Pump.fun acquires Vyper to expand cross-chain trading terminal

Core Insights - Pump.fun has acquired trading execution terminal Vyper as part of its strategic expansion into trading infrastructure [1][2] - The acquisition aims to enhance Pump.fun's capabilities in cross-chain trading and improve trading on EVM platforms [2][3] - Despite challenging market conditions, Pump.fun is aggressively expanding its team and services [2][3] Company Developments - The Vyper acquisition will integrate its infrastructure into Pump.fun's broader product suite, with plans to sunset Vyper [1][3] - Pump.fun has previously acquired Padre, rebranding it as Terminal, which focuses on memecoins and high-speed execution [1] - The company has recently overhauled its creator fee model to allow broader revenue sharing among teams [4] Market Activity - Pump.fun has experienced a significant increase in token launches, with nearly 30,000 tokens launched on February 2, compared to 9,000 to 13,000 daily launches in early October 2025 [5]