The Dypto Times - TRUMP Holders Are Invited to Dinner With the President

One thing seems to be an absolute truth in the crypto world. Every day is an adventure.

When we heard President Trump was offering up a dinner at his golf club for the top TRUMP meme coin holders, we couldn’t believe it. But it’s true. It’s actually happening.

But that’s not all that happened this week. Let’s get after it.

From the Dypto Crypto Newsroom

President Trump to Host Dinner for Top TRUMP Token Holders

TLDR

• For the first time ever, holders of a meme coin will be invited to have dinner with the president.

• The top 220 TRUMP holders can eat dinner with President Trump at his golf club.

• There are rules that holders will have to follow. Security protocols with this kind of thing are more important to the Secret Service than decentralization and privacy.

Some of the top holders of Donald Trump’s meme coin (TRUMP) might soon swap their online anonymity for in-person recognition at an exclusive dinner with the president. This event, scheduled to take place on May 22 at Trump’s golf club in Washington, DC, has stirred up conversations in the meme token space and beyond. 

Why the dinner is such a big deal to us. Other than the obvious…

For holders, the dinner isn’t only a chance to rub shoulders with Trump but also an opportunity for networking, perhaps solidifying a sense of community among people united by the token. For outsiders, it’s hard not to ask whether this is all just an elaborate marketing push. 

Spoiler. It is totally an elaborate marketing push. However…

To Dypto Crypto, we think it’s an interesting use case, which is something that most meme tokens lack. No one is hosting a high-end dinner for DOGE holders, not even Elon. No one is going to a country club and talking about SHIB. It’s not a thing.

But now, memes have a use case that’s different from what every other cryptocurrency is doing. And we kind of like it. It’s neat. It’s different.

Read the full article at Dypto Crypto

Key Takeaways from the SEC’s Third Crypto Roundtable

TLDR

• The latest SEC crypto roundtable was on April 25th, 2025.

• Speakers Paul Atkins, Hester Peirce, and Caroline Crenshaw had insights as well as questions.

• Under the current administration, the SEC has many challenges ahead of it, but it is actively laying the groundwork for clear regulation regarding digital assets.

The recent SEC crypto roundtable illuminated significant challenges and conversations around the regulation of crypto assets, with a specific focus on custody issues. For anyone navigating the complexities of crypto, the discussion brought forward a mix of optimism, challenges, and calls to action for clearer regulatory frameworks. 

Why regulation matters. 

The SEC roundtable represents more than regulatory debate for crypto enthusiasts and new users. It’s a critical moment for shaping the future of cryptocurrency adoption in the US. A lack of clear guidelines has held back innovation and even driven some blockchain projects abroad.

However, the roundtable highlighted a growing recognition of crypto’s potential to modernize financial systems, reduce costs, enhance transparency, and offer new ways for individuals to manage assets. 

Achieving these benefits will require cooperation between regulators, market participants, and technology innovators.

Read the full article at Dypto Crypto

Americans Lost $9.3 Billion to Crypto Fraud in 2024

TLDR

• According to the FBI, Americans lost over $9 billion to crypto fraud last year.

• It was a 66% increase from 2023.

• The demographic hardest hit? Older users who are 60+.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) just dropped its annual report, and the numbers aren’t pretty. Over $9.3 billion was lost to crypto fraud and scams in 2024, marking a 66% increase from the previous year. 

Why is crypto fraud increasing? 

The rise in crypto fraud isn’t entirely surprising. Cryptocurrency is still uncharted waters for many, and the rapid influx of new users creates a perfect storm for scammers. 

High potential rewards draw in inexperienced investors, and the decentralized nature of crypto means once your funds are gone, they’re often gone for good. 

The lack of regulation in many countries adds to the issue. Without strict frameworks governing cryptocurrency transactions or platforms, fraudsters find it easy to operate with impunity. 

Read the full article at Dypto Crypto

Question of the Week

A social media follower - “What does liquidation mean, exactly? Will I lose all my funds if I’m liquidated?”

Meme of the Week

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Deep Dive - ARK Invest Raises BTC Price Predictions

ARK Invest has released their latest projections for Bitcoin’s future price, and they’re pretty bullish. A lot bullish, in fact. According to their newly updated price targets for 2030, Bitcoin could reach up to $2.4 million per coin in their best-case scenario. 

ARK’s research comes with three price scenarios for Bitcoin by 2030:

• Bear Case: $500,000 

• Base Case: $1.2 million

• Bull Case: $2.4 million 

These numbers are based on Bitcoin’s total addressable market (TAM), its penetration rates, and major contributors to what ARK calls “capital accrual.” Translation? They’re betting on increased adoption across various sectors, from institutional investors to nation-states and even corporate balance sheets. 

ARK Invest’s 2030 Bitcoin projections offer a fascinating lens into where the market could go based on adoption trends and market growth. While the numbers are lofty, the underlying themes point to a clear trend: Bitcoin’s role in global finance is expanding. 

The firm isn’t all talk, either. Their BTC ETF (ARKB) holds over 50k BTC. They also acquired another $80 million last month during the last big price dip.

On the personal side, Cathie Wood admitted a while back that, excluding ARK holdings and real estate, Bitcoin makes up about 25% of her personal portfolio. That’s conviction, ladies and gentlemen.

Read the full article at Dypto Crypto

Question of the Week Answer

Alright, so let's talk liquidations in crypto. When you’re trading with borrowed money (like in margin trading, Aave looping, or using leverage), there’s this magical thing called a “margin requirement.” 

It’s like a safety net for the lender. If your (not so) brilliant trade goes south and your account value drops below that safety net, boom — you get liquidated.

This means your position gets automatically closed to cover the loan. It’s like the exchange slapping your hand and saying, “Nope, we’re taking over before you lose even more.” 

In crypto, this is usually shown as a “health meter” or something similar. Above 1 = fine. Once you get to one or drop below, you’re in trouble. 

Loaning money to a protocol like Aave and not borrowing will usually show a health reading of 10. So once you borrow, loop, or whatever it is you’re trying to do, that health meter will start going down. Most “degens” start to really pay attention around 1.2. We recommend adjusting your position at something higher, like a 1.5.

But do you lose everything? The whole bag? Gone in a hot smart contract second? No. You don’t. You’ll be forced to cover the loan, pay a fee to the protocol, and receive the rest in your wallet. In DeFi, all of this is handled automatically by the smart contract.

Moral of the story? Use leverage and looping wisely. Even though you won’t lose your whole bag, it’s still gonna hurt.

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