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Pump.fun Co-Founder Alon Cohen Says Most Altcoins Are Similar to Meme Coins, Cites Market Volatility
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pumpfun-co-founder-alon-cohen-says-most-altcoins-are-similar-to-meme-coins-cites-market-volatility
MediaAlon Cohen, co-founder of Pump.fun, recently commented on the state of altcoins, suggesting that many tech-based altcoins serve the same purpose as meme coins.
Bitcoin Faces $1.3B Liquidation Risk If Price Slides Below $93K Support Amid Trade War Worries
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-faces-dollar13b-liquidation-risk-if-price-slides-below-dollar93k-support-amid-trade-war-worries
MediaBitcoin's price dropped below $100,000 on Feb. 4, as concerns over the global trade war between the United States and China affected market sentiment.
Coinbase CEO Proposes Blockchain-Based U.S. Treasury To Prevent Inflation as DOGE Transactions Cut Costs by Billions
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/coinbase-ceo-proposes-blockchain-based-us-treasury-to-prevent-inflation-as-doge-transactions-cut-costs-by-billions
MediaElon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has saved U.S. taxpayers $36.7 billion, though this is just 1.8% of his $2 trillion spending cut target.
Vine Coin Airdrop Guide: How to Claim Your Token
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/vine-coin-airdrop-guide-how-to-claim-your-token
MediaVine Coin is a meme coin launched on the Solana blockchain in January 2025, co-founded by Rus Yusupov, who is notably tied to the original Vine video platform.
World Liberty Financial Aims To Create 'Strategic' Token Reserve With Trump’s Backing
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/world-liberty-financial-aims-to-create-strategic-token-reserve-with-trumps-backing
MediaWorld Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (DeFi) project co-founded by Chase Herro, is set to establish a “strategic reserve” using tokens it acquires.
Orbiter Finance Airdrop Guide: How to Participate, Eligibility Criteria and Price Prediction
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/orbiter-finance-airdrop-guide-how-to-participate-eligibility-criteria-and-price-prediction
MediaOrbiter Finance, a decentralized cross-rollup bridge, is launching its airdrop campaign alongside the introduction of its native token, $OBT.
Pudgy Penguins Burns $150 Million in Unclaimed Solana Tokens, PENGU Price Drops by 8%
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/pudgy-penguins-burns-dollar150-million-in-unclaimed-solana-tokens-pengu-price-drops-by-8percent
MediaPudgy Penguins recently burned over $150 million in unclaimed Solana tokens after ending its PENGU token claim earlier than expected.
Trump Media Files Trademarks for Bitcoin Plus ETF, Made in America ETF, and Other Investment Vehicles Under Truth.Fi Brand
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/trump-media-files-trademarks-for-bitcoin-plus-etf-made-in-america-etf-and-other-investment-vehicles-under-truthfi-brand
MediaTrump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), which is majority-owned by Donald Trump, has announced plans to launch multiple exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Berachain Expands Blockchain Ecosystem With Magic Eden Support
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/berachain-expands-blockchain-ecosystem-with-magic-eden-support
MediaBerachain, a layer-1 blockchain known for its EVM-identical compatibility and innovative proof-of-liquidity (PoL) consensus model, is making strides in the blockchain space.
Jupiter Exchange Account Hacked on Social Media Platform X
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/jupiter-exchange-account-hacked-on-social-media-platform-x
MediaOn Wednesday, Jupiter, a Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator, reportedly had its social media account hacked, leading to the promotion of fraudulent crypto.
Bitcoin To Hit $500,000 Before Trump Leaves Office as Institutional Investment Grows and Volatility Drops, Says Standard Chartered
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-to-hit-dollar500000-before-trump-leaves-office-as-institutional-investment-grows-and-volatility-drops-says-standard-chartered
MediaStandard Chartered predicts that Bitcoin will reach $500,000 before Donald Trump leaves office, citing increased investor access and reduced volatility.
Bitcoin’s $850 Billion Realized Cap Suggests Bull Market Could Last Beyond March 2025—Research
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoins-dollar850-billion-realized-cap-suggests-bull-market-could-last-beyond-march-2025%E2%80%94research
MediaBitcoin has reached a milestone, with its realized capitalization surpassing $850 billion for the first time.
FDIC Releases 790 Pages of Documents Showing Resistance to Crypto Banking
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/fdic-releases-790-pages-of-documents-showing-resistance-to-crypto-banking
MediaThe Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has released 790 pages of documents detailing its interactions with banks and financial institutions seeking to offer cryptocurrency services.
Cattea Launches Farming Pool on Tomarket: A New Era in "Drink-to-Earn" Gaming
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/cattea-launches-farming-pool-on-tomarket-a-new-era-in-drink-to-earn-gaming
MediaCattea has announced the launch of its Farming Pool on Tomarket.
Skyren DAO Airdrop Guide: How to Participate and Claim Your Tokens
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/skyren-dao-airdrop-guide-how-to-participate-and-claim-your-tokens
MediaSkyren DAO presents an innovative approach to token distribution through its airdrop campaign, "The Skydrop," which operates on the Polygon network.
Bill Barhydt Predicts $700K Bitcoin and $16K Ethereum in 2025, While Arthur Hayes Foresees Market Drop to $70K
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bill-barhydt-predicts-dollar700k-bitcoin-and-dollar16k-ethereum-in-2025-while-arthur-hayes-foresees-market-drop-to-dollar70k
MediaBill Barhydt, CEO of Abra, has made bold predictions about Bitcoin and Ethereum, suggesting that Bitcoin could reach as high as $700,000 in the current cycle.
Crypto VC Felix Hartmann Says Negative Funding Rates and Bearish Sentiment May Signal Market Bottom
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/crypto-vc-felix-hartmann-says-negative-funding-rates-and-bearish-sentiment-may-signal-market-bottom
MediaFelix Hartmann, founder of Hartmann Capital, believes the crypto market may be near a bottom, pointing to extended negative funding rates and bearish sentiment as indicators.
Chromia $EVAL Airdrop Guide: Everything You Need to Know
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/chromia-dollareval-airdrop-guide-everything-you-need-to-know
MediaChromia has introduced the EVAL Engine, an innovative AI agent evaluation plugin designed to enhance transparency and accountability in AI-generated content.
Bitrue Announces BERA Token Listing in Support of Berachain Ecosystem
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitrue-announces-bera-token-listing-in-support-of-berachain-ecosystem
MediaBitrue has announced its upcoming support for Berachain, a new layer-1 blockchain designed to compete with established networks like Ethereum and Solana.
TapSwap Season 1 Concludes, Survey Opportunity Available for Users
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/tapswap-season-1-concludes-survey-opportunity-available-for-users
MediaTapSwap has officially concluded Season 1, marking the end of its tapping phase for users.
Galaxy’s Novogratz Says Ethereum Sentiment is 'Unbelievably Bearish' as ETH Lags Behind Bitcoin and Solana
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/galaxys-novogratz-says-ethereum-sentiment-is-unbelievably-bearish-as-eth-lags-behind-bitcoin-and-solana
MediaEthereum has been struggling to keep pace with Bitcoin and Solana.
XRP, Dogecoin, and Cardano Fall 26% as Bitcoin Struggles With Ongoing Trade War Tensions
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/xrp-dogecoin-and-cardano-fall-26percent-as-bitcoin-struggles-with-ongoing-trade-war-tensions
MediaBitcoin’s price has dropped almost 9% over the last week, leading to a broader downturn across the crypto market.
BNB Chain Test Token Hits $35M Before Crashing as Meme Coins Face Legal Scrutiny in U.S.
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bnb-chain-test-token-hits-dollar35m-before-crashing-as-meme-coins-face-legal-scrutiny-in-us
MediaA test token created for a BNB Chain tutorial unexpectedly surged to a $35 million market cap before crashing to around $15 million.
Farm Frens Delays Token Airdrop Amid Telegram's Exclusivity Shift to TON
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/farm-frens-delays-token-airdrop-amid-telegrams-exclusivity-shift-to-ton
MediaFarm Frens has postponed its FREN token airdrop, originally scheduled for January, to February.
Hyperliquid Airdrop Guide: What is Hyperliquid, How to Participate and What it means for Defi
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/hyperliquid-airdrop-guide-what-is-hyperliquid-how-to-participate-and-what-it-means-for-defi
MediaHyperliquid is a prominent player in the rapidly evolving world of decentralized finance (DeFi).
Solana Meme Coins TRUMP, VINE, and FARTBOY See Double-Digit Gains as Market Stays Stagnant
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/solana-meme-coins-trump-vine-and-fartboy-see-double-digit-gains-as-market-stays-stagnant
MediaThe top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap have been trading sideways, with no significant price moves over the past 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops for First Time in 4 Months as Production Declines Across Major Firms
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-mining-difficulty-drops-for-first-time-in-4-months-as-production-declines-across-major-firms
MediaBitcoin miners experienced declining production in January due to near-record-high network difficulty.
Berachain To Launch Mainnet and Token Generation Event on February 6, 2025
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/berachain-to-launch-mainnet-and-token-generation-event-on-february-6-2025
MediaBerachain, a new EVM-compatible layer-1 blockchain, is scheduled to launch its mainnet on Feb. 6, 2025.
Bitcoin Mining Firm Bitdeer Purchases Canadian Power Facility for $21.7 Million
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-mining-firm-bitdeer-purchases-canadian-power-facility-for-dollar217-million
MediaBitcoin mining firm Bitdeer has announced the acquisition of a power project in Alberta, Canada, for $21.7 million.
SEC Reviews Crypto Regulations, Considers Retroactive Relief for Past Token Offerings
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-reviews-crypto-regulations-considers-retroactive-relief-for-past-token-offerings
MediaThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing whether certain cryptocurrencies should be classified as securities.