PumpFun’s Impact on Solana, Circle’s IPO, and Elon and Trump’s Feud | Roundup

In this episode, we unpack Elon and Trump’s feud, and its impact on the markets before diving into the demand for Circle’s IPO. We also discuss PumpFun’s plans for their token sale and the health of the memecoin market. Finally, we wonder, are foundations in crypto still necessary? Thanks for tuning in! -- Arkham is a crypto exchange and a blockchain analytics platform. Arkham allows crypto traders and investors to look inside the wallets of the best traders, largest funds and most influential players in crypto, and then act on that information.  Sign up to Arkham: https://auth.arkm.com/register?ref=blockworks  Eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Users residing in certain jurisdictions will be excluded from onboarding.  -- Marinade is the premier staking delegation platform on Solana, bringing billions in liquidity and security to the Solana network, and connecting SOL holders to the best staking rates. Since launching in 2021, Marinade has expanded their suite of products to provide solutions for both DeFi users and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations.  To learn more about Marinade, follow the link below: https://marinade.finance/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=podcast -- Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use code BELL10 at checkout for 10% off! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manderson Follow Vance: https://twitter.com/pythianism Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Bell Curve Telegram group: https://t.me/+nzyxAvQ0Xxc3YTEx -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:13) Could Elon Switch Parties? (12:19) Ads (Arkham & Marinade) (13:00) The Demand For Circle's IPO (28:08) Ads (Arkham & Marinade) (29:28) PumpFun Plans Their Token Sale (39:48) The Health of the Memecoin Market (42:14) The Impact of Trump and Elon's Feud on Crypto (47:07) Are Foundations Still Necessary? -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.