Author: James Wilson
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Dogecoin’s glory days may be behind it, but Pepeto is emerging as the next memecoin contender, offering early‑stage pricing, viral appeal, and a utility‑driven ecosystem. Summary Priced at $0.000000144, Pepeto’s presale has raised $5.9m and attracted over 100k supporters. Zero‑fee PepetoSwap and a cross‑chain bridge tackle high fees and fragmented liquidity in memecoins. Fully audited smart contract and planned Tier‑1 listings position Pepeto for explosive post‑launch growth. In crypto history, few stories are as legendary as Dogecoin’s rise. Launched…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Frustrated by Cardano’s slow growth, many holders are shifting focus to Little Pepe, a meme‑driven Layer 2 project aiming for a $1 target in 2025. Summary Little Pepe combines meme appeal with real utility, offering ultra‑fast, bot‑proof transactions on its own Layer 2 chain. Presale buyers enjoy 0% tax, deep liquidity, and a potential 500x upside if $1 target is hit. This new project is already on CoinMarketCap, with top‑tier listings and a $770k giveaway fueling rapid community growth.…
Crypto exchange Bitpanda just posted its strongest financial year on record, more than doubling revenue as partnerships and regulated offerings drive growth. Summary Bitpanda reported €393 million, around $426 million, in 2024 revenue, up 162% from the year before. The exchange’s growth is driven by regulated product offerings, market expansion, and institutional partnerships. According to a press release shared with crypto.news, the Vienna-based crypto platform reported $426 million in operating revenue for 2024, up from the $163 million recorded the year prior. The company said the figure marks a milestone in profitability and scalability, making 2024 its most successful year…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued interim guidance allowing certain U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins to be treated as cash equivalents on corporate balance sheets. Summary SEC permits qualifying USD stablecoins to be reported as cash equivalents. Applies only to fully backed, redeemable tokens with 1:1 pegs. Complements GENIUS Act and broader reforms under SEC Chair Paul Atkins. Reported on Aug. 5 by Bloomberg Tax, the guidance is a part of a wider initiative led by SEC Chair Paul Atkins to modernize cryptocurrency regulation. Stablecoins that qualify under this guidance must meet strict criteria such as full backing by cash…
Nexus Mutual has transferred $250,000 to reimburse users caught in Arcadia Finance’s $3.5 million exploit, marking one of Base blockchain’s first major insurance settlements. The payout arrives as Arcadia’s own recovery plan remains weeks from implementation. Summary Nexus Mutual paid $250,000 to victims of Arcadia Finance’s $3.5 million hack, marking one of Base chain’s first major insurance settlements. The payout offers early restitution ahead of Arcadia’s own delayed recovery plan based on “Recovery Tokens.” On August 4, crypto insurance alternative Nexus Mutual announced it had paid out $250,000 to users impacted by the July 15 Arcadia Finance exploit on Base,…
MemeCore has surged 24.14%, confirming a breakout above a key range high. The move signals an active bullish Elliott Wave count with further upside in play if key levels hold. Summary MemeCore is in Wave 3 of a bullish Elliott Wave sequence targeting $0.77. $0.62 is the key resistance to flip for continuation. $0.52 serves as the ideal corrective support if Wave 4 begins. After trading sideways for weeks, MemeCore has now confirmed a structural breakout with strong impulsive momentum. The price held a critical support zone before launching into a rally that now challenges major resistance. Technical confluence supports…
As RWAs cement themselves as crypto’s second-fastest-growing sector, a who’s-who of fintech and blockchain heavyweights are launching Ascend, a hyper-selective program designed to turn startups into the standard-bearers of institutional adoption. Summary Ascend is a new elite accelerator for real-world asset (RWA) startups with live products and institutional goals. Backed by Odisea, Plume, Galaxy Ventures, and Anchorage Digital, it will admit only 6–8 teams per cohort. According to a press release shared with crypto.news on August 4, Odisea has teamed up with an all-star roster of backers, including Plume, Galaxy Ventures, and Anchorage Digital, to launch Ascend, an accelerator exclusively…
OpenMind plans to create a decentralized operating system for smart machines. Summary OpenMind obtained $20M in funding, led by Pantera Capital Other backers include Coinbase Ventures, DCG, and more The startup plans to create an open-source OS for robotic intelligence Crypto and robotics may soon become a powerful synergy. On Monday, August 4, Pantera Capital led a $20 million funding round in OpenMind. Other investors include Coinbase Ventures, DCG, Ribbit, Lightspeed Faction, Pebblebed, Topology, among others. The firm, whose CEO is Stanford professor Jan Liphardt, is working on FABRIC, creating a decentralized operating system for robots. “If AI is the…
Grayscale Investments has announced the return of founder Barry Silbert as board chairman in a move that also saw the digital asset manager expand its management team with new board hires. Summary Grayscale founder Barry Silbert has rejoined the company as board chair. The company has also hired four other members to join the management team. Barry Silbert’s return comes as Grayscale prepares for the company’s next phase of growth, according to an announcement. As well as Silbert, Grayscale has added four new faces to its C-suite team, with Diana Zhang as chief operating officer, Ramona Boston as chief marketing…
Bitcoin’s recent price moves have closely followed a two-year Fibonacci model. According to analyst CryptoCon, the next logical level could be around $166,000. Summary Bitcoin has consistently followed Fibonacci extension levels since bottoming at $15,500 in late 2022, with key pauses at $30,362, $46,831, $71,591, and $109,236. Crypto analyst CryptoCon projects $166,754 as the next logical level based on the 5.618 Fibonacci extension, which fits the cycle’s prior 52–54% spacing pattern. Institutional demand, particularly from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs now holding nearly $150 billion in assets, continues to support upward price pressure. Analysts warn of possible short-term pullbacks, with seasonal…