Crypto Pulse Check: Pump.fun Token. ETH Treasury Strategy & VC Funding Trends w/ Keli Callaghan

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Keli Callaghan, early team member at Algorand and now partner at Arrington Capital, to break down the biggest trends shaping crypto markets right now. We dig into the $2.8B surge in crypto VC, the rise of ETH as a treasury asset, and the controversial Pump.fun token launch that some say could signal the end of memecoin mania. ~~~~~ 📈 Get no trading fees for your first $25K in trading volume on Definitive: https://out.milkroad.com/Definitive2025Podcast 🏦 Need cash but want to HODL? Borrow against your Bitcoin with Ledn, fast, secure, and without selling a sat: https://out.milkroad.com/Ledn2025Podcast ~~~~~ 🌍 Macro moves markets, get ahead of the game with Milk Road Macro Newsletter: https://milkroadmacro.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube_organic&utm_content=daily_show 💎 Get the fun, the alpha, and the next 100x gem with Milk Road Degen: https://milkroaddegen.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube_organic&utm_content=daily_show 🥛 Milk Road is Hiring: https://milkroad.com/careers/ ⛓️ Swap seamlessly across Ethereum and Solana with Milk Road Swap. Lower fees, easier trades: https://swap.milkroad.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube_organic&utm_content=july_07_25 📱 Join The Milk Road Show Telegram: https://t.me/TheMilkRoadShow 💸 Get your FREE GUIDE on how to build a pain-free crypto portfolio in 2025: https://link.milkroad.com/free_guide_yt 🥛 Get smarter about crypto in 5 minutes with our daily, free newsletter: https://milkroad.com/subscribe/join-mr/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube_organic&utm_campaign=sign-up-free&utm_content=july_08_25 💰 Go PRO and become a better investor with the #1 crypto research and analysis: https://milkroad.com/offer/sign-up-for-pro/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube_organic&utm_campaign=sign-up-pro&utm_content=july_08_25 ~~~~~ 💼 Want to put your brand in front of the 300k of the coolest crypto people in the industry? Apply to Sponsor Milk Road https://out.milkroad.com/advertise ~~~~~ ✊ Follow Milk Road on Social Media: 👉 Milk Road Twitter: https://link.milkroad.com/X 👉 Milk Road Instagram: https://link.milkroad.com/instagram 👉 Spotify: https://link.milkroad.com/spotify 👉 Apple Podcasts: https://link.milkroad.com/apple-podcast ~~~~~ 🎙 GUEST INFO 🎙 Keli Callaghan: https://x.com/KeliCallaghan ~~~~~ ⏱ TIME POINTS ⏱ 00:00 - Intro 01:47 - What’s Driving the Surge in Crypto VC Funding? 04:06 - Why Are Corporate Treasury Strategies Exploding? 09:30 - Beyond Bitcoin: The Rise of Alternative Token Treasuries 11:49 - Definitve 12:22 - Ledn 12:57 - Beyond Bitcoin: The Rise of Alternative Token Treasuries 14:48 - How Far Have We Come on Crypto Education? 18:10 - Pumped Up Fund’s Token Launch: What Investors Should Know 23:34 - Letsbonk.fun vs Pump.fun 25:19 - The Trump Admin’s Upcoming Crypto Policy and Its Impact 29:09 - Etherfi’s Growth Story and What It Tells Us About Crypto Jobs 35:37 - Wrap-Up 36:15 - Swap on Ethereum & Solana in seconds with Milk Road Swap, lowest fees in the game! #crypto #ethereum #pumpfun 📃 Disclaimer 📃 The information presented in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial, legal, or tax advice. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers, are their own and do not constitute professional advice. The speakers are not licensed financial advisors or registered investment advisors. Investing in cryptocurrencies carries significant risks, including the potential for substantial losses. The speakers do not guarantee any specific outcome or profit. Viewers should consult with a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.