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Burwick Law, the firm accusing memecoin platform Pump Fun of securities violations, has caught the attention of crypto grifters after it launched its own memecoin called “DOGSHIT2.” The firm used Pump Fun to create “Dog Shit Going NoWhere” on October 31 as a demonstration of the token launching process. The lawsuit claims it took under 10 minutes to launch and that there were no terms and conditions, know-your-customer checks, age checks, or identity verification involved.  The token’s creation forms part of Burwick Law’s lawsuit that accuses Baton Corporation, which operates Pump Fun, of facilitating “pump-and-dump” schemes and extracting $500 million through the sale of “highly-volatile unregistered securities.”  The actual Pump Fun offices aka, Baton Corporation Ltd. Read more: Ross Ulbricht’s wallet is losing millions on Pump Fun memecoins It claims the lack of compliance measures means Pump Fun has become “a magnet for terrorist financing, dr...

Several ICO projects are emerging with the potential for significant returns, with some capable of reaching 50x gains or more. While 100x or even 1,000x is possible, a realistic expectation for many of these projects is around 50x. Despite today’s market downturn, analysts suggest it may be an opportune moment to invest in cryptocurrencies. Specifically, ICOs priced under $1 are considered promising choices ahead of the anticipated next bull run. MIND of Pepe (MIND) MIND of Pepe has emerged as a standout AI-driven project, offering a unique combination of artificial intelligence and the widely recognized Pepe branding. Unlike traditional AI agents, MIND of Pepe introduces several distinctive Features , including an exclusive private group for token holders. Those who hold MIND tokens gain access to alpha insights generated by AI, providing market trend Analysis and strategic trade recommendations. What sets this project apart is its ability to deploy and manage its own token...

Litecoin (LTC) was finally making news after staying on the sidelines for years. The altcoin is one of the earliest cryptocurrencies and was dubbed as digital silver while Bitcoin was called digital gold. Despite its early popularity, the asset was seen dropping down in terms of ranking. An LTC exchange-traded fund filing is the reason that the asset has been making noise yet again. While the asset was seen recording a double-digit spike, the real question is if LTC can continue this momentum into the next month. Also Read: Ethereum Could Hit $4,500 In February, Here’s Why SEC Acknowledges Litecoin ETF Application Source: tokenmetrics Canary Capital’s proposal for a Litecoin ETF was acknowledged by the SEC. This further gives the community confidence that it may eventually be listed on exchanges. It will be a significant milestone if the LTC ETF garners a green signal. This is because it would be the SEC’s first recognition of an altcoin ETF filing. According to Bloomberg se...

The non-fungible token market, once a booming sector of the cryptocurrency space, has matured after undergoing ups and downs in the past several years. Unfortunately, owning an NFT collection has become very expensive recently, as many blue-chip NFT collections exchange hands for hundreds of dollars. In this article, we shall explore NFT renting and how it can solve the recent NFT ownership problem. NFT Renting Explained In 2025, non-fungible token renting has become popular in the global NFT market, gaining massive traction among low-class and middle-class NFT traders. NFT renting allows collectors to rent out rare non-fungible tokens, in-game items, characters, or virtual real estate via NFTs. This gives traders temporary access to exclusive benefits and perks, enhancing their trading experience without requiring full ownership. It’s worth noting that it has become expensive for those seeking to benefit from holding premium NFTs in recent years. For the past three months, low...

Crypto mining stocks dropped for the second day in a row after China’s DeepSeek AI model sparked worries that the US AI market might be overvalued.  Riot Platforms (RIOT) led losses among miners yesterday with a 4.3% loss, while Cleanspark (CLSK) fell almost 2.5% and MARA Holdings (MARA) a fraction of a percent, according to Google Finance. Losses for the miners came even as the broader market recovered after Monday’s steep selloff that was triggered by the DeepSeek news. Leading AI chip maker Nvidia (NVDA) surged 8.8% on Tuesday after plummeting 17% a day earlier, losing almost $600 billion of its market cap at one point. The continued drop in crypto mining stocks came as many crypto miners shifted their computing power to run and train AI models amid increasing mining difficulty and growing competition. Ai Tokens & Mining Continue Bleeding While Big Tech Recovers Crypto mining stocks are getting wrecked for the second day straight while big tech dusts itself...

The XYO Network price soared 34% in the last 24 hours to trade at $0.02082 as of 11:27 p.m. EST on trading volume that skyrocketed 867% to $72 million. XYO Network Price Aims For A Sustained Breakout The daily chart for XYO price shows that the token is in a recovery phase after breaking out of a falling wedge pattern with a 34% surge.  This wedge formed following a parabolic price spike in December, suggesting that the consolidation period may be ending.  The breakout is significant, as falling wedges are typically bullish and often signal the start of a new uptrend.  Additionally, XYO has moved above the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at $0.01997, reinforcing short-term bullish momentum. However, the 200-day SMA at $0.01022 remains a key long-term support level that confirms the overall bullish structure of the market, according to GeckoTerminal data. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently at 57.93, which is in neutral-to-bullish territory. It sugge...

Ripple’s XRP has been trying to reach its all-time high for the last seven years. The asset only got slightly closer this year after a rather long wait. Amidst this uptick, the third-largest altcoin took a major hit just yesterday. XRP dipped below the coveted $3 mark shattering the hopes of the community. But the asset was seen recovering in no time as Ripple managed to snag prominent licenses in the United States. Also Read: Tuttle Capital Targets SEC Approval for XRP, Cardano, Chainlink, Polkadot, and Bonk ETFs XRP Emerges As A Top Gainer Source: CoinPedia During the time of writing, the altcoin was trading at $3.11. This comes after a 12.20% rise over the past 24 hours. The magnitude of the cryptocurrency’s uptick made it one of the top performers of the day. Earlier today, the altcoin dipped to a low of $2.71. Source: CoinMarketCap While the overall market was recovering, XRP was pocketing much bigger gains. This was credited to Ripple’s regulatory wins. Ripple re...

Cryptocurrencies are known for their volatility, and every day brings new opportunities for investors. Today, January 28, four standout performers are making waves in the market: Fartcoin, BitTorrent, Floki Inu, and Worldcoin. These coins have captured attention with impressive gains, unique utilities, and promising ecosystems. But what’s driving their momentum, and why should investors take notice? Biggest Crypto Gainers Today- Top List Fartcoin is a humorous meme coin with a massive community, leveraging the power of virality. BitTorrent enhances decentralized file sharing, built on one of the internet’s oldest P2P protocols. While Floki Inu is evolving into a real-use ecosystem with NFTs, DeFi, and gaming projects, Worldcoin aims to redefine digital identity verification globally. Are you looking for the next big crypto investment or wondering which coins are making headlines today? This article highlights not only the market statistics of these top crypto gainers today...

MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has provided over $414 million through its Insurance Fund Account to cover deficits that occur when users’ losses during liquidation exceed their available margin as of January 23, 2025. This impressive figure underscores MEXC’s commitment to asset security and risk mitigation. Combined with Proof of Reserve , MEXC offers traders robust protection against extreme market fluctuations.  How MEXC’s Insurance Fund Account Mitigates Risk for Traders The MEXC Insurance Fund Account, launched in November 2024, is specifically designed to protect traders from extreme market fluctuations, such as those experienced during a bull run, where rapid price swings can lead to a user’s account value to dip below the required margin level, triggering a liquidation. Should the liquidation price be worse than expected, resulting in losses that exceed than the available margin (a scenario known as bankrupt...

Wall Street Pepe (WEPE) is showing no signs of slowing down as it breaks its own presale records, with over $1 million in inflows in just one day. The project has surpassed $61 million in raised funds in just a few weeks, and only 20 days remain before the token goes live. If you haven’t loaded up your bags yet, this is your final opportunity to get involved before the project officially launches. Wall Street Pepe ICO reaches $61 million Wall Street Pepe ICO has raised over $61 million, showing impressive growth. With only 20 days and 4 hours left in the presale, the momentum keeps building. After reaching $60 million yesterday, the project added another $1 million in just 11 hours, reflecting strong demand and interest. Big investors are also noticing Wall Street Pepe, with one whale buying over $300,000 worth of $WEPE tokens. This kind of investment shows confidence in the project’s future and hints at its potential for growth. One major benefit of joining the presa...

Chainlink (LINK) had a slow start to 2025, which is impacting price predictions for the asset this year. Investors are still mostly bullish on LINK, however, forecasts for the altcoin are slowly going down. A recently revised price prediction has put a cap on Chainlink’s $50 hopes, stating that the asset won’t go higher than that based on current performance. With a host of coins facing a correction, Chainlink has suffered a recent dip that doesn’t deter from its 19% gains as LINK looks to target $32. In the near term, there is plenty of optimism for LINK. However, according to CoinCodex, LINK may not go higher than $48 in 2025, after previous projections above $50. According to the platform, the altcoin may see its best performance during the peak altcoin season in April, where it could hit a high of $ 47.12. Chainlink LINK was previously forecast to breach its all-time high of $52.88 some time this year. Unfortunately, LINK is facing some resistance that may make that surg...

Recent developments suggest that meme coin-based ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) could soon become a reality, particularly with the United States’ newly crypto-friendly leadership. These potential ETFs, including $TRUMP, $DOGE, $BONK, and WEPE, which is currently on presale, are drawing significant attention as the market speculates on the broader implications for liquidity and mainstream adoption. With former President Donald Trump back in office and vocal about making the U.S. a global hub for cryptocurrency innovation, the sector is witnessing rapid regulatory shifts. Among the notable moves is the appointment of Mark Uyeda as the new SEC chairman, replacing Gary Gensler. Uyeda’s pro-crypto stance is expected to facilitate approvals for innovative financial instruments such as meme coin ETFs, which could bring credibility and stability to a market often criticized for its volatility. SEC filing marks turning point for meme coin ETFs: What it means for the market Meme co...