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Zenless Zone Zero is upon us and we love the smell of a new gacha game in the morning. Now while these games are exceptional at parting you with your hard-earned cash, you can play them for free with a little bit of creativity.
ZZZ does throw up some free characters you can use, so let’s have a proper look at the choices you will have if you want to keep your money for things in the real world instead.
ZZZ free Agents
In the future, any of this could change, but as of launch, there are five free A–ranked characters available to you for checking off certain tasks. Here they are and what you need to play with them

Name
Rank & Type
Acquisition

Billy Kid
A-rank Physical Attack
Acquired in-game

Anby Demara
A-rank Electric Stun
Acquired in-game

Nicole Demara
A-rank Ether Support
Acquired in-game

Corin Wickes
A-rank Physical Attack
Pre-registration reward

Soukaku
A-rank Ice Support
Obtained during Eridu Frontier in-game event

ZZZ free S-Rank Agents
The standard list of S Rank characters contains at least one that you are guaranteed to get of the following.

Grace Howard (S-rank Electric Anomaly)
Alexandrina Sebastiane (S-rank Electric Support)
Koleda Belobog (S-rank Fire Stun)
Nekomiya Mana (S-rank Physical Attack)
Soldier 11 (S-rank Fire Attack)
Von Lycaon (S-rank Ice Stun)

Once you get to 300 pulls in the Standard Banner you will be able to choose one of the above for yourself.
In the meantime, claim the Master Tapes from the launch events in the game and redeem all the codes. You will be able to roll on the Stable Channel banner and in 50 rolls you are guaranteed an S-Rank character from the Standard Pool. (thanks to Esports.gg for this info)
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Many frog meme coins have surged over the past week, with PEIPEI gaining particular attention by increasing over 100%. How long can PEIPEI continue this explosive rally?
It appears the meme coin market is rebounding, much like the green frog meme coins. However, PEIPEI, inspired by a red frog meme, stands out by showing a significant increase in market price.
This project is attracting attention for several intriguing reasons and appears to be worth a closer look.
Brief background about PeiPei (PEIPEI)
PeiPei is a red, “demon” version of Matt Furie’s iconic Pepe the Frog. PEIPEI Token combines the beloved Pepe meme with the charm of PEPE cultural elements, crafting a fresh and captivating blend that respects tradition while embracing future trends.

Joining the PeiPei project means becoming part of a movement that rewrites the rules of engagement in the crypto space. PEIPEI Token isn’t just a digital asset; it’s an experience that allows you to be part of this transformative movement.
Detailed buying instructions are available on their website, which you can visit at any time. PeiPei is also available for trading on major exchanges like Gate.io, MEXC, BitMart, LBank, Poloniex, and Uniswap, with more listings expected as the project expands.
PeiPei’s tokenomics include a supply of 420.69 trillion tokens and a 0% tax on buy and sell transactions. This no-tax approach is common in the current bull run, unlike the previous bull run, which featured higher taxes and gimmicks that often didn’t work unless one got in very early.
The Peipei roadmap outlines a comprehensive plan for growth and development across three phases. In Phase 1, the project will focus on the initial launch, securing listings on CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap, reaching over 690 holders, and cultivating the $PEIPEI COIN ARMY.
Phase 2 will involve forming partnerships, engaging in guerilla marketing to increase visibility, providing exclusive content and community hangouts for holders, aiming to exceed 2,500 holders, and obtaining CEX listings.
Phase 3 will emphasize utility partnerships, multichain bridging, acquiring a custom Tesla from Elon Musk, securing Tier 1 exchange listings, reaching over 10,000 holders, and ultimately surpassing the value of USD. PeiPei currently has 23,630 holders, showcasing strong community support.

$PEIPEI is happy to announce a partnership with Professional UFC Fighter @GilbertDurinho https://t.co/hxRt0KfxSR
— Peipei (@Peipeierc20) July 1, 2024

Additionally, the project has secured a partnership with professional UFC fighter Gilbert Burns Durinho and is trending on CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko. This visibility helps drive interest and engagement with the project.
PEIPEI price analysis
PeiPei is currently down 8% for the day, which could present a good opportunity for investors to start a position. Despite this daily drop, the weekly chart reveals a remarkable rise of almost 200%. Trading at $0.0000001871, PeiPei demonstrates that “copycat” meme coins remain in high demand.
The token’s spot volumes have reached $142 million, outpacing Book of Meme, indicating substantial money flow into this new coin. Examining the monthly data, PeiPei saw an increase of about 160% until June 5th.

However, from June 11th to the end of June, the project experienced a significant decline but is now showing signs of recovery. Considering Friday’s low, PeiPei surged an impressive 390%, reaching a new all-time high on the 1st of July before taking a pause.
It has climbed to third place on CoinMarketCap’s trending cryptos list. For a coin that received little attention a week ago, this is no small feat.  With a market cap of $90 million, PeiPei has significant room for growth.
Although it’s a derivative of the original Pepe project, PeiPei could potentially achieve a 2-3x increase from its current valuation. With the project down 8%, now might be a strategic time to invest and start dollar-cost averaging, even though this approach differs in the volatile crypto world.
If you’re interested in exploring other investment opportunities currently on presale, you can find our guide to the best crypto presales here.
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Hong Kong’s financial regulators are prepared to adjust their approach to cryptocurrency regulation as the industry develops, according to Finance Secretary Christopher Hui.
Speaking at a parliamentary session, Hui stated that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) would consider market trends when devising regulations. He said:
The HKMA and the SFC will keep in view market developments, and review the requirements on VA-related activities as appropriate.
Hui’s comments came in response to questions about potentially expediting the crypto licensing process and easing rules for intermediaries distributing crypto assets. He clarified that licensed corporations and registered institutions can distribute crypto-related products after notifying regulators, without needing to modify their licensing conditions.
This discussion follows the withdrawal of license applications by several major global crypto exchanges, including OKX, Gate.io, and HTX, ahead of a June 1 deadline set by the SFC. After this date, all crypto trading platforms operating in Hong Kong must be either licensed or “deemed-to-be-licensed” applicants.
The stringency of Hong Kong’s licensing regulations has drawn criticism from some quarters. Lawmaker Duncan Chiu expressed concerns that overly strict rules have deterred major global exchanges from entering the Hong Kong market. In a recent opinion piece, Chiu argued that these withdrawals have undermined confidence in Hong Kong’s efforts to establish itself as a Web3 hub.
Hong Kong’s crypto landscape
Hong Kong approved the launch of six spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) back in early May. The products in question were issued by China Asset Management (ChinaAMC), Bosera Asset Management, and Harvest Global Investments and allow exposure to crypto without technical expertise.
Earlier this month, Banque de France (BDF) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority also signed a memorandum of understanding on bilateral collaboration on wholesale central bank digital currency and tokenization development. The two regulators are willing to explore interoperability between their digital currencies and cross-country transactions.
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Assassin’s Creed is a legendary intellectual property (IP) in its own right and has appeared in many other Ubisoft crossovers.
Now, the rooftop-jumping assassin game is being represented in cardboard with the Universes Beyond treatment of Magic the Gathering. Published by Dungeons and Dragons and Baldur’s Gate studio Wizards of the Coast.
Wizards of the Coast Senior game designer Corey Bowen has promised fans, via Den of Geek that AC stories and narratives will be carefully “revisualized into Magic’s style.”
Assassin’s Creed represented in MTG’s Universes Beyond
Wizards have been active in promoting the MTG X AC across X:

You’ve got a full selection of blades to choose from in #MTGxAC.
Grab your whetstone and get to sharpening! pic.twitter.com/1NFKkYBlsM
— Magic: The Gathering (@wizards_magic) July 2, 2024

Bowen continued, “I worked really closely with the art director and creative designer. We were collaborating on what characters and concepts that we wanted to bring. What I really love is seeing whatever the style is of Assassin’s Creed and we’re taking that essence and bringing it in Magic’s arthouse style.”
Assassins in MTG are predominantly associated with black mana, the fuel used to play them on the tabletop. Bowen said of converting the stealthy world of AC, “We still want Assassins of different colors. There is going to be a little bit more Black (Mana cards) because Assassins feel really Black, but we also have a lot of Red/White Assassins that represent the historic side of the series; maybe the Valhalla or Odyssey characters feel more towards that identity.”
As we previously reported when the set was unveiled, the MTG X AC crossover will feature signature items from the series as marquee cards. The iconic haystack players tumble into from epic heights was featured as a playable card. The wrist-mounted hidden blade and animus also take their place as legendary artifacts.
“My favorite card is called Haystack,” Bowen said. “It’s just a haystack and you tap it to hide a creature for a turn and then it phases out. It’s such a simple concept and idea of hiding your creature, but it’s resonant and Assassin’s Creed fans will immediately get the joke.”
Memory corridor treatments will be present in the Collector Booster packs, as well as unique serialized versions of the game’s historical characters. These limited five hundred cards will also come in the language they spoke, such as ancient Egyptian for Cleopatra and Italian for Leonardo Da Vinci.
MTG Universes Beyond snapping up gaming IPs
This is not the first time a gaming franchise or a major pop culture name has been lovingly transported to Magic The Gathering. Lara Croft, Godzilla, Doctor Who, and the Lord of The Rings have all had their own treatments in the card game.
We also reported on the smash hit set for Fallout: Universes Beyond which was a healthy part of Wizards of the Coast’s earning report for the first quarter of this year.
The Lord of the Rings: Universes Beyond propped up a struggling Hasbro, as we covered late last year. Combined with the success of Baldur’s Gate 3, Wizards and Hasbro raked in the profits from fans of all things geeky.
Hasbro and Wizards sadly left a bad taste in fans’ mouths after mass layoffs in the face of the record income.
Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian cut ties with both Hasbro and Wizards despite the game being the best game of 2023. Sven Wicke, CEO of Larian stated that being involved with any new Wizards plans is “literally the opposite of what Larian is about. We want to do big, new things. We don’t want to rehash the thing that we’ve done already.”
Cynthia Williams, the President of Wizards at the time, was shown the exit door swiftly afterward, leaving behind her a legacy of disharmony.
Image: Wizards of the Coast.
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