Memecoin platform Pump.fun raises $600 million in 12 minutes
In a week when Bitcoin set a fresh record high, the crypto crowd reminded everyone it still has a strong taste for absurd and irreverent coins with zero utility. On Saturday, Pump.fun—a Solana-based platform that lets users create their own…
Crypto Hacker Who Drained $42,000,000 From GMX Goes White Hat, Returns Funds in Exchange for $5,000,000 Bounty
A crypto hacker who stole tens of millions of dollars from the decentralized crypto perpetuals exchange GMX (GMX) is turning white hat by returning the stolen funds to collect a bounty. In a new thread on the social media platform…
Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO of Elon Musk’s X ahead of Grok 4 launch
Key Takeaways Linda Yaccarino is stepping down as CEO of X after a two-year tenure. Her departure coincides with X’s upcoming Grok 4 launch and a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence initiatives like xAI. Share this article X CEO Linda…
While the West Chases Memecoins and ETFs, Africa is Building Blockchain Resilience
In Western Europe and North America, decentralised finance, referred to in common terms as DeFi, is largely seen through the lens of investment. The following guest post/opinion editorial was written by Kamal Youssefi, President of The Hashgraph Association. How Blockchain…
Japan’s Remixpoint Secures $215 Million for Massive Bitcoin Buy
Japan’s Remixpoint, an energy consulting firm, is diving into Bitcoin, raising $215 million to grow its portfolio to 3,000 Bitcoins. Already holding over 1,000 BTC ▼-0.19%, this marks a bold, treasury-focused move amid Japan’s shifting crypto landscape. The company is…
Tether to End USDT Support on These 5 Blockchains
In an attempt to double down on platforms that better serve its user base, the largest stablecoin issuer, Tether, has decided to wind down support for its flagship product, USDT, on five blockchains. According to a blog post by the…
Q3 Bitcoin Mining Map Exposes Silent Surge in Russia, China, While US Dips Slightly
As the second quarter of 2025 wound down, the U.S. held onto its top spot for the highest share of Bitcoin hashrate—though it slipped slightly, down just 0.60% since May 27. Meanwhile, turning over into Q3, Russia turned up the…
Here’s why Stellar’s XLM price has gone parabolic
Stellar Lumens token surged this week, reaching its highest level since February as its futures open interest jumped during the crypto market rally. Stellar (XLM) rose to a high of $0.4045, continuing a trend that started on June 25 when…
XRP Whales Break Records as Price Jumps 20%—Santiment Flags ‘Very Positive Sign’
XRP surges to $2.8 as the number of wallets holding at least 1 million of the token increases to an all-time high level. Analysts have predicted that XRP could likely double its price and later make a move to $14…
Pump.fun secures $500M in public sale; PUMP token jumps in pre-market trading
Key Takeaways Pump.fun raised $500 million in a public sale by selling 12.5% of the PUMP token supply. PUMP tokens sold out in 12 minutes and will be distributed to buyers within 48-72 hours. Share this article Meme coin creation…
