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Business Upturn
18-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
POPEcoin Raises $1.5 Million in Ten Days with No VCs, No Taxes, and No Apologies
By GlobeNewswire Published on May 18, 2025, 19:43 IST ROME, May 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an economy where memecoins often rise and fall within the same week, POPEcoin ($POPE) has managed to carve out a real foothold—raising $1.5 million in just ten days, without venture capital, early access allocations, or flashy partnerships. The entire presale has been structured for fairness and simplicity, with equal terms for every participant and a clean 0% tax on all buys and sells. That approach seems to be resonating. The project has already drawn over 25,000 organic followers across Twitter and Telegram, with round after round of the presale filling up faster than anticipated. But beyond the numbers, POPEcoin is tapping into something rare: a memecoin with a narrative arc. Inspired by the 1809 imprisonment of Pope Pius VII under Napoleon, the token weaves historical symbolism with meme culture, bringing together two worlds that rarely meet. Its slogan, 'History Never Dies,' is more than a tagline—it's the core of the project's identity. Every aspect of the launch, from the 1809% staking APR to the relic-themed NFT series in development, is a nod to a forgotten moment of defiance being preserved through blockchain. From Meme to Mechanism: Building Infrastructure on Bitcoin The team behind POPEcoin isn't stopping at memes—they're setting the foundation for a narrative-fueled Layer 2. As the presale continues through its 23 planned rounds, with each tier incrementally increasing in price, the next stage of development is already underway. POPEcoin has announced plans for POPEchain—a Bitcoin Layer 2 infrastructure dedicated to supporting on-chain storytelling, decentralized culture, and community-driven engagement. The alpha testnet is scheduled for release post-presale, with early backers given priority access. Token buyers receive their $POPE instantly upon purchase, with tokens automatically staked to start earning rewards immediately. A dedicated staking dApp will launch following the presale, offering users an intuitive way to claim both their tokens and their earned yield. Parallel to this, the development team is building a native bridge to enable seamless asset movement across Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Solana, and Base. Further anchoring its cultural mission, POPEcoin is also preparing the launch of NFT Relics—a series of digital artifacts that fuse historical lore with on-chain identity. Plans for a gamified experience dubbed VaticanVerse are also in motion, offering an immersive metaverse-like extension of the token's historical themes. A Cultural Token with Momentum to Match The rise of POPEcoin signals that the memecoin space may finally be ready for substance—without sacrificing speed. There's no shortage of tokens with hype, nor of projects with grand ambitions but little traction. What separates POPEcoin is that it's executing fast, communicating clearly, and drawing real interest without relying on artificial volume or preloaded influencers. The combination of community-driven funding, historical narrative, and infrastructure ambition is proving potent—especially in a market hungry for novelty that actually delivers. Presale contributions remain open, though rounds are filling quickly. As the project transitions from fundraising to infrastructure rollout, the early days of POPEcoin already read like a memecoin that didn't follow the script—and that's exactly why it's working. Presale: Telegram: Twitter/X: Whitepaper: Contact: [email protected] Contact: Giovanni Sierra – CEO POPEcoin Email: [email protected] Website: Disclaimer: This press release is provided by the POPEcoin. 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RTÉ News
28-04-2025
- Politics
- RTÉ News
Napoleon letter denying he ordered pope kidnapping sold at auction
A hand-written letter from Napoleon denying his role in the kidnapping of Pope Pius VII in 1809 was sold at auction on Sunday outside Paris for €26,360, the auctioneer said. The letter, signed "Napole", went on sale the day after the funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Monday. The sale price was way above the estimate of €12,000-€15,000, according to the Osenat auction house. The auction's location in Fontainebleau, south of Paris, was highly symbolic as the town was where the head of the Catholic Church was imprisoned after being initially held in Savona in Italy. "This arrest is one of the events that will define Napoleon's reign, at a political and religious level," Jean-Christophe Chataignier, an expert in the Napoleonic era at Osenat said. "Napoleon knows this letter will be made public and that it's intended for authorities everywhere," he added. French forces kidnapped Pope Pius VII in his private apartments in the Quirinal Palace in Rome. He remained a prisoner of Napoleon for five years. The pontiff had sought to maintain the Vatican's sway over the French Catholic Church and resisted Napoleon's desire to exert control over the clergy. 'Against my will' In the letter addressed to French nobleman and ally Jean-Jacques-Regis de Cambaceres, Napoleon feigns ignorance of Pius VII's detention. "It was without my orders and against my will that the pope was taken out of Rome; it is again without my orders and against my will that he is being brought into France," he wrote. "But I was only informed of this 10 or 12 days after it had already been carried out. "From the moment I learn that the pope is staying in a fixed location, and that my intentions can be made known in time and carried out, I will consider what measures I must take...," he added. Napoleon memorabilia regularly comes up for sale at auction in a flourishing trade marked by intense interest from collectors. Two pistols that he once intended to use to kill himself were sold in France last July for €1.7 million, while one of his trademark "bicorne" hats set a record price for his possessions when it was acquired for €1.9m in November 2023. A sword that belonged to Napoleon and was specially ordered for the personal use of the French emperor is to be auctioned in Paris next month, with an estimated price of €700,000 to €1m.
Korea Herald
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Korea Herald
Napoleon letter denying he ordered pope kidnapping sold at auction
PARIS (AFP) — A hand-written letter from Napoleon denying his role in the kidnapping of Pope Pius VII in 1809 was sold at auction on Sunday outside Paris for 26,360 euros ($30,000), the auctioneer said. The letter, signed "Napole," went on sale the day after the funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Monday. The sale price was way above the estimate of 12,000-15,000 euros, according to the Osenat auction house. The auction's location in Fontainebleau, south of Paris, was highly symbolic as the town was where the head of the Catholic Church was imprisoned after being initially held in Savona in Italy. "This arrest is one of the events that will define Napoleon's reign, at a political and religious level," Jean-Christophe Chataignier, an expert in the Napoleonic era at Osenat, told Agence France-Presse. "Napoleon knows this letter will be made public and that it's intended for authorities everywhere," he added. French forces kidnapped Pope Pius VII in his private apartments in the Quirinal Palace in Rome. He remained a prisoner of Napoleon for five years. The pontiff had sought to maintain the Vatican's sway over the French Catholic Church and resisted Napoleon's desire to exert control over the clergy. "Against my will" In the letter addressed to French nobleman and ally Jean-Jacques-Regis de Cambaceres, Napoleon feigns ignorance of Pius VII's detention. "It was without my orders and against my will that the pope was taken out of Rome; it is again without my orders and against my will that he is being brought into France," he wrote. "But I was only informed of this 10 or 12 days after it had already been carried out. From the moment I learn that the pope is staying in a fixed location, and that my intentions can be made known in time and carried out, I will consider what measures I must take, " he added. Napoleon memorabilia regularly comes up for sale at auction in a flourishing trade marked by intense interest from collectors. Two pistols that he once intended to use to kill himself were sold in France last July for 1.7 million euros, while one of his trademark "bicorne" hats set a record price for his possessions when it was acquired for 1.9 million euros in November 2023. A sword that belonged to Napoleon and was specially ordered for the personal use of the French emperor is to be auctioned in Paris next month, with an estimated price of 700,000 to one million euros.
Express Tribune
28-04-2025
- Express Tribune
Napoleon letter sold at auction for $30,000
This photograph shows a letter dated July 23, 1809, concerning the arrest of Pope Pius VII, written by Napoleon I and signed 'Napole', displayed at the Osenat auction house offices in Paris. PHOTO: AFP A hand-written letter from Napoleon denying his role in the kidnapping of Pope Pius VII in 1809 was sold at auction on Sunday outside Paris for 26,360 euros ($30,000), the auctioneer said. The letter, signed "Napole", went on sale the day after the funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Monday. The sale price was way above the estimate of 12,000-15,000 euros, according to the Osenat auction house. The auction's location in Fontainebleau, south of Paris, was highly symbolic as the town was where the head of the Catholic Church was imprisoned after being initially held in Savona in Italy. "This arrest is one of the events that will define Napoleon's reign, at a political and religious level," Jean-Christophe Chataignier, an expert in the Napoleonic era at Osenat, told AFP. "Napoleon knows this letter will be made public and that it's intended for authorities everywhere," he added. French forces kidnapped Pope Pius VII in his private apartments in the Quirinal Palace in Rome. He remained a prisoner of Napoleon for five years. The pontiff had sought to maintain the Vatican's sway over the French Catholic Church and resisted Napoleon's desire to exert control over the clergy. In the letter addressed to French nobleman and ally Jean-Jacques-Regis de Cambaceres, Napoleon feigns ignorance of Pius VII's detention. "It was without my orders and against my will that the pope was taken out of Rome; it is again without my orders and against my will that he is being brought into France," he wrote. "But I was only informed of this 10 or 12 days after it had already been carried out. From the moment I learn that the pope is staying in a fixed location, and that my intentions can be made known in time and carried out, I will consider what measures I must take...," he added.
Arab News
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Napoleon letter denying he ordered pope kidnapping sold at auction
PARIS: A hand-written letter from Napoleon denying his role in the kidnapping of Pope Pius VII in 1809 was sold at auction on Sunday outside Paris for 26,360 euros ($30,000), the auctioneer said. The letter, signed 'Napole,' went on sale the day after the funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Monday. The sale price was way above the estimate of 12,000-15,000 euros, according to the Osenat auction house. The auction's location in Fontainebleau, south of Paris, was highly symbolic as the town was where the head of the Catholic Church was imprisoned after being initially held in Savona in Italy. 'This arrest is one of the events that will define Napoleon's reign, at a political and religious level,' Jean-Christophe Chataignier, an expert in the Napoleonic era at Osenat, told AFP. 'Napoleon knows this letter will be made public and that it's intended for authorities everywhere,' he added. French forces kidnapped Pope Pius VII in his private apartments in the Quirinal Palace in Rome. He remained a prisoner of Napoleon for five years. The pontiff had sought to maintain the Vatican's sway over the French Catholic Church and resisted Napoleon's desire to exert control over the clergy. 'Without my orders' In the letter addressed to French nobleman and ally Jean-Jacques-Regis de Cambaceres, Napoleon feigns ignorance of Pius VII's detention. 'It was without my orders and against my will that the pope was taken out of Rome; it is again without my orders and against my will that he is being brought into France,' he wrote. 'But I was only informed of this 10 or 12 days after it had already been carried out. From the moment I learn that the pope is staying in a fixed location, and that my intentions can be made known in time and carried out, I will consider what measures I must take...,' he added. Napoleon memorabilia regularly comes up for sale at auction in a flourishing trade marked by intense interest from collectors. Two pistols that he once intended to use to kill himself were sold in France last July for 1.7 million euros, while one of his trademark 'bicorne' hats set a record price for his possessions when it was acquired for 1.9 million euros in November 2023. A sword that belonged to Napoleon and was specially ordered for the personal use of the French emperor is to be auctioned in Paris next month, with an estimated price of 700,000 to one million euros.
