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...
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...
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.
