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Former "NFT Chain" Spends $250 Million to Compete with Stripe and Circle

Polygon Labs has acquired Coinme and Sequence for over $250 million, positioning itself as a "stablecoin rail" competitor to Stripe and Circle. Coinme, a licensed money transmitter in 48 U.S. states, provides a compliant fiat on-ramp via a vast cash-to-crypto network. Sequence offers smart wallet infrastructure that abstracts blockchain complexities for end-users. Together, these acquisitions enable Polygon to offer a full-stack solution for stablecoin payments, combining regulatory access, user-friendly technology, and physical cash integration. This strategy aims to capture value in the growing stablecoin payment market, competing with closed ecosystems like Circle’s Arc and service-oriented platforms like Stripe’s Tempo, while avoiding the token economic pitfalls seen in projects like Tether’s Plasma.

比推01/20 19:05

Former "NFT Chain" Spends $250 Million to Compete with Stripe and Circle

比推01/20 19:05

Pump.fun Pushes Past Memecoins, Launches Investment Arm To Back New Projects

Pump.fun, known as a memecoin launchpad, has expanded its operations by launching an investment division named Pump Fund. It has initiated a public hackathon with a $3 million fund to support new projects. Twelve winning teams will each receive $250,000 at a $10 million valuation, along with mentorship from the founders. The selection process will be market-driven, relying on real token demand and community traction rather than traditional venture capital methods. Projects are required to build publicly, issue tokens, and demonstrate user interest. This move marks a strategic shift for Pump.fun from memecoins toward backing broader startup ideas using token-based mechanics. However, the platform's history of security issues and legal concerns related to memecoin launches adds controversy to this new initiative. Critics caution that the model may prioritize short-term hype over sustainable development and raise questions about transparency and long-term viability. Applications are currently open for the hackathon.

bitcoinist01/20 17:31

Pump.fun Pushes Past Memecoins, Launches Investment Arm To Back New Projects

bitcoinist01/20 17:31

TenX Acquires 5.54M XTZ in Strategic Tezos Staking Partnership with the Tezos Foundation

TenX Protocols Inc., a publicly traded blockchain infrastructure company, has acquired 5,542,935.08 XTZ tokens (Tezos) at an average cost of $0.5868 per token as part of a strategic staking partnership with the Tezos Foundation. The acquisition, funded through the company’s earlier financing, supports TenX’s validator operations on the Tezos network and aligns with its long-term strategy of revenue generation through staking and ecosystem involvement. The Tezos Foundation intends to delegate a portion of its XTZ holdings to TenX’s validators, pending due diligence, to support network security and decentralization. TenX’s CEO, Mat Cybula, emphasized that Tezos was chosen for its governance model, technical maturity, and scalability. Arthur Breitman, co-founder of Tezos, noted that TenX’s long-term validator approach is a natural fit for the network. Tezos’ self-amending architecture, which has undergone 19 upgrades, offers institutional functionality, improved performance, and staking ease. The acquisition aims to turn crypto assets into predictable income through staking while contributing to the network’s security. TenX focuses on recurring revenue from crypto assets and provides infrastructure and development services across blockchain networks.

TheNewsCrypto01/20 16:23

TenX Acquires 5.54M XTZ in Strategic Tezos Staking Partnership with the Tezos Foundation

TheNewsCrypto01/20 16:23

With $950 Million in Revenue, How Does Pump.fun Use $3 Million to 'Vote' for the Next Viral Meme?

Pump.fun, a leading platform in the Meme token space with over $950 million in historical revenue, has launched an investment division called Pump Fund. The fund will invest $3 million in total across 12 new tokens launched on its platform, allocating $250,000 per token at a valuation of $10 million each. In addition to financial support, selected projects will receive mentorship from Pump.fun’s founders and other resources. The initiative is part of a new "Build in Public (BiP)" hackathon, which encourages founders to publicly develop products after launching a token on Pump.fun. Participants must hold at least 10% of their token supply and are encouraged to actively engage with the community via social media and live streams. The selection process prioritizes organic growth and long-term sustainability over marketing hype. The application period opened on January 19 and will run for 30 days, with the first winners announced by February 18. The program is designed to identify and support promising Meme tokens with real utility and community backing, offering a new path for early-stage projects to gain traction.

比推01/20 14:28

With $950 Million in Revenue, How Does Pump.fun Use $3 Million to 'Vote' for the Next Viral Meme?

比推01/20 14:28

As Investor Confidence Drifts Away From Blue-Chips, Ozak AI Emerges as the Fresh Momentum Leader

While major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum face declining momentum and limited returns, Ozak AI emerges as a new high-growth investment opportunity. Currently in its 7th presale phase priced at $0.014, the token has already grown 14x from its initial $0.001 launch price and raised over $5.78 million. Ozak AI combines AI and blockchain technology through features like DePIN nodes for predictive analysis and Custom Prediction Agents for personalized trading insights. Strategic partnerships with Mind AI and SoloChain strengthen its ecosystem. With investors shifting from blue-chip cryptocurrencies to early-stage AI tokens, Ozak AI positions itself as a leading momentum project with significant ROI potential and technological innovation.

TheNewsCrypto01/20 12:24

As Investor Confidence Drifts Away From Blue-Chips, Ozak AI Emerges as the Fresh Momentum Leader

TheNewsCrypto01/20 12:24

WhiteWhale Solana Memecoin Crashes 60% After $1.3M Whale Selloff

The Solana memecoin WhiteWhale experienced a 60% price crash following a $1.3 million selloff by large holders, with on-chain data pointing to a trader named Remus as a key seller. The token, initially launched on Pump.fun, faced accusations of a rug pull. Despite a partial recovery by January 20, the incident resulted in significant losses for investors. A CoinGecko report cited in the article notes that over 50% of cryptocurrencies fail, with 2025 being a record year for token failures, highlighting the high risk and volatility in the memecoin market.

TheNewsCrypto01/20 12:24

WhiteWhale Solana Memecoin Crashes 60% After $1.3M Whale Selloff

TheNewsCrypto01/20 12:24

MegaETH Announces January 22 Mainnet Launch With Global Performance Stress Test

MegaETH, a high-performance blockchain, will launch its mainnet on January 22, 2026, starting with a limited-access global stress test. The test aims to process 11 billion transactions in 7 days under heavy load while maintaining ultra-low fees and real-time confirmations. Initially, only selected latency-sensitive applications—such as trading platforms, gaming, and payment services—will be allowed to participate. The goal is to evaluate network stability, speed, and cost-effectiveness before gradually opening to the public. MegaETH is designed to offer Ethereum compatibility with significantly faster and cheaper transactions, targeting real-time on-chain applications.

TheNewsCrypto01/20 12:14

MegaETH Announces January 22 Mainnet Launch With Global Performance Stress Test

TheNewsCrypto01/20 12:14

Injective’s ‘supply squeeze’ clears with 99% vote – What’s next for INJ?

Injective's 'supply squeeze' proposal was overwhelmingly approved with 99.89% of the vote. The plan aims to dramatically reduce the INJ token supply by doubling the token burn rate and cutting staking reward emissions in half. This aggressive deflationary upgrade complements the existing community buyback program, which has already removed over 6.8 million tokens from circulation. Despite the bullish tokenomics update, the price reaction was muted. INJ saw a brief 4% rally but gave back gains due to broader market pressures, including a Bitcoin dip. Futures market data showed persistently low demand and negative sentiment, indicating the update was overshadowed by macro conditions. It remains to be seen if the deflationary measures will significantly boost INJ's price long-term.

ambcrypto01/20 11:08

Injective’s ‘supply squeeze’ clears with 99% vote – What’s next for INJ?

ambcrypto01/20 11:08

TROVE token’s 97% wipeout: From $11.5 mln presale to rug-pull accusations

Trove Market's TROVE token experienced a catastrophic 97.5% crash shortly after its launch on January 20, falling from a fully diluted valuation of $20 million to just $500,000. The project had previously raised $11.5 million in a presale but faced immediate backlash after announcing a switch from Hyperliquid to Solana, breaching investor trust. Accusations of a rug pull intensified when it was revealed that funds were allegedly funneled to influencers, casinos, and betting platforms. A key liquidity provider liquidated $12.9 million worth of assets, further destabilizing the project. Most presale investors suffered massive losses, with sentiment remaining extremely bearish and fears of further price declines.

ambcrypto01/20 10:05

TROVE token’s 97% wipeout: From $11.5 mln presale to rug-pull accusations

ambcrypto01/20 10:05

Pump.fun Expands With New Investment Arm, Pump Fund to Support Startups

Pump.fun, a platform known for memecoins, has launched Pump Fund, a new investment arm to support early-stage startups. It also introduced a $3 million "Build in Public" Hackathon, offering 12 selected projects $250,000 each at a $10 million valuation, along with mentorship and ecosystem support. Unlike traditional hackathons, funding is determined by public traction rather than judges, requiring teams to launch tokens and develop openly with community interaction. Co-founder Alon Cohen stated that demand for strong founders remains high regardless of market conditions. Meanwhile, PUMP’s price saw a slight increase, though trading volume has declined, indicating cautious optimism about the platform’s strategic shift toward startup support.

TheNewsCrypto01/20 08:26

Pump.fun Expands With New Investment Arm, Pump Fund to Support Startups

TheNewsCrypto01/20 08:26

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