![Odin.fun to Replicate Pump.fun on Bitcoin with Runes Meme Coins](/content/images/size/w600/2025/02/Odin-fun.webp)
The meme-coin craze is about to hit Bitcoin. Can stupidity and greed bring additional utility to the number one blockchain?
Rebecca Denton![SUI network with Solana and Ethereum](/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/SUI-Solana-Ethereum.webp)
The project has seen decent growth in 2024 but still trails leading players in adoption. While its strategic push into Web3 gaming aims to unlock broader success, the outcome remains uncertain.
Alexander Mardar![Thorchain insolvent](/content/images/size/w600/2025/02/Thorchain.webp)
THORChain, a cross-chain decentralized exchange, faced solvency issues caused by its DeFi services. Imbalances between deposits of bitcoin and other assets created a net short position for the protocol that worsened in the bull market. The protocol had to issue rescue tokens to cover the gap
Alex Harutunian![Money, Stock, or Maybe... Nothing. What Is the Value of a Governance Token?](/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/tokens.webp)
DeFi projects are increasingly planning to share revenue with token holders, making these tokens similar to traditional dividend-paying shares. This trend suggests that DeFi may begin to resemble traditional finance systems while maintaining its decentralized nature.
Alexander Mardar![justin sun coinbase ceo armstrong brian](/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/Justin-Sun-TRX-vs-Armstrong-Coinbase.webp)
In a snide exchange with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, Sun called out the exchange for not listing TRX. Coinbase has previously questioned Sun's transparency and history of evasive behavior.
Rebecca Denton![Odin.fun to Replicate Pump.fun on Bitcoin with Runes Meme Coins](/content/images/size/w600/2025/02/Odin-fun.webp)
The meme-coin craze is about to hit Bitcoin. Can stupidity and greed bring additional utility to the number one blockchain?
Rebecca Denton![US crypto policy 2025 faces](/content/images/size/w320/2025/02/SEC-Restructures.webp)
Trump's pre-election promises are seemingly being met with a flurry of activity in Congress and at the SEC.
![What Is World Liberty Financial Up To?](/content/images/size/w320/2025/02/WolrdLibertyFinancial.webp)
World Liberty Financial (WLF) moved $307 million to Coinbase Prime, Eric Trump pumps Ether, and TRON and Movement Labs both deny any ‘Token Swap’ deal for WLF Inclusion.
![Binance Pay and xMoney Open Up Crypto Payments in Europe](/content/images/size/w320/2025/02/Binance-and-xMoney.webp)
Binance Pay’s partnership with xMoney expands crypto accessibility across Europe, enabling over 20,000 businesses to accept cryptocurrency.
Helium Mobile launches new plans, including a free "Zero Plan" with rewards. Jupiter Exchange X account hacked. Sweden’s Virtune launches AVAX and ADA ETPs on Nasdaq Helsinki. Shiba Inu partners with UAE Ministry of Energy for blockchain integrations in public services. Elon Musk suggests putting US Treasury
![Sunday Review Observers](/content/images/size/w320/2025/02/Sunday-review-02.02.2025.webp)
Happy Monday, Observers! Silicon Valley was in panic mode last week due to the launch of the cheap-built Chinese large language model DeepSeek. The threat of Chinese technology disrupting the AI industry wiped off $1 trillion of the US stock market, leading the crypto markets too to start the week
![Uniswap V4](/content/images/size/w320/2025/01/Uniswap-V4.webp)
Originally slated for Q3 2024, Uniswap teased the imminent release of its V4 version this week. The new DEX decreases transaction costs for the users and brings advanced tools for developers. The previous versions of the protocol still contribute to Uniswap's market share
![Czech Central Bank](/content/images/size/w320/2025/01/Czech-national-bank.webp)
The CNB Governor has been pushing for the study of new asset classes including Bitcoin.
![Token](/content/images/size/w320/2025/01/IMG_4550.jpeg)
CZ wastes no time making his first investment through his newly rebranded VC firm.
![Biometric Identity Startup Humanity Protocol Joins the Unicorn List](/content/images/size/w320/2025/01/humanity-protocol.png)
Humanity Protocol, a palm vein scanning supported identity verification firm, has recently achieved a valuation exceeding $1 billion following a successful funding round.
![Sunday Review 22/12/2024](/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/Sunday-review-22.12.2024.webp)
It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas until Jerome Powell surprised markets on Wednesday with what he said was the last interest rate cut for a while. The Fed’s chair comments propelled the prices of both traditional stocks and crypto assets to fall, and Bitcoin, which reached
Eva Senzaj Pauram![Tracing Ethena’s Path: From Arthur Hayes’ Vision to Today’s Reality](/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/ethena-2--2-.webp)
Arthur Hayes envisioned a stablecoin independent of the fiat banking system. Ethena, inspired by his ideas, still relies on centralized systems like USDT, falling short of full decentralization.
Alexander Mardar![How The Paul Atkins Led SEC Could Reshape U.S. Crypto Regulation in 2025](/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/IMG_4259.jpeg)
Trump's nominee may end Gensler's war on digital assets, but legacy Democratic appointments and banking hesitancy could challenge the pro-crypto agenda.
Mathilde Adam![A Wake-Up Call for Polygon Investors? Lido Departs, Aave Considers Exit](/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/IMG_4249.jpeg)
Polygon investors face uncertainty as Lido exits due to adoption struggles and increased competition, while Aave considers following suit amid governance disputes.
Alexander Mardar![Fartcoin And Luigi Mangione: The Interests of An Unserious Culture](/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/IMG_4238.jpeg)
Nihilism and laughter rule for a generation dogged by financial inequality.
Eva Senzaj Pauram![Spacecoin: The First Blockchain Project Heading To The Space](/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/Spacecoin-1.webp)
The DePIN project wants to provide 5G internet coverage to everybody on earth.
Eva Senzaj Pauram![Stellar's Progress: Smart Contracts, MoneyGram, and the Remittance Ecosystem](/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/Stellar-Soroban.webp)
The network appears to be increasingly competitive with new integrations and the introduction of smart contracts.
Alexander Mardar![Flourishing Telegram Mini Apps Take Users To TON Blockchain](/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/Telegram-Mini-Apps.webp)
TON's strategy of onboarding new users leverages the boom in Mini Apps, which are now trying to integrate DeFi projects.
Sasha Markevich![US crypto policy 2025 faces](/content/images/size/w320/2025/02/SEC-Restructures.webp)
Trump's pre-election promises are seemingly being met with a flurry of activity in Congress and at the SEC.
![What Is World Liberty Financial Up To?](/content/images/size/w320/2025/02/WolrdLibertyFinancial.webp)
World Liberty Financial (WLF) moved $307 million to Coinbase Prime, Eric Trump pumps Ether, and TRON and Movement Labs both deny any ‘Token Swap’ deal for WLF Inclusion.
![Binance Pay and xMoney Open Up Crypto Payments in Europe](/content/images/size/w320/2025/02/Binance-and-xMoney.webp)
Binance Pay’s partnership with xMoney expands crypto accessibility across Europe, enabling over 20,000 businesses to accept cryptocurrency.
Helium Mobile launches new plans, including a free "Zero Plan" with rewards. Jupiter Exchange X account hacked. Sweden’s Virtune launches AVAX and ADA ETPs on Nasdaq Helsinki. Shiba Inu partners with UAE Ministry of Energy for blockchain integrations in public services. Elon Musk suggests putting US Treasury
![Sunday Review Observers](/content/images/size/w320/2025/02/Sunday-review-02.02.2025.webp)
Happy Monday, Observers! Silicon Valley was in panic mode last week due to the launch of the cheap-built Chinese large language model DeepSeek. The threat of Chinese technology disrupting the AI industry wiped off $1 trillion of the US stock market, leading the crypto markets too to start the week
![Uniswap V4](/content/images/size/w320/2025/01/Uniswap-V4.webp)
Originally slated for Q3 2024, Uniswap teased the imminent release of its V4 version this week. The new DEX decreases transaction costs for the users and brings advanced tools for developers. The previous versions of the protocol still contribute to Uniswap's market share
![Czech Central Bank](/content/images/size/w320/2025/01/Czech-national-bank.webp)
The CNB Governor has been pushing for the study of new asset classes including Bitcoin.
![Token](/content/images/size/w320/2025/01/IMG_4550.jpeg)
CZ wastes no time making his first investment through his newly rebranded VC firm.
![Hacks, Bugs and Scams](/content/images/size/w320/2024/09/hacks.webp)
![Ethereum](/content/images/size/w320/2024/09/Ethereum.webp)