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The once-buzzy brand "Pump Fun" is making headlines again, but not for launching another viral campaign. Instead of trending on TikTok, it’s now trending in courtrooms. The lifestyle and fashion company—best known for its flashy aesthetic, influencer endorsements, and neon-soaked parties—is facing a lawsuit that could deflate its public image for good.

From Fame to Flame-Out
At its peak, Pump Fun was everywhere: splashed across social media, on celebrities’ feeds, and worn at festivals and clubs. The brand's aggressive marketing and high-energy identity made it a Gen Z darling. But in recent months, whispers about internal chaos and questionable practices have grown louder.
Now, those whispers have turned into a formal legal battle.
What’s the Lawsuit About?
According to court documents filed earlier this week, Pump Fun is being sued for a combination of false advertising, breach of contract, and labor violations. The plaintiffs—a mix of former employees, suppliers, and even a few disappointed collaborators—allege that the company:
Exaggerated the sustainability and ethical sourcing of its products.
Delayed or outright avoided payments to partners.
Overworked and underpaid staff, particularly during campaign launches.
One former brand ambassador, who asked to remain anonymous, said, “They sold the dream of being part of the future of fashion—but behind the scenes, it was chaos.”

Pump.Fun Hit With Proposed Class‑Action Lawsuit Alleging Securities Violations
Date: January 30–31, 2025
Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Plaintiff: Diego Aguilar (representing class of Pump.Fun investors)
Defendants: Baton Corporation Ltd. (dba Pump.Fun), founders Alon Cohen, Dylan Kerler, Noah Tweedale.
🏛️ Allegations at a Glance
1. Memecoin Tokens as Unregistered Securities
The lawsuit argues that every token created via Pump.Fun—for example, PNUT, FWOG, FRED, GRIFFAIN—is an unregistered security under U.S. law (Howey Test), and that Baton Corporation, along with its founders, acted as “joint issuers” .
2. Fee Generation & Financial Harm
In its first year, Pump.Fun generated between $350–500 million in fees (1% of each trade), with monthly revenues in January alone reaching ~$116 million .
The complaint asserts investors were misled by promises of “100x” or “1000x” returns—amplified via social media and influencer marketing—then left with losses after token crashes .
3. Pump‑and‑Dump Allegations & Gamification
The lawsuit claims the platform enabled coordinated hype campaigns with insiders “pumping” token prices before dumping holdings, likened to modern Ponzi or pump‑and‑dump schemes .
4. Lack of Investor Safeguards
Pump.Fun allegedly failed to implement basic KYC/AML protocols, age verification, and risk disclosures—facilitating access by minors and inexperienced users .
📌 Highlight: The PNUT Token Case
A prior suit filed on January 16, 2025 specifically focused on PNUT tokens—themed after "Peanut the Squirrel"—contending PNUT meets the Howey Test criteria and was offered without SEC registration .
🚨 Broader Context & Regulatory Signals
Pump.Fun, launched January 2024, empowers users to create memecoins instantly via Solana. Over 6 million tokens have been minted and some gained valuations in the hundreds of millions .
The UK Financial Conduct Authority issued a warning in late 2024, prompting a UK user ban—citing unclear authorization to operate as a financial service .
Controversies include reliance on bonding curve mechanisms, disturbing live stream promotions, and debates over platform maturity .
⚖️ What Plaintiffs Seek
Class‑wide relief including:
• Rescission of token purchases,
• Monetary damages, and
• Legal costs .
Key legal question: Are memecoins—marketed with return expectations—“securities” requiring SEC registration?
📉 Potential Impacts of the Litigation
For Pump.Fun: Could face billions in liability and forced platform modifications or closure in the U.S.
For the Broader Memecoin Market: A ruling that tokens can qualify as securities might trigger regulatory reform, platform liability, and reshaped token issuance practices.
Pump Fun’s Response
Pump Fun’s legal team has denied all allegations and insists that the lawsuit is “a distraction orchestrated by disgruntled individuals with personal agendas.” In a public statement, the company said it intends to “vigorously defend its integrity and reputation.”
Still, insiders claim the brand has been scrambling. Sources reveal canceled events, internal layoffs, and frantic attempts to repair its image.

What’s Next?
The court case could drag on for months, and the outcome remains uncertain. But one thing is clear: Pump Fun is no longer just a flashy trend on the explore page. It's a cautionary tale in the making—a reminder that hype can be powerful, but accountability is even more important.
As the legal drama unfolds, the public watches with curiosity—and maybe a bit of schadenfreude. Because this time, Pump Fun isn’t blowing up. It’s being popped.
🔍 Final Thoughts
This case places Pump.Fun at the frontier of defining legal boundaries for memecoins and token launch platforms. With over half a billion dollars in fees and investor harm, courts will likely deeply scrutinize how token features, promotional tactics, and platform control influence regulatory classification.
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Low Volatility, High Stakes 📉➡️📈

ARK Invest’s December report claims Bitcoin’s volatility is at historically low levels—setting the perfect stage for another big move upward. They argue that the cryptocurrency hasn’t hit its peak mania phase yet, meaning more upside could be on the horizon.

But here’s the catch: low volatility doesn’t guarantee smooth sailing. 🤔 Bitcoin’s notorious cycles are shaped by external shocks and market whims. One quiet month doesn’t erase the risk of turbulent months ahead. The question is—are we riding the calm before the storm, or just setting ourselves up for disappointment? $BTC

Strong Holders, Weak Momentum? 💪🪙
ARK highlights that 62% of Bitcoin’s supply hasn’t moved in over a year, suggesting long-term confidence. Sounds bullish, right? But here’s the twist—could this stagnation mean a lack of liquidity? 🤷‍♂️ Without active trading, Bitcoin might struggle to build momentum. What if strong holders aren’t creating enough demand for sustained price gains?
The crypto community loves diamond hands, but markets thrive on movement. The current supply freeze could limit the fuel needed for Bitcoin’s next big rally.

Trump’s Crypto Gamble: Revolution or Reckoning? 🇺🇸⚡
Donald Trump’s return to power has ignited excitement in the crypto world. His promise to make the U.S. the epicenter of Bitcoin and crypto innovation has many believing that his administration could trigger a monumental shift. Appointing key crypto advocates like Paul Atkins and David Sacks only adds fuel to the fire.
Yet, let’s not get carried away. 🛑 Political promises are often easier said than done. Regulatory bodies are notorious for moving slowly, and relying too much on politics could backfire if things don’t go as planned. Are we chasing a dream, or is Trump truly the catalyst Bitcoin needs?

Community Divided: The Bitcoin Showdown 📊💥
To get a real sense of where people stand, I ran a survey—480 votes on whether Bitcoin will surge to $130,000 or plummet to $73,000. The results? A near deadlock—59% think it’ll hit $130,000, while 41% expect a sharp drop.

This split shows the growing tension within the community—half believe Bitcoin is on the verge of massive gains, while the other half sees a major correction looming. The stakes couldn’t be higher, and the future is anyone’s guess.

Is Bitcoin Destined for Glory or a Catastrophe? 🌈🕳️
With ARK’s bullish signals, Trump’s crypto moves, and the survey results, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for Bitcoin. But here’s the truth—crypto markets have a way of defying predictions. The low volatility could mean explosive growth, or it could set us up for a painful crash.
As investors and crypto enthusiasts, we must prepare for any outcome. The only certainty in this market is uncertainty. 🌪️

#BTC #130K #ARK #Pumps #BTC70K✈️

I usually don't enter projects in the first days after listing, as the market is too volatile at the start, there is profit-taking from early investors, and it is not uncommon to get into a sharp dump. But BERA is a completely different case.
What is Berachain (BERA)?
It is a layer 1 blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK, but fully compatible with the EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine). The main difference is the unique Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) mechanism, which allows validators to stake not only the naive token, but also other assets.

"If you think 'pumps' are luck, you're lost. Smart money uses 3 FREE tools on Binance to always win. I'll prove it to you 👇"

➡ 🔍 Step 1: Volume is key. If a token has 5x volume on Binance Spot but NOT in Futures, it's an early signal of a pump (e.g:

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➡ 📊 Step 2: Use Binance's 'Order Book'. If you see aggressive limit orders (buy/sell walls), the whales are accumulating.
➡ "🚨 Step 3: External tools like @lookonchain or @WhaleAlert show you large transactions BEFORE they explode on Twitter."

Think about this:

Almost all VC money is being spent on projects that haven’t even come close to launching yet.

Projects with no track record, no community. Just thousands of bot followers.

Mostly repackaged, redundant protocols.

No working model or projections.

Just half-baked ideas in pdf format.

And investors are throwing money at THESE instead of looking at battle tested projects that survived bear markets, are now rife with innovation & liquidity, and doing considerable volume with increased DAUs.

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What should that tell you about the well-known sh*t coins you accumulated at a “discount” in the bear market that investors won’t even glance at?

This is what it should tell you:

There’s almost no upside for established “blue chip” tokens this time around because [1] the value has been extracted already or [2] the value is disconnected from the actual token.

Sorry I have to be the one to tell you this, but you didn’t get a “deal” last year when you “lowered your cost basis” on these:

Cardano? No.
Algorand? No. lol.
Vechain? Hell no.
Uniswap? Pfffft!
Atom? Mehhhh…
Sandbox? Put down the crack pipe.

Almost NO CHANCE for these staples to revisit ATHs despite being MORE fit for users & app builders now than they were 3-5 years ago. They are on every CEX in the galaxy & have socials in every language.

But, no matter how comfortable they make you feel, their upside is nearly nonexistent…save an insane alt coin blow off top, in which case they will still underperform badly.

And guess what? The downside is still there!

I’ll confidently say that holding these is riskier than taking a flyer at an unproven protocol or newly forked chain that trades in 1 pool on a DEX you never heard of.

Personally, 1/3rd of my portfolio scares the piss out of me. Some don’t even have websites or users. And I sleep fine at night because finding solid risk:return ratio is tough this cycle. Therefore, I feel my strategy is warranted.

If you like being comfortable, you might has well just buy $COIN stock, delete your socials, & get an outdoor hobby. Based on market cap, CB is way more undervalued than your favorite top 100 legacy token.
(Seriously tho you should get off Twitter after reading this because you follow the wrong people…)

So, good luck with that portfolio full of boomer tokens. Bitcoin is already outperforming you. So are meme tokens on the most hated network. And you’re in denial. You should look in the mirror and whisper “idiot” to yourself several times a day until you change.

And make sure you bookmark this tweet & let’s talk again in 2025-26.

But please, remember it was ME who told you years prior that most of your favorite tokens would NOT pump again.

Cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brought to you on Square by
@Professor Mende - Bonuz Ecosystem Founder

Source: X by : Credit to CosmoDefi
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Why did I post this?

I liked this article a lot because it resonates a lot with me. As everyone almost knows, we have been building a fully, purposeful project called The Bonuz Market Ecosystem. We just launched our social smart wallet on iOS and Android to start this journey since it is the gateway and very interoperable with its capabilities.
We are aiming to onboard a billion users.. but we took over 2 years of building with minimal funding. No VC wants to fund us for doing a real genuine project, because they simply see the narrative in the liquidity of the narrative. Also I cant exactly talk their deceiving language because of my honest and straight forward nature.
Good products that are intuitive and easy are actually not something anyone wants to invest in. They need hype and speculation, big community and a token out, which benefits them.
Also, especially if the project doesn't fit the narrative and doesn't have the right lead VC on it, then it's totally unattractive.
It's like a copy-paste game for these financial fkkkkers... all are just profit-driven. The author CosmoDefi pointed it out so well.

Anyhow, now we are built and hope that we are able to prove the value and actually raise some money without the token. So it's great to keep this strength and stamina and sail through the storm to where we have reached today.
Perhaps the investors of the future will have a better mindset to filter good and genuine projects of purpose and actually invest some time in talking with the founders and seeing the product instead of looking at the deck for 90 seconds and then judging it. It almost feels like racism to me for judging a project on the paper, lol.

Reality is not so nice.
Persistence combined with a wise warrior mind and some discipline for constant execution was my way; also, educating the people around me and attending every conference helped. Still, VCs are asking retarded wrong questions. Founders or people who understand the tech are investing instead. What a battle we put ourselves in. I hope I can find some investment / VC specialist for my company who can do this job for me. I open the doors... and they do the talk. boom! Maybe that's the magic formula to get funded asap.

Matthias Mende

Always mentioning the reality of things without being shy or feeling ashamed :)

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