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NFTs & Web3
CryptoPunks Reclaim $100,000 and XCOPY Edition Sells for $1.2 Million
The premier Ethereum NFT collection’s floor price is back into six figures as Punks and XCOPY NFTs continue to outperform the rest of the market.

Markets
Established Memecoins Soar as Traders Grow Frustrated with PumpFun Games
MOODENG and PNUT have surged 220% and 82%, respectively, signaling that liquidity may be rotating to established memecoins that trade on centralized exchanges.

DeFi
Pump.fun DEX PumpSwap TVL Breaks $100M Driven By Memecoin Comeback
Memecoin launchpad pump.fun’s DEX hit an all-time high TVL over $100 million as top memecoins soar.

DeFi
‘Alarming’ 99% of Memecoin Launches on PumpFun are Pump-and-Dumps or Rug Pulls: Report
Solidus Labs found that while the median rug pull on the Raydium decentralized exchange is for just $2,800, the amount of fraud on Solana is ‘staggering.’

NFTs & Web3
AI Agent Token VIRTUAL Rallies to Multi-Month High
Virtuals Protocol continues to roll out updates to its AI agent token launch platform.

Markets
Ethereum Leads Crypto Rally With Biggest Weekly Gain Against Bitcoin Since May 2024
ETH jumped 13% as the ETH/BTC ratio surged to a six-week high. BTC, XRP, and SOL also gained 2%, 5%, and 7%, respectively.

NFTs & Web3
NFT Project Doodles Launches DOOD Token on Solana, Sales Surge Over 100%
The project's new ecosystem token is fueling renewed interest in Doodles NFTs.

Podcast
Beyond the Hype: Bitcoin, Inflation, and the Future of Crypto with Gus Grillasca
In today’s episode with cypherpunk and artist Gus Grillasca, we explore the intricate crossroads of cryptocurrency and global economics. From the propaganda of inflation to Bitcoin Ordinals and the NFT controversy, this episode challenges conventional narratives and opens up new perspectives. Hear Gus' insights on navigating the Ethereum ecosystem, the financialization of Bitcoin, and privacy coins in the digital age. We also talk about the evolving role of crypto in Latin America, reflect on the surprising dynamics of meme coins, and uncover gaps in financial literacy that could shape the next chapter of blockchain adoption. Whether you’re captivated by the promise of stablecoins, intrigued by NFT permanence, or pondering crypto’s place in an unstable world, this episode offers thought-provoking insights and artistic freedom at its core.

DeFi
Is it Finally DeFi Coin Season?
Blue-chip altcoins like LIDO and UNI are surging, with some of the top names in DeFi gaining between 15% and 30% today as BTC reclaims $100,000.

Blockchains
Ethereum Surges Above $2,000 on Heels of Pectra Upgrade
ETH surpassed the psychologically important price level after the upgrade went live without a hitch.




