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Pudgy Penguins users can now earn Lufthansa miles from every purchase made with fiat or PENGU on the Pudgy Shop. This collaboration adds real-world travel rewards to the Pudgy Penguins ecosystem through Europe’s largest frequent flyer program. Pudgy Penguins is back with another surprise. This time, not through cute toys or new NFTs, but through a serious collaboration with Lufthansa. Through the Miles & More program, which is the largest frequent flyer program in Europe, Pudgy is giving its fans a new opportunity—earn miles just by shopping at the Pudgy Shop. Just imagine, buy a penguin doll or cute accessories,…

Energy-management firm KULR (KULR) is looking to raise up to $300 million by selling shares of its common stock in an at-the-market (ATM) offering facilitated by Cantor Fitzgerald. The funds will be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital and the acquisition of more bitcoin BTC$107,812.18, the company said in an SEC filing. California-based KULR began using bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset in late 2024, adopting a strategy similar to that of Strategy (MSTR). It currently holds 800 BTC, according to BitcoinTreasuries data. Many companies looking to build up their bitcoin treasury holdings have turned to at-the-market…

XRP price has the potential to skyrocket to double digits if the XRPL handles 14% of SWIFT volume as projected by the Ripple CEO. For context, at the 2025 XRPL Apex event in Singapore, Ripple’s CEO Brad Garlinghouse responded to a direct question regarding the future of the XRPL amid growing adoption. Ripple CEO Predicts XRPL Will Handle 14% of SWIFT Volume in Five Years Specifically, a journalist asked both Garlinghouse and Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz, how much of SWIFT’s transaction volume the XRP Ledger could realistically handle in the next five years. In response, Garlinghouse explained that it’s important…

The legal dispute between Coinbase and BiT Global over the delisting of BiT Global’s Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) token from the Coinbase platform has concluded with a settlement between the parties. BiT Global has “definitively” dropped its lawsuit filed in the Northern District Court of California, meaning it cannot be refiled. Under the agreement, each side will cover its own legal fees. BiT Global claimed in a lawsuit filed last year that Coinbase had unjustifiably delisted wBTC, damaging the token’s liquidity and reputation. The company claimed that Coinbase aimed to highlight its own competing product, cbBTC, with this decision. Coinbase defended…

Key Takeaways The Romanian postal operator is installing cryptocurrency terminals in its branches to facilitate funding of user accounts. One terminal is already working in one of the post offices, with at least four others in line to be installed. There is a growing number of cryptocurrency users in Romania. Romania’s postal company, Posta Romana, will install cryptocurrency terminals to facilitate the funding of users’ crypto accounts in all its branches. According to an official press release, the project is part of a pilot program being executed in partnership with Bitcoin Romania (BTR Exchange), the country’s leading cryptocurrency exchange. Fund…

Sam Altman’s World (formerly Worldcoin) project has launched its biometric eye‑scanning kiosks across the UK. Tools for Humanity, the startup co-founded by Altman, is bringing its futuristic eye-scanning Orbs to the UK as part of a broader global expansion of its identity verification platform. The project will give Brits access to verification services that entrepreneurs claim are essential to distinguish between human and artificial intelligence. Starting this week, residents in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Belfast, and Glasgow can scan their eyes using the company’s proprietary Orb devices, the company announced on Monday. The team seeks to expand the project scope,…

Michael Saylor, cofounder and executive chairman of Strategy, has dropped a stunning message about Bitcoin (BTC), the leading digital currency. In a post on his official X handle, Saylor stated, “If you have everything – you don’t need Bitcoin.” Bitcoin as lifeline for unprivileged Saylor’s message is provocative to critics of Bitcoin and its utility in the broader financial ecosystem. The executive chairman of Strategy opines that only those who have “everything” can afford to live without Bitcoin. Notably, this would imply that financially secure people enjoy freedom, economic and currency stability, and access to reliable banking systems. Such individuals…

Kenzo Labs, a leading player in DeFi innovation, has announced its new partnership with Crepe Finance, a rapidly expanding BNB Chain-based decentralized exchange. The collaboration underscores a notable move in offering advanced DeFi solutions along with latest benefits to the consumers. The platform took to social media to disclose this exclusive development. 🔈 We are excited to announce our new partnership with @crepedotfun!🥞 Crepe is the cornerstone DEX for BNB Chain, offering seamless trading, discretized liquidity, and real yield all within his intuitive and easy-to-navigate platform.We’re excited to partner with… pic.twitter.com/dxcWTBeRmY — Kenzo Labs (@Kenzo_Labs) May 29, 2025 Kenzo and…

Analysts are pointing out that Ethereum (ETH) has now gathered several key factors. These are the very catalysts investors have long awaited to trigger a powerful new rally. In June, these signals are becoming more evident, forming a solid foundation for short-term price expectations. So, what are these factors? Let’s dive in. Why ETH May Be on the Verge of Its Biggest Breakout Ever Axel Bitblaze, a well-known analyst on platform X, believes ETH is on the verge of its biggest breakout ever. According to him, four main catalysts are laying the groundwork for ETH’s upcoming strong growth. One major…

Two well-known ETF issuers are racing to bring funds to market that track the explosive rise of Circle’s newly public stock. Bitwise and ProShares late Friday each submitted applications with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to Circle (CRCL). Both funds would give investors different ways to play the Circle’s surge, which has turned heads since the IPO late last week. Up another 9% today in volatile action, shares have nearly quadrupled from their $31 offering price. ProShares, a major name in leveraged ETFs, filed to create the ProShares Ultra CRCL ETF. The…