The Milk Road Show Crypto Pulse Check: Pump.fun Token, ETH Treasury Strategy & VC Funding Trends w/ Keli Callaghan
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Jul 8, 2025 Keli Callaghan, a venture investment expert and early team member at Algorand, dives into the latest trends shaping the crypto landscape. She discusses the remarkable $2.8 billion surge in VC funding and how Ethereum is becoming a staple in corporate treasuries. The conversation covers the controversial launch of the Pump.fun token, which could signal a shift in meme coin dynamics. Keli also emphasizes the educational gaps in crypto and the expanding opportunities for innovation beyond traditional coins.
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Rise of Diverse Crypto Treasuries
- Corporate treasury strategies are growing beyond Bitcoin to include Ethereum and other tokens.
- Many investors find digital asset treasuries safer and more accessible through public equity vehicles worldwide.
Importance of Token Buybacks
- Token buyback programs are a healthy sign for DeFi projects' long-term token value.
- Projects with buybacks may outperform in bull markets by supporting token demand and price.
Diversifying Treasury Tokens
- Token treasury strategies will likely extend beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum to include top 20-30 tokens.
- Education on token potential drives institutional interest in diversified treasury assets.