Pump.Fun Nets $500M in 12 Minutes — But BONK and LetsBonkFun Still Lead the Meme Coin Race
Pump.Fun’s $500M token launch made headlines, but BONK and LetsBonkFun continue to lead the meme coin space through community trust. The post-ICO landscape highlights the gap between hype-driven success and long-term credibility.
GMX Hacker Returns $37M in White-Hat Deal: Token Surges After $42M Exploit
GMX narrowly avoided disaster when a hacker agreed to return $37M in stolen crypto after a $42M exploit. The bounty deal sent GMX’s token surging and reignited debate around DeFi security.
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Pump.Fun Prepares for Launch, but BONK and LetsBonkFun Are Already Winning the Meme Race
Pump.Fun's $600M token sale launches July 12, but rivals BONK and LetsBonkFun are already dominating the Solana meme coin space. With limited utility and regional exclusions, Pump.Fun faces tough questions about its future, even before its ICO begins.
Circle Finds an Ally in Asia: Ant Group to Integrate USDC in Global Push for Compliance and Inclusion
Circle and Ant Group are joining forces to bring USDC into Asia’s blockchain finance ecosystem, advancing stablecoin adoption, compliance, and cross-border payments.
Circle and OKX Join Forces to Expand USDC Access, Zero-Fee Conversions, and Global Liquidity
Circle and OKX have partnered to offer zero-fee USDC conversions to over 60 million users, expanding access to compliant stablecoins through direct integration. The move strengthens global USDC liquidity and signals a competitive challenge to Tether amid tightening crypto regulations.
New Zealand Shuts Down Crypto ATMs and Caps Transfers in Sweeping Anti-Money Laundering Crackdown
New Zealand is banning all crypto ATMs and introducing a $5,000 cap on transactions to fight money laundering. The new rules reshape access to digital assets and put pressure on exchanges, P2P platforms, and DeFi users.
FTX Freezes $500M in Creditor Payouts Across 49 Nations Amid Legal, Regulatory, and Political Turmoil
FTX has frozen more than $500 million in payouts across 49 jurisdictions with crypto restrictions or sanctions. The move has triggered a wave of creditor objections, especially in China, and raises major legal and regulatory questions for global crypto recovery cases.
BBVA Rolls Out Crypto Services Nationwide and Advises Clients to Allocate Bitcoin and Ether
BBVA has fully launched its crypto trading and custody services in Spain, offering Bitcoin and Ethereum access to retail clients under MiCA regulation. The bank is also advising high-net-worth clients on strategic crypto portfolio allocations.
$140M Stolen from Brazil’s Central Bank Reserve Accounts – Crypto Used to Launder the Loot
Hackers stole $140 million from Brazil’s Central Bank reserve accounts by exploiting a third-party software breach. The stolen funds were laundered through Bitcoin and USDT, triggering regulatory alarm and renewed focus on crypto-enabled financial crime.
