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The native token of Solana-based meme coin platform Pump.fun surged nearly 20% on July 16, briefly reaching a new all-time high following the launch of a large-scale buyback campaign. After reaching a high of $0.00681, PUMP is trading at about $0.0063 at the time of writing, up about 14% on the 24-hour timeframe. The rally was driven by news that Pump.fun has begun buying back tokens using platform-generated fee revenue. According to on-chain data shared by Lookonchain, the platform allocated 187,770 Solana (SOL), worth about $30.6 million, from its fee reserves to fund the buyback. So far, 118,351 SOL, about…

Today, Azoria Capital, a money manager, has sued Chair Jerome Powell and other central bank policymakers in a Washington, D.C., federal court. The lawsuit alleges the Fed is violating a 1976 federal law by keeping its monetary policy meetings behind closed doors. In its lawsuit, Azoria Capital asked the court to issue a temporary restraining order that forces the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) to make its meetings public beginning next Tuesday and Wednesday, when central bank policymakers meet in Washington to decide on the next move in interest rates. Azoria Capital uses Trump’s manuscript Azoria Capital is run by…

The UK-based Bitcoin treasury has continued its accumulation streak, this time topping up its portfolio with another multi-million-dollar purchase. On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the Smarter Web Company revealed that it has increased its Bitcoin holdings by 325 BTC, acquired for £27.15 million ($36.45 million). The coins were purchased at an average price of £83,525, or $112,157 per bitcoin. This latest buy comes less than a week after the firm added 275 BTC at an average price of $108,182, as it ramps up its treasury growth strategy. With the new purchase, Smarter Web now holds a total of 1,600 BTC,…

The non-fungible token (NFT) market has climbed with massive shifts in terms of collection rankings over the past seven days. As per the new market data, CryptoPunks, f(x) wstETH position, and Pudgy Penguins have taken the top places among the prominent ten NFT collections of the week. This noteworthy progress of the NFT sector indicates the growing sentiment, ecosystem utility, and liquidity. Additionally, this robust performance also highlights that the NFT sector is continuously evolving over time. CryptoPunks, f(x) wstETH, and Pudgy Penguins Dominate NFT Collections Based on Weekly Sales Volume Particularly, CryptoPunks stands in the 1st position among the…

In the dynamic and often mysterious world of cryptocurrency, certain events capture the attention of investors and enthusiasts alike. One such event recently unfolded, spotlighting a newly established wallet that has rapidly ascended to the ranks of an Ethereum whale. This significant development, involving the accumulation of hundreds of millions of dollars in Ether (ETH), prompts crucial questions about market movements, institutional strategies, and the future trajectory of the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Who is This Mysterious Ethereum Whale? On-chain analytics platform Onchain Lens recently brought to light a fascinating development: a newly created wallet received an additional 13,696…

An interview with Jed McCaleb, co-founder of both Ripple and Stellar, has resurfaced, reviving the argument around XRP and XLM. The interview, originally aired by CNBC in March 2018, was recently shared by Stellar community member “Stellar Expert.” Alongside the clip, he asked several questions about Ripple’s practices and XRP’s structure. McCaleb Reveals Why He Left Ripple In the interview, McCaleb explained that he left Ripple to build a network with a different philosophy. He said he wanted to create something more open, more decentralized, and less tied to a single organization. Building on this, Stellar Expert asked why Ripple…

The Ripple vs SEC lawsuit has taken center stage once again, this time not in court, but on X (formerly Twitter). Although Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently announced that the case is “behind them,” the legal battle is still not over on paper. Political Ties Spark Controversy What’s stirring even more chatter is a new round of political allegations around Ripple’s involvement in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. A user on Twitter recently claimed that Ripple and its top executives largely supported Vice President Kamala Harris during the election, while avoiding support for Donald Trump. The donations have led to…

Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) has reached an all-time high market capitalization, driven by a significant Bitcoin accumulation strategy and rising crypto market momentum. The company’s stock price surged over 21% in the past month, reflecting growing investor confidence amid Bitcoin’s recent price rally. According to COINOTAG sources, MSTR is “gearing up for the next leg to all-time highs,” signaling strong bullish sentiment in the market. Strategy’s MSTR hits record market cap amid Bitcoin rally, with stock climbing 21% and fresh Bitcoin purchases fueling investor optimism. MSTR’s Market Capitalization Surges as Bitcoin Prices Climb Strategy’s stock, MSTR, closed Wednesday at $455.90,…

As Ethereum (ETH) unstaking queue routinely sets one record after another — now sitting at unbelievable 13 days — top investor Cathie Wood blames VCs and treasury companies for the insane “traffic jam.” After reaching a historic high at 30%, the staked ETH share is about to drop. Who siphons ETH from staking? ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood shares her take The unwitnessed ETH unstaking queue swell should be attributed to Robinhood’s 2% deposit promo and the aggression of treasury companies and VC firms, Cathie Wood, CEO and founder of ARK Invest, shared with her 1.8 million X followers today, on…

U.S. SEC Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw has addressed the frustration over the slow pace of review for spot-based crypto ETFs, including those tied to XRP. Several investors have expressed frustration over the SEC’s repeated delays in deciding the fate of spot ETFs tied to altcoins, such as XRP. In June, the commission delayed its decision on Franklin Templeton’s spot XRP ETF application, just as it had done for several XRP ETF filings in previous months. Reason Behind Delays Speaking in a recent interview on The David Lin Report (TDLR), Commissioner Caroline commented on the SEC’s repeated delays in approving XRP…