Solana’s $PENGU Meme Coin Overtakes Optimism in Market Cap – Are Meme Coins Back?

Last night, Solana’s hottest new meme coin, Pudgy Penguins ($PENGU), surged forward 7% and hit a market cap of $2.85 billion. This means the newcomer meme coin has flipped Ethereum Layer 2 protocol Optimisim ($OP) to be the fifty-eighth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and the fourth largest meme coin. In fact, according to DappRadar’s […]
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KULR Technology Invests $21 Million in Bitcoin, Total Holdings Now 430 BTC

KULR Technology Group has acquired $21M in Bitcoin, adding 213 BTC and raising total holdings to 430 BTC. This move aligns with the company’s strategy to hedge against inflation and enhance financial resilience, following broader trends of institutional Bitcoin adoption.
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Web3 Gaming Firm ZKcandy Raises $4M in Funding Round

Web3 gaming firm ZKcandy has raised $4 million in a private funding round with investment from Wemix Pte, Animoca Ventures, Spartan Group, Perlone Capital, and more.
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Socios.com Secures Malta VFAA License, Advancing MiCA Compliance

Chiliz Group’s Socios.com earns a Malta VFAA license, marking a key step toward MiCA compliance. This enables broader operations across Europe, aligning with upcoming EU crypto regulations and Fan Token engagement.
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HTX Reveals 2025 Goals for Expansion and AI Integration in Livestream

HTX outlines its 2025 strategy, focusing on AI integration, governance enhancement, and global expansion. Plans include AI tools for crypto, strict asset curation, and targeted campaigns in the CIS region, alongside partnerships to strengthen the HTX ecosystem.
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Vitalik Buterin Liquidates $2.5M in Meme Coins to Fund Kanro Charity

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has liquidated a diverse portfolio of meme coins, such as DOGE, SHIB, and others referencing celebrities like Elon Musk. The proceeds, totaling approximately $2.5 million, have been converted into USDC and ETH to support his biotech charity, Kanro, which focuses on advancing biotechnology research and other philanthropic causes.
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