Weekly Crypto Roundup – WLFI, Trump Wallet News, IRIS Token Launch & BTC Moves

🧭 Weekly Crypto Recap: Trump Updates, IRIS Launch, Airdrop News & Bitcoin Moves

Markets are climbing with caution—but momentum is building. In a week packed with political headlines, token launches, and big OTC deals, let’s break down the stories that matter most.

🇺🇸 Trump Crypto Shakeups

• Trump Wallet Taken Offline: Originally launched by the Trump meme coin community, the wallet has been discontinued after talks with WLFI and the Trump family.

• Eric Trump Hints at WLFI Investment in Trump Coin: A possible major development that could bring legitimacy to the meme project.

• WLFI’s Latest OTC Deal: Raised another $40M at a $10B valuation—6.6x return for presale investors.

• USD1 Stablecoin:

  • Now live on TRON, driven by Justin Sun's involvement

  • $800M+ in volume this week, surpassing DAI

  • Third most traded stablecoin

• Mysterious Countdown Timer: On Trump’s announcement site, likely tied to WLFI or the Trump token listing

🤖 Virtual’s IRIS Launches on Ethereum Mainnet

• IRIS, a smart contract security agent by Virtual Protocol, is the first AI agent to launch on Ethereum mainnet

• Developed with Nethermind, no insider advantage—50% of supply to the community

• $130M market cap shortly after launch

• Fake agents have popped up—verify links before sending tokens

This launch signals Ethereum’s entry into the AI + Web3 race.

🪂 Airdrop Claims

• DefiDotApp ($HOME): Tradable on Bybit

• Plume Network: Claim live

• Bombie: Tradable soon on Blofin

• Skate Token: Claim live on Bybit

• Pengu: Headed to Hyperliquid (possible snapshot soon)

Missed these? Join ongoing testnet airdrops.

🏢 Evertz Pharma Adds 100 BTC to Treasury

German cosmetics firm Evertz Pharma GmbH bought 100 BTC in May (~€10M).

• First private German company to adopt a Bitcoin treasury

• Strategy began in Dec 2020

• CFO says BTC is a long-term hedge

They’re now following in the footsteps of MicroStrategy, but with more flexibility.

💰 Plasma Raises $1B in 30 Minutes

Plasma doubled its deposit cap to $1B—and filled it instantly.

• No token sale yet; deposits only enable future $XPL token eligibility

• Goal: Bring EVM-compatible stablecoin layer to Bitcoin

• Zero gas fees + BTC-level security

• Galxe campaign now live for early access

This could be one of 2025’s standout infrastructure plays.

🧠 Final Thoughts

This week delivered:

• Political drama with real market impact (WLFI, Trump wallet)

• A major AI token launch (IRIS)

• New airdrop opportunities

• Bitcoin’s continued rise in institutional acceptance (Evertz)

As always: stay early, verify smart contracts, and watch for fake links. The volatility is real—but so is the opportunity.

More updates coming next week.