Collector Crypt’s CARDS token surged tenfold in a week, reaching a $360 million valuation, driven by strong sales from its digital Gacha machine and rising interest in tokenized Pokémon cards. The market for NFT-based cards is booming, with platforms like Courtyard and Phygitals reporting millions in trades and rapid growth, showing high demand from collectors and crypto investors.
AnaisKraken has bought the trading platform Breakout to let skilled traders access capital and keep most of their profits. The move will be part of Kraken Pro and helps the exchange expand its services ahead of a possible public listing.
AnaisThe European Central Bank is pushing ahead with plans for a digital euro to give people a safe and reliable payment option. Lawmakers have raised concerns about privacy and the impact on commercial banks, with a vote on the proposal expected around 2026.
WeatherlyREX Shares and Osprey Funds may launch the first US-listed Dogecoin ETF as soon as next week. The fund will use a regulatory shortcut under the 40 Act, giving investors direct exposure to Dogecoin while avoiding some usual delays.
AnaisShein faced backlash after an AI-generated image of a murder suspect appeared on its website modelling a budget shirt. The company quickly removed the listing and said it would review the vendor responsible for the image.
WeatherlyWLFI warned of possible price manipulation by large token holders and froze 272 wallets linked to suspicious activity. High-profile investors, including Justin Sun, were affected, prompting concerns over wallet security and compliance measures.
AnaisA former South Korean lawmaker urged the government to push won-pegged stablecoins onto global exchanges like Binance and Coinbase. He warned that limiting them to local platforms would block demand and called for companies like Samsung to play a role.
WeatherlyKinto Network is shutting down after a $1.55 million hack and failed recovery efforts, causing its token to drop over 80%. Founder Ramón Recuero will return some funds to affected users, but the project could not sustain operations.
AnaisSouth African company Altvest plans to raise $210 million to buy Bitcoin and rebrand as Africa Bitcoin Corp. The firm aims to hold Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and list on regional and international exchanges.
WeatherlyChristie’s has shut down its digital art division and let go of key staff, including its VP of digital. NFT sales will now be handled within its wider 20th and 21st Century Art category.
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