Crypto Startup Apologizes for Using Polymarket to Bet on Fundraising, Catching Backers Off Guard

A potential clash between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Powell is brewing, with Trump considering pressuring for rate cuts. Speculation arises over a successor favoring rate cuts, impacting market confidence and volatility, especially in the crypto sector.

The defense is considering calling for a mistrial in Roman Storm's case after a witness's testimony. The witness claimed funds went through Tornado Cash, but the defense disputes this based on on-chain evidence.

Pump.fun, a meme coin launchpad, raised $600 million through an ICO and generated over $774 million in revenue. Despite a recent 80% revenue decline, the platform has created almost 12 million tokens in less than two years.

Strategy, a Bitcoin treasury firm, plans to launch an initial public offering of stock named Stretch (STRC) to buy Bitcoin, offering investors a 9% dividend rate. The company aims to sell 5 million shares at $100 each, totaling $500 million, with dividends starting in August.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev defended the controversial launch of tokenized stocks, emphasizing the importance of being a pioneer in the field. Despite facing criticism, Tenev remains focused on expanding the initiative to include thousands of private companies and integrate with decentralized finance markets.

Dogecoin has surged by nearly 36% in the past week, trading at almost $0.27 per coin, close to its six-month high. Grayscale's Head of Research attributes the rise to investors' increased risk appetite, not a change in the coin's fundamental value.

XRP, Ethereum, and Dogecoin have been standout performers in the recent crypto market rally, with Ethereum leading the charge with a 25.7% gain. Technical indicators for XRP and Dogecoin also show bullish momentum and potential for sustained rallies.

Ethereum's price surged to a new 2025 high, reaching $3,848, driven by increased institutional interest and corporate investments. The ETH open interest hit over $56 billion, with American investors flocking to Ethereum exchange-traded funds.

Bit Origin, a Bitcoin mining infrastructure firm, invested $10 million in Dogecoin to start its meme coin treasury, causing BTOG shares to surge over 90%. The CEO highlighted Dogecoin's utility potential for micropayments and its alignment with decentralized finance trends.

CryptoUK has advised the British Government to consider the long-term implications of selling off confiscated Bitcoin, cautioning that it could contradict recent efforts to support the crypto industry. The UK's Home Office is exploring the sale of over $7.2 billion in seized BTC to address a financial gap.