Sahil Thakur

ZachXBT

ZachXBT Faces Controversy Over $4 Million Token Withdrawal

Renowned blockchain investigator ZachXBT has drawn mixed reactions after withdrawing nearly $4 million from a memecoin project associated with his name. The transactions were linked to a Solana wallet publicly tied to ZachXBT, where he received 500 million ZACHXBT tokens — half of the total supply. Withdrawal and Liquidity Impact Shortly after receiving the tokens, …

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Bitmart D223 listing

BitMart Lists Dex223’s D223 Token in DeFi Trading Zone

BitMart has announced the primary listing of Dex223 (D223) on January 23, 2025, expanding its offerings in the DeFi trading zone. The platform will enable deposits starting January 21 at 9:00 AM UTC, followed by the activation of trading and withdrawals on January 23 and 24, respectively. Trading will occur under the D223/USDT pair. About …

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Meme coins

Here’s Why Meme Coins Are More Than Just Internet Jokes

Meme coins have long been regarded as mere internet jokes with no real value or practical use cases to drive their longevity or staying power in the competitive and ever-evolving crypto landscape. However, their increasing cultural relevance and financial impact suggest otherwise. Far from mere lightheartedness, meme-inspired tokens have become a dynamic part of the …

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World Liberty Financial crypto

World Liberty Financial Marks Trump’s Inauguration with $100M Crypto Purchases

World Liberty Financial (WLF), the DeFi platform affiliated with President Donald Trump, made waves on January 20 by purchasing over $100 million worth of cryptocurrencies ahead of his inauguration. The transactions reflect the platform’s strategic treasury management and alignment with Trump’s pro-crypto stance. Significant Crypto Acquisitions On Monday morning, WLF added 439 Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC), …

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Bitcoin Trump High

Bitcoin Hits $109,000 Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, surged to a record $109,241 on January 20, hours before Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. The rally is attributed to growing optimism about Trump’s pro-crypto policies and recent activity in the cryptocurrency market. Impact of Trump’s Pro-Crypto Policies Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. …

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Melania meme coin

Melania Trump Launches $MELANIA Meme Coin, Triggering $TRUMP Sell-Off

The cryptocurrency market saw another dramatic turn as Melania Trump, the incoming First Lady, launched her own memecoin, $MELANIA, just two days after President-elect Donald Trump introduced his $TRUMP token. The launch, announced on January 20 via Melania’s social media, caused a 50% drop in the value of $TRUMP, highlighting the volatility of the nascent …

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TRUMP coinbase binance

$TRUMP coin to get listed on Binance and Coinbase

Cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Coinbase announced the listing of $TRUMP, a memecoin promoted by President-elect Donald Trump, for spot trading. The coin is set to launch on Binance on January 19, 2025, at 8:30 UTC. The $TRUMP token was released by CIC Digital LLC, a Trump Organization affiliate known for previous branded ventures. The coin’s …

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makersplace shutdown

MakersPlace to Shut Down Amid NFT Market Challenges

MakersPlace, a digital art platform launched in 2018, has announced its closure, marking the end of its six-year operation. The platform, known for facilitating the creation, sale, and collection of NFTs, cited persistent industry challenges and a lack of additional funding as reasons for the decision. In a statement on January 17, MakersPlace said it …

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Phantom wallet funding

Phantom Raises $150 Million in Series C, Valued at $3 Billion

Digital asset wallet provider Phantom has raised $150 million in a Series C funding round led by Sequoia Capital and Paradigm. The funding round valued the company at $3 billion, marking a 150% increase from its $1.2 billion valuation in 2022. Other participants included Andreessen Horowitz and Variant, according to the company’s January 16 announcement. …

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