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Ronald Branstetter’s meme coin, Unicorn Fart Dust ($UFD), was hacked for over $1 million, but he remains committed to the project despite the loss. The community has rallied, donating $425,000 to support him. #Breaking #Crypto $UFD (-9) ↘
@SocietyLibrary launches AI agents, @MuseofTruth and @MuseofResearch, for fact-checking and research on X, Telegram, and Discord. This initiative thanks the crypto community for creating the $SL token and supporting the charity’s mission. #Update #AI $SL (+3) ↗
@MetaplanetInc announced a $745 million fundraising to increase Bitcoin holdings from 1,761 to 21,000 BTC by 2026, marking Asia’s largest equity capital raise for Bitcoin. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+8) ↗
Bitcoin surged past $102,000 amid market recovery following @DeepSeekAI’s announcements, despite NVIDIA’s historic $600 billion loss. President Trump emphasized competition with China over AI advancements. $DOGE and other cryptos showed gains. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+7) ↗
@TuttleCapital is seeking SEC approval for the first-ever ETFs tied to $LINK, $ADA, and $DOT, including leveraged products for meme coins like MELANIA and TRUMP. This move tests regulatory boundaries amid a pro-crypto leadership shift. #Update #ETF $LINK (+3) ↗
Crypto investment products attracted nearly $2 billion last week as President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto policies, including a new executive order and plans for a national Bitcoin reserve, drove demand. Bitcoin saw the largest inflows, totaling $1.6 billion. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+7) ↗
The rise of @DeepSeek, a Chinese AI model, has led to over 75 fake meme coins on Ethereum and Solana, despite DeepSeek having no crypto ties. Scammers exploit AI-crypto hype, with some sites mimicking DeepSeek to steal funds. #Breaking #Crypto $ETH (-8) ↘
Seychelles-based crypto exchange @KuCoin has agreed to pay nearly $300 million in fines and forfeitures after pleading guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, with co-founders stepping down as part of the settlement. #Breaking #Legal (-9) ↘
@Berachain has raised over $100M to develop its EVM-identical, proof-of-liquidity blockchain, with its mainnet launch anticipated soon. Users can engage via pre-deposit vaults and testnets to earn rewards like BERA tokens. #Update #Crypto $BERA (+6) ↗
@Funtico has launched the $TICO token to enhance its Web3 gaming ecosystem, now trading on major exchanges like Gate.io and Uniswap. The ERC-20 token offers cross-platform interoperability and various utilities for gamers and publishers. #Update #Crypto $TICO (+6) ↗
Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and XRP see gains while President Donald Trump’s $TRUMP meme coin falls nearly 4% amid regulatory scrutiny. @CoinGecko reports $BTC up over 3% at $105,183. #Update #Crypto $TRUMP (-4) ↘
Ross Ulbricht has thanked Donald Trump for his pardon, expressing gratitude and hinting at future public engagement. Over $277,000 in Bitcoin has been donated to support him post-release, despite reports of a potential crypto fortune. #Breaking #Legal (+8) ↗
@MicroStrategy now holds 461,000 $BTC, worth over $48 billion, marking a significant institutional adoption of Bitcoin. This positions them as the largest public holder of Bitcoin, with plans to acquire more. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+5) ↗
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