Blockchain-based tokenization of climate assets could unlock trillions in green investments as regulatory frameworks drive carbon trading growth.
Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) has launched a Layer-2 solution on the Ethereum virtual machine and is ready to welcome a new generation of frog meme coins. Low-cost, lightning-fast transactions on Little Pepe solve Ethereum’s well-known congestion and gas issues. And as the heir apparent to Pepe’s market dominance, Little Pepe could welcome an ever-expanding world of meme coins. It all comes at a time when the meme coin market is on the rise, and frog-related tokens have built their own niche worth $5.65B. $LILPEPE Presale Becomes Top Meme Coin to Buy Now LILPEPE’s presale closed its Stage 10 early as investors poured into the project, raising the total from the presale to well over $22M. The $LILPEPE project touts zero trading taxes, anti-bot protections, and a $777K giveaway. It arrives just as $PEPE, $BRETT, and other frog coins sustain sizable market share. Pepe ($PEPE) is among the most liquid meme coins, with a multibillion-dollar capitalization and frequent bursts of volume; it’s down over a quarter in August. Brett (Based) ($BRETT) broke out in 2024, a major player on Coinbase’s Base chain. It reached its all-time high of $0.23 at the beginning of December 2024. $BRETT is still a flagship for Base meme coins. Turbo ($TURBO) holds a $280M market cap, significant even for a meme coin, with a persistent presence in the frog subset. A Frog Sector with Real Weight Frog-themed meme coins remain a significant slice of the market: the category shows an aggregate market cap of roughly $5.65B. Within that cohort, $PEPE holds about $4.36B in value, while $BRETT (Base) trades near $0.05 with a market cap around $490M. One top-50 token and several mid-rank ones before the sector gives way to small-cap coins at the bottom of the list. Still, the overall market cap of the sector is impressive enough. And performance for many of the individual tokens, while down recently, has nevertheless surged in 2025. That follows broader market trends – Interest in even the best meme coins has ebbed and flowed throughout 2025 with periodic rotations into the segment and sentiment-driven spikes. It’s a market niche ripe for a contender to challenge $PEPE for his crown. Enter Little Pepe ($LILPEPE), a token offering more than Pepe ever could. What Little Pepe Is Building Unlike most meme tokens that launch on existing chains and absorb gas costs, Little Pepe is rolling out an EVM-compatible Layer-2. Little Pepe chain boasts zero buy/sell taxes on the $LILPEPE token. The project’s whitepaper outlines a 100B total supply with 26.5% allocated to presale, 30% to chain reserves, 13.5% to staking & rewards, and 10% each to liquidity, DEX allocation, and marketing. Ultra-fast, secure, and cheap – Little Pepe is the perfect chain for building a meme coin empire. The project even features anti-sniper (anti-bot) protections and a native launchpad intended to give new tokens a fairer start. Liquidity gets locked when tokens launch, preventing a common scam where devs snag all the tokens overnight. A CertiK smart-contract audit and a preliminary CoinMarketCap page help advance the sale. There’s also the significant $777K giveaway. The terms are simple – a minimum $100 presale entry plus social tasks – and winners are announced on the project site. 10 lucky winners from the community will each receive $77K in $LILPEPE. The Little Pepe Pitch Little Pepe’s pitch is that infrastructure (an L2), not just a likable mascot, can help the token compete when meme coin volumes surge. Lower fees, tax-free trading, and anti-bot rails may appeal to retail traders who were priced out by gas or burned by launch snipers in prior cycles. $LILPEPE has room to grow, big shoes to fill, and the ambition to do it. Do your own research; though, this isn’t financial advice.
The crypto market is showing early signs of a shift, with Bitcoin dominance losing momentum and altcoin charts beginning to stir. Historically, such setups have paved the way for explosive altcoin rallies as liquidity rotates from BTC into higher-beta tokens. While Bitcoin price consolidates in a tight range, smaller caps are quietly gaining strength. This …
Aave (AAVE) was also among the top performers, up 4.2% from Tuesday.
The wealth transfer to long-term investors is “shaking out short-term price chasers,” experts told Decrypt.
China is evaluating yuan-backed stablecoins for the first time, with the State Council set to review a roadmap on currency internationalization and stablecoin usage later this month, per Reuters. The plan would assign regulatory responsibilities, outline risk controls, and task the People’s Bank of China with implementation, and pilot activity is expected in Hong Kong […]
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After the brief surge that followed the Ripple lawsuit’s conclusion, traders say momentum quickly faded. Bitcoin slid to around $114,000, and with it, XRP touched $2.94. That dip dragged the token under $3 once again, sparking fresh arguments between those who see a buying chance and those who remain skeptical. Related Reading: Cardano Climbs To 8th, Pushing Dogecoin And TRON Down The Ranks Analyst Frames Dip As Opportunity According to comments from Coach JV, a well-known XRP advocate, the return to sub-$3 levels should be seen as a chance to buy. He called XRP under $3 “a massive blessing.” He told followers that most people panic when prices fall, while patient investors buy slowly over time. He used a farming image to make the point: People tend to buy at harvest, he said, but the smart money buys when the field looks empty. This message sits alongside data showing XRP has been more bearish since the post-lawsuit spike. XRP under $3 is a massive blessing. Most people panic when prices are low, but this is where wealth is built. You already know the game, accumulation in sideways markets is what sets up generational wealth when the cycle turns. Think of it like farmland. Everyone wants to buy… — Coach, JV (@Coachjv_) August 18, 2025 A Split Within The Community Not everyone agrees with that view. One commentator argued that XRP at $500 — not $3 — would be the real blessing. Coach JV pushed back, saying that if an extreme rally ever arrives, the payoff will go to those who held through the down days and kept adding to their positions. He has also used the phrase “unimaginable wealth” to describe what long-term holders might see. Reports note that most XRP holders own fewer than 500 tokens, which helps explain why many retail investors focus on the idea of transformative returns. Technical Indicators Paint A Cautionary Picture According to current XRP price predictions, the token is expected to dip by 0.75% to about $2.87 by September 19, 2025. Based on technical readings, market sentiment is listed as Neutral and the Fear & Greed Index registers 44 (Fear). Over the last 30 days XRP recorded 12/30 green days — that’s 40% — with price volatility at 4.80%. Those numbers suggest movement, but not runaway momentum, and they help explain the mixed tone among traders. Related Reading: Analyst Says Shiba Inu’s $0.000010 Support Could Trigger Major Bounce XRP’s $3 Line: Buying Opportunity Or Warning Sign? Meanwhile, short-term traders will watch price action around $3 for signs of follow-through, while longer-term backers point to accumulation as a strategy. According to the voices quoted in the market, patience and steady buying are the path some choose. Other market participants say tempering expectations with clear math is wise. Either way, the debate over whether a dip is a blessing or a warning is likely to continue as XRP finds its footing after recent volatility. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest is doubling down on crypto, using the recent market pullback as a chance to buy. With fresh bets on Bullish and Robinhood, the investment firm is signaling strong confidence in digital asset-related stocks even as the sector faces sharp declines. ARK Invest Increases Stakes in Bullish Ark Invest is increasing its …
China is assessing whether to allow yuan-backed stablecoins to improve global reach, a shift that would follow Hong Kong’s push to license issuers.
Over the next ten years, trillions of dollars will move from baby boomers to younger heirs, who are more inclined toward digital assets, the report said.
The debate over whether Chainlink (LINK) can overtake XRP in market capitalization is heating up. What began as a casual Reddit thread has turned into a broader conversation about utility, adoption, and long-term positioning in the crypto market. While XRP’s strength has historically been tied to cross-border payments and legal clarity, LINK’s growing role as …
Bitcoin’s spot price fell on Aug. 19 while realized cap climbed, a textbook case of how on-chain cost basis can advance even on a red day. The daily close dropped 2.94% from $116,284 on Aug. 18 to $112,861 on Aug. 19. The realized cap rose by $1.172 billion over the same window, from $1.038456 trillion […]
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Bitcoin fell below $113,000 as investors braced for Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech that could set the US Fed’s path on interest rate cuts.
Pi Network, the fast-growing crypto project that has attracted millions of users worldwide, has reached another milestone in the blockchain space. Ulu Ventures, a respected venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, has officially listed Pi Network among its portfolio companies. Despite the listing news, Pi Network’s price showed no positive reaction and continues to …
China plans to consider approving yuan-backed stablecoins later this month to increase the yuan’s global use. These stablecoins, digital currencies linked to the yuan, are expected to make international transactions smoother and build confidence in China’s digital currency. This initiative aims to enhance the yuan’s role in the global financial system and support its wider …
Bitcoin bulls are struggling to establish a low around $113,000, with weak price and volume performance.
The crypto market saw heavy liquidations totaling $449.11 million, with the overwhelming majority coming from longs. Out of this figure, $362.34 million came from longs and just $87 million from shorts, showing that most traders were positioned for the upside. Bybit and Binance dominated activity, accounting for $166.53 million and $140.36 million in liquidations, respectively, […]
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China's potential approval of yuan-backed stablecoins could shift global financial dynamics, challenging the dollar's dominance in digital currency.
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Recently, in August, the Chainlink price has shown remarkable strength, which is mainly driven by surging whale activity, rising adoption, and several positive on-chain indicators. Currently, the momentum is building after crossing $26 for the first time in the past seven months, and LINK price looks well-positioned to extend gains on the upside. Investors and …
China’s cabinet will review a roadmap that includes yuan-pegged stablecoins to bolster yuan internationalization, sources told Reuters.
Bitwise’s Matt Hougan says BTC could deliver nearly 30% in annualized returns over the next decade and remain a low-correlation diversifier for investors.
Spot ether ETFs have seen growing demand with cumulative net inflows now more than $13 billion, up from $2.6 billion in April, the report said.
Binance, Bitfinex, Coinbase, Crypto.com, HTX, Kraken, PayPal, Poloniex, Ripple, and Zodia Custody, among others, have all signed on.
Crypto firm has entered into a credit agreement with crypto exchange Gemini ahead of the latter’s initial public offering (IPO). The crypto exchange revealed the details of this agreement in its IPO filing, with the amount expected to be used to finance some costs that may arise during the public offering. Details Of Ripple’s Agreement With Gemini In its IPO filing with the SEC, Gemini revealed that it entered into a credit agreement with Ripple in July. Under the agreement, the crypto exchange can make lending requests of no less than $5 million each, and up to an aggregate commitment amount of $75 million. Furthermore, the initial commitment of $75 million can be increased or decreased from time to time, subject to the attainment of certain metrics that both parties have agreed on. Related Reading: Ripple CTO Says Next Project Is ‘Production Ready’, What Is It? However, the aggregate commitment of the credit agreement between Gemini and Ripple cannot exceed $150 million, meaning that is the maximum credit that the crypto exchange can request from the crypto firm. Once Gemini exceeds the initial commitment of $75 million, then it will need to make lending requests in the form of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, which the crypto firm has to consent to. Gemini revealed that all its lending requests under the Ripple credit agreement must be secured by collateral. It shall also bear an interest rate per annum of 6.50% or 8.50% and must be repaid in USD. Although some details were redacted, the crypto exchange indicated that it has also received some amount from Ripple under the agreement. With this, Ripple has become a major backer for Gemini’s IPO, which is expected to take place soon. Notably, the crypto exchange’s financials in the IPO show that it posted net losses over the quarters that span back to March 2023. In just the first half of this year alone, Gemini has recorded a net loss of $282 million. Details Of The Gemini IPO With Ripple’s backing, Gemini plans to offer shares of its Class A common stock, although it has yet to reveal how many shares will be available in the IPO. The crypto exchange has yet to provide details on how much these IPO shares are likely to sell for each. However, it revealed that it has applied to list these Class A common stock on the Nasdaq stock market under the symbol “GEMI.” Related Reading: Ripple CTO Says XRP Ledger Has Been Battle-Tested To Power World’s Financial System Furthermore, the lead underwriters for the Gemini IPO are Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, with support from other firms such as Morgan Stanley and Cantor. Gemini’s IPO plans follow the successful execution of crypto exchange Bullish’s IPO, in which the exchange raised $1.15 billion after selling its shares for $37 each. Gemini will be looking to record similar success, considering the massive crypto demand among traditional finance (TradFi) investors. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
An industry-wide project led by TRM Labs is officially going live, and includes law enforcement and the major exchanges such as Coinbase and Binance.
U.S. stock index futures slipped and Japanese bond yields rose as risk aversion crept into markets.
The Blockchain Association and the Crypto Council for Innovation pushed back against recent claims by the banking industry.
Ethereum is currently showing resilience, trading steadily as Bitcoin continues to consolidate within a tight range. Despite the broader market’s cautious sentiment, the ETH price has held key support levels, drawing attention from traders eyeing its next big move. Interestingly, Ethereum has now filled its CME gap, a technical event often associated with stronger price …
Tim Kotzman and Ed Juline are using social media, AI and new event formats to close the information gap in bitcoin treasury strategy.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman has called for banks to embrace blockchain technology or risk losing relevance. At the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium on Aug. 19, Bowman emphasized that regulators and banks must adopt a more proactive approach to the crypto industry. She pointed out that integrating these new innovative technologies would be crucial […]
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