Author: John Smith
Solana-based token launch platform Pump.fun is changing how creator fees work, giving users the ability to decide whether token deployers or traders should receive fee rewards. Summary Pump.fun has introduced “Cashback Coins,” allowing token creators to redirect 100% of creator fees to traders instead of themselves. Creators must choose between Creator Fees or Trader Cashback before launch, and the decision is permanently locked once the token goes live. The move aims to address concerns that some deployers collect fees without contributing ongoing value, letting the market decide who gets rewarded. Pump.fun lets traders take the fees with new cashback model…
XRP price grinds higher as XRP Ledger stablecoin velocity hits a 1-year peak, signaling rising real payment activity behind the price action. Summary XRP price trades near $1.48 with flat intraday moves but firming market cap and liquidity. Stablecoin stock on XRPL is around $425M, with transfers near $1.2B over 30 days, lifting velocity. Rising throughput, fee burn, and collateral demand improve XRP’s medium-term price setup despite wider market stress. XRP price and market snapshot As of Feb. 18, XRP (XRP) is trading around $1.48, with 24‑hour moves roughly flat to slightly positive (about +0.1% to +0.7% depending on venue).…
Bitcoin-focused public company Nakamoto Inc., led by chairman and CEO David Bailey, has signed definitive agreements to acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO Management GP, LLC in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $107.3 million. Summary Nakamoto Inc., led by David Bailey, will acquire BTC Inc. and UTXO Management GP, LLC in a $107.3 million all-stock deal. The transaction consolidates Bitcoin media, events, and asset management businesses under one publicly listed entity. Nakamoto aims to build a vertically integrated Bitcoin platform spanning publishing, conferences, advisory, and investment strategy. The deal brings together companies closely tied to Bailey, who co-founded BTC Inc.…
Bitwise Asset Management has filed with regulators to launch a new line of exchange-traded funds tied to political prediction markets, marking its latest push into alternative investment products. Summary Bitwise has filed with regulators to launch a new line of ETFs focused on U.S. election outcomes. The proposed funds would give investors regulated access to political prediction contracts through traditional brokerage accounts. Approval is still pending, and regulators continue to review how these products fit within existing securities rules. The filing was disclosed by Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, who shared details on social media. According to the preliminary prospectus dated…
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini disclosed plans for a leadership restructuring that will see three senior executives depart as the company narrows its geographic focus and implements cost reductions, according to a regulatory filing released Tuesday. Summary Gemini operates in more than 60 countries, but demand in certain regions proved insufficient to support continued growth. The firm plans to execute separation agreements with three executives that may allow them to remain temporarily to assist with transitions. The board appointed Chief Accounting Officer Danijela Stojanovic as interim CFO. Chief Operating Officer Marshall Beard, Chief Financial Officer Dan Chen, and Chief Legal Officer Tyler…
Figma confirmed a partnership with Anthropic to launch Code to Canvas, a feature that converts code generated in AI tools into fully editable designs within Figma’s platform. Summary Anthropic released Claude Sonnet 4.6 in conjunction with the Figma partnership. Claude Sonnet 4.6 is being touted as Anthropic’s most capable Sonnet model yet. . Safety researchers described the model as having strong safety behaviors with no signs of major concerns around high-stakes forms of misalignment. The feature allows users who build interfaces using AI agents to import those interfaces directly into Figma’s canvas, according to the company’s announcement. Code to Canvas…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Based Eggman (GGs) tops investor watchlists as the 2026 bull market shifts toward utility-driven memecoins with real traction. Summary Experts say 2026 crypto gains may favor practical, pre-viral projects over hype, with utility memecoins gaining attention. Analysts highlight Based Eggman’s presale model, utility focus, and planned exchange listing as key factors driving 2026 interest. Market watchers note CEX listings can boost token access and prices, positioning early presale buyers ahead of potential demand. Every cryptocurrency investor has a strong…
Bitcoin slid more than 2% to $67,000 on Tuesday, reflecting broader risk aversion across markets as Wall Street reopened after the Presidents’ Day holiday. Summary Tech and crypto remain under pressure, while defensives are mixed, with selective strength emerging in activist-driven and travel names. Bitcoin has fallen about 29% over the past month, sparking debate over whether the downturn is nearing a bottom or has further to run. “I believe that bitcoin has already capitulated with that big move from 100k-> 60k,” one analyst says. Crypto weakness coincided with renewed pressure on technology and software shares, where investors continued to…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Based Eggman (GGs) challenges SHIB as investors shift toward utility-driven memecoins built on real ecosystem value. Summary Shiba Inu’s momentum has slowed since 2021, while emerging utility memecoins like Based Eggman draw renewed investor attention. Analysts compare SHIB’s stalled growth with Based Eggman’s Base-linked utility, low fees, and governance-driven ecosystem model. Growing interest in scalable, utility-focused memecoins signals a shift from hype toward functional blockchain ecosystems in 2026. The power structure of the memecoin world has changed a lot.…
Pepe price has reclaimed key high-timeframe support after a deviation lower, with a strong bullish engulfing candle breaking bearish structure and signaling a potential bottoming process. Summary Deviation below support was invalidated, suggesting a liquidity sweep Bullish engulfing candle broke the lower-high structure, shifting momentum Reclaiming the value area low opens upside rotation toward the resistance Pepe (PEPE) price action is showing early signs of structural recovery after a sharp deviation below a major high-timeframe support level. What initially appeared to be a breakdown has now been invalidated, as price quickly reclaimed the lost level with a decisive bullish engulfing candle.…