Hey, APRA Fam,
Welcome back to Crypto Insights — your weekly guide to the boldest moves and biggest shifts across the digital asset space. Let’s break it down:

1️⃣ Circle IPO takes Wall Street by storm 🚀
Circle, the issuer of USDC, just pulled off one of the most explosive IPOs in recent memory. Launching at $31 on the NYSE, it soared to $123.51 in just 24 hours — a staggering 167% jump. That outpaces IPO legends like Airbnb and Robinhood. With Tether still private, Circle has become the go-to equity for stablecoin exposure.

2️⃣ https://t.co/Zc8JZE35dk plans a $1B ICO with rev-share model 💰
The Solana-based meme launchpad https://t.co/Zc8JZE35dk is making major noise, announcing a $1B ICO and buyback-style rewards for $PUMP holders. With over $677M in protocol revenue since 2024 and a rumored Binance listing on the horizon, this could mark the first serious Web3-native memecoin infra play.

3️⃣ JP Morgan accepts Bitcoin ETF shares as collateral 🏦
Legacy meets crypto: JP Morgan is now accepting Bitcoin ETF shares (like BlackRock’s IBIT) as loan collateral. It’s a sharp pivot from Jamie Dimon’s infamous “pet rock” take — and it cements $BTC’s role in modern portfolio management. Wall Street is quietly embracing the crypto economy.

4️⃣ Airdrop radar: what’s live & upcoming 🎯

Plume Network mainnet claim live — depositors and creators eligible.

Lagrange claim open for Galxe, Turing, and Discord OGs.

Skate airdrop checker now live — early users & Kaito fam check eligibility.

Towns Protocol posted snapshot update; TGE expected Q3.

Sonic Labs airdrop season ending — Sybil filtering & claim review in June.

Zoom Out → Focus on fundamentals.
Yes, some tokens are still ripping, but this cycle isn’t 2021. With retail sidelined and liquidity trickling in, institutions are dictating pace. Patience, quality assets, and actual use cases are what’s winning — not memes alone.

We’ll catch you next week —
Stay sharp, stay decentralized, and DYOR.
— Team APRA