Author: John Smith

Pudgy Penguins has launched Pudgy Records, a new music label initiative, as its PENGU memecoin shows early signs of a potential breakout. Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) has launched Pudgy Records, a new community-driven music label aimed at expanding the brand’s cultural reach through music. Spearheaded by @danthelostboy, the voice behind the original Pudgy Penguins theme song, the label plans to produce viral anthems, full albums, custom theme songs, curated playlists, and collaborative content that amplifies the Pudgy brand. The label is now accessible across streaming platforms and social media, promoting its goal of putting a “Penguin song in your pocket. Anytime.…

Memecoin launchpad Believe has introduced new security features to protect users from rugpulls and scams, including automatic and manual fee blocking on new tokens and a standardized “BLV” contract address suffix. Believe, the SocialFi memecoin launchpad formerly known as Clout, has rolled out new features designed to protect users against rugpulls and scam tokens. These include automatic fee blocking for the first 24 hours after a new token launch, a feature intended to deter immediate sell-offs often associated with rugpulls. The platform also enabled manual fee blocking for any new token, encouraging users to report suspicious projects quickly. Additionally, all…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Toncoin gains traction through high-profile exchange listings, Lightchain AI is winning over long-term investors with substance, not spectacle. Toncoin is climbing steadily as it gains new exchange listings, expanding its market accessibility and visibility. Meanwhile, Lightchain AI is climbing for a different reason, investor confidence built from the ground up through consistent milestones and real technological innovation. Having completed all 15 presale stages and now entering the Bonus Round, Lightchain AI’s AI-native blockchain architecture offers a purpose-built virtual…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. You can always spot the crypto CMO. They’re the ones with a twitch in their eye, a forced smile, and at least one draft email trying to explain (against all odds) why this company is a ‘game-changer.’ Meanwhile, the CFO treats marketing like an optional subscription he forgot to cancel. The CEO is pitching ‘the next big thing,’ which sounds suspiciously like the last big thing. The investors? Already out, sipping cocktails somewhere tax-friendly. Every early-stage crypto…

North Korea-linked hacking group Lazarus is reportedly using a new malware strain called OtterCookie to target people working in crypto and finance. According to a June 6 alert posted on X by web3 security firm SlowMist, the group is reportedly using fake job interviews, deepfake recruiter videos, and malware-laced coding challenges to deliver the stealer malware. OtterCookie can extract browser-stored credentials, macOS Keychain passwords, digital certificates, and private keys from crypto wallets. 🚨SlowMist Security Alert🚨 SlowMist recently received intelligence indicating that the Lazarus APT group is using a new stealer called OtterCookie in targeted attacks on crypto & finance pros.🎭Tactics:–…

Ethereum plummets near the $2,400 mark as the Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s fallout rocks the crypto market as more major tokens get dragged down. According to data from crypto.news, the Ethereum price has dropped nearly 6% in the past 24 hours of trading. The second-largest token by market cap has been seeing red in the past few hours, dropping from a peak of $2,634 to as low as $2,408. At press time, ETH (ETH) is trading hands at a price of $2,456, barely recovering from the sudden price drop at about 2:00 AM UTC. The recent Ethereum price dip…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As SUI and Monero rally, a rising underdog, XYZVerse, is turning heads with its explosive growth and bold ambitions. As SUI and XMR prices begin to climb, there’s growing interest in a lesser-known contender. Investors are eyeing XYZVerse, speculating it could deliver even greater gains. Market watchers are curious about this newcomer and its potential to outperform established players. Could XYZVerse be the surprise success story that outshines the current market favorites? Demand for XYZ soars as capitalization approaches…

Ripple is making strides in the lawsuit brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the RLUSD stablecoin has noted adoption and the firm’s partnerships are driving utility for XRP through the XRPLedger in 2025. XRP’s latest boost comes from two institutional giants’ interest in buying XRP and holding it as a treasury asset.  XRP bullish catalysts  While XRP-based investment products recorded over $28 million in outflows last week, year-to-date flows stand at $198 million, the third-highest level among tops cryptos. Bitcoin and Ethereum rank in the top two.  Relatively high year-to-date flows could act as a catalyst for XRP…

United States authorities have launched a forfeiture action to seize millions in crypto funneled to North Korea through a global network of fake IT workers embedded in blockchain firms. According to a June 5 statement from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the agency is seeking to confiscate over $7.74 million in digital assets allegedly earned through illicit employment and laundering schemes designed to evade U.S. sanctions. The funds were initially frozen in April 2023 following the indictment of Sim Hyon Sop, a North Korean Foreign Trade Bank representative based in China, accused of conspiring with DPRK IT workers to…

The ongoing controversy involving the Trump family and a recently launched crypto wallet is heating up, with legal action now underway. World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the DeFi venture backed by Donald Trump and his family, has issued a cease-and-desist letter to creators of the controversial wallet tied to the president’s crypto brand, according to a June 5 Bloomberg report. The letter was addressed to Fight Fight Fight LLC, the firm behind Trump-themed memecoin issuer ‘GetTrumpMemes.’ Earlier this week, the company announced the wallet launch in partnership with crypto service provider Magic Eden.  WLFI’s legal move follows a series of public…