🚀 PUMP Token Soars: A 48-Hour Journey from Launch to Billions

📈 After its initial coin offering (ICO), Pump's token PUMP has surged over 87% above its debut price. The decentralized platform, built on the Solana blockchain, allows users to create and launch their own meme coins. Following its ICO on Saturday, the newly launched PUMP token has experienced a significant price increase.

💰 With a total supply capped at 1 trillion PUMP tokens, equating to a fully diluted valuation of $7.48 billion, only 206 billion are currently in circulation. This places its current market cap at $1.54 billion. Coinmarketcap (CMC) reports that the circulating figure of 206 billion is self-declared.

🔄 Since its minting on July 10 and ICO debut on July 12, the token has recorded 10,167 transfers and is held by 10,145 unique addresses. PUMP is trading on various platforms including Bingx, Lbank, Changenow, Meteora v2, and several decentralized exchanges (DEX).

💲 As of 8 a.m. Eastern time, PUMP was priced at $0.007484 per coin, having peaked at $0.01214 just a day prior. Despite dipping to a low of $0.006203 after its $0.004 ICO entry point, it is now trading over 20% higher than that low. However, it has dropped more than 38% from its peak.

📊 PUMP's early performance has been dynamic—experiencing significant fluctuations while remaining well above its launch price. The momentum driven by meme coin culture and trading activity across multiple platforms suggests that the token's future will depend on the sustainability of this hype and the ongoing support from its community and utility.

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💰 Crypto Thefts Surge in 2025: North Korea's Role Dominates

📈 In the first half of 2025, crypto thefts reached alarming levels, with over $2.1 billion stolen across at least 75 attacks. This figure nearly matches the total for 2024 and surpasses the previous record set in 2022. The TRM Crypto Crime report highlights that the $1.5 billion hack of Bybit in February accounted for almost 70% of these losses.

🔍 The report identifies North Korea-affiliated hackers as the primary perpetrators behind the Bybit breach. Despite community efforts to mitigate the attack's impact, it appears that a significant portion of the stolen funds may be irretrievably lost. The report emphasizes the ongoing threat of state-sponsored crypto attacks, with Pyongyang being singled out as the leading actor.

We assess that North Korea-linked groups are responsible for $1.6 billion of the total amount stolen in the first half of 2025, representing about 70% of all stolen funds and cementing their position as the most prolific nation-state threat actor in the crypto space

the report concludes.

💣 While it is believed that North Korea uses stolen crypto funds to support its weapons program, the report also notes that other state actors exploit crypto hacks for geopolitical purposes. For instance, the Israeli-linked group Gonjeshke Darande hacked Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, on June 18, 2025, stealing over $90 million. Uniquely, this group transferred the stolen funds to unspendable vanity addresses, illustrating how digital asset theft is increasingly being used as a tool in geopolitical conflicts.

🔒 The report reveals that infrastructure attacks, including private key thefts and front-end compromises, accounted for over 80% of stolen funds in the first half of 2025. Protocol exploits represented another 12%, indicating ongoing vulnerabilities in decentralized finance (DeFi) smart contracts.

⚠️ To combat the rising threat from state-backed attackers, the TRM report urges the crypto industry to strengthen basic security measures such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), cold storage, and regular audits. It also emphasizes the need to enhance insider threat detection and bolster defenses against sophisticated social engineering tactics.

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📉 Altcoins Lead Crypto Market Decline

📉 The crypto market experienced a significant downturn over the weekend, with altcoins driving a $90 billion drop in the overall economy, bringing it down to $3.07 trillion. While bitcoin fell by more than 3%, tokens like ethereum, XRP, and solana suffered even greater losses.

📉 Among the top ten cryptocurrencies, ethereum (ETH) saw the steepest decline, plunging approximately 9% to around $2,205. XRP dropped 7.2% to $1.96, and solana (SOL) fell 8.5% to $128.30. This marked the first time in 46 days that bitcoin's price slid below the $100K threshold, following reports of Iran's plans to close the Strait of Hormuz.

📉 Aptos (APT) led the altcoin decline with a 14% drop, followed by Virtuals protocol (VIRTUAL) which fell 10.6%, and injective (INJ) which sank 12.5%. Celestia (TIA) also experienced a significant loss of 11.8%. This weekend's sell-off triggered a wave of crypto derivatives liquidations totaling $876.41 million, with $777.91 million coming from long positions, including $161 million in BTC longs.

📉 Despite the downturn, bitcoin still holds a dominant 65.2% market share of the total $3.07 trillion crypto market, while ethereum accounts for 8.6%. Global crypto trade volume increased to $123.37 billion—up 20.29% from the previous day—primarily driven by sell pressure.

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🛢 Iran-Israel Conflict: A Threat to Global Oil Markets

⚠️ The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran poses a significant risk to global markets, particularly the oil sector. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for oil tankers, could be closed as tensions escalate, potentially leading to skyrocketing oil prices and disruptions in supply chains.

🛑 The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for over 20% of the world's oil production. Recent statements from Sardar Esmail Kowsari, Commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, indicate that Iran may consider closing the strait in response to Israeli attacks. He emphasized that Iran would make

the best decision with determination

regarding this matter.

💥 Security expert Claude Moniquet warned that such a closure would be

a disaster for Europe

, leading to a 20% reduction in oil supply and skyrocketing prices. This would disrupt supply chains for European and Asian industries, causing production pauses for many goods.

📈 Oil prices have already risen due to the escalating conflict, with futures maintaining over $70 and reaching $77 since the first bombings. However, the worst-case scenario involves the expansion of the conflict as other countries intervene to mitigate the effects of a strait closure. This could trigger a global recession and further regional conflicts.

🔍 Ultimately, the situation hinges on Iran's willingness and capability to close the strait. The potential consequences of such actions should not be underestimated.

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🛡 Top Investment Firms Urge SEC to Reinstate First-to-File Rule for Crypto ETFs

📄 Executives from Vaneck, Canary Capital, and 21Shares have called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to restore its "first-to-file" approval framework for exchange-traded products (ETPs). In a joint letter to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, they argued that the agency's recent practice of granting simultaneous approvals undermines fairness and stifles innovation, particularly for smaller issuers in the rapidly evolving crypto sector.

🗣 The firms criticized the SEC's shift away from historical norms, stating,

Recently, this principle has eroded. Instead of approving in order of filing, the SEC has shifted toward simultaneous approvals.

They highlighted that this change dilutes first-mover advantages and allows larger firms to wait for smaller ones to innovate before filing similar products.

📈 The letter pointed to the January 10, 2024 launch of several spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as an example, noting that

The firm with the latest filing secured the largest market share.

This decision by the SEC to approve 11 spot bitcoin ETFs simultaneously, including those from Blackrock and Fidelity, has sparked criticism that the process favors industry giants.

⚖️ The executives warned that the SEC's current process has serious implications for market integrity and investor outcomes. They stated,

This regulatory shift has serious consequences. It disincentivizes innovation, encourages replication, and boosts market concentration.

They emphasized that this results in a less dynamic and less fair market, ultimately compromising the SEC's core mission of ensuring market fairness and capital formation.

📢 The letter concluded with a call for the SEC to return to a policy of honoring filing sequence to ensure equitable treatment and preserve the U.S.' leadership in financial innovation.

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💄 Michael Burry Bets on Estée Lauder Amid Recession Fears

📉 Michael Burry, renowned for predicting the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis, has made significant changes to his investment portfolio. In the first quarter, he sold off most of his holdings to concentrate on a single stock: Estée Lauder. Analysts suggest that this move indicates Burry's anticipation of a recession, as makeup purchases often rise during economic downturns due to shifts in consumer spending habits.

💼 Burry's investment firm, Scion Asset Management, recently disclosed that it had divested from all its previous investments to focus solely on Estée Lauder. This decision is surprising given the current trends favoring big tech and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Instead, Burry has chosen a cosmetics company that might have been overlooked if not for his endorsement.

🔍 In addition to betting on makeup, Burry has also taken notable steps to reduce his exposure to big tech. Scion reported that it holds puts on major tech companies like Nvidia and Chinese firms such as Alibaba, JD, and Baidu. This strategy suggests that Burry is bracing for a potential escalation in the trade war by shedding his Chinese investments and Nvidia shares, which are increasingly in demand for AI-related silicon.

💄 Burry's emphasis on Estée Lauder has sparked speculation among analysts about his outlook for the near future. He seems to be wagering on the lipstick index theory, which posits that during economic hardships, consumers tend to opt for small luxury items like lipstick and makeup instead of more expensive alternatives. However, this theory, popularized by Estée Lauder's heir Leonard Lauder, has faced criticism and is considered controversial by some analysts.

💰 In a related move, Burry also allocated $10 million in gold through the Sprott Physical Gold Trust in May 2024. This fund allows investors to acquire gold without the complexities of physical custody. This investment came just before a significant bull run in gold prices this year.

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🚀 Bitcoin's Surge Towards $100K: A Bullish Q2 Outlook

📈 Bitcoin is on a trajectory towards $100K in the upcoming weeks, driven by explosive momentum, increased liquidity, and a significant breakout that enhances the bullish setup for Q2. Matt Mena, a crypto research strategist at 21Shares, highlighted the positive impact of April's U.S. jobs report on market sentiment. The report showed an addition of 177,000 jobs and stable unemployment at 4.2%, which eased recession concerns and boosted risk assets.

While growth in hiring slowed modestly, the data was stronger than expected—helping ease near-term recession concerns and fueling a rebound in market sentiment,

said Mena. He noted that the S&P 500 rebounded past 5,600 and is trending towards 5,700.

🔍 Mena pointed out that this renewed appetite for risk is benefiting bitcoin, which has recently broken through a key resistance level. He explained,

This renewed risk-on mood is setting the stage for bitcoin to make a run at $100K.

He added that bitcoin is aligning with broader macro trends:

With equities pushing higher and liquidity expectations rising, bitcoin is behaving like a high-beta macro asset—closely tied to investor appetite for risk and reflation trades.

📊 According to Mena, market expectations for monetary policy have shifted significantly. He noted,

Markets are now pricing in a 65% chance of four to five rate cuts by year-end, up from just 30% a month ago.

This shift is driving capital rotation into hard assets like bitcoin, which serves as a hedge against monetary debasement. Mena also mentioned a lagging indicator that could indicate further upside:

The surge in global M2 liquidity—often mirrored by bitcoin price action with a 12-week lag—is also beginning to show up on the charts.

🔮 In conclusion, Mena emphasized bitcoin's bullish momentum:

With strong technical momentum, a dovish macro backdrop, and renewed equity strength, bitcoin looks poised to challenge the $100K level in the coming weeks.

He added that if risk appetite continues and liquidity flows remain supportive, BTC could reclaim its all-time high of $108K by the end of the quarter.

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🚀 Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Surges: A Shift Towards Fundamentals

📈 Corporate adoption of Bitcoin is rapidly increasing as institutions invest billions into BTC, signaling a shift away from altcoin speculation towards a future driven by crypto fundamentals.

By the end of 2025 people are going to be surprised by how many famous tradfi institutions have crypto products and offerings. The work is underway. The mainstream era has started.

CEO Hunter Horsley stated.

📊 The recently released Corporate Bitcoin Adoption report for Q1 2025 by Bitwise Asset Management reveals a significant rise in institutional interest. Public companies held 688,000 bitcoins in the first quarter, a 16.11% increase from the previous quarter, accounting for 3.28% of Bitcoin's total supply. The value of these holdings reached $57 billion at a price of $82,445 per bitcoin. The number of companies involved grew to 79, with 12 new firms adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets. Microstrategy remains the largest holder, followed by MARA Holdings, Riot Platforms, Cleanspark, and Tesla.

📅 This growth aligns with favorable regulatory changes. The U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board's decision to allow Bitcoin to be reported at fair value has facilitated more transparent accounting. Gamestop is raising $1.5 billion to purchase Bitcoin, Semler Scientific has added BTC to its treasury, and Metaplanet plans to acquire 10,000 BTC by year-end. Despite concerns about volatility and regulatory uncertainty, advocates highlight increasing institutional participation and regulatory adjustments indicating a maturing market.

🔄 Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan emphasized this shift:

We are no longer entitled to an ‘alt season.’ That concept arose in an era when the primary value of crypto was speculative. We’ve entered into the fundamental era of crypto, which means more dispersion in individual asset returns.

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🇺🇸 Elon Musk Advocates for Free Trade Between the U.S. and Europe

🗣 During a video-link address at a congress in Florence, Italy, Elon Musk shared his vision for unrestricted trade between the United States and Europe. This statement came in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a 20% tariff on Italy and other EU countries.

“If people wish to work in Europe or wish to work in North America, they should be allowed to do so,”

Musk emphasized, highlighting the need for greater freedom of movement for individuals.

⚖️ Musk, who serves as an adviser to Trump, advocated for a “zero tariff situation” to effectively create a free trade zone between Europe and North America. However, recent reports indicate that the EU is preparing to impose fines on Musk’s X platform, potentially exceeding $1 billion.

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Larry Fink Predicts Bitcoin Could Replace US Dollar As Reserve Asset, Here’s Why

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🧐 Suspicion of Hack in $8 Billion Bitcoin Movement

💬 Conor Grogan, a director at Coinbase, has raised concerns that the recent activation of $8 billion in dormant Bitcoin (BTC) may be linked to a hack. He pointed to a single Bitcoin Cash (BCH) test transaction from a BTC whale cluster as potential evidence.

There is a possibility that the owner was testing the private key in a way that wouldn’t get noticed,

Grogan stated. He noted that BCH is not closely monitored by whale watchers, which could have made it an ideal choice for a “test the waters” approach.

🤔 While Grogan acknowledged that his theory is not firmly supported, he emphasized that the manual movement of BTC and the absence of exchange wallet involvement raise suspicions of a possible heist.

🗣 Some users on social media agreed with Grogan, suggesting that the BCH transfer exhibited signs of “classic key test check behavior.” However, one user proposed that someone might have finally cracked an old wallet.dat file. Grogan countered this by questioning why only $2 million in BCH from one wallet was accessed just before the BTC movement without sweeping the remaining BCH.

⏳ Another user, Binji, argued that the slow pace of the transactions contradicts the idea of a hack. They suggested that if it were indeed a hack by a single entity, the transfers would likely have been quicker.

🔮 Meanwhile, some users speculated about the possibility of a quantum computer breaking the key, which they claimed could lead to a surge in quantum stocks.

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🚀 Hedge Fund Execs To Raise $100 Million For Binance Coin (BNB) Treasury 📊

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🇺🇸 Vance Supports Bitcoin, Trump Media's $2.5B Plan, and Quantum Risks: This Week in Review

🚀 U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance announced the conclusion of “Operation Chokepoint 2.0” and expressed strong support for Bitcoin during a conference in Las Vegas. In a significant move, Trump Media unveiled a plan to establish a Bitcoin treasury worth $2.5 billion. Meanwhile, BlackRock raised concerns about quantum computing as a potential threat in its updated Bitcoin ETF prospectus. Despite Bitcoin reaching its third all-time high this cycle, Glassnode reported increasing sell pressure. Additionally, a dramatic kidnapping incident involving a Russian couple in Argentina underscored the risks faced by high-value digital asset holders.

🗣 Vice President Vance stated,

We are ending Operation Chokepoint 2.0 and standing firmly behind Bitcoin.

This declaration marks a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency industry, signaling its growing acceptance in political discourse.

💰 Trump Media's ambitious $2.5 billion strategy aims to integrate Bitcoin into its balance sheet. The company's spokesperson remarked,

This move positions us at the forefront of the digital asset revolution.

This initiative reflects the increasing intertwining of cryptocurrency and politics.

⚠️ In its revised prospectus for the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), Blackrock cautioned about the risks posed by quantum hacking. The document stated,

Quantum computing presents a future threat that could impact the security of digital assets.

However, industry expert Jeff Garzik expressed confidence, stating,

I'm not overly concerned about quantum hack risk. The smart people working on this problem will find solutions.

📉 Despite reaching a record high, Bitcoin is facing mounting sell pressure. A Glassnode report noted,

Profit-taking is normal at this level. It helps flush out weak hands before the next move up.

🚨 The week also saw a Russian couple rescued from a Buenos Aires kidnapping linked to cryptocurrency. This incident highlighted the growing dangers associated with high-value digital assets. An observer commented,

Wrench attacks are becoming more common as the price of Bitcoin rises. Stay safe out there.

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💰 Bitcoin ETFs Outshine Ethereum with Significant Inflows

📈 On May 16, spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $260.27 million in net inflows, greatly surpassing spot ethereum ETFs which saw only $22.12 million. The leading performer in the bitcoin ETF sector was Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which received a remarkable $129.73 million. Following it was Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) with $67.95 million in inflows. Other significant contributors included Ark Invest’s ARKB with $57.98 million and Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini ETF adding $4.61 million.

📊 Despite these gains, some major funds like GBTC, BITB, and HODL reported no daily inflows. Blackrock’s IBIT remains the leader in the spot bitcoin ETF market by assets, holding an impressive 631,962.23 BTC reserves as of May 15, 2025.

📉 In the ethereum ETF space, Fidelity’s Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH) led with $13.57 million in inflows, while Grayscale’s Ethereum Mini Fund added $8.55 million. Other ethereum ETFs from Vaneck, Franklin Templeton, and Bitwise reported no net inflows, indicating lower investor interest compared to bitcoin.

💵 All spot bitcoin and ethereum ETFs traded at slight premiums to their net asset values, with IBIT, FBTC, and FETH showing premiums between +0.29% and +0.39%. The exception was Hashdex’s DEFI ETF, which traded at a -0.40% discount.

📉 The data from Friday underscores a continued institutional demand for bitcoin exposure through ETFs, while interest in ethereum products remains relatively low. This trend suggests that bitcoin continues to be the preferred crypto asset among ETF investors despite growing competition in the digital asset ETF market.

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🧠 Mariana Krym's Vision: AI as an Emotional Mirror

🌐 Mariana Krym, COO and Co-founder of Vyvo Smart Chain, envisions a future where artificial intelligence (AI) transcends basic task execution to become an "emotional mirror" for users. In her recent discussions, she emphasized the importance of developing AI companions that can enhance self-awareness and assist in emotional processing.

🗣 Krym, with experience at major tech companies like Twitter and Snapchat, highlighted the necessity of trust in emotionally intelligent AI. She stated,

We’re not just building tools—we’re shaping companions that can reflect us back to ourselves.

This trust is vital for AI to recognize subtle emotional cues and provide insights into users' feelings.

🔑 Central to Krym's philosophy are user ownership and privacy. She asserted,

For that to happen, trust must be designed into the architecture. The AI must belong to the user.

This principle underpins Vyvo's approach, which integrates biometric signals with decentralized data storage to create this "emotional mirror."

💡 Krym differentiates her vision from traditional AI solutions that focus on cognitive intelligence. She acknowledges that while AI can mimic emotional responses, true emotional intelligence requires personal context and empathy. Despite this limitation, there are efforts to incorporate emotion-based interactions in areas like customer service.

🌱 Discussing the future of AI, Krym expressed her desire for it to serve as a supportive tool for emotional growth. She clarified,

The goal isn’t to simulate feelings. It’s to support the human experience with awareness and context.

This perspective emphasizes enhancing human emotional intelligence through AI rather than creating artificial emotions.

🔍 As AI continues to evolve, Krym stresses the importance of memory-based AI that can build trust through continuity. She argues that this must be grounded in user control and privacy. Unlike the invasive tracking methods of Web2, she envisions a future where AI learns from users ethically and securely.

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Each user holds their own encrypted memory container. The AI can access it only with explicit, revocable consent. No scraping. No backdoors. No centralized logging.

🔮 Looking ahead five years, Krym predicts AI will evolve from reactive tools to "collaborative presences." However, she cautions that the ethical challenges will intensify as AI usage grows. She stated,

But the biggest challenge isn’t technical—it’s ethical.

Addressing issues of data sovereignty and user rights will be crucial.

⚖️ Krym believes that while these challenges require new frameworks, Web3 offers "powerful answers." She explained,

Decentralized consent layers, user-owned memory, and transparent data flows can serve as regulatory guardrails by design, not just policy.

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💰 Strategy's Bitcoin Triumph: A $5.1 Billion Surge

🚀 Strategy, formerly known as Microstrategy, has made headlines with an astonishing $5.1 billion gain from its bitcoin strategy this year. This impressive performance has solidified its position as a leading player in the bitcoin treasury space. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor highlighted this success on social media, stating,

So far this year, MSTR treasury operations have generated a BTC $ gain of $5.1 billion.

📈 The company's bitcoin reserves have reached 538,200 BTC, valued at approximately $50.8 billion with a current price of $94,367 per bitcoin. Year-to-date metrics show a 12.1% bitcoin yield with a gain of 54,029 BTC. For the current quarter, Strategy achieved a 1.0% yield representing a 5,209 BTC gain and an increase of $492 million. Notably, in 2024, the firm recorded a remarkable 74.3% bitcoin yield resulting in a gain of 140,538 BTC valued at about $13.1 billion.

💪 Strategy has been actively increasing its bitcoin holdings through debt and preferred stock sales. Its latest acquisition, announced on April 21, involved 6,556 BTC purchased for around $555.8 million at an average price of $84,785 per bitcoin. Saylor also shared that as of Q1 2025, over 13,000 institutions and 814,000 retail accounts directly hold MSTR shares. Additionally, about 55 million individuals have indirect exposure through various investment vehicles like ETFs and mutual funds.

🗣 Reinforcing his commitment to bitcoin, Saylor stated,

Bitcoin has no counterparty risk. No company. No country. No creditor. No currency. No competitor. No culture. Not even chaos.

This bold assertion reflects Strategy's unwavering belief in the resilience and potential of bitcoin as a cornerstone of its financial strategy.

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💪 SEC's Clarification on Stablecoins: A Game Changer for Crypto Businesses

🗓 On April 4, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) clarified that certain stablecoins, known as covered stablecoins, are not classified as securities. This statement allows businesses that utilize these stablecoins to operate without the strict regulations typically applied to securities. Covered stablecoins are crypto assets used for payments and value storage, maintaining a stable value relative to the USD and backed by low-risk assets.

Stablecoins are not securities, and this confirmation by the SEC is a big win for the sector.

🌍 The SEC's clarification is significant for the cryptocurrency sector, which has often been misunderstood. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, stablecoins like USDT and USDC are not typically purchased with the expectation of profit. This distinction allows businesses, such as Flincap, a Nigerian payments platform that uses stablecoins, to operate outside the stringent rules governing securities.

📜 Following the SEC's statement, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee passed the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act, which provides a regulatory framework for stablecoins. The GENIUS Act, which has also received bipartisan support in the U.S. Senate, shares similarities with the STABLE Act but differs in certain approaches. Industry players hope for a reconciliation of both acts before they are finalized.

🌐 The SEC's clarification paves the way for proper structure and regulation in the stablecoin sector, which is crucial for fostering financial innovation. With the distinction between stablecoins and other crypto assets clarified, businesses can begin to operate more effectively within a regulated framework.

💼 Stablecoins are already enabling African businesses to conduct global transactions more easily. The SEC's statement and the upcoming regulatory acts signal a promising future for stablecoin usage in international transactions. As more businesses and startups consider using stablecoins for their operations, it is essential for financial regulatory bodies in Africa to establish separate regulations for stablecoins that differ from those for other cryptocurrencies.

Stablecoins can be tools of inclusion, stability, and efficiency in global finance, and these new developments just prove that.

🤝 At Flincap, we are leveraging stablecoins and AI to facilitate borderless payments. We urge other businesses, startups, regulatory bodies, and industry leaders to join us in building a compliant and reliable payment infrastructure powered by stablecoins.

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🚨 Thailand's SEC Takes Action Against OKX for Unlicensed Operations

⚖️ Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated a criminal complaint against Aux Cayes FinTech Co. Ltd., the operator of the digital asset exchange OKX, along with nine associated individuals. The complaint alleges that OKX operated without the necessary licenses required under the Emergency Decree on Digital Asset Businesses (2018).

🔍 The SEC's investigation found that OKX offered trading services on its website, which included a transaction fee of 0.1%, and actively promoted these services on social media. The nine individuals named in the complaint are accused of supporting OKX’s operations through online promotions that significantly increased the exchange’s user base and market presence.

⚠️ In light of these developments, the SEC has issued a warning to the public regarding the risks associated with unlicensed operators. They advise investors to verify the licensing status of digital asset service providers through the SEC’s official channels.

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💹 Bitwise's Bullish Outlook on Bitcoin: A 'Dip Then Rip' Pattern

📉 Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, recently shared insights on Bitcoin's behavior during financial stress. He noted that Bitcoin often experiences significant drops when the S&P 500 falls by more than 2%, averaging a decline of about 2.6%. However, Hougan highlighted a silver lining:

If you had stayed invested—or bought more after the pullback—you would have done very well. On average, in the year following these sharp pullbacks, bitcoin rose a shocking 190%, dramatically outperforming every other asset.

🔄 This phenomenon, which Hougan refers to as 'Dip Then Rip,' is one of the most consistent patterns in the crypto market. He explained that this behavior is linked to how investors assess asset values based on future expectations and risk assumptions. While Bitcoin does not generate cash flows, Hougan applied a similar model using projected value and discount rates.

💰 At Bitwise, there is a belief that Bitcoin will reach a value of $1 million by 2029. Hougan elaborated on the present valuation of Bitcoin, stating,

It depends on the discount factor—that is, the risk you assign it. If you discount back at 50% a year, the net present value is $218,604. If you use a 75% discount rate, the net present value is $122,633.

🌍 He also pointed out that geopolitical factors, such as tariffs, can temporarily affect Bitcoin's valuation. Despite these short-term fluctuations, Hougan sees potential for long-term investors. He quoted a comment from crypto services firm NYDIG regarding Bitcoin's resilience amidst tariff wars:

What does bitcoin have to do with tariff wars? Nothing, other than it’s a highly liquid, globally available asset that trades 24/7.

📈 In conclusion, Hougan encourages long-term investors to view these temporary spikes in discount factors as opportunities to buy at a lower price. He stated,

If you’re a long-term investor, these short-term spikes in the discount factor are a chance to get in at a discount. From where I sit, I’ve never been more bullish.

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🪙 Gold Bulls Anticipate Record Highs Amid Trade Tensions

📈 Gold has reached an all-time high of $3,004.86 per ounce, marking a significant increase of over 14% since the beginning of 2025. This surge comes despite a recent dip attributed to the strength of the U.S. dollar, highlighting gold's resilience against typical market conditions.

We view gold’s price strength to date, and our expectation for it to continue, as primarily being driven by investors’ and official institutions’ greater willingness to pay for its lack of credit or counterparty risk,

Macquarie analysts stated.

🌍 The rising demand for gold is fueled by fears of a potential trade war, with both Eastern and Western markets anticipating further economic turmoil. Analysts from Macquarie Group suggest that gold could receive an additional boost from a possible increase in the U.S. deficit.

📊 Macquarie predicts that gold prices could reach $3,500 by Q3, averaging around $3,150 before this anticipated upswing. This forecast is supported by factors such as increased demand from exchange-traded funds and the physical gold market.

Demand for gold from central banks is also expected to keep rising, as the current economic policy from the U.S. raises questions about the future of the U.S. dollar,

the report noted. World banks are using gold as a hedge against currency fluctuations and as a diversification tool in their foreign currency reserves.

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🕵️‍♂️ Coinbase Intensifies Probe into FDIC's Role in Operation Chokepoint 2.0

🔍 Coinbase is ramping up its investigation into the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) involvement in Operation Chokepoint 2.0, an organized effort to de-bank the cryptocurrency industry. The company's chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, stated that they are seeking official sworn statements from the FDIC rather than just a more detailed document release.

📜 Grewal expressed concerns over the FDIC's limited disclosure regarding its actions related to this initiative. He noted that the agency has only provided minimal information that

have little to nothing to do

with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Coinbase has received heavily redacted documents, raising suspicions about the FDIC's leadership's willingness to fully disclose its involvement.

🚨 In a recent status report to the court, Grewal emphasized the urgency of obtaining sworn testimony, stating,

Enough is enough. In our latest status report to the Court, we lay out why we need sworn testimony now.

This move is part of Coinbase's broader efforts to shed light on the previous administration's actions against the crypto sector.

💰 Previously, Coinbase initiated its own inquiry into the financial impact of the U.S. government's actions against the crypto industry under the Biden Administration. The exchange filed a FOIA request with the SEC to assess the costs associated with legal actions taken against cryptocurrency businesses.

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🚀 Democratizing Cryptocurrency: Yishay Harel's Vision for Innovation

🌍 Yishay Harel, CEO of Dymension, advocates for lowering barriers to entry in the cryptocurrency sector as a catalyst for innovation and growth. He emphasizes that democratizing token creation can lead to valuable opportunities, despite potential risks from less serious participants.

Lowering the barrier of entrance is and always was the guiding principle of crypto,

Harel states. He believes that inclusivity enhances the entire ecosystem, as network effects drive blockchain adoption.

📈 Harel argues that

unlocking capabilities such as chain and token creation to the majority of participants is a formula for hyper growth.

This perspective challenges critics who view such democratization as detrimental. Critics cite platforms like Pump as examples of how easing access can lead to scams and unethical behavior. However, Harel counters this by viewing the democratization of token creation as essential for fostering innovation.

📊 He asserts that lowering hurdles increases the chances of discovering valuable opportunities. This aligns with findings from the World Economic Forum which highlight that accessibility drives technological adoption. Additionally, a Chainalysis study shows that emerging markets lead in grassroots crypto adoption, supporting Harel's argument about the benefits of low entry barriers.

⚙️ Harel also notes that creating value does not require extensive technical skills or funding but can emerge from abundance and low barriers. While he acknowledges that this approach may attract unserious players, he believes they will not last long-term.

Only sophisticated systems that promote value creation will thrive among creators and investors,

he asserts.

🛠 Regarding the rise of Layer-2s (L2s), Harel sees it as a positive trend but stresses the need for standardization to prevent user frustration. Dymension addresses this by offering standardized RollApps that provide scalable, affordable crypto applications with integrated features.

📋 Harel distinguishes Dymension from platforms like Pump by stating that his platform allows anyone, including non-technical users, to easily deploy their own blockchain ventures.

Dymension enables the creation of a rollup which could bootstrap liquidity towards building utility and real value for the creator and their token holders,

he explains.

🔮 Looking ahead, Harel believes that the future of cryptocurrency will favor creativity and user understanding over traditional venture capital advantages. He concludes,

The future belongs to products that open their offering as wide as possible, allowing radical free markets.

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