Pump.fun ICO sells out in 12 minutes, raises $600 mln: For retail, this means…

Pump.fun’s ICO sold out in 12 minutes, raising $600 million. The memecoin platform faced mixed reactions, with some praising its success and others criticizing its tokenomics and risks for retail investors.
US Bitcoin ETFs Record Consecutive Billion-Dollar Inflow Days As Price Nears $120K | Bitcoinist.com

US Bitcoin ETFs saw $2.72 billion in inflows last week, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading. Bitcoin’s price surged to $118,700, reflecting strong investor interest in crypto-linked funds.
XRP or XLM: We Asked 4 AIs Who Wins in 2025? The Dominant Answer May Surprise You

Four AI models (ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity) predict XRP will outperform XLM in 2025 due to institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and market momentum, despite XLM’s recent gains.
Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Remain Steady As CDD Normalizes After False Alarm

Bitcoin’s price surges past $117,000 as long-term holders remain steady. CDD metric normalizes after a false alarm, indicating strong holder confidence amid bullish market conditions.
Tasmania Hit by Spate of Crypto ATM-Related Scams – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Tasmania residents lost $1.64 million in crypto ATM scams, with one victim losing $493,000. Scammers exploited the rapid expansion of cryptocurrency ATMs for fraudulent activities.
Expert Predicts XRP Price Rally To $6 If This Happens

Analysts predict XRP could rally to $6 if it achieves a weekly close above $3, citing technical patterns and ETF speculation as key drivers. Rising volume and bullish momentum support the potential breakout.
Bank of America Unveils S&P 500 Targets As Wealth Advisory Firm Says Investors Pricing In Goldilocks Scenario for Stock Market: Report – The Daily Hodl

Bank of America predicts S&P 500 will reach 6,300 by year-end and 6,600 in 12 months, citing economic resilience. Investors are pricing in a Goldilocks scenario with strong growth and easing inflation.
Pump.fun Public Sale Ends In 12 Minutes: Token Distribution Now Underway

Pump.fun’s PUMP token public sale raised $500M in 12 minutes, reaching a $4B valuation. The Solana-based platform enables easy meme coin creation and trading, with token distribution now underway.
XLM, HBAR Extend Massive Gains as BTC Stands Still Despite Trump’s New Tariffs: Weekend Watch

Bitcoin remains stable at $118K while altcoins like XLM and HBAR surge, with XLM up 17.5% and HBAR gaining 15% in 24 hours. BTC’s market cap nears $2.35T as crypto market grows.
Czech central bank adds Coinbase to portfolio, boosts Palantir holdings

The Czech National Bank increased its Palantir holdings and added Coinbase shares to its portfolio, as revealed in a Q2 SEC filing. Both companies saw significant stock gains in 2025.