Pudgy Penguins teams up with NASCAR to expand its presence beyond NFTs and into mainstream motorsport culture. The project continues its growth by linking digital collectibles with real-world experiences, including travel rewards and gaming. Not just toys, books, and games—now Pudgy Penguins are also speeding on the racetrack. This NFT collection, which was initially only … Read more
A crowd of heavyweight asset managers just resubmitted their Solana ETF applications, and this time they’re making room for staking. Bitwise, VanEck, Grayscale, Fidelity, 21Shares, Franklin Templeton, and Canary Capital have all dropped updated S-1 forms into the SEC’s inbox, and the message is clear: they want to make these ETFs do more than just … Read more
The European Union’s shiny new crypto rulebook is finally in play, and crypto heavyweights are wasting no time. Under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, several big-name exchanges are on track to get their passports to operate across all 27 EU countries. But behind the scenes, regulators are getting twitchy. It’s a huge opportunity for … Read more
ENA’s market decline has been driven by derivative traders betting against a price increase. Investor sentiment remains strong despite the struggling price, as accumulation continues to rise. Ethena [ENA] has been on a downward path over the past 24 hours, dropping 14%, while the broader cryptocurrency market capitalization slipped by 2.77%. Market analysis showed that … Read more
In the latest Africa crypto news, Binance praises Kenya’s crypto regulation progress but warns against heavy taxes. Meanwhile, VALR is partnering with MoonPay to expand access to more fiat currencies. Nigeria jails nine Chinese crypto scammers for one year. A Binance executive has praised Kenya’s progress in regulating crypto but warned against punitive taxation. In … Read more
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today announced four senior appointments as it enters a new era under the leadership of Chairman Paul Atkins. Two of these appointments are experienced in digital assets, a move seen as a strong signal that the SEC is taking a friendlier approach to cryptocurrencies. As of June 17, … Read more
XRP saw $22 million rekt positions during Thursday’s liquidation cascade The 200-day SMA will be a key level if the short-term bullish structure holds firm On Thursday, XRP markets suffered a $22 million loss after fresh tensions in the Middle East sparked market-wide liquidations. In particular, leveraged longs lost $20M compared to shorts’ $1.7M. However, … Read more
Numbers from the Central Bank of El Salvador indicate that crypto remittances sent to El Salvador fell by 45% compared to the first four months of 2024. Crypto flows sent from abroad accounted for less than 1% of all funds sent by foreigners to family and friends. Crypto Remittances Keep Failing to Reach Widespread Adoption … Read more
Bitcoin exposure may provide a lucrative financial opportunity for Apple’s stock buyback program, according to Strategy’s Michael Saylor. Saylor’s proposition follows a Bitcoin (BTC) rally of over 11% since the beginning of 2025, which outperformed the 18% decline of Apple shares during the same period. Illustrating a growing corporate shift, increasingly more traditional companies are … Read more
Eight companies across sectors have committed nearly $1 billion to launch dedicated XRP treasury programs. Firms like Trident and VivoPower plan to use XRP not just for reserves but also for staking, DeFi lending, and cross-border payments. The trend marks a shift toward XRP as a functional financial asset in corporate treasury. Eight companies across … Read more