Little Pepe Bets on Layer-2 Utility to Beat Hype

After a blow-out end to 2024 and a roaring start to 2025, the meme coin corner of the crypto world has slowed down. But it’s still a market you can’t ignore – it’s just harder to pin down. The sector’s aggregate value sits around $68B, and while performance has been mixed this year, trading interest remains strong wherever investors think the best meme coin deals lurk. Institutional data firms say the phenomenon isn’t only cultural, it’s mechanical. Kaiko notes meme tokens have repeatedly dominated trading volumes in bursts this year,…

BGUSD vs RWUSD: Why Bitget’s Yield‑Bearing Certificate Sets a New Standard

This content is provided by a sponsor. As crypto investors seek sources of stable yield, two rising products are capturing attention: BGUSD, Bitget’s yield-bearing stable asset certificate, and RWUSD, Binance’s principal-protected yield product. While both serve users looking to earn passive income on stable assets, a closer look reveals meaningful differences in structure, flexibility, and […] Source CryptoX Portal

Ether Sets Key $4,475 Weekly Close as Analysts Are Watching These Price Levels

Key takeaways: ETH price hit a 4-year high weekly close at $4,475, driven by ETF inflows and high network activity. A key support zone for Ether sits between support at $4,000 and $4,150.  Ether (ETH) price hit another milestone this cycle after the ETH/USD trading pair achieved its highest weekly close since November 2021.  ETH/USD weekly chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Ether completes best week in four years Ether closed the week at $4,475 on Aug. 13, according to data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView confirms.  This significant milestone follows a…

PENGU Price Dip Provides Buy Opportunity

Key Notes PENGU sees growing market presence, with Route 2 FI calling it a serious Dogecoin rival due to its strong community. PENGU price could see another 20% drop before bouncing back for a potential upside rally. ETF application and SEC review boost credibility, signaling potential institutional adoption and greater legitimacy for PENGU. Pudgy Penguins’ native cryptocurrency PENGU PENGU $0.0316 24h volatility: 4.6% Market cap: $1.98 B Vol. 24h: $382.87 M , has been in the limelight recently. Despite a 17% PENGU price drop over the past week, analysts are…

Flipster Introduces First Zero-Spread Crypto Perpetuals

Key Notes Flipster removes the invisible cost of spreads, usually incurred twice per trade, which often exceeds posted trading fees. Beyond zero spreads, Flipster provides over 20 major perpetual pairs, up to 100x leverage. The exchange also offers interest-earning balances, supported by institutional-grade security for active traders. Crypto perpetuals trading platform Flipster announced the launch of the industry’s first zero-spread trading model on Monday, August 18. This also makes it the first crypto exchange to truly eliminate and spreads, or hidden price gaps, which potentially drain trader profits. By introducing…

Strategy’s Bitcoin stack hits 629k BTC, $26b in profit

Strategy added another 430 Bitcoin last week at $119,666 per coin, bringing its total holdings to 629,376 BTC. With an average purchase price of $73,320, the company now sits on over $26 billion in unrealized profits as Bitcoin’s price hovers near all-time highs. Summary Strategy bought last week 430 BTC for $51.4 million, bringing its holdings to 629,376 BTC worth $72 billion. The firm now sits on more than $26 billion in unrealized gains as bitcoin trades near record highs. According to an August 18 Form 8-K filing with the…

Animoca’s Tower crypto surges 214%, gaming activity up in July: Web3 Gamer

Tower gaming crypto token soars 214% as smart money piles in A gaming crypto token created by Animoca Brands has surged 214% over the past month and caught the eye of savvy investors after the company’s popular chairman, Yat Siu, gave it a social media boost. Tower was the fifth-most popular cryptocurrency among smart investors on the Base network over the past seven days, according to onchain analytics platform Nansen. Tower is a utility token used across a slew of Animoca titles, including play-to-earn mobile defense game Crazy Kings, Crazy…

Dogecoin Eyes 1,000% Increase To Reach $2.55 ATH This Cycle

Dogecoin is once again in the spotlight as market analyst Master Ananda outlines a bold outlook for its current bull cycle. Past cycles show that major moves in DOGE often unfold over many months, not weeks. Ananda highlights that the meme coin has already been in an uptrend for years, with strong momentum since 2022 and a clear breakout from October 2023.  While no one can predict markets with certainty, the analyst argues that the path of growth is already in motion, and price targets suggest a possible climb as…