The Trump crypto ecosystem has come under intense scrutiny as both the TRUMP token and World Liberty Financial (WLFI) face mounting controversies. The TRUMP memecoin is flashing red on risk dashboards, ranking among the highest in leverage exposure compared to other altcoins like Ethena (ENA), Arbitrum (ARB), and Maker (MKR). Heavy speculation in TRUMP has left traders vulnerable to mass liquidations, raising questions about the long-term sustainability of politically themed

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has raised new regulatory concerns for Layer-2 (L2) blockchain networks that rely on centralized sequencers. In recent remarks, Peirce stressed that these systems, which handle the ordering of transactions off-chain before posting them to Ethereum or other base layers, could fall under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s definition of an exchange.

Ethereum investment products have recently faced intense selling pressure, recording over $352 million in outflows, signaling waning investor confidence in Ethereum-based funds. This sharp drop highlights growing concerns over the lack of staking yield in U.S.-listed Ethereum ETFs along with shifting market sentiment. In contrast, Solana (SOL) and XRP have emerged as standout performers, attracting capital inflows as traders seek alternative crypto assets with stronger narrat