Pump.fun got a class action lawsuit for violating U.S. securities laws. The lawsuit claims all tokens of Pump.fun are unregistered Security Memecoins.

The world of Web3 is changing the way we think about user engagement. Traditional social media has for a long time been measuring success through passive metrics-likes, shares, views.

A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against Pump.fun, a platform that allows users to create meme coins on the Solana network, for allegedly offering unregistered securities.

The Istanbul Regional Court of Justice has overturned part of the conviction against Faruk Fatih Özer, the founder of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Thodex.

Stablecoins' role as the lifeblood of crypto trading and DeFi outweighs their use case for savings and remittance, CEX.io's lead analyst said.

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The criminals subjected their victim to death threats, drugging, and assaults in an attempt to get their hands on his crypto portfolio.

According to a report from crypto exchange CEX.IO, stablecoin transfers reached $27.6 trillion in 2024, outpacing Visa and Mastercard's combined transaction volume by 7.68%. The report pointed out that stablecoins consistently outperformed traditional payment providers throughout the year despite a dip in Q3 due to broader market slowdowns.

Stakeholders have begun contemplating the sector's future, with the crypto market inching closer to 20 years. Fundamentally, the conversations are moving toward how the cryptocurrency market will evolve as it gains broader adoption globally.

CryptoQuant highlighted that the expansion of stablecoins in circulation is likely to be a key driver for the next cryptocurrency rally.

The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder and former CEO of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, are reportedly exploring avenues to secure a presidential pardon for their son from President Donald Trump.

At a hearing in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, Binance sought to dismiss a lawsuit filed by victims affected by the Hamas attack on Israel.

The biggest crypto stocks all seem as stuck as Bitcoin is at the moment, as more consolidation seems to be the overall attitude of the markets at the moment.

The stablecoin market has just crossed a new milestone, reaching a record market cap of $200 billion. This milestone marks a significant $40 billion increase since early November when the U.S. presidential election results were announced. Meanwhile, stablecoins like Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), have been dominating the market.

Seven members of a UK gang have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for kidnapping, torturing, and extorting a cryptocurrency investor. The post Seven UK Gang Members Jailed for Kidnapping and Torturing Crypto Investor appeared first on Cryptonews.

As DTX Exchange's viral presale crosses 527,000 holders in only 6 weeks, it has come under the spotlight to be the next best ICO of 2025. Let's find out more about it!

Accessible and reliable financial education can strengthen customer relationships, improve engagement, and increase the number of account holders.

Crypto mobile wallets reached 36 million active users in Q4 2024, marking a shift toward greater engagement in DeFi and dApps.

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Pump.fun, the memecoin creation platform on the Solana blockchain, accusing it of selling unregistered securities and promoting "pump-and-dump" schemes. The complaint, filed on January 30, 2025, in a federal court in New York by Diego Aguilar, alleges that all cryptocurrencies issued on Pump.fun are "unregistered securities", representing an evolution of Ponzi schemes and pump-and-dump!

Esports betting has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the online gambling industry, attracting millions of fans and bettors worldwide.

Hedge fund giant Elliott Management has warned that the White House's pro-crypto stance fuels an unsustainable market bubble that could cause severe financial disruption when it collapses.

Ripple's XRP price is under bear pressure while Litecoin (LTC) is back to rallying. It's a great opportunity to buy these altcoins along with the IntelMarkets presale.

The cryptocurrency market has displayed a strong bullish recovery over the last seven days after recording a strong bearish action during the first half of January. With this, the memecoin market has recorded the highest gains during the month.

Bitcoin cloud mining lets users earn cryptocurrency without owning hardware, and platforms like BitconeMine make the process simple and accessible. #pressrelease

The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange is facing new accusations, this time regarding alleged links to Hamas. During a hearing in federal court in New York on January 30, Binance firmly rejected these allegations, seeking the dismissal of a complaint filed by the families of the victims of the October 2023 attacks.

A gang who extorted a vulnerable man for £100,000 in cryptocurrency over several months has been sentenced to over 76 years in prison.

The year 2024 couldn't be more instrumental for crypto growth with benchmarks including increasing user base and new precedents. The approval of ETFs by the SEC, BTC reaching All-Time High at $108K, the regulators' embracing crypto payments and the mega bounce back of Donald Trump by winning the 2024 US Elections.

The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of FTX, are reportedly exploring avenues to secure a pardon for their son from President Donald Trump.

SEC approves Bitwise Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF, exposure to both assets in one regulated product. Bitwise joins Hashdex and Franklin Templeton and becomes the third firm approved for a joint BTC-ETH ETF.

The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried are reportedly exploring a presidential pardon from Donald Trump for their son. What would a pardon mean for the crypto industry?

While Ozer remains in prison, his legal team vowed to push for further leniency.

Perhaps there is a bit of disappointment about what happened after his inauguration, but the long-term sentiment remains bull.

Sam Bankman-Fried's parents are actively pursuing a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, engaging with his inner circle following Trump's recent clemency grants, including that of Ross Ulbricht.

Sam Bankman-Fried's parents are reportedly exploring the possibility of a presidential pardon for their son, who is serving a 25-year sentence for fraud-related charges.

Automated trading fueled 70% of stablecoin transaction volume last year, with Base surpassing Ethereum due to bot-driven activity, a survey reveals. A new survey by crypto exchange CEX.

Kraken has resumed cryptocurrency staking operations in 39 U.S. states with 17 supported assets, enhanced security features, and third-party insurance following a $30 million SEC settlement and two-year service suspension.

The stablecoin market has grown by almost $40 billion since President Trump won the U.S. election.

Arkansas Senate Committee rejects bill to ban crypto mining near military facilities. The bill was introduced to prohibit crypto mining businesses, assuming they pose a threat to national security.

The Solana-based meme coin platform allegedly operated an unauthorized securities exchange, court documents reveal.

Wall Street shrugged off the chaos. Traders who had been panicking just days ago—thanks to the tech meltdown triggered by DeepSeek's overhyped claims—woke up on Friday with some relief.

Pump.fun allegedly sold unregistered securities disguised as meme tokens and attracted nearly $500 million in fees. The post Pump.Fun Slapped With Second Lawsuit Accusing of Violating US Securities Laws appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitfinex Securities plans to launch Blockstream Mining Note2 in El Salvador in 2025. Tokenized US Treasury Notes are already launched in El Salvador in 2024.

Malaysia will leverage Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence to tackle corruption and fraud in the digital age.

Yesterday, Pump.fun was hit by a class action, in which it is accused of violating U.S. laws with the sale of memecoin.

VIRTUAL is the native token of the AI launchpad Virtuals Protocol, a Base-native that recently expanded to Solana.

Here's what to expect amid accelerated approval for Crypto Index ETF under the new SEC.

The SEC has granted initial approval for Bitwise's Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF, which will offer weighted exposure to both cryptocurrencies in a single fund, though final S-1 registration approval is still required before trading can commence.