Weekly Deal Updates - January 20, 2025
Deal Meeting Date
Jan 20, 2025
Sponsor
Pond AI
ISO Week
49
Number of Deals
2
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- 💰New Deals💰
- 📰 Top News 📰
- 📈 Market Data 📉
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Pond is a crypto-native AI model using graph deep learning trained with on-chain data to predict on-chain behaviors and streamline the development of AI-powered crypto-native applications in DeFi, social, trading, MEV, and security sectors.
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💰 New Deals 💰
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- BeraPump $1mm Pre-seed SAFE + Token warrants
Berapump is the native memecoin launch platform on Berachain, enabling creators to launch instantly tradable tokens in just one click. It offers token tax options, trust-building lockups, staking with rewards, voice memos, voting, audio chat, and unique creator incentives.
- Arena Games $1.1mm Strategic SAFT
Arena Games simplifies game distribution and monetization by putting NFT marketplaces at the platform’s core. Arena AI empowers developers to accelerate dApp creation with innovative tools like in-game economy simulators and 3D asset generators, reducing time and costs. For players, its AI-driven agents elevate the gaming experience by offering personalized strategies, real-time support, and dynamic gamification tailored to individual playstyles.
- Zekret $1.125mm Seed SAFT
Zekret is a Layer 1 blockchain designed for full regulatory compliance under MICA while maintaining the integrity of DeFi and CeFi ecosystems. It is MICA, DORA, and GDPR-compliant with the insurance treasury safety net to enhance user confidence and system.
- Kredete $20mm Series A
Kredete is a personal finance platform that allows users to send money to 25+ African countries while building credit with every transaction. By offering tools to build credit, send remittances, and manage personal finances, Kredete aims to transform financial access for African immigrants in the US.
- dBook $750k Pre-seed
dBOOK is a settlement network that addresses compliance and fragmentation. Any address can hold funds on any chain and configure on-chain compliance policies. It unifies on-chain and off-chain ecosystems, aiming to bring a seamless experience for users and businesses—gone are the days of managing multiple wallets for different chains and the nightmare of accounting for assets from unknown sources.
📰 Top Crypto News 📰
Here's the latest scoop from the blockchain, crypto, and Web3 world. 🚀🌐
- 🚀 Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High Amid Regulatory Developments - Bitcoin reached a record price of $109,225 on Inauguration Day, reflecting increased investor confidence in digital assets. This surge coincides with the U.S. SEC's announcement of a new crypto task force aimed at developing a clear regulatory framework.
- 🤝 U.S. SEC Forms Crypto Task Force to Develop Regulatory Framework - U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the creation of a cryptocurrency task force to establish comprehensive regulations for digital assets. Led by Commissioner Hester Peirce, the initiative seeks to provide clarity and support for the crypto industry.
- 🌐 Crypto Firms Navigate Global Regulatory Changes in 2025 - As regulations tighten in Europe, crypto firms are relocating, while the U.S. sees a more favorable environment under new leadership. These shifts are expected to significantly impact the global crypto landscape in 2025.
- 📜 Utah Proposes Legislation Allowing State Treasurer to Invest in Digital Assets - Utah has introduced a bill that would permit the state treasurer to invest in digital assets, reflecting a growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies in traditional finance. This move could pave the way for other states to follow suit.
- 🪙 Trump's new crypto coin sparks ethics concerns - Ethics experts and Democrats warn of potential conflicts of interest and national security risks, highlighting concerns about foreign influence through tokens and the fact that Trump-linked businesses own 80% of meme coins.
- 💰 ESMA Pushes for Delisting of Non-MiCA Compliant Stablecoins - The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has set a Q1 2025 deadline for the delisting of stablecoins that do not comply with the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations, aiming to enhance consumer protection and market integrity.
- 💼 CLS Global Pleads Guilty to Market Manipulation in FBI Sting - Cryptocurrency financial services firm CLS Global agreed to plead guilty to charges of market manipulation involving a digital token created by the FBI in an undercover operation. This marks a significant step in regulatory enforcement within the crypto sector.
- 🇰🇷 Crypto Exchange Upbit Hit With Suspension Notice In South Korea Over KYC Violations -South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit, has reportedly received a suspension notice from the Financial Services Commission (FSC) for allegedly violating anti-money laundering (AML) and Know-your-client (KYC) requirements.
- 📊 More Crypto ETFs Anticipated Under Trump Administration - With President Trump's support for digital assets, industry experts predict an increase in cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Asset management firms have filed to list ETFs for emerging cryptocurrencies, indicating a potential expansion in investment products.
- 📝 Industry Experts Explain Significance of New Crypto Tax Rules in US - The IRS has introduced new regulations, effective January 1, 2025, requiring centralized cryptocurrency exchanges to report user transactions through Form 1099-DA.
📈 Market Data 📉
DEX Weekly Transaction Volume by Chain
Top Cryptocurrencies
| Token | January 14, 2025 | January 21, 2025 | % Change |
| BTC | $96,574 | $106,182 | 9.9% |
| ETH | $3,224.80 | $3,326.03 | 3.1% |
| BNB | $698.74 | $693.06 | -0.8% |
| SOL | $187.70 | $250.40 | 33.4% |
| XRP | $2.67 | $3.17 | 18.7% |
Source: CoinGecko Closing Prices.
Significant Gainers and Losers
Criteria: 1) Volume (24h) > US$50,000; 2) Have gained or lost the most in the last 7 days.
- Active Gainers:
| Token | Price | % Price Change(7d) | Volume (24hr) |
| OFFICIAL TRUMP (TRUMP) | $41.31 | 536.90% | $21,621,577,329 |
| Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) | $1.62 | 64.19% | $517,001,300 |
| Raydium (RAY) | $7.83 | 44.70% | $296,099,073 |
- Active Losers:
| Token | Price | % Price Change (7d) | Volume (24hr) |
| Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) | $0.02 | -23.62% | $285,176,149 |
| Movement (MOVE) | $0.70 | -15.24% | $139,095,015 |
| AIOZ Network (AIOZ) | $0.85 | -14.32% | $47,072,917 |
Source: CoinMarketCap as of January 21, 2025
Market Sentiment and Indicators
- Crypto Fear and Greed Index: During this period, the index value started at 63 (Greed), steadily climbed up in the Greed Zone throughout the week, and ended at 76 (Greed). The index is recalculated daily, reflecting the emotional state of the market, which can influence trading behaviors.
Source: Crypto Fear and Greed Index
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