Luckiest Trader Ever? From $16 to $3 Million in 2 Weeks on a Meme Coin

It's every crypto degen's wet dream. A lucky trader threw just $16.20 at a Solana meme coin only two weeks ago, letting it sit in their wallet for 10 days, watching the value of the token soar. The trader then began to slowly take profits over the next three days. When it was all said and done, they pocketed a whopping $3 million. A Solana wallet starting with “6r3W” bought $16 worth of the Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) meme coin on October 31 while it was still on token launchpad Pump.fun—a platfo...

It's every crypto degen's wet dream. A lucky trader threw just $16.20 at a Solana meme coin only two weeks ago, letting it sit in their wallet for 10 days, watching the value of the token soar. The trader then began to slowly take profits over the next three days. When it was all said and done, they pocketed a whopping $3 million. A Solana wallet starting with “6r3W” bought $16 worth of the Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) meme coin on October 31 while it was still on token launchpad Pump.fun—a platfo...

Dogecoin Leads the Pack—But These Dog Coins Are Running Up Gains Too

Dogecoin isn’t the only dog in town when it comes to red-hot crypto coins. While the meme coin fetched its highest price in more than three years this week, rising to about $0.43 as tech CEO Elon Musk defended the asset’s tokenomics, a cadre of canine-themed contemporaries have meanwhile jockeyed for pack position. Resembling Dogecoin’s 100% leap over the past week to a current price of nearly $0.40, as of this writing, dog-themed meme coins on Solana and Ethereum have jumped as animal spirits...

Dogecoin isn’t the only dog in town when it comes to red-hot crypto coins. While the meme coin fetched its highest price in more than three years this week, rising to about $0.43 as tech CEO Elon Musk defended the asset’s tokenomics, a cadre of canine-themed contemporaries have meanwhile jockeyed for pack position. Resembling Dogecoin’s 100% leap over the past week to a current price of nearly $0.40, as of this writing, dog-themed meme coins on Solana and Ethereum have jumped as animal spirits...

Telegram Game 'Major' Reveals Token Launch Date Amid Airdrop Push

Telegram game Major has finally revealed when its hotly anticipated token will launch on The Open Network (TON). Players have spent months engaging with the mini app in the hopes for a healthy chunk of a future airdrop, which will likely closely follow the token launch. Major is a simple take on the tap-to-earn genre that has dominated Telegram gaming this year. Rather than hiding the genre’s social tasks behind a clicker game, like other games such as Hamster Kombat have, it pushes this viral m...

Telegram game Major has finally revealed when its hotly anticipated token will launch on The Open Network (TON). Players have spent months engaging with the mini app in the hopes for a healthy chunk of a future airdrop, which will likely closely follow the token launch. Major is a simple take on the tap-to-earn genre that has dominated Telegram gaming this year. Rather than hiding the genre’s social tasks behind a clicker game, like other games such as Hamster Kombat have, it pushes this viral m...

Privacy Project Nym Is Building an 'NSA-Proof' VPN

The current generation of virtual private networks (VPNs) has a problem, according to Nym CEO Harry Halpin. “They basically say, ‘Trust us, we're not going to log or copy your data’,” he said onstage at Web Summit, “but actually they can. You just have to trust them.” Independent audits can be faked, he added, or are “not particularly trustworthy themselves.” “Two or three large VPN companies actually run most user-facing VPNs,” he explained, adding that because they’re centralized, “you're not...

The current generation of virtual private networks (VPNs) has a problem, according to Nym CEO Harry Halpin. “They basically say, ‘Trust us, we're not going to log or copy your data’,” he said onstage at Web Summit, “but actually they can. You just have to trust them.” Independent audits can be faked, he added, or are “not particularly trustworthy themselves.” “Two or three large VPN companies actually run most user-facing VPNs,” he explained, adding that because they’re centralized, “you're not...

Franklin Templeton Launches Money Market Fund on Ethereum

After putting its flagship crypto product on a range of different blockchains, Wall Street giant Franklin Templeton has finally launched its fund on Ethereum proper. The asset manager on Thursday said that its Nasdaq-listed On-Chain U.S. Government Money Fund (FOBXX) is now available on the crypto network behind the second biggest digital coin, ETH. FOBXX is a fund that lets customers put cash into U.S. government securities, cash, and repurchase agreements. It allows investors to buy shares an...

After putting its flagship crypto product on a range of different blockchains, Wall Street giant Franklin Templeton has finally launched its fund on Ethereum proper. The asset manager on Thursday said that its Nasdaq-listed On-Chain U.S. Government Money Fund (FOBXX) is now available on the crypto network behind the second biggest digital coin, ETH. FOBXX is a fund that lets customers put cash into U.S. government securities, cash, and repurchase agreements. It allows investors to buy shares an...

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin Down as $444M in Crypto Longs Get Rekt

After soaring above $93,000 per coin and touching a new all-time high on Wednesday, Bitcoin's price dropped hard on Thursday—bringing other top virtual currencies with it and wrecking plenty of long positions in the process. The biggest digital asset by market cap is now trading for $87,805, a drop of over 6% in the past 24 hours, CoinGecko shows. Ethereum's price dropped harder, and is down about 8% over the same period at a current price of $3,083. The correction comes as investors wait for F...

After soaring above $93,000 per coin and touching a new all-time high on Wednesday, Bitcoin's price dropped hard on Thursday—bringing other top virtual currencies with it and wrecking plenty of long positions in the process. The biggest digital asset by market cap is now trading for $87,805, a drop of over 6% in the past 24 hours, CoinGecko shows. Ethereum's price dropped harder, and is down about 8% over the same period at a current price of $3,083. The correction comes as investors wait for F...

McDonald's Reveals Doodles Collab for Coffee and Collectibles

The golden arches are getting a pastel makeover for the holiday season. Fast food giant McDonald’s and Web3-native brand Doodles revealed a collaboration Thursday, featuring custom cups that showcase the Ethereum NFT collection’s colorful, hand drawn style. On top of that, customers can unlock digital collectibles and content, as well as access co-branded physical merchandise. Dubbed the “GM Spread Joy” campaign, the marketing initiative is being billed as an immersive experience that pays homag...

The golden arches are getting a pastel makeover for the holiday season. Fast food giant McDonald’s and Web3-native brand Doodles revealed a collaboration Thursday, featuring custom cups that showcase the Ethereum NFT collection’s colorful, hand drawn style. On top of that, customers can unlock digital collectibles and content, as well as access co-branded physical merchandise. Dubbed the “GM Spread Joy” campaign, the marketing initiative is being billed as an immersive experience that pays homag...

Trump Crypto Project Taps Chainlink for On-Chain Data

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the decentralized finance (DeFi) project backed by Donald Trump and his family, announced its adoption of Chainlink’s (LINK) oracle service. As Decrypt reported in mid-September, president-elect Donald Trump launched WLFI, with plans to offer borrowing and lending services for cryptocurrencies on the Ethereum blockchain network, while also paying liquidity providers. Then in October, the project submitted a proposal to the governance forum of Ethereum (ETH) DeFi p...

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the decentralized finance (DeFi) project backed by Donald Trump and his family, announced its adoption of Chainlink’s (LINK) oracle service. As Decrypt reported in mid-September, president-elect Donald Trump launched WLFI, with plans to offer borrowing and lending services for cryptocurrencies on the Ethereum blockchain network, while also paying liquidity providers. Then in October, the project submitted a proposal to the governance forum of Ethereum (ETH) DeFi p...

Bengal Man Arrested in Connection With $235 Million WazirX Hack

Delhi Police’s Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) division has arrested a man from West Bengal, in connection with a massive cyberattack on WazirX. In July, the crypto industry witnessed the hack of India’s largest crypto exchange, WazirX. The exploit resulted in losses of approximately $235 million, with hackers targeting the platform’s hot and cold wallets. The accused SK Mausad Alam is under custody for allegedly facilitating the WazirX heist by opening a fraudulent account o...

Delhi Police’s Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) division has arrested a man from West Bengal, in connection with a massive cyberattack on WazirX. In July, the crypto industry witnessed the hack of India’s largest crypto exchange, WazirX. The exploit resulted in losses of approximately $235 million, with hackers targeting the platform’s hot and cold wallets. The accused SK Mausad Alam is under custody for allegedly facilitating the WazirX heist by opening a fraudulent account o...

Trump Taps Bitcoin Fan Matt Gaetz for Attorney General

In a move that left both allies and opponents reeling, President-elect Donald Trump has tapped pro-crypto Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz to serve as the next Attorney General of the United States. It’s a move that suggests he’s doubling down on his pro-crypto agenda. Known for his staunch advocacy of Bitcoin, Gaetz's appointment is a clear signal that Trump’s second term will prioritize a pro-crypto agenda, even at the risk of deepening divisions within his own party. Gaetz would “root out the s...

In a move that left both allies and opponents reeling, President-elect Donald Trump has tapped pro-crypto Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz to serve as the next Attorney General of the United States. It’s a move that suggests he’s doubling down on his pro-crypto agenda. Known for his staunch advocacy of Bitcoin, Gaetz's appointment is a clear signal that Trump’s second term will prioritize a pro-crypto agenda, even at the risk of deepening divisions within his own party. Gaetz would “root out the s...

Republicans Claim Victory in the House Boosting Hopes of Pro-Crypto Shift

The Republican Party has secured a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, completing a sweep of the 2024 elections that saw Donald Trump return to the presidency and Republicans gain control of the Senate. A GOP victory raises optimism, where crypto participants anticipate a friendlier regulatory environment under the new administration. The House majority was solidified following Republican Juan Ciscomani's victory in Arizona, granting the GOP the 218 seats necessary for victory and st...

The Republican Party has secured a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, completing a sweep of the 2024 elections that saw Donald Trump return to the presidency and Republicans gain control of the Senate. A GOP victory raises optimism, where crypto participants anticipate a friendlier regulatory environment under the new administration. The House majority was solidified following Republican Juan Ciscomani's victory in Arizona, granting the GOP the 218 seats necessary for victory and st...

Miami Dolphins' Odell Beckham Fades the Haters. ‘Who Said Taking My Salary in Bitcoin was Dumb?’

Odell Beckham Jr. is having the last laugh about his Bitcoin bet in 2021. The Miami Dolphins wide receiver took to social media Wednesday to remind everyone about his decision to receive his $750,000 Rams salary in Bitcoin three years ago. "Who said taking my Rams salary in Bitcoin was dumb again?" Beckham said Wednesday afternoon as Bitcoin traded above $90,000, which is a nearly 40% gain from when he made the conversion at $64,293 back on November 12, 2021. Reading that tweet immediately draws...

Odell Beckham Jr. is having the last laugh about his Bitcoin bet in 2021. The Miami Dolphins wide receiver took to social media Wednesday to remind everyone about his decision to receive his $750,000 Rams salary in Bitcoin three years ago. "Who said taking my Rams salary in Bitcoin was dumb again?" Beckham said Wednesday afternoon as Bitcoin traded above $90,000, which is a nearly 40% gain from when he made the conversion at $64,293 back on November 12, 2021. Reading that tweet immediately draws...

Pepe Clinches Top 20 Spot, Outpaces Dogecoin in Weekly Gains

Meme coin PEPE has outperformed Dogecoin (DOGE) in weekly gains after major crypto exchanges announced plans to list the token as meme coins continue to swell on a Republican victory and a broader market rally. The announcement of Pepe’s listings sparked immediate market reactions. In just a few hours, the token’s market cap briefly surged past $10 billion, while Dogecoin’s sits at $56 billion. The surge in Pepe’s value comes after two major U.S.-based exchanges—Robinhood and Coinbase—announced...

Meme coin PEPE has outperformed Dogecoin (DOGE) in weekly gains after major crypto exchanges announced plans to list the token as meme coins continue to swell on a Republican victory and a broader market rally. The announcement of Pepe’s listings sparked immediate market reactions. In just a few hours, the token’s market cap briefly surged past $10 billion, while Dogecoin’s sits at $56 billion. The surge in Pepe’s value comes after two major U.S.-based exchanges—Robinhood and Coinbase—announced...

Bitcoin Futures Play the Long Game as Investors Bet on Bullish Days Ahead

Bitcoin derivatives are flashing signs of cautious optimism among investors for further gains in the year ahead, with the market in contango as futures prices remain elevated. December contracts on CME traded at $91,355 on Wednesday, while longer-dated front-month contracts, such as June 2025, reached $95,670, compared to a spot price of $90,570, MarketWatch data shows. Bitcoin’s futures market, which has historically signaled speculative pressure when in contango, appears less overbought than i...

Bitcoin derivatives are flashing signs of cautious optimism among investors for further gains in the year ahead, with the market in contango as futures prices remain elevated. December contracts on CME traded at $91,355 on Wednesday, while longer-dated front-month contracts, such as June 2025, reached $95,670, compared to a spot price of $90,570, MarketWatch data shows. Bitcoin’s futures market, which has historically signaled speculative pressure when in contango, appears less overbought than i...

US Holds Secret Satellite Footage of UFOs, Navy Admiral Testifies

New video evidence suggests aliens have "stalked" military jets with technology hundreds of times faster than current aerospace capabilities, witnesses told a U.S. House Oversight hearing on UFOs Wednesday. “Let me be clear: UAPs [unidentified aerial phenomenon] are real, advanced technologies not created by our government or any other government are monitoring sensitive military installations around the globe,” former director of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, Lue Elizond...

New video evidence suggests aliens have "stalked" military jets with technology hundreds of times faster than current aerospace capabilities, witnesses told a U.S. House Oversight hearing on UFOs Wednesday. “Let me be clear: UAPs [unidentified aerial phenomenon] are real, advanced technologies not created by our government or any other government are monitoring sensitive military installations around the globe,” former director of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, Lue Elizond...

Anthropic CEO Warns of Multiple Threats Posed by Human-Level AI in Coming Years

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says humanity is closer than expected to where AI models are as intelligent and capable as humans. Amodei is also concerned about the potential implications of human-level AI. “Things that are powerful can do good things, and they can do bad things," Amodei warned, “With great power comes great responsibility." Indeed, Amodei suggests Artificial General Intelligence could exceed human capabilities within the next three years, a transformative shift in technology that s...

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says humanity is closer than expected to where AI models are as intelligent and capable as humans. Amodei is also concerned about the potential implications of human-level AI. “Things that are powerful can do good things, and they can do bad things," Amodei warned, “With great power comes great responsibility." Indeed, Amodei suggests Artificial General Intelligence could exceed human capabilities within the next three years, a transformative shift in technology that s...

Solana's Tensor Teases Social Trading App to Rival Pump.fun

Tensor, the Solana-based NFT marketplace, teased more details about its latest venture: Vector.fun, a new platform that will blend social engagement with token trading in a mobile-first app across multiple blockchain networks. The company’s founders shared details about the trading platform on social media on Tuesday, emphasizing that its development spun out of NFT fatigue and the market’s attention becoming “tokenized memetic.” “We saw an explosive new market emerge out of nowhere and we reali...

Tensor, the Solana-based NFT marketplace, teased more details about its latest venture: Vector.fun, a new platform that will blend social engagement with token trading in a mobile-first app across multiple blockchain networks. The company’s founders shared details about the trading platform on social media on Tuesday, emphasizing that its development spun out of NFT fatigue and the market’s attention becoming “tokenized memetic.” “We saw an explosive new market emerge out of nowhere and we reali...

Bitwise Acquires Attestant in Expanding Ethereum Staking Push

Cryptocurrency index fund manager Bitwise Asset Management has acquired Ethereum staking firm Attestant Limited, as locking up ETH for rewards continues to gain traction among holders. Bitwise aims to leverage its acquisition of the Ethereum staking firm—which handles $3.7 billion worth of staked ETH—to build out Bitwise OS, a new on-chain product suite for digital asset investors. The suite will provide professional non-custodial staking services alongside hedge fund services and exchange-trad...

Cryptocurrency index fund manager Bitwise Asset Management has acquired Ethereum staking firm Attestant Limited, as locking up ETH for rewards continues to gain traction among holders. Bitwise aims to leverage its acquisition of the Ethereum staking firm—which handles $3.7 billion worth of staked ETH—to build out Bitwise OS, a new on-chain product suite for digital asset investors. The suite will provide professional non-custodial staking services alongside hedge fund services and exchange-trad...

Elon Musk Praises Dogecoin Inflation Rate: 'Feature, Not a Bug'

Elon Musk isn’t backing down when it comes to Dogecoin. The world’s richest man and soon-to-be U.S. government employee said on Twitter (aka X) that the joke cryptocurrency’s inflationary model is a “feature, not a bug.” He was responding to Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus’ tweet explaining to developers how to adjust the asset’s tokenomics. I think the flat inflation of Dogecoin, which means decreasing percentage inflation, is a feature, not a bug — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 13, 2024...

Elon Musk isn’t backing down when it comes to Dogecoin. The world’s richest man and soon-to-be U.S. government employee said on Twitter (aka X) that the joke cryptocurrency’s inflationary model is a “feature, not a bug.” He was responding to Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus’ tweet explaining to developers how to adjust the asset’s tokenomics. I think the flat inflation of Dogecoin, which means decreasing percentage inflation, is a feature, not a bug — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 13, 2024...

Polymarket Founder Raided by FBI After Trump Win, Company Says

Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan was the target of a law enforcement raid Wednesday, the company confirmed to Decrypt, describing him as the victim of "political retribution" after his phone and electronics were seized. The spokesperson claimed that Coplan is being targeted after Polymarket “correctly called the 2024 presidential election,” after bettors on the crypto prediction market platform correctly picked a White House victory for Republican Donald Trump. The seizures, conducted Wednesday in...

Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan was the target of a law enforcement raid Wednesday, the company confirmed to Decrypt, describing him as the victim of "political retribution" after his phone and electronics were seized. The spokesperson claimed that Coplan is being targeted after Polymarket “correctly called the 2024 presidential election,” after bettors on the crypto prediction market platform correctly picked a White House victory for Republican Donald Trump. The seizures, conducted Wednesday in...