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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

Raydium Takes on Pump.fun with New Memecoin Launchpad on Solana

Raydium Takes on Pump.fun with New Memecoin Launchpad on Solana

The decentralized exchange Raydium, a cornerstone of the Solana blockchain, is gearing up to challenge Pump.fun with a new memecoin launchpad of its own. This strategic pivot arrives roughly a month after reports surfaced that Pump.fun, a popular token creation platform, was experimenting with a custom-built automated market

Pump.fun Revenue Drops to Four-Month Low as Platform Seeks Revival Through New Features

Pump.fun Revenue Drops to Four-Month Low as Platform Seeks Revival Through New Features

Pump.fun, a prominent platform in the Solana based memecoin ecosystem, is facing a challenging period as its revenue has fallen to a four-month low. Data from DefiLlama reveals that the platform’s protocol fee revenue reached $791,500 on March 17, reflecting a steep 94% decline from its January

“Dark Storm” Hacker Group Targets X in Massive DDoS Cyberattack, Launches Memecoin

“Dark Storm” Hacker Group Targets X in Massive DDoS Cyberattack, Launches Memecoin

The digital world faced another shakeup this week as X (formerly Twitter), the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, fell victim to a significant cyberattack. A group known as the Dark Storm team, reportedly aligned with pro-Palestinian causes, has claimed responsibility for the assault, which took the form of

Solana Faces Scrutiny as Lazarus Hacking Group Launders Stolen Funds Through Pump.fun Memecoin

Solana Faces Scrutiny as Lazarus Hacking Group Launders Stolen Funds Through Pump.fun Memecoin

Solana is catching some heat today and is under a bit of scrutiny following news of money laundering tied to the recent Bybit hack. According to ZachXBT, the hacking group has been laundering stolen funds by creating and trading a memecoin named QinShihuang on the Pump.fun platform. This token,

Livestream Ends in Tragedy, “If I Die Make Me a Memecoin”

Livestream Ends in Tragedy, “If I Die Make Me a Memecoin”

In a heartbreaking incident, 23-year-old Arnold Robert Haro took his own life during a livestream on X after losing his last $500 in a Solana memecoin investment. The event has ignited urgent conversations about the volatile nature of memecoins, the psychological toll of financial loss, and the need for better

Pump.fun Sees Fees, Users, and Token Launches Drop After LIBRA Fallout

Pump.fun Sees Fees, Users, and Token Launches Drop After LIBRA Fallout

The Solana based token launchpad Pump.fun has hit a rough patch, and the numbers tell a compelling story. In just one week, the platform saw its fees plummet by a staggering 32%, dipping below the 15,000 SOL daily average for the first time since late December. This sharp

Pump.fun Launches Mobile App for Solana Memecoin Trading

Pump.fun Launches Mobile App for Solana Memecoin Trading

The crypto memecoin platform Pump.fun has just unveiled its new mobile app aimed at revolutionizing the way users trade memecoins on the Solana blockchain. This launch represents a step forward in providing a seamless trading experience for digital assets that thrive on meme culture and community engagement, while being

Law Firm Suing Pump.fun Launches Its Own Crypto Memecoin

Law Firm Suing Pump.fun Launches Its Own Crypto Memecoin

In a twist that could only make sense in the wild world of crypto, Burwick Law, the firm leading a legal crusade against memecoin platform Pump.fun, has stirred up a frenzy by launching its own memecoin dubbed “DOGSHIT2”. Yes, you read that right—a law firm, in the middle

Pump.fun Faces Allegations of Securities Law Violations in Class Action Lawsuit

Pump.fun Faces Allegations of Securities Law Violations in Class Action Lawsuit

Pump.fun, a platform known for enabling the creation of memecoins, has been hit with another class action lawsuit, this time alleging that the company has amassed nearly $500 million in fees through activities that violate U.S. securities laws. The legal action, filed in the Southern District of New

Pump.fun Breaks Revenue Record Thanks to This Memecoin

Pump.fun Breaks Revenue Record Thanks to This Memecoin

Virality often dictates success, and Pump.fun has emerged as a big player in the memecoin space which thrives on viral popularity. Launched in early 2024, this platform has not only captivated crypto but has also set new benchmarks in the industry. Within just a year, Pump.fun has redefined

Lawyer Group Burwick Law Starts Legal Action Against Pump.fun Over Memecoin Investor Losses

Lawyer Group Burwick Law Starts Legal Action Against Pump.fun Over Memecoin Investor Losses

Burwick Law has publicly announced its pursuit of legal action on behalf of those who have suffered financial losses due to investments in Pump.fun memecoins. This initiative comes after months of collaboration with individuals who have seen substantial monetary losses due to the volatile nature of these memecoins, rugs,

99% of Pump.fun Traders on Solana Have Yet to See Profits

99% of Pump.fun Traders on Solana Have Yet to See Profits

Recent data from Dune analytics has sparked a conversation about profitability on platforms like Pump.fun, where traders engage in creating and trading Solana based memecoins. According to this data, an overwhelming 99.6% of Pump.fun traders have not managed to lock in profits exceeding $10,000. This statistic

Elon Musk Changed His Name to Kekius Maximus, Transformation Explained

Elon Musk Changed His Name to Kekius Maximus, Transformation Explained

Elon Musk, the enigmatic entrepreneur known for his disruptive tendencies, has once again stirred the digital pot by changing his name on X to "Kekius Maximus". This peculiar decision, made on a seemingly ordinary Tuesday, has set the internet ablaze with speculation and curiosity. Musk, who commands an

Solana Dapps Hit Record $365 Million Revenue Thanks to Meme Coins

Solana Dapps Hit Record $365 Million Revenue Thanks to Meme Coins

Solana has just shattered its own records, pushing decentralized application (dapp) revenue to an unprecedented $365 million in November 2024. This surge is largely fueled by the ever-popular meme coins and the infrastructure that supports them, drawing in a diverse crowd of crypto enthusiasts and traders alike. The Solana blockchain

Pump.fun Shuts Down Livestream Feature Amid Controversy

Pump.fun Shuts Down Livestream Feature Amid Controversy

In a rather abrupt turn of events, Pump.fun, the platform renowned for launching Solana-based memecoins, has decided to pull the plug on its livestream feature. This decision comes hot on the heels of various controversial live streams that ranged from scams to violence. The feature, which allowed for live

Pump.fun Streams Have Spiraled into Chaos

Pump.fun Streams Have Spiraled into Chaos

Pump.fun was initially conceived as a straightforward tool for anyone to launch tokens on the Solana blockchain, and have a place to garner attention for it, however pump.fun has morphed into something far more unpredictable and, recently, somewhat chaotic due to its integration of live video feeds. The