Bitcoin booms, Trump Media stock slumps, and Hawk Tuah’s memecoin melts down: Markets news roundup

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Haliey Welch, known as ‘hawk tuah girl,’ at the Weight-Ins of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul and Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas on Nov. 14.

Haliey Welch, known as ‘hawk tuah girl,’ at the Weight-Ins of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul and Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas on Nov. 14.

Influencer Haliey Welch, better known as the “Hawk Tuah” girl, has launched her latest attempt to cash in on her fame: a cryptocurrency.

On Wednesday, Welch launched the Hawk Tuah (HAWK) meme coin on the Solana (SOL) blockchain, which she told Fortune ahead of the debut, “is not a cash grab.” Memecoins, like HAWK, are cryptocurrencies that are based on viral memes, trends, and pop culture references, such as Dogecoin and Pepecoin.

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Markets and cryptocurrencies soared to new heights after Donald Trump secured a second term at the White House. But one stock, which bears the president-elect’s name, hasn’t gotten the same boost in the month since Election Day. – Rocio Fabbro Read More

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The tech-driven Nasdaq reached a high on Monday, driven by gains by Intel and Tesla (TSLA), getting December off to a good start after a November that was the best month of 2024 for both the Dow and S&P 500. In the afternoon, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.25%, while the S&P 500 rose 0.27% and the Nasdaq climbed 1%.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was previously skeptical about Bitcoin, has now acknowledged that Bitcoin cannot be banned. Putin firmly asserted that Bitcoin and digital assets are unstoppable and would continue to evolve.

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Bitcoin has evolved into a powerful financial instrument, garnering attention not only from everyday individuals but also from major corporations. Over the years, many publicly traded companies have become enthusiastic supporters of Bitcoin, recognizing its potential as a transformative asset. These organizations are not just investors; they are active advocates for the cryptocurrency ecosystem, contributing directly or indirectly to the development and growth of the broader crypto landscape.

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