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Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
DWF Ventures Publishes Analysis of Pump.fun Token Sale
Dubai, UAE, June 20th, 2025, Chainwire DWF Ventures, the venture arm of web3 investor and market maker DWF Labs, has released a comprehensive analysis of the highly anticipated $PUMP token sale by memecoin launchpad Renowned for its bonding curve model and fair launch mechanism, has become a cornerstone of the Solana ecosystem, generating over $700M in revenue and launching 11M tokens in just months. The analysis explores the $PUMP token sale, which is reportedly targeting a $1B raise at a $4B FDV, offering retail investors a chance to gain exposure to future growth. Speculated tokenomics include a 1 trillion total supply, with 10% (100 billion) allocated for an airdrop and 25% (250 billion) for the sale with a 100% unlock. Potential revenue-sharing and token buybacks using 25% of protocol revenue are believed to be incorporated into the tokenomics. DWF Ventures highlights positives about the proposed token sale, such as unrivaled revenue, dominant market share, and buyback-driven growth potential, positioning $PUMP as a lower-risk memecoin investment. However, concerns include the $4B valuation's limited upside, post-TGE volatility risks, and the sustainability of revenue projections, given that current usage has dropped from its late 2024 peak. The DWF Ventures report highlights re-market trading on Aevo at a $5.85bn FDV that suggests undervaluation, while recent mobile app and streaming platform support a thesis of future growth. As evidence of its strong positioning within the Solana ecosystem, the report notes that remains the top memecoin launchpad by daily tokens deployed and top DEX by daily volume on Solana. Other observations include the fact that is one of the few revenue-generating protocols, having generated close to $700M to date and holding a top-five position amongst all projects by 30-day revenue. The report concludes: 'Overall, the $PUMP token sale presents an attractive opportunity for retail to gain exposure to not just a strong revenue-generating platform, but one that has emerged as a dominant market leader in not one, but two sectors to date.' The DWF Ventures report can be read in full here. DWF Labs is the new generation Web3 investor and market maker, one of the world's largest high-frequency cryptocurrency trading entities, which trades spot and derivatives markets on over 60 top exchanges. Contact VP of Communications Lynn Chia
Arabian Post
5 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Post
Crypto Platform Pump.fun and Founder Face X Suspensions Amid Memecoin Scrutiny
official X account and that of its co‑founder Alon Cohen have been suspended by X as part of a broader enforcement effort targeting numerous memecoin‑related accounts, according to platform observers. The action, which began on 16 June, affected dozens of handles tied to Solana‑based crypto tools—including GMGN, Bloom Trading, BullX, ElizaOS—and coincided with growing concern over platform manipulation, unauthorised data access and regulatory rumblings. The affected accounts were removed around 19:30 UTC on 16 June, leaving followers unable to access official communications. Platforms such as GMGN and Bloom Trading also noted unexplained suspensions, prompting speculation about an 'internal enforcement sweep' rather than mass reporting. Notably, X has not issued any formal explanation of policy breaches or rule changes that prompted the action. Some within the crypto community suggest the crackdown may stem from unauthorised use of X's API infrastructure. Observers point to tools linked to and others that scrape tweet data or emulate automated trading without premium API access—activities that could trigger platform enforcement. However, neither X nor any of the suspended entities have confirmed such allegations. ADVERTISEMENT The broader context involves mounting regulatory and ethical pressures on the Solana‑based memecoin ecosystem. launched in January 2024 by Alon Cohen, Noah Tweedale and Dylan Kerler, has been prolific in facilitating meme token launches—over 6 million coins had been created via the platform by early 2025, according to Wired. But token launches have grown increasingly controversial. A livestreaming feature, later suspended, was tied to extreme promotional tactics, including staged threats of suicide or violence during broadcasts. Earlier this year, the platform faced a class‑action lawsuit in New York alleging it operated as an unregistered securities offering and facilitated pump‑and‑dump schemes, notably involving a token called PNUT. This suit highlights regulators' concerns that may operate in a legal grey zone. In addition, the UK Financial Conduct Authority warned the platform in late 2024 about offering unlicensed financial services. Market data following the suspensions reveals immediate ripples: within an hour of X account removals, new tokens referencing the bans flooded generating over US $10 million in volume. Five such suspension‑themed tokens ranked among the top‑ten daily by trading volume. Crypto traders and observers are divided. Some see the suspensions as overdue intervention against manipulative tools; others raise concerns about opaque enforcement and potential overreach. Affected platforms, such as GMGN, have assured users that operations remain intact while formal appeals with X are underway. Technical analysis indicates this episode is unlikely to halt memecoin activity. Indeed, pump‑and‑dump cycles continue: behavioural studies show short‑term spikes in token value followed by longer‑term declines averaging 30 per cent over 12 months. In the absence of clear regulation or platform transparency, speculative launches keep drawing liquidity.
Mint
09-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Pump.Fun's $1 Billion Token Sale Raises Liquidity Concerns for Memecoin Universe
(Bloomberg) -- decision to raise $1 billion is sparking concern that a token sale by the most popular platform for creating memecoins risks siphoning demand away from the hundreds of coins issued daily through the website. The platform, which is based on the Solana blockchain, is still in the early stages of the token offering, according to a person familiar with the plans who asked not to be named discussing private company information, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday. Alon Cohen, co-founder of didn't respond to requests for comment. While details of the sale are not clear, the offering would rank among the largest ever in crypto. The last major token sale was the January debut of the Trump memecoin, which instantly generated billions of dollars in trading volume within a few days. The broader memecoin sector saw a drop in trading when the Trump token was launched, as speculators sold other crypto assets to buy President Donald Trump's official token. 'could be a drain on liquidity,' said Ryan Watkins, co-founder of crypto investment fund Syncracy Capital. 'The raise will take place over the course of a month. And I think during that month, any asset in the Solana ecosystem is vulnerable to being sold to fund that purchase.' which has been compared to the edgy 4chan social media network, allows users to quickly create, promote and sell memecoins, a type of token that has no intended utility but is often associated with jokes, memes and celebrities. The platform has been one of the biggest drivers of the explosive growth in memecoins and the attendant burst in activity on the Solana blockchain in the past year. Retail and professional investors alike have poured billions of dollars into the sector, and their quests for quick profits are seen as generating a lucrative stream of fees for founders. Other market participants also questioned the relatively high valuation of based on the token sale, which is set to be at a $4 billion fully diluted valuation, or FDV. The measure equals the current price times the total number of tokens expected to ever be in circulation. 'I would consider investing at $50 million FDV,' said Christine Fang, managing partner at Hong Kong-based crypto hedge fund PSE Trading. 'Not sure if the $4 billion valuation is justified, especially with the lack of liquidity overall in altcoins.' But with few details about the token sale, others said it's too early to make a conclusion. 'People are overly bearish on this, specifically because they don't know the details,' said Mert Mumtaz, co-founder and chief executive officer of Solana infrastructure project Helius. 'Pump is the main name behind memes today,' Mumtaz added. 'So if they raise a bunch of extra money from investors instead of users, I don't see why they wouldn't invest this money to grow the market beyond what exists today. I mean, their entire business relies on this.' More stories like this are available on
