![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![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.
Bybit registers with India’s regulator. SEC reassigns top crypto litigator Jorge Tenreiro to IT department. NYSE files with SEC to convert Grayscale LTC Trust into a spot ETF. Landon Zinda leaves Coin Center to join SEC’s Crypto Task Force. Stronghold Digital fined $1,4M for diverting power to
![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.
![KuCoin Founders Step Down as Exchange Exits U.S.](/content/images/size/w320/2025/01/Kukoin-1.webp)
A $300 million dollar settlement will see KuCoin cease operations in the United States for two years.
![bybit india](/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/Bybit-India.webp)
Bybit, a crypto exchange with the largest user base from Russia, has temporarily suspended operations in India due to ongoing regulatory challenges. While promising to honor withdrawals, other services like trading and new accounts are restricted.
Rebecca DentonSolana's DEX Raydium unveils Perpetual Futures (Perps) trading with the help of Orderly Network - an orderbook-based trading infrastructure and cross CeFi/DeFi liquidity layer.
Rebecca DentonLayerZero settles with FTX estate, buys out FTX’s equity stake. Stablecoin market cap surpasses $200B, up $40B since November. ECB President says Bitcoin won’t be part of EU central bank reserves. SEC approves Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Pump Fun faces class action lawsuit over alleged securities violations.
Observers![How AI Agents Becoming the Next Big Trend in Crypto](/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/AI-Agents.webp)
The AI agents industry has grown rapidly, starting from scratch just six months ago and now valued at over $16 billion.
Alexander Mardar![Helium IOT Mobile HNT](/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/Helium--3-.webp)
All network rewards will be paid in HNT as Helium ends its multi-token system. Helium Mobile network's SubDAO attempted to boycott the move
Mathilde AdamThe Usual Protocol’s stablecoin, USD0++, has lost its peg and is now trading at $0.91 after the company announced a change in its design. The team effectively transformed USD0++ from a stablecoin into a four-year zero-coupon bond worth $0.87. Following the announcement, hundreds of millions in user
Alexander MardarOklahoma Senator Dusty Deevers has introduced the "Bitcoin Freedom Act," which would allow residents to receive salaries in Bitcoin and vendors to accept BTC payments. The move aims to safeguard Oklahomans' earnings against inflation. When introducing the bill, Senator Deevers said, “If Washington D.C. can ruin
Rebecca Denton![China Envisages Blockchain Tech in the Proposed National Data Network](/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/China.webp)
China's government follows up on the Decision of the Communistic Party to "Build and operate a national data infrastructure to promote data sharing"
Rebecca Denton![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.
Bybit registers with India’s regulator. SEC reassigns top crypto litigator Jorge Tenreiro to IT department. NYSE files with SEC to convert Grayscale LTC Trust into a spot ETF. Landon Zinda leaves Coin Center to join SEC’s Crypto Task Force. Stronghold Digital fined $1,4M for diverting power to
![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.
![Hacks, Bugs and Scams](/content/images/size/w320/2024/09/hacks.webp)
![Ethereum](/content/images/size/w320/2024/09/Ethereum.webp)