Crypto News: Conor McGregor Launches Memecoin, Satoshi Nakamoto Turns 50, and SEC Commissioner Criticizes Stablecoin Market Analysis

Conor McGregor Launches Memecoin "REAL" in Collaboration with DAO

In an unexpected move into the world of cryptocurrency, UFC champion and Irish political candidate Conor McGregor launched a memecoin called REAL on April 5. McGregor partnered with the Real World Gaming decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) to unveil the token, which was introduced via a sealed-bid auction. The token’s launch was designed with retail buyers in mind, aiming to prevent bots and snipers from hijacking the price.

In a statement to Cointelegraph, McGregor expressed the token’s ethos, saying, “This is about transparency — we are showing the world how it is done with integrity.” Despite the grand vision behind the project, at the time of writing, the REAL token had raised only around $144,530 of its $3.6 million target, suggesting it has yet to gain significant traction in the market.

Source: Conor McGregor

Satoshi Nakamoto Turns 50 as Bitcoin Becomes a US Reserve Asset

April 5 marked a milestone for Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, who is believed to have turned 50. While Nakamoto’s true identity remains one of the greatest mysteries in the crypto world, archived details from his P2P Foundation profile point to an April 5, 1975 birthdate, aligning with this year’s celebration.

As Bitcoin continues to grow, reaching new levels of institutional adoption and geopolitical relevance, Nakamoto’s anonymity remains central to the decentralized nature of the cryptocurrency. The Bitcoin wallet associated with Nakamoto, holding over 1 million BTC, has remained dormant for over 16 years, even as Bitcoin’s value skyrocketed from virtually nothing to an all-time high of more than $109,000 in January 2025.

In recent years, Bitcoin has increasingly been recognized as a potential reserve asset, with some institutions and countries looking to add it to their financial reserves, further cementing Nakamoto’s creation as a significant player in the global financial system.

SEC Commissioner Criticizes Stablecoin Market Analysis

In other news, Caroline Crenshaw, a US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner and vocal critic of cryptocurrency, has come forward with criticism regarding the SEC’s newly published guidelines on the US stablecoin market. On April 4, Crenshaw took issue with the SEC’s approach, accusing the regulator of downplaying the risks involved in the USD-stablecoin market and providing a misleading analysis of the industry.

Source: Web.archive.org

The SEC's guidelines classified certain stablecoins as "non-securities," exempting them from transaction reporting requirements. While this decision was hailed by many in the crypto community as a step forward, Crenshaw disagreed, calling the analysis flawed and pointing out what she described as “legal and factual errors.”

Crenshaw specifically pushed back against the SEC’s assertion that stablecoin issuers take sufficient actions to stabilize prices and ensure redeemability, arguing that the risks involved are greater than the regulator has acknowledged. This marks the latest development in the ongoing debate about how to regulate stablecoins and other cryptocurrencies, with differing opinions among policymakers and regulators.

Conclusion

As crypto continues to evolve, today’s events show how rapidly the space is moving. From celebrity involvement like McGregor’s memecoin launch to major milestones such as Nakamoto’s 50th birthday and Bitcoin’s growing institutional legitimacy, the cryptocurrency landscape is expanding both in complexity and influence. Meanwhile, the regulatory environment continues to shift, with figures like SEC Commissioner Crenshaw adding their voices to the debate on how best to navigate the growing market for digital assets.

With these developments, it’s clear that crypto remains a dynamic space, with new projects and debates constantly shaping its future.