Weekly Article Recap: 3/17-3/21

The Stories that You Can’t Afford to Miss This Week

As the DeFi and crypto space continues to evolve at a rapid pace, it's essential to stay informed 

about the latest developments and trends. Our weekly recap provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the most significant news and trends in the DeFi and crypto space, helping you stay informed and up-to-date with the latest happenings.

US SEC Drops Ripple Lawsuit: What it Means

The U.S. SEC has dropped its lawsuit against Ripple Labs, ending a legal battle that began in 2020. The move is seen as a major victory for Ripple and the broader crypto industry. The case was one of the first major regulatory challenges to a crypto firm, signaling a possible shift in how regulators approach digital assets.

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PumpFun Introduces PumpSwap to Challenge Raydium

PumpFun, the Solana-based token launchpad, has launched its own DEX, PumpSwap, aiming to streamline token migrations and reduce reliance on third-party exchanges.

The move comes as memecoin trading volume drops from $206B in January to $99.5B in February after the LIBRA scandal. PumpFun’s revenue also halved, falling from $60M to $30M, though it remains Solana’s seventh-largest protocol.

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Uniswap Approves $165.5M Growth Plan – How it Matters

The Uniswap community has approved two key governance proposals to expand its ecosystem, the Uniswap Foundation announced on March 19. The plan includes funding for Ethereum layer-2 Unichain, the Uniswap v4 protocol, and long-awaited liquidity incentives. Backed by a $165.5 million budget, the initiative aims to drive growth and innovation for the decentralized exchange.

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Cronos Just Reversed a $5.6B Token Burn—Here’s What Happened

Cronos, the Layer 1 blockchain tied to Crypto.com, has approved a proposal to reissue 70 billion $CRO, reversing a 2021 token burn and restoring the total supply to 100 billion.

The tokens will go into a strategic reserve for ecosystem growth, institutional adoption, and a potential CRO-backed ETF. Critics point to a last-minute voting surge—mainly from Crypto.com-controlled validators—that secured the proposal’s passage, raising concerns about governance.

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Raydium to Launch Memecoin Rival to Challenge Pump.fun

Raydium, Solana’s top DEX, is set to launch LaunchLab, a memecoin launchpad rivaling Pump.fun, Blockworks reports. The move comes as Pump.fun works on its own AMM, hinting at a split from Raydium’s infrastructure.

Memecoins have become a key revenue stream for Raydium, with Pump.fun-generated tokens driving 41% of its swap fees in the past month. The battle for dominance in Solana’s DeFi ecosystem is heating up.

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