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Pump.fun Deep Dive: Solana's Meme Coin Mania & PUMP Coin?

Pump.fun Deep Dive: Solana's Meme Coin Mania & PUMP Coin?

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Pump.fun quickly became an essential tool across the Solana ecosystem. It is causing a stir with the creation and trading of meme coins. All of this has made it a launchpad that has made the process of launching new tokens extremely easy and attractive for creators and investors alike. This...

Solana's Pump.fun Dominates Meme Coin Creation Amidst Scrutiny

Solana's Pump.fun Dominates Meme Coin Creation Amidst Scrutiny

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Pump.fun goes live in January of 2024. DeGods and Utes quickly became the most popular platform to create and trade meme coins on the Solana blockchain. Its accessible interface and low token creation fees have attracted a wide array of users, leading to substantial revenue generation and market capitalization. The...

Bybit's Byreal DEX: Solana's Hybrid DeFi Game Changer?

Bybit's Byreal DEX: Solana's Hybrid DeFi Game Changer?

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Bybit is one of the biggest players in the centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) space. Today, it is diving into the decentralized finance (DeFi) space with Byreal, a new decentralized exchange (DEX) created on its Solana blockchain technology. Contributor Marcin Kowalczyk is a blockchain regulatory analyst and writer. In this article,...

Bybit's Byreal: Will Solana's New DEX Empower Emerging Artists?

Bybit's Byreal: Will Solana's New DEX Empower Emerging Artists?

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Imagine a world where talent isn't stifled by gatekeepers, where creativity isn't choked by exorbitant fees. That's the promise of decentralized finance (DeFi), and Bybit's new DEX, Byreal, built on Solana, could be a significant step towards realizing it, especially for emerging artists in places like Southeast Asia.Forgotten Voices, Finally...

Bybit's Byreal DEX: Bridging CEX & DeFi on Solana?

Bybit's Byreal DEX: Bridging CEX & DeFi on Solana?

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Bybit, a leading competitor among centralized exchanges (CEX), is shaking things up on the decentralized finance (DeFi) scene. What’s new from their global HQ home base in Singapore is the decentralized exchange (DEX) they’ve launched, called Byreal. Byreal operates on the Solana blockchain. Further, it brings together the most desirable...

Bybit's Byreal DEX on Solana Set to Redefine Hybrid Finance

Bybit's Byreal DEX on Solana Set to Redefine Hybrid Finance

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Bybit, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, today announced plans to launch Byreal, a new on-chain decentralized exchange (DEX). Incubated entirely by Bybit, Byreal is set to launch on the Solana blockchain before the end of June. The launch represents an important move in Bybit’s strategy. One...

SEC's Solana Embrace The Devil's Bargain for Crypto Legitimacy?

SEC's Solana Embrace The Devil's Bargain for Crypto Legitimacy?

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Is the SEC’s apparent new interest in Solana notice of a true willingness to learn about crypto, or something much more nefarious? So are we witnessing the slow establishment of regulatory capture? It seems like a classic Faustian bargain, where the crypto industry gets legitimacy but at the cost of...

SEC Eyes Solana: Crypto Regulation's New Frontier?

SEC Eyes Solana: Crypto Regulation's New Frontier?

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Meanwhile, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stepped up its efforts against the Solana ecosystem. This change marks a new, longer term direction for regulating decentralized finance (DeFi). You’ll be judging proposals for new Solana-based financial products. On top of that, you’ll dive deep into cutting-edge regulatory frameworks...

SEC's Solana Chat: Is This Crypto's Gateway to the Mainstream?

SEC's Solana Chat: Is This Crypto's Gateway to the Mainstream?

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The world is moving forward at a remarkably accelerated pace, and nowhere is this incredible change more apparent than in the intersection of finance and technology. I know from firsthand experience just how difficult it is for artists and creators in Southeast Asia to get by. Imagine trying to build...

SEC Signals Progress on Solana ETFs with Filing Updates

SEC Signals Progress on Solana ETFs with Filing Updates

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to be getting nearer to approving Solana (SOL) spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This is an exciting development and huge progress for the overall crypto market. Meanwhile, the SEC has requested Solana spot ETF issuers to make amendments to their S-1 filings. This rulemaking...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

Donald Trump Jr. Headlines Korea Blockchain Week 2025

Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) 2025, Asia’s largest and most influential Web3 conference, is returning to Seoul this coming September. The collaborative innovation summit recently announced its second wave of speakers and lead partners. You can expect big names such as Donald Trump Jr., Keone Hon from Monad Foundation, Guy Young...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...

Schiff's Crypto Ban: Is He Protecting Us or Silencing Innovation?

Senator Adam Schiff's proposed crypto ban, the COIN Act, aimed at preventing the President (read: Donald Trump) from dabbling in digital assets, raises a critical question: Is this genuine protection against corruption, or a veiled attempt to stifle innovation, especially for emerging markets? Let's be real, the optics are terrible....