Hello friends, here’s a look at what happened in crypto yesterday, the 19th of January 2025.
In crypto yesterday, Pump.fun introduces investment arm
Pump.fun, famous for pumping out memecoins left and right, unveiled Pump Fund, its brand-new investment arm, which is a serious step beyond the chaotic memecoin launches that made them huge.
They dropped the news alongside a massive $3 million hackathon that’s set to pour $250,000 into each of 12 standout projects, all at a cool $10 million valuation.
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Pump Fund is open to anything promising, as long as it vibes long-term.
Founders are even jumping in to mentor these teams personally.
Coming off a dip in trading volumes from those insane early-2025 memecoin highs, this move feels like Pump.fun saying, “We’re evolving.”
80% of crypto projects never truly bounce back after major hacks – Immunefi
Shifting gears to a harsh reality check that hit hard in crypto yesterday, Immunefi’s CEO Mitchell Amador says roughly 80% of crypto projects never truly bounce back after a major hack.
He says during those first frantic hours post-exploit, teams freeze up, argue endlessly, and underestimate the damage, leading to sloppy calls that only dig the hole deeper.
Some refuse to pause contracts out of image concerns, then go radio silent on users, which apparently just amps up the panic and torches whatever trust is left.
Amador stresses it’s the total operational meltdown and shattered confidence during the fallout.
Metaplanet grabs the #2 spot on the 2026 OTCQX Best 50 list
And capping off the highlights from crypto yesterday, Japan’s Bitcoin treasury star Metaplanet just grabbed the #2 spot on the 2026 OTCQX Best 50 list.
This is a rather important ranking from OTC Markets Group that crowns the top performers based on 2025 total returns and trading activity.
Obtaining the second position puts Metaplanet right up there with other big names. It also showcases that Bitcoin treasury strategies can deliver standout gains even in traditional finance circles, and it’s not just hype.
It’s a huge win for the whole crypto industry,if you ask me.
And that’s a wrap, friend. Watch this space for the latest!
