The essay discusses the parallels between Dogecoin's rise from a joke to a profitable investment and the potential of Little Pepe (LILPEPE) as an underpriced meme coin, suggesting a similar chance for significant returns.

Hoskinson claims Cardano will revolutionize the internet, prompting mixed reactions about its price and technology focus. The platform introduces a "follow-the-sun" development model to enhance the Leios upgrade speed.

SEC Approves Standards That Could Lead to a Flurry of New Crypto ETFs

Story Highlights Vitalik Buterin rejects Ethereum’s proposed state expiry, favoring partial state nodes instead.
New data shows 54% of contracts are stateless and 63% of storage slots are used only once, fueling the debate on blockchain bloat.
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Versan Aljarrah, co-founder of Black Swan Capitalist, has reaffirmed his long-term bullish stance on XRP. He argued that XRP could one day trade at $1,000 and still serve only as a starting point. According to Aljarrah, XRP is positioned to become the bridge asset for global financial

Story Highlights Hunter Horsley identifies credit and borrowing as the next major wave in crypto.
Crypto-collateralized lending hits $53.1B in Q2 2025, with DeFi leading growth.
Tokenized RWAs surge 380% since 2022, reaching $24B.

The Michigan Bitcoin Reserve Bill HB 4087 has advanced to its second reading, aiming to amend the Michigan Management and Budget Act to establish a strategic crypto reserve, following similar legislation in New Hampshire, Arizona, and Texas by September 2025.

The Fed's rate cuts have boosted crypto optimism, benefiting Bitcoin and large-cap altcoins with increased liquidity. Analysts predict a crypto rally, with altcoins expected to outperform as Bitcoin dominance decreases.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) faces growth challenges despite a loyal community, trading at $0.0000131 with a $7.7B market cap. Investors are now leaning towards innovative projects like Little Pepe, Bonk, and ApeCoin, with Little Pepe gaining the most attention and significant early profits.

Story Highlights Altcoin Market (TOTAL2) closes above 2021 ATH, confirming Altseason 2025 with ASI above 75 for two consecutive days.
Top altcoins under $1—XLM, CRO, SUI, SEI, ENA—show strong fundamentals, institutional interest, and breakout

Brian Quintenz's CFTC nomination is uncertain as the Winklevoss twins request a pause due to regulatory disputes, with new candidates like Michael Selig and Tyler Williams emerging as alternatives.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs reported significant inflows of $163.03 million and $213.07 million, respectively. Currently, Bitcoin trades at $116,879 with a slight drop, while Ethereum is at $4,537.16 with a decline in trading value.

Story Highlights IMX price breaks multi-year triangle, targets $0.986 and $1.12 resistance
Netmarble and Web2 partnerships fuel bullish narrative for Immutable X
RSI at overbought levels suggests short-term consolidation

Bitcoin price reaches $117,600 amid concerns over a $4.9 trillion options expiry, which is 1.2 times the crypto market size, potentially leading to market crashes. $3.5B in Bitcoin and $806M in Ethereum options are expiring.

Ethereum and Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced significant net inflows, with Ethereum attracting $213 million and Bitcoin $163 million, reflecting strong institutional demand and market confidence in crypto ETFs.

The BTC price remains above $117K as institutional investors absorb retail selling, with on-chain data indicating accumulation. A potential Fed rate cut may drive BTC towards the $124K-$130K range.

Hester Peirce reaffirmed her neutrality as a regulatory official by not endorsing any private crypto projects. She is hosting roundtables nationwide to discuss digital assets, with her next event in New York.

Polymarket is set to launch in the U.S. with a funding round that could raise its valuation to nearly $9 billion, up from $1 billion just three months ago, reflecting significant growth and momentum.