Odin.fun challenges Pump.fun as Bitcoin’s first meme coin launchpad

Key Takeaways Odin.fun is a new Bitcoin-based platform for meme coin creation and trading. Odin.fun aims to capture the same attention as Pump.fun but on Bitcoin’s network, as Pump.fun surpassed $400 million in revenue by 2025. Share this article Odin.fun launched as Bitcoin’s first meme coin launchpad, aiming to create a platform similar to Pump.fun and attract a similar audience, as Pump.fun dominates the meme coin trading space with billions in volume. The platform enables meme coin creation and trading on Bitcoin despite the network’s lack of smart contracts. The…

Kraken to delist USDT and non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins in the EEA by March 31

Key Takeaways Kraken will delist USDT and several other stablecoins in the EEA due to MiCAR regulations by March 31, 2025. Delisting process begins in February 2025 with full halt of spot trading on March 24, 2025. Share this article Kraken will delist Tether (USDT) and four other stablecoins in the European Economic Area (EEA) as the crypto exchange prepares for upcoming regulatory changes under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The delisting will occur in phases, concluding with automatic conversion of remaining holdings by March 31, 2025. In addition…

AI-driven Genius Group plans $100 million Bitcoin treasury expansion through rights offering

Key Takeaways Genius Group plans to expand its Bitcoin treasury to $100 million through a rights offering and additional financing. Shareholders can purchase additional shares at $0.50 each, with rights expiring on February 14, 2025. Share this article Genius Group, an AI-powered education company, is doubling down on its Bitcoin strategy. The company announced Friday a rights offering and plans for additional loans to expand its Bitcoin holdings to $100 million. The right offering provides existing shareholders with the opportunity to purchase additional ordinary shares at a discounted price of…

Cables Finance bridges RWAs with DeFi through liquid staking and perpetual futures

Share this article DeFi in 2025 faces significant challenges: fragmented liquidity, dependence on USD-denominated assets, and limited integration with real-world assets (RWAs). These barriers prevent it from achieving its potential as a truly global financial system. Cables Finance addresses these gaps with a liquidity flywheel powered by liquid staking tokens (LSTs) like cEUR, cXAU, and cJPY, seamlessly integrated with a multi-asset perpetual futures DEX. By bridging yield-bearing RWAs with advanced trading infrastructure, Cables is creating a dynamic, self-reinforcing ecosystem that enhances liquidity, accessibility, and global adoption. The Cables Liquidity Flywheel,…