Good evening (because it's always evening somewhere!). You're reading "To The Moon," the only newsletter tracing the Pepe journey. So, let's defend crypto and dive into what's happening in the NFT space this past weekend.

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• Is the SEC Acting 'Unlawfully' in the Digital Assets Space? The US Chamber of Commerce Thinks So!

• From Comic, Alt-Right Symbol, to Meme NFT, to Viral Coin - the Pepe Journey

• Half Moons 🌗 - Daily tidbits

• NFTevening's Shooting Star 🌠 - Our artist of the day

• Dark Side of The Meme 🌚 - your daily dose of NFT laughter

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‼️‼️An Important Announcement For Our Readers‼️‼️

Gm friends, thank you for being with us. We have grown from a small start-up to a beautiful community of over 32,000 degens! However, that growth has drawn scammers. As we know, the NFT space is rampant with scammers, but recently we have have reports of more and more scammers impersonating NFTEvening.

- We are not contacting anyone via Discord
- We do not have a Discord Server
- Be wary of several fake Twitter accounts circulating

If you need to report a scammer or check the legitimacy of a person claiming they work at NFT Evening, please reach out to us on Twitter, or email [email protected]

Stay safe, degens

Is the SEC Acting 'Unlawfully' in the Digital Assets Space? The US Chamber of Commerce Thinks So!

Exciting news for the US crypto industry! The US Chamber of Commerce, the world's largest business federation, has come to Coinbase's rescue in its legal clash with the SEC.

The chamber filed a brief condemning the SEC's treatment of digital assets. They argue that the SEC's actions are not just harmful but also unlawful, leaving everyone uncertain about which digital assets are considered securities.

The chamber supports Coinbase on three grounds: regulatory uncertainty stifles innovation, the SEC destabilizes the industry, and the SEC violates constitutional rights.

This backing from the influential chamber is a massive win for Coinbase, signaling a united front against unfair government targeting.

The SEC's charges against Coinbase for selling illegal securities without clarification have caused frustration and may lead to Coinbase considering relocating its operations outside the US.

The legal battle ahead promises to be lengthy, but the chamber's support strengthens Coinbase's position.

Read the full story here

From Comic, Alt-Right Symbol, to Meme NFT, to Viral Coin - the Pepe Journey

From a comic book character to a symbol of the alt-right, to an NFT Icon and Viral Meme Coin, Pepe the Frog has had quite the adventure!

Created by artist Matt Furie in 2005, Pepe quickly became an internet meme and gained popularity on social media.

I see him everywhere

However, during the 2016 US presidential election, Pepe was co-opted by extremists and used in hateful memes.

Determined to reclaim Pepe's image, Furie launched the #SavePepe campaign, promoting a positive narrative.

Pepe also found a new home in the world of NFTs, with his own collection selling for high prices.

And let's not forget about Pepe Coin, a memecoin that achieved a $1 billion market cap in just three weeks.

Pepe's journey showcases the power of creativity and resilience in shaping our online culture.

Feels good, man

Read the full story here

🚀Making Degen Moves in 2023

This year, we have seen the rise of Bitcoin NFTs, xNFTs, AI NFTs and more. The landscape is changing, and it can be difficult to keep up with the growing NFT space. Fear not - we have got you covered! Check out our guide to top NFT picks for 2023, from PFPs, to Art NFTs, Gaming and beyond.

Head to the end of this email and refer a friend to receive your free guide to NFTs in 2023. Let’s build that generational wealth!

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• Spoil Mum this Mother's Day with a Free NFT Gift from Mintable [NFTEvening]

• Unlocking Human Creativity: Artizen Fund’s $2.2M Boost from Crypto Titans [NFTEvening]

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Arya Mularama

Comic books, skateboard culture, and 90s movies and video games all have an influence on the work of artist Arya Mularama also known as Gogoporen.

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