Pump.fun Regains Market Lead as Memecoins Bounce Back
Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has recorded its strongest revenue week of 2025, reclaiming dominance in the competitive launchpad space. The platform’s growth aligns with a rebound in the broader memecoin market, even as it faces a $5.5 billion lawsuit over its business practices. Strongest Revenue Week Since February Pump.fun saw
Illinois Pushes Back on Trump with Tough New Crypto Rules
Illinois has become the first state in the US Midwest to bring in strict laws to protect cryptocurrency users, with Governor JB Pritzker taking aim at what he calls Donald Trump’s “crypto bros” approach to policymaking. The move comes as the debate over digital asset regulation divides states along political
Google Backs TeraWulf with $3.2 Billion AI Infrastructure Bet
Google has taken a bold step into the Bitcoin mining world by becoming the largest shareholder of TeraWulf, a U.S.-based Bitcoin miner that is shifting its focus towards artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing. The move, structured through a $3.2 billion financial backstop, highlights the growing convergence between energy-intensive Bitcoin
Can China’s Stimulus Spark the Next Altseason?
The cryptocurrency market is once again at a turning point. After months of steady gains, traders are now watching for signals that could decide whether altcoins break out to new highs or lose momentum. Two major factors stand out: China’s potential economic stimulus and global investors’ response to rising recession
Thailand to Launch Crypto Payment Sandbox for Tourists
Thailand is preparing to roll out a new digital payments scheme that will allow international visitors to use cryptocurrency during their stay. The initiative, called TouristDigiPay, is designed to boost the country’s struggling tourism industry and modernise its payment systems. TouristDigiPay: A New Option for Visitors Starting Monday, foreign visitors
Justin Sun Sues Bloomberg Over Crypto Wealth Reveal
TRON founder Justin Sun has launched a high-stakes legal battle against Bloomberg, accusing the media outlet of breaching confidentiality over his cryptocurrency holdings. The case, filed on 1 August in a Delaware federal court, stems from Bloomberg’s plan to include Sun in its Bloomberg Billionaires Index, a ranking of the world’s
Coinbase Loses $300K in Token Fees After 0x Contract Error
Coinbase has suffered a $300,000 loss in token fees after accidentally granting approval to a 0x Project “swapper” smart contract. The incident, discovered by security researcher Deebeez from Venn Network, allowed a maximal extractable value (MEV) bot to drain funds from the exchange’s corporate wallet. The issue arose when Coinbase’s
Pantera Capital Bets $300M on Digital Asset Treasuries
Pantera Capital is making a significant bet on a fast-emerging corner of the cryptocurrency market, digital asset treasuries (DATs). The crypto investment firm has committed $300 million to companies that hold large reserves of digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and other altcoins. In its latest investor note, Pantera’s
HackQuest Raises $4.1M to Solve Web3’s Developer Shortage
HackQuest, a developer-focused Web3 platform, has closed a $4.1 million Pre-A funding round led by Animoca Brands and Open Campus. The raise comes just months after the company’s $1.1 million pre-seed round in February 2024, bringing total funding to $5.2 million. The funding round was led by prominent industry players
SharpLink Secures $400M to Expand Ether Holdings
SharpLink Gaming, once known mainly for its sports betting marketing, has fully embraced its transformation into a major Ether (ETH) treasury company. On Monday, the firm announced a $400 million share purchase deal with five global institutional investors, aimed at expanding its already massive ETH reserves. The agreement will see
