Dogecoin started as a joke, but could it become the foundation of a thriving app ecosystem? In this episode of The Defiant Podcast, we sit down with Jordan Jefferson, CEO of MyDoge and DogeOS, to explore why building infrastructure on Dogecoin is an exciting opportunity. We discuss the unique culture of the Doge community, the challenges of building on a meme coin, and how DogeOS is positioning itself as the app layer for the people's currency. Whether you're a DeFi enthusiast, a crypto trader, or just Doge-curious, this conversation is packed with insights, laughs, and a vision for the future of Dogecoin. Welcome to the moon.

Almost half of Jupiter’s trading volume is routed through proprietary AMMs, highlighting growing centralization on Solana’s top DEX aggregator.

Visa is expanding its settlement network to cover more stablecoins and networks, though usage by merchants still appears to be limited.

Chastain’s conviction for the “first-ever digital asset insider trading scheme” has been overturned, with the legacy NFT marketplace’s former Head of Product walking free.

The new trust gives accredited investors exposure to $IP, the native token of the intellectual property-focused Story blockchain.

A wave of companies stacking crypto on their balance sheets could increase market risk, with Galaxy Digital comparing it to the 1920s investment trust boom.

The call to extend the CFTC’s authority to be able to regulate non-security crypto assets echoes the CLARITY Act.

Chair Paul Atkins announced the initiative in a statement today, calling crypto a “generational opportunity.”

Large-cap crypto assets are holding steady today, with BTC trading near $118,000.

The CryptoPunks floor price has surged to its highest level since April 2022 amid a broader NFT resurgence, though the rally still looks relatively mild in ETH terms.