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SharpLink has filed to boost its ongoing stock sale program from $1 billion to $6 billion, with proceeds going mainly into Ethereum. The company made the decision today through an amended sales agreement with A.G.P., confirming it would continue selling common stock directly to the public, including forward sales, under what’s classified as an at-the-market (ATM) offering. ETH/USDT 1H price chart. Source: TradingView The announcement comes as Ether jumped to $3,592, crossing $3,500 for the first time since November 2024. The company’s SEC filing says the company entered into the agreement with A.G.P. to allow up to $6 billion worth…

In the dynamic world of Web3, where innovation and community spirit often dictate success, a significant development is brewing that could reshape the landscape for one of the most recognizable NFT collections. Pudgy Penguins, the beloved digital collectibles, are making headlines as their CEO, Luca Netz, embarks on a strategic quest for new funding. This isn’t just about bolstering the existing NFT empire; it’s about powering the next generation of blockchain infrastructure through Abstract, an ambitious Ethereum Layer 2 solution. This move signals a bold commitment to scalability, utility, and a more integrated Web3 experience for millions. What’s the Buzz…

Floki has confirmed an upcoming tournament for Valhalla, its metaverse game that recently went live on the opBNB mainnet. According to an announcement on X, the tournament will be the first for Valhalla, with gamers offered a prize pool of $75,000. While the Floki (FLOKI) team plans to release details of when the event drops later, it has hinted at a mega grand prize of $25,000 for one winner. Valhalla’s debut tournament in brief: Tournament prize pool of $75,000 64 Vikings to win, with one grand prize of $25,000 Details, including date to be announced How many winners for Valhalla’s…

Have you heard of disguised unemployment? It refers to a situation where a portion of the workforce appears to be employed, but isn’t contributing to the economy’s output. Consider the massive capital expenditure loss from ghost cities, which represent unoccupied infrastructure. Something similar can be said for the top smart contract blockchains, which hosts hundreds of decentralized protocols. Of these, only a minority are generating revenue, while the rest produce no yield, loosely representing ghost digital cities and a form of disguised unemployment. According to DeFiLlama, Ethereum is the world’s largest smart contract blockchain, hosting 1,271 protocols. Yet over the…

All major Bitcoin wallet cohorts are now in near-perfect accumulation mode, showing that more rally is ahead. Even wallets holding over 10,000 BTC are accumulating at levels last seen in December 2024, pointing to strong conviction in the uptrend. Recent on-chain data shows that Bitcoin accumulation has returned across all wallet sizes. From small holders to major investors, buying activity is back to levels last seen in December 2024. The price remains steady above $100,000, and on-chain data indicate a rare consensus pattern across the board. Whales and Retail Holders Move in Sync It is worth noting that all major…

PancakeSwap Infinity, the fourth version of the PancakeSwap decentralized exchange (DEX), has made it to Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 network, Base. According to a Tuesday announcement shared with Cointelegraph, PancakeSwap Infinity is now live on Base. The announcement follows the launch of PancakeSwap Infinity on BNB Chain at the end of April. The announcement comes as Base’s total value locked (TVL) reached a new high of $4.295 billion, according to DefiLlama data. This represents a 33.75% increase from its TVL of $3.211 billion reported on Jan. 1. Base’s growth in TVL was also accompanied by an increase in decentralized exchange volume…

Welcome to the Asia Pacific Morning Brief—your essential digest of overnight crypto developments shaping regional markets and global sentiment. Grab a green tea and watch this space. Trump administration officials hold more than $193 million in crypto stakes. House crypto bills drive record stock highs. Korea’s Upbit faces a potential $137 billion penalty for 9.57 million violations. Trump Officials Hold Millions in Crypto Nearly 70 Trump officials hold cryptocurrency stakes worth millions, according to a report by The Washington Post. President Trump himself holds at least $51 million in digital assets. Vice President Vance commands bitcoin reserves worth up to…

XRP has been performing well lately to say the least, but it is still not clear to the wider audience what it actually competes with and what it does not. After fresh confusion sparked talk of Circle being a threat to XRP, crypto lawyer John Deaton shut the whole thing down. The drama began when Barstool’s Dave Portnoy revealed that he had sold his XRP based on the advice that Circle, the company behind USDC, was going to compete with XRP. This turned out to be an expensive decision; XRP has increased by over 38% in the past two weeks,…

Geneva, Switzerland – July 22, 2025 – Justin Sun, founder of TRON and one of the most recognizable figures in crypto, is set to make history as the youngest Chinese-born commercial astronaut and the first Forbes-cover crypto entrepreneur to travel to space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard. This mission is the 14th human flight for the New Shepard program and the 34th in its history. The flight date will be announced soon. The live webcast on launch day will start 30 minutes before liftoff. In 2021, Sun placed the winning bid for the first seat on New Shepard. The $28…

Crypto finance company Matrixport, in its “Chart of the Day” report, emphasized that one of the key factors supporting the Bitcoin (BTC) bull scenario for 2025 is the initial public offering (IPO) preparations of crypto companies. Matrixport: Bitcoin’s 2025 Bull Run Could Be Fueled by IPO Wave According to the report, Wall Street investment banks also want to create a favorable market environment for these IPOs by encouraging BTC prices to remain high. This expectation is no longer just a theory. Numerous crypto companies, including Circle, have filed for IPOs. Matrixport reports that a new crypto company is queuing up…