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In brief Pump.fun accounted for 19% of tokens deployed through Solana-based launchpads on Saturday. The project’s native token fell to a fresh low on Monday. Meme coin traders have been gravitating toward LetsBonk, which debuted in April Traders on Solana are backing away from Pump.fun following its massive ICO, gravitating toward other meme coin launchpads…
In brief Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs hit a record $11.2 billion in monthly inflows in July, with Ethereum ETFs pulling in $1.6 billion last week alone. Ethereum ETFs have already surpassed their entire 2024 performance with $7.8 billion in inflows this year, with ETH’s smaller market cap making it easier to move. Solana and XRP…
In brief Metaplanet now holds 17,132 BTC after its latest acquisition of 780 BTC. New stock issuances in July funded both bond redemptions and Bitcoin buys The firm’s accumulation strategy, launched in 2024, has accelerated in 2025 with a new target of 100,000 BTC by the end of 2026. Metaplanet has added 780 BTC to…
In brief The AI firm aims to acquire up to 3,000 BTC over 12 months despite thin reserves. Its latest earnings flagged “significant doubt” about continued operations. Analysts told Decrypt such moves may be more to reframe perception than fix fundamentals. Tokyo-listed AI firm Quantum Solutions is preparing to buy up to millions in Bitcoin…
In brief AI avatars and influencers are pushing high-dose magnesium with misleading health claims. Doctors warn of real health risks, especially for vulnerable groups. Experts urge consulting professionals, and eating healthy food rather than taking more pills. Magnesium is having a moment. Touted as the latest cure-all by wellness influencers—and their increasingly realistic AI clones—the…
In brief A new report from TRM Labs found that Kyrgyzstan appears to be serving as a front for crypto platforms linked to shuttered Russian exchange Garantex. Russia-linked activity accounts for almost all of Kyrgyzstan’s crypto industry, which was “virtually nonexistent” prior to the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Experts told Decrypt that Kyrgyzstan’s political…
In brief XRP last week broke a new record of $3.65. It dropped 15% from that high. But XRP could still move higher as it’s a favorite with retail investors, one analyst told Decrypt. After a wild run, XRP has retreated, erasing its gains of last week. The coin was recently trading for $3.09, according to…
In brief Analysts noted Galaxy Digital and other large Bitcoin holders moved $3.7 billion worth of BTC to exchanges Friday morning, with 26,100 BTC sold at a loss by short-term holders. Bitcoin dropped 1.8% to $116,365 amid mounting selling pressure, while trading volume surged 37% to $131.6 billion in 24 hours. Over $531 million in…
In brief OSL Group is raising HK$2.36 billion (US$300 million) through new share issuance. About $90 million is earmarked for stablecoin and payment infrastructure. Observers say the move positions OSL to capitalize on early demand for compliant stablecoin rails in Asia. OSL Group, Hong Kong’s first licensed digital asset exchange, said Friday it will raise…
Weekly Update – July Voting Results, News Show, And More! Jul 25, 2025 Hi DeFiChain Community,Welcome to your weekly round-up of the DeFiChain ecosystem! It’s been another bustling week with plenty of developments. Let’s dive in and explore what’s new and exciting.Results for the July DFIP & CFP Voting RoundOne DeFiChain Improvement Proposal (DFIPs) was…
