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A meme coin scandal from a nation state, a record breaking exchange hack, and market volatility—last week was a crazy one. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Despite the LIBRA Scam and the Bybit Hack, … Read more
The past month proved to be a challenging period for meme coins, with the sector shedding close to $40 billion in value since Feb. 1, 2025. Dogecoin (DOGE), the oldest and the leading meme token, boasting a market capitalization of $30.25 billion, experienced a 37.61% decline against the U.S. dollar. DOGE’s value tumbled from $0.3278 … Read more
Dymension CEO Yishay Harel believes lowering barriers to entry in the cryptocurrency space will drive innovation and growth. He argues that democratizing token creation will lead to more value-creating instances, despite potential risks from “unserious” players. Network Effects Thrive on Inclusion According to Yishay Harel, co-founder and CEO of Dymension, “lowering the barrier of entrance … Read more
Elon Musk has likened the memecoin market to a casino, warning investors about the risks of speculative trading during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience. While acknowledging Dogecoin’s origins, Musk cautioned against the broader memecoin frenzy, especially as recent Solana-based token crashes raise concerns about market manipulation. Musk Warns Against Memecoin Mania, Calls Market … Read more
SEC Commissioner Crenshaw slams new guidance on meme coins as a dangerous loophole, accusing issuers of market manipulation and the SEC of failing investors. SEC Commissioner Challenges Meme Coin Regulatory Loophole U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw, a Democrat, has raised concerns over new guidance from the Division of Corporation Finance … Read more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated on Feb. 27 that most meme coins do not meet the definition of securities under federal law, exempting them from registration requirements. SEC Clarifies Meme Coins Fall Outside Securities Regulations Meme coins, defined as crypto assets tied to internet culture or trends, derive value primarily from speculation … Read more
House Democrats introduced legislation to prohibit top federal officials and their families from issuing or promoting meme coins and other financial instruments, citing ethical concerns sparked by President Donald Trump’s official TRUMP cryptocurrency launch and his wife Melania’s that followed soon after. MEME Act Seeks to Ban Federal Leaders From Endorsing Cryptocurrencies The Modern Emoluments … Read more
Pump.fun, a Solana-based meme coin platform, experienced a suspected compromise of its official X account, @pumpdotfun, after user reports of scam token promotions linked to the breach emerged. Pump.fun Faces X Account Hack On Feb. 26, 2025, multiple X users flagged unusual activity on the account, including a post promoting tokens with contract addresses that … Read more
Experts agree that while memecoins can attract users, their volatility poses risks to the broader crypto ecosystem. One expert argued that the collapse of memecoins can harm liquidity and emphasized the need for investors to be cautious and screen for fraudulent tokens. Memecoin Losses Prompt First-Time Crypto Users to Quit Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently … Read more
The DOJ has allegedly already opened an investigation regarding President Javier Milei’s role in the promotion of Libra and the involvement of the project’s founders, Kelsier Ventures’ Hayden Davis, KIP Protocol’s Julian Peh, and two Argentine entrepreneurs, in the scheme. DOJ Starts Libra Case Investigation Libra, the cryptocurrency project made famous by the endorsement of … Read more
