The Pudgy Penguins, a cute and popular cartoon penguin mascot from a digital collectible project, is making waves as it is set to appear in Formula 1 at the Singapore Grand Prix. It earned this spot by winning a big trading contest on Kraken, a major cryptocurrency platform. In the contest, called a ‘meme coin showdown’, the Pudgy Penguins’ token, PENGU, beat out other cryptocurrencies by having the most trading activity on Kraken. As a result, the Pudgy Penguins logo will be displayed on the Williams Racing team’s car, the FW47, during the race. This is a huge deal for…
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An unidentified entity has bought nearly $1 billion worth of ethereum over the past week as the cryptocurrency surged by 21% to cross the $4,000 milestone. The unidentified entity purchased 221,166 ETH tokens, with data analytics platform Lookonchain tracking $212 million in purchases in just 24 hours. The buyer spread their holdings across six different wallets, acquiring tokens from three major cryptocurrency firms – Galaxy Digital, FalconX and BitGo. Out of the six, the wallet with the most Ether has $181 million worth, while the wallet with the least Ether has $ 128 million worth. This buying spree comes with…
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Nearly 10 years after first backing Ethereum, one of the network’s earliest supporters has reappeared with a big on-chain move. According to Lookonchain. A wallet linked to the 2014 Genesis sale, which bought 20,000 ETH for just over $6,000, has transferred 2,300 ETH in one go. The move is worth about $10 million and leaves more than 1,600 ETH still in the wallet. The timing stands out. Ethereum just broke out of a chart pattern that’s been in place since 2021, a signal many technical analysts associate with the start of strong rallies. Some traders are already setting targets near…
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XRP has officially gained institutional custody support in South Korea, as local crypto custodian BDACS rolled out regulated storage services following its February partnership with Ripple. The new offering gives institutions secure access to one of the world’s most actively traded digital assets through Ripple Custody, the company’s enterprise-grade custody solution. The announcement was made on BDACS’s official X account on Tuesday, confirming that institutions can now safely store and manage XRP using Ripple Custody, Ripple’s enterprise-level custody solution. “We’re excited to offer XRP custody to our institutional clients. XRP is one of Korea’s most popular digital assets, and this…
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A new airdrop campaign called the “Glacier Drop” officially launched on August 5, opening the door for eligible crypto users to claim allocations of the NIGHT token. The airdrop spans eight major blockchain ecosystems, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Cardano, Avalanche, Ripple’s XRP Ledger, and Brave. Eligibility for this first phase was based on a snapshot taken on June 11. Wallets that held at least $100 worth of native tokens on any of the supported networks at the time qualified to receive the airdrop. Airdrop Rolls Out in Three Phases The launch marks the beginning of a three-stage distribution…
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Defying all momentum, Solana based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun’s revenue has plummeted to the lowest monthly revenue ever recorded. This depicts a broader downturn in the memecoin market. According to data from DeFi analytics platform DefiLlama, Pump.fun generated only $24.96 million in revenue in July. This amount is a dramatic 80% decline from its peak of more than $130 million in January this year. The platform has experienced a steady slide throughout 2025, with revenue dropping to $90 million in February, then falling further to $37 million in March. It hovered around the $40 million mark between April and June before…
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Cardano’s main development team, Input Output Global (IOG), has secured approval to receive 96 million ADA (about $71 million) from the network’s treasury to move forward with key upgrades. The proposal, which was supported by 74% of voters (200 in favor, 6 against, and 7 abstaining), outlines a 12-month roadmap aimed at improving scalability, developer tools, and interoperability. Despite passing, the funding plan raised concerns within the community about its high cost and the need for stronger transparency and accountability. To address these concerns, the funding will be released in stages based on progress. The member-based group Intersect will serve…
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The Ether Machine has made a bold return to its long-term crypto strategy, snapping up 15,000 ETH in a $56.9 million purchase, the company announced Wednesday. Not far behind, SharpLink Gaming also jumped in with a sizable $43 million Ether acquisition. This latest move, made at an average price of $3,809 per ETH, brings The Ether Machine’s total holdings to 334,757 ETH. The company said the timing of the buy was no coincidence, it was a tribute to Ethereum’s 10th birthday. “We couldn’t imagine a better way to celebrate Ethereum’s 10-year anniversary than by doubling down on our belief in…
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Chainlink just earned a major spotlight, this time from the White House. In its newly released Digital Asset Report, the U.S. government officially recognized Chainlink as a critical building block in the future of digital finance. The report highlights how Chainlink’s decentralized oracles play a vital role in connecting blockchain networks to real-world data, whether it’s market prices, updates, or economic indicators. This connection is what allows smart contracts to function in real time, reacting to actual events rather than just code. It’s a big moment, especially as decentralized applications (dApps) become more central to modern finance. From trading and…
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Ethereum Price Support In The Green Ethereum’s price attempted to mirror Bitcoin’s price trajectory but failed to sustain past $3,900. Following a peak at $3,939, ETH began a downward correction, dipping below $3,900. The price of Ethereum has fallen below the $3,820 support level and is now trading below the 23.6% Fibonacci Retracement level. This particular retracement level is calculated based on the recent upward movement from a swing low of $3,515 to a high of $3,939. Note: Fibonacci Retractment is a technical analysis tool used by traders to identify resistance and support levels. These levels capture the support and…