How Pump.fun raised 0M in 12 minutes, and what it says about retail FOMO

How Pump.fun raised $500M in 12 minutes, and what it says about retail FOMO

A record-breaking public sale, strategic acquisitions and ecosystem expansion mark Pump.fun’s rise, highlighting user-driven token distribution. Pump.fun limited token supply in the ICO and locked transfers for 72 hours, creating urgency and fueling retail FOMO. Over 10,000 wallets joined the sale, many pre-funded via PumpSwap, enabling rapid participation and fast capital inflow. The platform processed…

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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, Block has officially joined the S&P 500, expanding the benchmark index’s exposure to Bitcoin. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon announced plans to offer…

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Crypto rules for mortgages must reflect self-custody reality

Crypto rules for mortgages must reflect self-custody reality

The FHFA directive on crypto in mortgage risk assessments risks excluding self-custodied assets, potentially increasing counterparty risk for homebuyers. Opinion by: Margaret Rosenfeld, chief legal officer of Everstake The Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) recent directive to explore how cryptocurrency might be included in single-family mortgage risk assessments is a welcome and long-overdue step. If…

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Crypto adoption will be driven by high-growth markets, with or without the US

Crypto adoption will be driven by high-growth markets, with or without the US

Crypto adoption is rapidly growing in high-growth markets, where the technology is solving real-world problems, like remittances, financial inclusion and supply chain inefficiencies. Opinion by: Dominic Schwenter, chief operating officer of Lisk The US is in the middle of a crypto boom. Exchange-traded fund approvals have opened the door to institutional adoption, liquidity is increasing…

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Korean biotech firm bought by Parataxis for Bitcoin treasury use

Korean biotech firm bought by Parataxis for Bitcoin treasury use

Parataxis will launch a Bitcoin-native treasury platform in South Korea via Bridge Bio, aiming to expand institutional access to BTC despite regulatory barriers. Parataxis Holdings, an affiliate of digital asset-focused investment firm Parataxis Capital Management, is set to launch a Bitcoin-native treasury platform in the South Korean public market. The firm announced on June 20…

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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, Elon Musk’s X platform is eyeing a 2025 launch for its financial services arm. In South Korea, the top financial regulator will probe fees…

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