Author: James Wilson

Pump.fun, the memecoin launchpad on the Solana, has announced the launch of PumpSwap, a native decentralized exchange promising instant token migration, zero fees and enhanced liquidity. The Pump.fun team unveiled the new DEX platform on March 20, 2025, noting in a post on X that PumpSwap will now support all launchpad coins that “complete their bonding curve.”  PumpSwap, built on Solana (SOL), is a decentralized exchange protocol that will operate similarly to Raydium v4 and Uniswap v2, through its constant product automated market maker model. The launch of the new DEX platform allows users to create liquidity pools.  Users can…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. While Bitcoin took years for returns, Lightchain AI raises $17.9m in presale, offering faster growth and opportunity. When Bitcoin (BTC) first launched, early investors waited years to see substantial returns as the cryptocurrency gradually gained global recognition. Today, the crypto market moves at a much faster pace, with game-changing projects like Lightchain AI offering opportunities for quicker growth. With an impressive $17.9 million raised during its presale and tokens priced at just $0.007, Lightchain AI is positioning itself as…

Ethereum price has crashed by over 52% from its highest level in December, and technicals and on-chain metrics point to more downside in the near term. Ethereum (ETH) peaked at $4,105 in December and was trading at $1,970 on March 20. This 52% crash makes it one of the worst-performing blue-chip coins in the market. Ether has crashed as concerns about its future remain. Just this week, Standard Chartered analysts downgraded their estimate by 60% from $10,000 to $4,000, citing the rising competition from layer-1 and layer-2 networks that have affected its revenue growth.  Layer-2 networks on Ethereum, like Coinbase’s…

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has denied allegations that it charges brokerage fees for token listings, calling on Wu Blockchain to provide proof. The exchange emphasized that all trading support decisions undergo a strict internal review process without financial compensation. Upbit also warned users to be cautious of fraudulent intermediaries and stated it would take legal action against illegal brokers. In other words, Upbit claims that its listings are based on internal evaluations rather than financial deals. The company insists that token projects cannot simply buy their way onto the platform. Listing fees The controversy follows a series of tweets…

On Mar. 18, 2025, Reuters reported that various crypto companies seek to become state or national banks, which they see as an avenue for expanding their businesses under the Trump Administration. What can change for crypto companies once they become banks? Don’t they already serve as banks? Aren’t banks increasingly embracing crypto? Multi-faceted crypto platforms and banks have had overlapping functionality as many people can store their savings via crypto, grow capital using yield mining or staking, or get crypto loans. In regions with a high unbanked population that has smartphones, crypto platforms already occupy a bank-like position.  However, getting…

MoonPay has secured a $200 million revolving credit line from Galaxy, a major digital asset financial services firm, as the crypto industry experiences renewed momentum. The funding will provide MoonPay with liquidity to handle rising transaction volumes and support its global growth, according to a note shared with crypto.news.  The surge in crypto activity has heightened the need for scalable payment infrastructure, and MoonPay’s latest funding move is aimed at ensuring seamless service delivery.  https://twitter.com/moonpay/status/1902749350192701633 CEO Ivan Soto-Wright emphasized the importance of financial flexibility in addressing increased demand.  “The recent surge in crypto demand has demonstrated the critical importance of…

Lace, a web3 non-custodial wallet developed by Input Output, is now multichain, with initial support including Bitcoin. Input Output, an infrastructure and web3 research platform founded in 2015 by Charles Hoskinson and Jeremy Wood, announced the development via a press release on Mar. 20. Hoskinson is the founder of Cardano (ADA), one of the top cryptocurrency and blockchain projects. According to IO, the Lace wallet’s non-custodial solution is now officially multichain. The launch expands the wallet’s support beyond Cardano, with initial support for Bitcoin (BTC). “The future of blockchain is multichain, and with Lace, we’re making sure users have everything…

Terra Luna Classic price held steady on Thursday after the community voted to reject a highly controversial proposal.  Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) rose to $0.00006545, up by 20% from its lowest level this month and 40% higher than its lowest point in 2025. The main catalyst for the coin was that the community members voted down a controversial proposal to create a sub-DAO. According to the team, LUNC would have had four sub-DAOs, each with its own mandate. One DAO would oversee Terra Classic’s security and chain stability, while the second would be responsible for communication and marketing. Another DAO…

Russia is considering a plan to direct confiscated cryptocurrency into a special fund, with proceeds from its use allocated to social initiatives.  Yevgeny Masharov, a member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation, expressed support for the proposal, which is part of a broader effort to define crypto as property under criminal law. Masharov told TASS that seized digital assets should “work for the benefit of the state” rather than remain dormant.  The proposed fund would hold confiscated cryptocurrency, allowing it to grow in value over time. Revenue generated from these assets could be directed toward social, environmental, and…

Standard Crypto has backed a $140 million raise for Walrus Foundation, an organization looking to build a highly scalable decentralized storage solution on Sui. The Walrus protocol is a blockchain-based data storage platform currently in testnet. Per details in a announcement, the funding from a private token sale will help Walrus Foundation to scale the data storage network on Sui (SUI). “This investment is a significant milestone to redefine decentralized storage. By leveraging Sui’s unique architecture, we’re making storing data programmable, interactive, and secure,” Rebecca Simmonds, managing executive of Walrus Foundation, said in a statement. Walrus plans to capitalize on…