$5B Vanishes as Memecoin Market Crashes to Year’s Lowest Level
The memecoin market cap crashed to $39.4 billion on Friday, its lowest point in 2025, after a brutal sell-off wiped out over $5 billion in value within a day.
The memecoin market cap crashed to $39.4 billion on Friday, its lowest point in 2025, after a brutal sell-off wiped out over $5 billion in value within a day.
The crypto market was drenched in red on Friday as a violent sell-off liquidated nearly $2 billion from over-leveraged traders.
Binance Chief Executive Richard Teng stated on Friday that Bitcoin’s sharp drop over the past month is a result of investors deleveraging cryptocurrency holdings.
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In response to a massive, multi-year wave of electricity theft, Malaysian authorities are cracking down on illegal cryptocurrency mining operations that have cost utility giant Tenaga Nasional Bhd over $1 billion.
Following a central bank ruling, Brazil is preparing to tax the massive market for cross-border crypto payments.
Crypto market sentiment has hit its most fearful level since February, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropping to a stark 10.

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