming led sectoral growth at 25%, with accommodation following at 17%. The food and beverages and shopping sectors grew by 6% and 5%, respectively, while other categories, including airfares and business expenditures, contributed to overall receipts.
Read the original article here: https://www.cnbctv18.com/travel/destinations/indians-surpass-australia-malaysia-to-become-third-largest-tourist-market-for-singapore-19553714.htm
Eight Commonwealth countries advance ocean science with Canada’s GEM-in-a-Box project
Over three billion people rely on the ocean for their livelihoods, and in the Commonwealth, 49 of 56 member states have ocean borders. To ensure ocean health, the Commonwealth Secretariat, in partnership with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), launched the GEM-in-a-Box project. This initiative provides tools for Commonwealth nations to test their waterways and monitor eutrophication, a process that harms marine life.
DFO developed the GEM-in-a-Box kits, which have been tested for reliability and are now being used by eight member states, including the Bahamas, Bangladesh, and South Africa. The project offers affordable technology for monitoring ocean health and aims to scale up with further training and support.
The collaboration highlights the power of partnerships in advancing sustainable ocean stewardship. Trainees, such as Ernest Ohandja Nomo in Cameroon and Dr. Brandon J. Bethel in The Bahamas, are now sharing their knowledge to improve ocean monitoring and water quality.
Read the original article here: https://thecommonwealth.org/news/commonwealth-countries-advance-ocean-science-gem-box
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