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Rumors suggest Pump.fun’s founder may shut down its “Stages” livestream feature amid growing controversy. Disturbing incidents, including a live-streamed suicide, have sparked concerns over platform content. Founder Alon addresses moderation efforts, emphasizing free speech while ensuring harmful content is filtered.
Over $100M in BTC and ETH liquidations signals market volatility and leveraged positions. Attention shifts to Ethereum as BTC faces resistance at $100k, with sideways movement expected. MicroStrategy’s ongoing Bitcoin purchases could play a pivotal role in pushing BTC towards $100k.
XRP trading volume in South Korea surpasses Bitcoin and Ethereum on major exchanges. UpBit sees XRP accounting for 13.67% of its total volume, leading Bitcoin and Ethereum. The surge in XRP volumes comes amid heightened market speculation due to political developments.
Solana dominates stablecoin transfers with $10.5T, leveraging speed and low fees. Ethereum and Tron secure top spots, showcasing strength in DeFi and efficiency. Emerging chains like Base and Arbitrum highlight growing Layer-2 adoption trends.
Elon Musk’s rebranding as Kekius Maximus sparks a memecoin frenzy on X. KEKIUS memecoin surged over 500% after Musk’s playful name change. Musk’s blend of memes, gaming, and crypto fuels curiosity and market speculation.
XRP stays within the $2-$3 range, showing stability amid broader market volatility. Increased trading volume highlights continued investor interest in XRP despite price dip. Technical indicators like RSI and MACD suggest potential further declines for XRP.
Several events defined 2024, including the SEC’s approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs. Also, Bitcoin hits $100K, fueled by scarcity from the halving and institutional inflows. XRP experiences a meteoric rise, while AI agents revolutionize Web3 with autonomous operations.
Franklin Templeton forecasts 2025 as a transformative year for crypto. It believes regulatory advancements and institutional engagement will drive this. The firm predicts stablecoin regulation and tokenized securities will enable diversified investment products.
DWF Labs announces AI trading agents for fully autonomous portfolio management. AI agents set for integration into DWF Labs’ trading workflows. $20 million fund to boost AI and decentralized technology innovation.
Crypto VC funding grew 28% in 2024, but remains below 2021-2022 peak levels. VCs are focusing on DeFi, stablecoins, and proven markets for 2025 growth. Caution remains, with VCs prioritizing regulatory clarity and real-world applications.