![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.
![Are Institutional Investors Turning to DeFi for Yields?](/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/Stablecoins.webp)
While DeFi yields are highly attractive to traditional investors, the DeFi market still carries risks, making the convergence of DeFi and TradFi a longer-term prospect.
Alexander MardarFederal Reserve Vice Chair, Michael Barr, has opted to step down early to dodge what could have become a contentious legal fight with President-elect Donald Trump. Confirming a Reuters report on Monday, the Democrat appointee suggested that while he could likely win the battle to finish his term, the fight
Rebecca DentonThe pro-crypto governor of the Czech National Bank, Aleš Michl, is considering incorporating Bitcoin into the nation's foreign exchange reserves as part of a diversification strategy. In an interview on CNN, Michl suggested the move would be modest, introducing Bitcoin alongside traditional assets like gold. While the bank&
Rebecca Denton28 different meme-coins, including Doge, JShiba and Pluto, were sold by Vitalik Buterin this week. All proceeds from the almost 984,000 USDC sale were donated to his charity, Kanro. The sell-off impacted the price of the coins, including Dogecoin’s sister coin, Neiro, which plunged 3% after the sale.
Rebecca Denton![Aave Fundamentals Stronger Than Ever as Protocol Reaches $35B in Net Deposits](/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/Aave--2-.webp)
Aave’s growth is fueled by increased leverage demand and a surge in monthly active users. The protocol is also expanding its integration with Layer 2 networks and preparing to launch a major upgrade in mid-2025.
Alexander Mardar![Sunday Review Observers](/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/Sunday-review-05.01.2025.webp)
Happy New Year, Observers! We hope you are well rested because 2025 is probably going to be an even bigger rollercoaster than last year—and didn’t we have quite a wild ride? If you are within European Union borders, you were probably concerned by the uncertainty surrounding Tether’s
Eva Senzaj Pauram![Bitcoin: Still An Early-Bird Game](/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/Bitcoin--2-.webp)
A look at the changing attitudes to Bitcoin as it enters 2025 on a high, with promises of looser regulations and Wall Street's full embrace.
Rebecca Denton![X Set to Launch X Money in 2025, Expanding Its Digital Ecosystem](/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/X-payments.webp)
X (formerly Twitter) is slowly transforming into an "everything app" with the launch of X Money sometime this year.
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)