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Solana’s Pump.fun Nets $500M as PUMP Token ICO Sells out in 12 Minutes

Pump.fun’s public token sale for its PUMP cryptocurrency raised $500 million after selling out rapidly in roughly 12 minutes. PUMP Token Sale Sells out, Raising $500 Million for Platform Expansion The initial coin offering (ICO) — a crowdfunding method for…

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USDT Hits $160B—Stablecoins Swell to $257B in Just 7 Days

The stablecoin economy picked up fresh momentum this week, growing by another $2.693 billion over the past seven days. Tether’s USDT continues to lead the pack, now flaunting a market cap of $160 billion, according to data from defillama.com. With…

BlackRock’s IBIT | Hits $80B AUM, Holds Over 700,000 BTC

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has reached a new high, becoming the largest spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S. In just 18 months since its launch in January 2024, IBIT has accumulated over 700,000 BTC, now worth over…

Crypto News You May Have Missed This Week | July 12, 2025

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BNB Treasury Company to Launch in US Backed by YZi Labs and 10X Capital

YZi Labs has partnered with 10X Capital to support the creation of the BNB Treasury Company in the United States. New BNB Treasury Company Eyes U.S. Listing With Backing From Crypto Veterans YZi Labs, a global investment firm with a…

Coinbase Snags Opyn Leadership in Lift-Out Acquisition

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced on Friday that it has acquired the leadership team behind Opyn Markets, a crypto derivatives platform. Opyn CEO Andrew Leon and Head of Research Joseph Clark will provide their expertise in areas such as perpetual options…

LetsBONK Overtakes Pump.fun as Leading Solana Meme Coin Launchpad

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South Africa’s Sygnia Launches Bitcoin Fund Tied to Blackrock’s IBIT

Sygnia, a South African investment manager, has launched the Sygnia Life Bitcoin Plus Fund, which tracks Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust exchange-traded fund (ETF). Sidestepping South Africa’s Regulatory Hurdles South African investment manager Sygnia has launched a product that tracks Blackrock’s…

Metaplanet’s Shares May Soon Hit ¥2,400: Benchmark

The figure is quoted in a report published by New York-based investment research firm Benchmark on Friday. Analysts Predict Metaplanet Stock Could Reach ¥2,400 Shares of Japanese bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet continue to defy gravity, soaring 7,900% since the once…

Akon’s Futuristic Crypto City Officially Terminated

The Akon City project, a high-profile initiative by singer Akon, has been officially terminated following an agreement between Akon and a state owned enity. Akon City Terminated Amidst Construction Delays The futuristic crypto-themed Akon City project, a high-profile initiative from…