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America.Fun, a new multi-purpose ecosystem built on the Solana blockchain, officially launches today as the “Special Projects” arm of the Bonk, World Liberty Financial (WLFI) and Raydium partnership. The project arrives with a clear mandate: accelerate adoption of USD1, WLFI’s stablecoin, and seed a broader ecosystem of decentralized, America-aligned initiatives that combine liquidity, culture and community. Backed by Ogle, the pseudonymous founder of the Glue blockchain and an advisor to World Liberty Financial, America.Fun positions itself as more than a token hub. Its first product is a semi-curated token launchpad intended to give projects that integrate or build around USD1…

What to Know 1inch unlocks tokenized RWAs with the Swap API upgrade and now supports real-world assets like bonds and treasuries, making them as easy to trade as crypto. Barter, THORWallet, OKX Wallet, and Trust Wallet all joined 1inch’s growing DeFi ecosystem. 1inch joined the Blockchain Association, gaining a voice in shaping future crypto regulations. 1inch just had one of its biggest months yet. The project announced today, that September was HUGE for 1inch and it’s easy to see why. From supporting tokenized RWAs to welcoming new partners and integrations, 1inch is setting the stage for a more connected and…

Benoît Pagotto, co-founder of the digital fashion studio RTFKT, has reportedly passed away at the age of 41, according to colleagues’ confirmations. Philippe Rodriguez, a French tech executive and longtime associate, first shared word of Pagotto’s “sudden” passing on LinkedIn early Sunday in Paris. Pagotto was “super creative, discreet and humble,” and was “passionate but always reasonable,” a translation of Rodriguez’s post reads. “He believed that beauty could change the world,” Rodriguez wrote. Tributes from close friends and associates quickly filled the crypto Twitter sphere. RTFKT co-founder Steven Vasilev commented on the news on X, writing that “the vision, mission…

Ether prices suffered a notable drop on Tuesday, October 7, falling more than 6% as traders took profits, sending the digital currency lower. The world’s second-most valuable cryptocurrency by total market value dropped to roughly $4,450.00 after rising to more than $4,750.00, according to Coinbase data from TradingView. The digital asset suffered this decline after climbing more than 20% during a steady, upward trend it experienced starting September 25. This happened during a day where most of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by total market capitalization were in the red, according to figures provided by CoinMarketCap. Amid these developments, several market…

As countless crypto projects work tirelessly to reshape Wall Street, a relatively novel one is focused on Guinness World Records. The premise: Skateboarding history will either be made, or a group of backers will accept their ambitions are quixotic and promptly liquidate. For three weeks, a little-known project called POIDH—“pics or it didn’t happen”—has been incentivizing people to do more than 36 kickflips on a skateboard in a minute, hoping that a crowdsourced bounty of meme coins will be enough to motivate someone. A kickflip is a skateboarding trick that combines an ollie with a flick of the front foot…

Buenos Aires is introducing a new taxation framework that will hit freelancers and stores receiving crypto with a 6% gross income tax when sold. Analysts state that, while the tax brings more clarity, it also goes against adoption. Buenos Aires Clarifies Crypto Taxation, but Analysts Still Complain The city of Buenos Aires is clarifying the taxation laws on crypto, issuing a new framework that details a 6% gross income tax on these assets. The new tax will be applied to entities or citizens receiving crypto and then selling it, implementing a 6% levy on the spread between the price when…

This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Could “Gaming Capital Markets” spur interest in crypto gaming? Zynga co-founder Justin Waldron is behind the upcoming launch of the Open Game Protocol, a chain-agnostic app layer that aims to reward players of any game in any token — and reward developers with tokens, too. “We think the most important thing for players is that they get rewarded, and even more so, that they believe in the rewards they get. And the most important thing for developers is that they get more players, and that at the…

When Bitcoin first emerged, its mission was simple and that was to create a decentralized alternative to traditional finance. Over time, it became the world’s most trusted store of value, but not without limits. While DeFi exploded across other blockchains, Bitcoin largely remained on the sidelines. At Korea Blockchain Week 2025, Bit Layer stood out as one of the projects aiming to change that.—In this interview, we sat down with Charlie Hu, a key figure in the Bitcoin ecosystem and one of the driving forces behind Bit Layer, a project redefining how Bitcoin connects with the rest of the blockchain…

Ethereum price failed to extend gains above $4,750 and declined. ETH is now consolidating and might struggle to rise above $4,600 in the short term. Ethereum started a downside correction below $4,620 and $4,600. The price is trading below $4,600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $4,560 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it trades below $4,420. Ethereum Price Corrects Gains Ethereum price extended gains above $4,600 and $4,620, like Bitcoin. ETH price even tested…

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has rejected a company’s application for listing its shares. According to reports, the firm raised funds through a preferential stock offering to invest a bulk of the funds in cryptocurrencies, which is why the stock exchange barred its listing. In its statement, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) mentioned that “the policy on investment in virtual digital assets (VDAs) is under review and till a final view emerges, we would not be able to process the applications of this nature”. The company in question, Jetking Infotrain, engages in IT training. The firm had initially gotten an…