Memecoins

Crypto streamers hung a Pump.fun banner over the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles to promote the meme coin platform. The stunt drew wide attention online as Pump.fun also faced criticism for hosting offensive tokens on decentralised exchanges.

The highly anticipated debut of the first U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking Dogecoin (DOGE) failed to deliver the immediate price surge traders had hoped for. Instead, Dogecoin slipped, underscoring the limits of hype-driven catalysts when new adoption is weak.

Thumzup Media bought $2 million in Dogecoin and plans to acquire a mining firm with 3,500 rigs. It also raised $50 million and added Dogecoin insiders to its advisory board.

Pump.fun has brought back its Solana livestreaming feature after a 2024 shutdown caused by unsafe broadcasts, including staged self-harm. With stricter moderation and a new revenue-sharing model, the platform is rapidly attracting creators and generating millions in weekly fees.

Within hours of the tragic death of American political commentator Charlie Kirk, opportunistic actors in the crypto space launched multiple meme coins tied to the incident. The move drew sharp criticism, raising fresh ethical concerns over profiteering from real-world tragedies.

Dogecoin has officially debuted its first ETF with the launch of the Rex-Osprey Doge EFT (ticker:DOJE), making it the third digital asset after Bitcoin and Ethereum to have its own ETF.

The Trump family has once again ignited headlines in the crypto world, with Bloomberg reporting that their latest ventures in American Bitcoin (ABTC) and World Liberty Financial (WLFI) have swelled their wealth by more than $1.3 billion in just days. The spectacular rise underscores how deeply the family has tied its fortune—and its public image—to digital assets.

While Bitcoin and Ethereum have soared to new price peaks this year, Dogecoin—the market’s leading meme coin—remains over 70% below its 2021 all-time high, with analysts questioning whether DOGE will ever recapture its former glory.

Justin Sun, the Tron founder and high-profile crypto investor closely linked to the Trump family, has found himself at the center of a storm after his wallet was blacklisted by World Liberty Financial (WLFI) following a severe 61% plunge in the token’s price since its September launch.

REX Shares and Osprey Funds may launch the first US-listed Dogecoin ETF as soon as next week. The fund will use a regulatory shortcut under the 40 Act, giving investors direct exposure to Dogecoin while avoiding some usual delays.