![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.
Elon Musk suggests putting US Treasury on blockchain for spending transparency. Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy rebrands to “Strategy”. Pump Fun hit with cease and desist letter over memecoins using law firm names and logos. Bybit registers with India’s regulator. SEC reassigns top crypto litigator Jorge Tenreiro to IT department.
![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.
FalconX nears deal to acquire Arbelos Markets after Trump’s victory. X CEO Linda Yaccarino announces 'X Money' payment system launching in 2025. Montenegro extradites Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to the US with Interpol's help. Syria proposes legalizing Bitcoin under transitional government. Switzerland explores Bitcoin
Observers![Global Crypto Policy Update - 12/2024](/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/IMG_4331.jpeg)
December 2024 saw significant crypto policy developments worldwide, with the U.S. appointing a new SEC chair and approving Bitcoin ETFs, the EU implementing its MiCA legislation, and several countries introducing new rules on mining, transactions, and taxation.
Mathilde Adam![Babylon Bitcoin Restaking Protocol Climbs to DeFi’s Top Tier by TVL](/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/Babylon-x4.webp)
With over $5.5 billion in Total Value Locked, the project currently ranks among the top nine protocols in the entire DeFi space.
Alexander Mardar![The Stablecoins Of The DeFi Renaissance](/content/images/size/w600/2024/11/Renaissance.webp)
A year-end overview of decentralized stablecoins with market caps between $50 and $500 million.
Eva Senzaj Pauram![Still Little Clarity On The Eve Of Tether's Withdrawal From The EU](/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/Tether-leaving-US.webp)
Tether should be on the verge of delisting due to new regulations, but major exchanges are still not communicating clearly with users.
Rebecca Denton![Monero graffiti on the wall](/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/IMG_4294.jpeg)
The new update is a response to the Chainalysis leak, in which the company revealed a method for tracing some of Monero’s transactions.
Alexander Mardar![How Aerodrome Market Makers Drive Base's Explosive Growth](/content/images/size/w600/2024/12/Aerodrome-2.webp)
Analytics suggest that sophisticated market makers on Aerodrome DEX are behind the high trading volumes on Base.
Sasha Markevich![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![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.
Elon Musk suggests putting US Treasury on blockchain for spending transparency. Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy rebrands to “Strategy”. Pump Fun hit with cease and desist letter over memecoins using law firm names and logos. Bybit registers with India’s regulator. SEC reassigns top crypto litigator Jorge Tenreiro to IT department.
![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)