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PumpSwap Launches DEX, Challenges Raydium for Dominance in Solana’s DeFi Market

PumpSwap Launches DEX, Challenges Raydium for Dominance in Solana’s DeFi Market

In a big move, Pump.fun has unveiled PumpSwap, its new native decentralized exchange (DEX) designed to transform the token trading experience on the platform. Announced today, PumpSwap aims to address long-standing challenges in token migrations, positioning itself as a direct competitor to Raydium, a prominent Solana DEX. This launch

Trump’s World Liberty Financial Sells $550 Million in WLFI Tokens to Market Buyers

Trump’s World Liberty Financial Sells $550 Million in WLFI Tokens to Market Buyers

World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project by President Donald Trump, has completed a significant milestone by selling $550 million worth of its WLFI tokens to buyers across two rounds of token sales. Launched on October 15, 2024, the company announced the successful closure of these offerings, which took place in

MoonPay Bolsters Dominance with Strategic Acquisition of Stablecoin Platform Iron

MoonPay Bolsters Dominance with Strategic Acquisition of Stablecoin Platform Iron

In a move that solidifies its position as a leader in the web3, MoonPay has announced its acquisition of Iron, a cutting-edge stablecoin infrastructure developer. The deal comes just months after MoonPay’s purchase of Helio, a cryptocurrency payments platform, signaling the company’s aggressive push to expand its offerings

BNY Mellon Teams Up with Circle to Boost USDC Stablecoin Services

BNY Mellon Teams Up with Circle to Boost USDC Stablecoin Services

In a bold step toward uniting the worlds of traditional finance and decentralized finance, Bank of New York (BNY) Mellon, the oldest financial institution in the United States, has announced an expanded partnership with Circle, the company behind the USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin. This collaboration marks a significant advancement in

Congress Overturns IRS Crypto Rules, Boosting Digital Asset Innovation

Congress Overturns IRS Crypto Rules, Boosting Digital Asset Innovation

In a significant victory for the cryptocurrency industry, Congress has taken decisive action to dismantle controversial IRS regulations that many feared were choking the growth of digital assets in the United States. On March 11, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J. Res. 25, a resolution aimed

Trump’s World Liberty Financial Teams Up with SUI Network for Strategic Reserve

Trump’s World Liberty Financial Teams Up with SUI Network for Strategic Reserve

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), spearheaded by U.S. President Donald Trump, has forged a partnership with the SUI Network. This collaboration, announced through a recent press release, marks a strategic alliance between the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol and the layer 1 blockchain. The deal centers on establishing a “Strategic Reserve”

Coinbase Explores Tokenizing Its Stock $COIN Amid Shifting Crypto Regulations

Coinbase Explores Tokenizing Its Stock $COIN Amid Shifting Crypto Regulations

Coinbase, the largest U.S. crypto exchange, is reportedly exploring the tokenization of its stock, $COIN. This move signals a potential bridge between traditional finance and decentralized finance, capturing the attention of investors and crypto enthusiasts as regulatory tides are evolving under the Trump administration. The concept of tokenizing $COIN

White House Backs Repeal of IRS DeFi Broker Rule to Support Crypto Innovation

White House Backs Repeal of IRS DeFi Broker Rule to Support Crypto Innovation

Today David Sacks, appointed as the White House’s AI and crypto czar under President Donald Trump, announced the administration’s support for a Congressional Review Act resolution aimed at overturning a controversial IRS rule affecting decentralized finance platforms. This resolution, introduced by Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Mike Carey,

President Trump to Host First White House Crypto Summit on March 7

President Trump to Host First White House Crypto Summit on March 7

On March 7, 2025, the White House will host a landmark event that could redefine America’s relationship with cryptocurrencies, this according to FOX Business. President Donald Trump, who campaigned on a promise to transform the United States into the global hub for digital currencies, is delivering on that vision

DeFi Market Maker Meteora Co-founder Ben Chow Resigns After Libra Memecoin Scandal

DeFi Market Maker Meteora Co-founder Ben Chow Resigns After Libra Memecoin Scandal

Some in crypto were surprised to learn about the sudden resignation of Ben Chow, co-founder of Meteora, a decentralized automated market maker, amid the scandal involving the controversial Libra memecoin. Meow, the pseudonymous founder of Solana DEX Jupiter and co-founder of Meteora, shared the news, highlighting the challenging decisions that

Sui Blockchain Ecosystem Surges with DeFi and Gaming Expansion

Sui Blockchain Ecosystem Surges with DeFi and Gaming Expansion

The Sui blockchain has experienced a remarkable market rebound, climbing over 10% in the last day alone, fueled by its expanding footprint in the decentralized finance (DeFi) and gaming space. This resurgence underscores a broader interest in what Sui offers, blending the cutting-edge possibilities of web3 tech with the familiar

Swiss Firm Taurus Launches Solana Custody and Tokenization Platform for Banks

Swiss Firm Taurus Launches Solana Custody and Tokenization Platform for Banks

In a significant move towards bridging traditional finance with decentralized finance, Taurus, a digital asset infrastructure firm, has launched a Solana based custody and tokenization platform tailored for banks. This new platform, known as Taurus-Capital, not only promises to revolutionize how financial institutions handle digital assets but also underscores the

Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial Unveils Macro Strategy, Crypto Token Reserve Fund

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Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial Unveils Macro Strategy, Crypto Token Reserve Fund

Donald Trump and Trump family’s World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has introduced “Macro Strategy”, an initiative designed to bolster the stability and growth of the crypto market. Clearly the name is an ode to Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy. This strategic shift marks a pivotal moment in WLFI's journey,

VanEck Predicts Solana Growth and Price Surge to $520 by End of 2025

VanEck Predicts Solana Growth and Price Surge to $520 by End of 2025

Solana, a leading smart contract platform, is on the brink of significant growth, with investment firm VanEck forecasting a notable increase in its market cap by the end of 2025. Currently, Solana holds a 15% share of the smart contract platform (SCP) market cap, but according to VanEck, this could

Ethereum Raises Gas Limit for First Time Since Proof-of-Stake to Scale Transaction Capacity

Ethereum Raises Gas Limit for First Time Since Proof-of-Stake to Scale Transaction Capacity

Ethereum has just made a strategic move in its ongoing quest for scalability, increasing its gas limit beyond the long-standing cap of 30 million for the first time since transitioning to its proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. This adjustment, driven by a consensus of over 50% of validators, signals a significant step

Solana's Raydium Overtakes Uniswap as the Top DEX by Volume Across All Chains

Solana's Raydium Overtakes Uniswap as the Top DEX by Volume Across All Chains

In a recent development that has caught the attention of the cryptocurrency community, Raydium has surpassed Uniswap in 30-day trading volume, becoming the leading decentralized exchange (DEX) across all blockchain networks. This achievement is particularly noteworthy since Raydium operates exclusively on the Solana blockchain, contrasting with Uniswap which spans multiple

Andre Cronje Breaks Silence on His 2022 Crypto Exit

Andre Cronje Breaks Silence on His 2022 Crypto Exit

In a recent post, Andre Cronje, a once pivotal figure in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, has opened up about his unexpected departure from the crypto space in 2022. Cronje, known for creating projects like Yearn Finance and Keep3rV1, shared insights into the regulatory pressures that led him to step

Donald Trump Partners with Charles Schwab for Expansion into Crypto and Financial Services

Donald Trump Partners with Charles Schwab for Expansion into Crypto and Financial Services

In a move that aligns with the America-First ethos, Trump Media and Technology Group Corp (TMTG) has announced a significant expansion into the financial sector. The company, where President Donald Trump owns a significant stake in it, is known for its social media platform Truth Social and streaming service Truth+

Thorchain Decentralized Exchange Faces Insolvency Crisis, Announces Restructuring Plan

Thorchain Decentralized Exchange Faces Insolvency Crisis, Announces Restructuring Plan

Thorchain, a prominent player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, has encountered a significant challenge by declaring itself insolvent, casting a spotlight on the risks associated with leveraged positions within DeFi protocols. The platform's validators have decided to pause operations to contemplate and vote on a restructuring plan

Solana DEX Volume Soars to $200 Billion Amidst Market Surge

Solana DEX Volume Soars to $200 Billion Amidst Market Surge

The Solana network has recently celebrated a remarkable achievement in the realm of decentralized finance (DeFi), with its decentralized exchanges (DEXs) recording an unprecedented volume of $200 billion in monthly transactions. This milestone not only eclipses the volumes seen on other networks but also highlights Solana's increasing prominence

Justin Sun Boosts Investment to Trump's World Liberty Financial to $75 Million

Justin Sun Boosts Investment to Trump's World Liberty Financial to $75 Million

Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, has announced an additional investment of $45 million into World Liberty Financial (WLFI). This comes at a pivotal moment as Donald Trump assumes the presidency of the United States for a second term. Today's announcement coincides with a notable surge in the

Trump’s DeFi Project World Liberty Financial Acquires $47 Million in Wrapped Bitcoin

Trump’s DeFi Project World Liberty Financial Acquires $47 Million in Wrapped Bitcoin

World Liberty Financial, a project associated with Donald Trump, has made headlines by purchasing $47 million worth of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC). This transaction was revealed by blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, which specializes in tracking and analyzing blockchain activities of notable entities. The acquisition took place on the very day

Vitalik Buterin Announces Significant Changes to Ethereum Foundation Leadership Structure

Vitalik Buterin Announces Significant Changes to Ethereum Foundation Leadership Structure

In a recent revelation by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, he has shared insights into the ongoing transformation within the Ethereum Foundation's (EF) leadership structure. This process, which has been unfolding for nearly a year, aims at refining the foundation's approach to governance and its interaction with

Trump’s World Liberty Financial Plans Tron (TRX) Acquisition for Treasury Expansion

Trump’s World Liberty Financial Plans Tron (TRX) Acquisition for Treasury Expansion

World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture endorsed by the family of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, is set to deepen its integration within the blockchain ecosystem by acquiring Tron (TRX) tokens for its treasury. This strategic move not only solidifies the project's relationship with the Tron network but

Bitcoin Cash 2025 Velma Upgrade Enhances Smart Contract Capabilities

Bitcoin Cash 2025 Velma Upgrade Enhances Smart Contract Capabilities

The Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network is set to undergo a significant upgrade with the Velma hard fork on May 15, 2025. This upgrade is not just another routine patch but a strategic enhancement aimed at expanding BCH's smart contract functionalities, driven by community-proposed improvements known as CHIP-2021-05 and