CFA Report Pegs US Crypto Fraud Losses at $80.7B

Pump.fun's flagship token, PUMP, dropped by 9.2% in 24 hours, leading a wider retreat in meme coin markets. Despite this, PUMP has surged 142% in the past month and remains 11.5% below its all-time high.

Sandeep Nailwal and Neha Suresh share inspiring stories of building successful blockchain and AI platforms from humble beginnings, showcasing the power of persistence and innovation. April, a voice-powered AI agent, aims to revolutionize productivity tools in a shifting tech landscape.

Stablecoins, crucial for global payments, must prioritize safety and stability before regulators allow them to expand, according to the Bank of Canada. The country faces challenges in cross-border payments, with high costs for international money transfers compared to other jurisdictions like the U.S. and U.K.

The White House is reportedly considering new candidates to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission due to delays in confirming Brian Quintenz for the position. Potential picks include officials with a focus on crypto policy, as discussions have intensified recently, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Michigan's House Bill 4087, aiming to allocate up to 10% of the state's funds into crypto, has been revived after seven months of inaction. The bill, sponsored by Republican Reps., aims to join states like Texas, New Hampshire, and Arizona in enacting Bitcoin reserve laws.

Plans by the European Union to expand pension savings and tighten market oversight include potential new authority for its Paris watchdog over crypto firms. The initiative aims to mobilize household wealth, integrate fragmented markets, and enhance Europe's financial autonomy.

Kevin Durant, NBA star, regained access to his Coinbase account after a user error. Durant and his agent, Rich Kleiman, have been investors in Coinbase since 2017 through their investment fund, 35V. The partnership with Coinbase has been instrumental in growing their business over nearly a decade.

Canadian police seized $56 million CAD in digital assets by shutting down the crypto exchange TradeOgre, suspected of money laundering. The platform's closure followed a tip from European authorities, leading to an ongoing investigation into criminal fund transactions.

LayerZero's Stargate bridge facilitated the expansion of PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin to nine additional blockchains, including Abstract, Aptos, and Tron. Despite facing competition from established stablecoin issuers like Tether and Circle, PYUSD has gained traction among corporate users.

Michael Saylor, the founder of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), faced criticism for his lack of leadership in the Bitcoin Core vs. Knots node operators' civil war. Despite being asked about the contentious OP_RETURN change, he failed to provide a satisfactory answer, leading to disappointment among attendees.