Ethereum (ETH)

Turns out crime-pumping a token is a real crime. Just came across a story where the FBI created a fake crypto token then arrested the market makers who agreed to crime-pump it. Here’s what actually happened: > the FBI created an Ethereum token called NexFundAI > gave it a website, whitepaper, AI buzzwords and a real ERC-20 contract > then listed it on Uniswap like a normal crypto project > undercover agents reached out to market makers > asked them to fake trading volume > make the chart look active > and create the illusion of real demand Some of them allegedly said yes. One firm reportedly said they could push the token to $1M daily volume in a few hours. Another talked about making the chart look like a “nice roller coaster” so people would jump in. The DOJ later charged 18 people and entities. Over $25M in crypto was seized.

The buzz around @heyshellmates is totally real and honestly, it feels like it’s finally deserved. You hear people shouting “community” before every mint but right after the reveal, the same old cycle kicks in: “Great play.” “Time to take profits.” “Is the floor dead?” “Dev, when’s the pump?” And what about those who missed out? Instant FUD. Instant hate. Instant essays on Discord 😂 That’s just how this space works. Most guys mint without any real strategy or conviction, then turn around and blame the project for their own choices. Before you mint anything, ask yourself 💭 Are you looking to flip? Hold? Support? Extract? Build? Because if you don’t have a plan in place before minting, your emotions will take over and dictate your actions afterward. But let’s give credit where it’s due. I genuinely like what the team is creating, the art is unique, the vibe feels authentic and the attention they’re getting is well earned. I’m cheering for the team behind it and I really hope they deliver after the mint because that’s when the real game begins. In Web3, hype grabs attention. But it’s the execution that will determine if people remember your name 🚀 Good luck today ⏳

The whole problem with Bankless was that @RyanSAdams wasn’t able to unfuck @TrustlessState. The positive thing: If David quit, then everyone else who didn’t really believe in ETH quit too. We’ve successfully gotten rid of the tourists who wanted to sell at $10K.

A new buy wall has formed for $ETH. The support line has been reinforced. The sell wall is disappeared, and a buy wall is forming. Resistance is weakening, while support is strengthening. https://t.co/llEJXHrhwg

🚨 VITALIK BUTERIN UNVEILS 3 CORE PRIVACY UPGRADES: New rules to prevent block builders from blocking private transactions. It will be impossible to link transactions to each other on the blockchain. Data will not be leaked to data providers while checking balance and activity.

Who wants to talk about ERC8004? #SEABW https://t.co/RCWZJyI5TV

While we await movement in Ethereum, Vitalik is once again making strange moves.

$ETH funds just saw another massive week of inflows while institutional demand continues climbing across major ETFs! 🚨 But despite the bullish headlines, smart money positioning on-chain still looks cautious. https://t.co/qebK29Mz21