[ad_1] Brian Armstrong has a message for crypto traders: “Insider trading of any kind is illegal. Do it, and you’ll go to prison.” The Coinbase CEO made the statement on X (formerly Twitter) today, addressing the meme coin frenzy that has taken over the market. Brian said he isn’t against meme coins, but he’s calling out those taking it too far—trading on inside information, rigging launches, and scamming retail investors. His warning comes after Hayden Davis, the self-proclaimed “launch strategist” behind multiple political meme coins, admitted to market manipulation, insider trading, and sniper wallets in an interview with Coffeezilla on…
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[ad_1] Drift, the Solana-based on-chain trading platform, plans to offer its Season 2 airdrop in May 2025. The Drift team revealed the upcoming FUEL airdrop via a post on X, with this coming on the back of several landmark achievements for the platform in 2024. Drift launched its native token DRIFT (DRIFT) in May while FUEL is a rewards program the Drift protocol announced in July 2024. The program marks the season 2 airdrop for DRIFT and will benefit all users across the decentralized exchange platform. Drift says FUEL will help align incentives as well as drive growth for the…
[ad_1] It’s not every day that the crypto world gets a break, but this week, it seems like one just landed. The SEC, after months of legal back-and-forth, has agreed in principle to drop its enforcement case against Coinbase. No fines, no changes to how the exchange operates — just a clean verdict, pending final approval from the Commission. Brian Armstrong, Coinbase’s CEO, confirmed the news, adding that the decision could be finalized as early as next week. The case, filed back in June, had accused Coinbase of trading unregistered securities, specifically naming 13 tokens, including Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL)…
[ad_1] Ethereum-based metaverse game Nifty Island has added support for interactive AI agents, letting creators drag and drop them into their in-game islands to turn them into interactive characters. Players can choose to easily integrate a selection of popular AI agents like Luna, AgentYP, or VaderAI, or they can create and deploy their own custom agent. Once placed on an island, players can then engage with the agents who can talk back, dance, and take actions on-chain. “Just as we’ve done with NFTs and meme coins, our goal is to bring the things people are excited about on-chain into Nifty…
[ad_1] Soneium, Sony Group’s Layer-2 network, launched a 100M ASTR incentive campaign through the Astar Contribution Score (ACS) program to boost Web3 adoption. The ACS campaign rewards users for interacting with Soneium’s ecosystem, with over 40 projects participating and multipliers for certain assets. Sony has once again achieved a breakthrough in the blockchain industry. Through its layer-2 network, Soneium, the giant company has launched a community incentive campaign worth 100 million ASTR. This initiative is part of a more comprehensive plan to hasten on-chain adoption and develop the Web3 ecosystem than only a venue to award prizes. A Big Boost…
[ad_1] Bitcoin (BTC) continues to struggle with sideways movement, keeping the cryptocurrency from reclaiming $100,000 as a support level. Amid this price action, veteran trader Peter Brandt has highlighted a similarity to Bitcoin’s 2018 pattern, sparking speculation about the next move for the crypto king. Bitcoin Strategy Reinvented Peter Brandt noted that Bitcoin resembles an old 2018 pattern, which occurred before BTC broke its Parabolic Advance. The pattern, known as BHLD (Bump, Lump, Hump, Dump), has a derivative called Hump-Slump-Pump-Dump, which appears to align with Bitcoin’s current trajectory and could be its next trajectory. “If you are a Bitcoiner, take…
[ad_1] A large Ethereum ($ETH) whale has made significant transactions in recent days. Spot On Chain reports that during the past four days a single whale moved a total of 23,330 ETH worth $61.9 million to Binance. Each ETH payment from this whale averaged $2,654 at its point of deposit. Assessments point to possible future selling behavior by the whale. This giant whale appears to have turned bearish on #Ethereum, depositing a net 23,330 $ETH ($61.9M) to #Binance at ~$2,654 over the past 4 days!Nonetheless, its entry and exit points do not seem optimal, often accumulating at highs and offloading…
[ad_1] HONG KONG – CoinDesk Indices launched two index products tracking the price gyrations of memecoins and the top hundred tokens by market capitalization, meeting demand from institutional and professional investors who seek upside in different crypto sectors, the firm announced at Consensus Hong Kong. The CoinDesk Memecoin Index will track the largest fifty memecoins by market capitalization — a list that includes dogecoin (DOGE), shiba inu (SHIB), floki (FLOKI), among others — while the CoinDesk 100 serves as a single benchmark for the top hundred tokens by market cap. “CoinDesk Memecoin Index responds to traders’ need for liquidity and…
[ad_1] Vechain emphasizes blockchain’s role in integrating fragmented data, increasing transparency, and unlocking the potential of carbon markets. Its VeBetterDAO initiative is reshaping the $16 trillion tokenization market by fostering community-driven governance. VeChain makes a strong prediction for the year 2025, stating that 2024 has already established a strong base for blockchain-driven transformation. It notes that real-world assets (RWA) tokenization has emerged as the key pillar of a new digital economy. Tokenization, the process of converting assets into digital tokens, promises a future defined by efficiency, transparency, and rapid trading capabilities. According to VeChain, blockchain and tokenization offer a vital…
[ad_1] Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has defended Elon Musk’s advisory role in the Trump administration, dismissing demands that Musk has to have Senate confirmation. Critics argue that Musk’s influence over government spending requires oversight. However, Hoskinson insists that executive advisors historically bypass such vetting. Security and Financial Concerns Hoskinson addressed the controversy after journalist Emma Vigeland claimed Trump had deputized Musk’s private security with federal law enforcement powers, calling it a “coup.” Hoskinson countered that Musk, facing security threats, was merely funding his own protection rather than relying on taxpayer money. He argued that Trump’s move was a practical decision…