Pump.fun reopens livestreams to 5% of users after moderation overhaul
Solana memecoin platform Pump.fun has revived its live streaming feature, five months after pulling the plug over disturbing misuse.
According to the platform’s co-founder Alon Cohen , the feature has returned with stronger moderation tools and “transparent guidelines” in place. For now, it’s only available to 5% of users as part of a limited rollout to test the revamped system.
In its new moderation policy , Pump.fun said it’s aiming to strike a balance between creativity and safety with the goal of cultivating a social environment on the platform that “preserves creativity and freedom of expression and encourages meaningful engagement amongst users, free of illegal, harmful, and negative interactions.”
The guidelines encourage open expression but crack down on illegal, harmful, or otherwise inappropriate content. That includes bans on violence, animal abuse, pornography, and anything endangering minors. Repeat or severe violations could result in account termination.
The platform also reserves the right to make judgment calls on content when necessary, noting that some NSFW material might still appear but will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis using both automated and human moderation tools.
The livestream feature was originally pulled in November 2024 after a string of disturbing incidents shook the community .
Users had begun using livestreams to make shocking threats, including one case where a user allegedly shared a video appearing to take their own life after their token failed to hit a market cap target.
The fallout was immediate. Crypto users, influencers, and safety advocates slammed the platform for not doing enough to prevent harm after Beau, a safety product manager at Pudgy Penguins, brought attention to the aforementioned incident and criticized the platform on X.
Hey @pumpdotfun there is currently someone using your livestreams to threaten to hang themselves if the coin does not reach a set marketcap. Absolutely heinous and It needs to come down + see if you can get them help. Shut down the livestream feature. This is out of control.
In response, Pump.fun issued a community message acknowledging the damage, expressing regret, and outlining new steps to address moderation gaps. They doubled the number of human moderators, introduced smarter automated filters, and added support resources for viewers impacted by the livestreams.
Now, with a cautious relaunch and new safeguards in place, Pump.fun says it’s committed to rebuilding trust while giving creators a safe space to connect with their audience.
Many in the community praised Pump.fun’s revised approach and expressed optimism about its future role in memecoin activity. See below.
happy to see this back and strong rollout based on learnings. looking forward to see round 2!
The latest rollout comes as Pump.fun struggles to regain momentum following a sharp drop in revenue and user engagement . As previously reported by crypto.news, the platform’s daily fees recently hit a four-month low, with data showing a 94% drop since January.
Much of the slowdown has been linked to a fading memecoin frenzy that has cooled significantly since January.
Bitcoin Drops Below $80K As Market Panic Spreads
While stock markets are experiencing a historic loss, bitcoin is losing ground and falls below 80,000 dollars. This retreat, far from being trivial, reignites the debates on its function as a safe haven. At a time when trade and political tensions are reshaping the global economy, the boundary between traditional assets and cryptos is fading. A moment of truth is therefore approaching for BTC and for investors’ allocation strategies.
On April 4, bitcoin slipped below the symbolic threshold of 80,000 dollars, marking a weekly decline of 3 %. This fall occurred against a backdrop of a sharp downturn in the American stock markets, whose indices have plunged in an atmosphere reminiscent of major financial crises.
Several elements have fueled fears of a systemic chain reaction:
These factors suggest that cryptos, historically seen as decoupled from traditional markets, are now exposed to their shocks. The fall of bitcoin in this specific context fuels doubts about its role as a safe haven in times of global economic crisis.
Beyond the correction of Bitcoin, attention is now turning to certain altcoins that seem to want to make their mark. Some observers identify tokens like PI , OKB, GT, and ATOM among the projects likely to outperform BTC in the coming weeks.
Their technical dynamics and the interest they spark among some investors could allow them to withstand the current volatility better. This perspective is based on a hypothesis of sector rotation within the crypto market itself, where capital would shift from major assets to more targeted projects.
In parallel, influential figures in the crypto sector continue to display marked optimism. Max Keiser, a fervent advocate of bitcoin, maintains on April 5 on platform X his bold forecast:
BTC will reach 220,000 dollars by the end of the month. Investors are desperately seeking safe havens.
This statement contrasts with the nervousness of traditional markets and reflects the increased confidence of a segment of the crypto community in the rebound potential of bitcoin.
Whether the coming days will confirm or deny these expectations, this sequence reveals a profound transformation of the correlations between cryptos and conventional asset classes. Altcoins are increasingly appearing as potential performance relays, in a market that is no longer content to wait for a bullish signal from BTC . In the short term, caution remains advisable, but strategic positioning could redraw the balance of power within the crypto ecosystem.
Tapping the $30 Trillion Real World Assets Market: Top 5 RWA Projects Profiled
Real World Assets (RWA) represent one of the most promising sectors in cryptocurrency, bridging traditional finance with decentralized ecosystems. While early projects delivered strong returns in 2024, the RWA market remains nascent, offering substantial long-term opportunities.
Analysts, cited by Altcoin Buzz , project the sector could reach a $30 trillion valuation by 2030, driven by institutional adoption and regulatory advancements. Despite market fluctuations, RWAs continue gaining traction, positioning the sector as a critical investment theme.
Clearpool operates the first decentralized credit marketplace for under-collateralized institutional lending, integrating TradFi credit markets onto blockchains to enhance liquidity. Its upcoming Poseidon Testnet and mainnet launch aim to further strengthen its ecosystem.
Clearpool’s RWA Exchange-Traded Pool (Port) offers ETF-style exposure with DeFi flexibility. A regulatory license from Singapore’s MAS enables Clearpool to function as a compliant TradFi gateway. Partnerships with entities like BlackRock-backed Mountain USDM and Jane Street signal strong institutional backing.
Related: Top 4 Mid-Cap Real-World Assets Ready to Surge with BTC at $72K
Ondo Finance leads in tokenized treasuries, offering yield-bearing stablecoins (like USDY) and institutional-grade products. Backed by firms including BlackRock, Google, and Mastercard, Ondo saw rapid growth in 2024, reportedly holding $4 billion in tokenized U.S. treasuries with TVL exceeding $1 billion.
The OSG tokenized treasury saw a reported 60% price surge over 30 days, while USDY climbed 50% in the same period. Innovations like Ono Nexus for instant treasury liquidity and plans for a dedicated Layer 1 blockchain position Ondo for further expansion.
Sui continues its strong momentum despite market volatility, surpassing $1 billion in TVL and approaching $1.5 billion. Key innovations include DeepBook (a liquidity aggregator) and Walrus (a decentralized data storage solution).
Its growing ecosystem, including memecoins, adds diversity. With robust DeFi applications and ongoing tech advancements, Sui presents exposure to infrastructure potentially supporting RWA growth.
While many RWA projects use Ethereum, Plume developed its own Layer 1 blockchain focused on RWA scalability, compliance, and interoperability. With over 180 projects reportedly building on its network, Plume attracts institutional investment, backed by firms like Brevan Howard and Binance Labs.
Initiatives like Plume Skylink facilitate cross-chain yield distribution across 18 networks (including Solana, Injective). An AI-powered RWA tokenization partnership with AGIX and Stobox underscores its focus on innovation.
Mantra ranks among the larger RWA projects by market cap, serving both institutional and retail users via its own Layer 1 blockchain for enhanced security and scalability.
Related: MANTRA Holds Top Spot in RWA Market as Ondo and Maker Trail
The OM token has shown strong price performance relative to peers like Ondo, making it noteworthy. Despite some past controversy regarding airdrops, its long-term outlook is viewed positively by proponents, positioning it as a significant player in the RWA space.
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Sei Foundation Sets Up in NYC to Push US Crypto Adoption
Sei Network officially announced the establishment of the Sei Development Foundation, a non-profit organization now headquartered in Manhattan, United States.
This step is to make crypto a part of institutional life in a country that has long been known to be very cautious about digital assets. It’s not an easy matter, especially when we talk about bureaucracy and the attitude of US regulators, who are known to be fierce.
Introducing the Sei Development Foundation, a U.S. nonprofit organization headquartered in Manhattan, the financial capital of the world 🇺🇲
Established by Sei Foundation, the Sei Development Foundation will provide the infrastructure required for institutional adoption and for… pic.twitter.com/iHm0Lg71wd
— Sei 🔴💨 (@SeiNetwork) April 2, 2025
Many are wondering, why bother creating a foundation in the heart of the world economy? The answer is simple. Sei wants to ensure that their approach to crypto can reach institutions directly and in a structured way.
This foundation is designed to provide support, access to resources, and education for developers and industry players who want to build on Sei’s infrastructure. So, not only for those who already understand the ins and outs of blockchain, but also for institutions that are still awkward about setting foot in this world.
Outside of regular activities, recently, the Sei Foundation was reported to be exploring the potential acquisition of 23andMe, a DNA service company that has just filed for bankruptcy. They aim to secure the genetic data of about 15 million Americans by storing it on the blockchain. But the question is, are people ready to entrust such personal data to a decentralized system?
This plan raises its own concerns. On the one hand, blockchain can provide transparency and protection against data manipulation. But on the other hand, there are big questions about privacy, ownership rights, and the legality of storing biological data on an open network.
If this plan is realized, Sei could open a new gateway for blockchain use in a space that has so far been synonymous with laboratories, not cryptography.
Furthermore, the Sei Foundation has also shown its seriousness in supporting a more open and decentralized science ecosystem. In January 2025, they launched Sapien Capital—Open Science Fund I, a $65 million investment fund dedicated to funding startups in the Decentralized Science (DeSci) space.
Projects funded will be built directly on the Sei blockchain with investment amounts from $100,000 to $2 million per project. For Sei, this strategy is not only about cryptocurrency acceptance but also about moving science in a more open and cooperative way. Once kept in university glass cabinets, information is now available via digital wallets.
Apart from the acquisition plan and support for DeSci, Sei Network has also made a technical achievement that is worth considering. The Sei network’s total value locked (TVL) in March was $1.6 billion. Even for a fairly new blockchain, this is not a small number. The Parallel EVM upgrade, which hastened transactions and opened the path for more DeFi initiatives to arise, caused this increase.
Still, the price of the SEI coin does not fully reflect this success. SEI has swapped hands at about $0.1661 and had corrected 2.76% in the last 24 hours at the time of writing.