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New Year, New (Old) Leadership, New Opportunities.

Happy 2025, disruptors! A new president means new policies, new financial landscapes, and—for us—new opportunities to innovate. Whether you’re tracking markets, diving into crypto, or building the next fintech unicorn, the post-inauguration economy is fertile ground for big ideas.

In this issue, we’re digging into conspiracy theories (because why not?), crypto trends (yes, including the Trump Coin), and start-up opportunities for 2025. Let’s embrace the chaos and find the profit in the weirdness.

Recurring Sections

• 1) Start-Up Business Idea (and Available Domain)

• 2) Random News or Conspiracy Theory

• 3) Growing Disruptive Technology

• 4) Available Domains for Start-Ups

• 5) X Influencers & Innovators Worth a Follow

• BONUS MATERIAL:

1) Start-Up Business Idea (and Available Domain)

CrowdVesting: Invest with Your Tribe:

Imagine a platform where communities can pool funds to collectively invest in real estate, businesses, or even meme stocks. Think of it as Kickstarter meets Robinhood—but with actual equity on the line. CrowdVesting platforms could let small groups take on big opportunities.

Perfect Domain: TradeOff.co
This sleek name is perfect for a platform that encourages people to weigh risks and rewards while investing with friends. Monetize with transaction fees or premium investor tools.

2) Random News or Conspiracy Theory

Is XPR Replacing the Dollar?

The finance conspiracy corners are buzzing with claims that XPR, a blockchain-based currency, is quietly positioned to replace the USD as the world’s reserve currency. While this sounds wild, central banks are exploring blockchain technology for faster, cheaper transactions. Could XPR be the dark horse of digital finance? Many entities, from Banks (including Bank of America) to possibly even foreign governments are already reportedly using XPR for internal transactions. It doesn’t hurt that XRP is up over 500% in recent months. Long time holders and saying “I told you so.”

Start-Up Spin: Build VoRev.com into a blockchain educational hub that helps everyday investors navigate XPR’s potential (or debunk its myths). Offer courses, tools, and live market tracking. If you want to get in on the hype, combining XPR’s potential with the memecoin craze currently dominating the Solana and Base space, check out FirstLedger.net

Affiliate Link: Explore XPR on FirstLedger.

3) Growing Disruptive Technology

Trump Coin and the Rise of Meme Money

The newly launched Trump Coin has captured headlines as a meme-driven investment that’s equal parts political commentary and speculative chaos. But this isn’t just a joke—meme coins like this continue to highlight the growing intersection of culture, politics, and finance.

Business Idea: Launch MoneyTitans.com, a platform for tracking, analyzing, and investing in politically driven tokens like Trump Coin. Bonus: include sentiment analysis tools to gauge public reaction and predict price trends.

Affiliate Link: Get in on Trump Coin at Moonshot Money.

4) Available Domains for Start-Ups

1. Zazag.com – A bold, catchy name for a fintech start-up offering automated portfolio management or micro-investing.

2. EcoZones.com – Perfect for an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) investing platform focused on green tech and sustainable business ventures.

3. ScanFakes.com – Use this to build a platform that verifies crypto tokens, preventing investors from falling for scams like fake Trump Coins or shady altcoins. Presales and memecoin rug pulls are always risky, but this cycle has seen some truly crazy ones. We need to bridge the gap between having fun and restoring sanity (looking at you Pumpfun….).

Partnership Opportunity: please reach out via @snagdomain on X, or the contact forum on disrupt.fyi if you would like to promote or broker any of the available domains for a commission of the net sale. 💵💵💶💶💷💷💸💸💳💰🫰🫰🤑🤑

5) X Influencers & Innovators Worth a Follow

1. Raoul Pal (@RaoulGMI) – Macro investor and crypto expert with razor-sharp insights into market trends and economic shifts.

2. Cathie Wood (@CathieDWood) – The queen of disruptive investing, Cathie Wood, consistently highlights emerging tech and trends that redefine industries.

3. Anthony Pompliano (@APompliano) – A must-follow for all things crypto and decentralized finance, with accessible takes for beginners and pros alike.

BONUS MATERIAL:

Recommended Resources to be Disruptive (Finance Edition):
A few tools and templates we think you’ll find valuable as you explore and build on the disruptive, forward-thinking ideas in this issue:

• FirstLedger.net: Learn about XPR and other blockchain investments with this beginner-friendly platform.

• Moonshot Money: Ready to take a chance on Trump Coin or other speculative assets? Moonshot’s got you covered.

• Robinhood: Simplify your investing game and start trading with zero commission fees.

The world of finance is evolving faster than ever, blending culture, technology, and speculation into a melting pot of opportunity. Whether you’re building platforms, exploring crypto, or diving into conspiracy-driven trends, 2025 is your chance to get ahead of the curve.

What’s your big idea for this year? Let us know, and we might feature it in a future edition of DISRUPT!

Here’s to making moves in 2025. 🚀