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Mpeppe, a blockchain-based gambling and DeFi project, has launched a claim portal where investors can recover 25% of their owed tokens. However, tokenholders have reported issues with liquidity, stating that they are unable to trade the tokens.

On November 26, Mpeppe opened the portal to allow investors to claim part of their owed tokens. However, many users have reported being unable to trade the tokens due to the absence of liquidity, raising concerns about the project’s future.

Earlier in August, Mpeppe faced allegations of running a fraudulent presale, with some investors claiming that the platform accepted payments but failed to deliver the tokens. Blockchain records from that period indicated that all tokens were stored in one address, with no transactions taking place.

The claim portal collects phone numbers and email addresses but does not ask users for their crypto addresses, where tokens could be sent.

Two investors shared their experiences with Cointelegraph on November 26, confirming that they were able to claim 25% of their tokens, but the remainder was still unavailable. One user showed a screenshot from the app, which indicated that additional tokens would be released on December 25. Blockchain data shows that Mpeppe is using a standard airdrop contract for the token distribution, with over 700 users successfully receiving their tokens.

While this progress may seem promising, one investor expressed dissatisfaction, stating that they could not sell the token due to a lack of liquidity on Uniswap. The investor, who had invested $1,600, mentioned that they were unable to exchange Mpeppe for ETH or USDC.

Attempts to trade the token on Uniswap resulted in an error message indicating no available trading routes, as of November 27. Cointelegraph reached out to Mpeppe for comment but did not receive a response before publication.

In addition to the token distribution, Mpeppe launched a new Telegram-based gaming platform on October 30, with plans to introduce an online casino where players can use Mpeppe tokens to place bets. The project also announced plans for a mobile app, which will be available on Google Play and the App Store.

Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, recently shared a bold strategy with Microsoft, proposing that the tech giant could boost its market cap by $5 trillion through strategic Bitcoin investments. Saylor believes that integrating Bitcoin could bring massive value to Microsoft.

In a fast-paced three-minute presentation with 44 slides, Saylor urged Microsoft’s board to recognize Bitcoin as the next big technological breakthrough. He recommended the company invest its financial resources—such as cash flows, dividends, stock buybacks, and debt—into Bitcoin, asserting, “Microsoft cannot afford to miss the next technology wave, and Bitcoin is that wave.”

Saylor projected that adopting this strategy could increase Microsoft’s stock price by $584 per share within the next decade, assuming Bitcoin reaches $1.7 million by 2034. He also suggested that a complete commitment to Bitcoin could drive a $4.9 trillion increase in Microsoft’s enterprise value.

Currently valued at $3.18 trillion, Microsoft ranks as the third-largest company globally, just behind Apple and Nvidia. Moreover, Bitcoin’s impressive 120% growth in 2024, nearing $100,000 per coin, strengthens Saylor’s confidence in its potential. The surge of 120% in Bitcoin’s value in 2024, pushing it near $100,000, has strengthened Saylor’s conviction in the cryptocurrency’s long-term potential.

Since 2020, MicroStrategy, under Saylor’s leadership, has focused heavily on Bitcoin, accumulating 386,700 BTC for $21.9 billion. Today, the company estimates its Bitcoin holdings at $37.6 billion, and its stock has soared by over 465% this year.

Saylor pointed to growing political and institutional support for Bitcoin, mentioning endorsements from prominent Wall Street firms and positive remarks from incoming President Donald Trump. He argued that Bitcoin is a better investment than stock buybacks or bonds, saying, “It makes more sense to buy Bitcoin than repurchase stock or hold bonds.”

He called on Microsoft to see Bitcoin as a strategic asset, urging, “Now is the time for Microsoft to assess its Bitcoin options and adopt the right strategy for the future.” Saylor emphasized that integrating Bitcoin into its financial plan could be a transformative move for the company.

This proposal reflects Saylor’s ongoing push for Bitcoin to be recognized as a key growth asset for companies. However, whether Microsoft will embrace his vision remains to be seen. The tech world will be watching closely to see how Microsoft responds in the coming months.

As Bitcoin gains traction among institutions and politicians, Microsoft’s decision on Saylor’s proposal will significantly impact its future.