🚀 Top Headlines
- Major cryptocurrencies decline, meme coins slide; Bitcoin holds steady at $107,000
- Kalshi raises $185M** at **$2B valuation, surpassing Polymarket
- Republic to offer tokenized SpaceX access on Solana
- Privacy startup Zama secures $57M** at **$1B valuation, becoming the week’s third crypto unicorn
- CBOE files for PENGU + Pudgy Penguin NFT ETF
🌍 Macro Crypto & Meme Coin Update
Market Performance
- Bitcoin: Flat at $107,200
- Ethereum: +1% to $2,450
- XRP: -1% to $2.17
- Solana: -2% to $144
Top Gainers
- DEXE: +6%
- BCH: +3%
Key Developments
- Bitcoin ETFs attract $1B+ inflows** over two days, totaling **~$4B in 12 days.
- U.S. FHFA mandates Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac to consider crypto as mortgage collateral.
- SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce admits mishandling of Bitcoin ETF approvals.
💼 Corporate & Financial Highlights
- GameStop raises $450M, potentially for Bitcoin purchases.
- Republic’s SpaceX Tokenization: Offers Solana-based tokens reflecting private-market SpaceX investments.
🐸 Meme Coin Sector
Decliners
- Dogecoin: -2%
- Shiba Inu: -2%
- PEPE: -6%
- BONK: -4%
Volatility Spotlight
- CHILLHOUSE spikes 50% to $25M after crypto-backed loan news.
💰 Token & Protocol Tracker
- World Liberty Fi (WLFI): Transferability imminent.
- Mocaverse NFT: Announces Moca Chain, powered by MOCA token, aiming to be the largest identity network.
- Moonberg: Ranks #5 on Kaito’s mindshare post-surprise airdrop announcement.
- Zama’s $57M raise focuses on privacy-enhancing smart contracts.
🤖 AI & Crypto Intersection
- Sector market cap drops 4% to $8.6B.
Top movers:
- Nuit: +50%
- ACOLYT: +28%
🖼️ NFT Market Pulse
- ETH NFTs: Mostly down; Punks steady at 39 ETH, Pudgy Penguins +1% to 9.4 ETH.
- Mocaverse: +12% post-chain announcement.
- CBOE’s NFT ETF filing: First for PENGU + Pudgy Penguins.
🔍 Deep Dive: Tokenized SpaceX Access
How It Works
Republic’s Solana-based tokens allow fractional ownership of SpaceX’s private-market equity, democratizing access to high-value investments.
Why It Matters
- Expands investor participation beyond institutional players.
- Aligns with growing demand for asset tokenization.
👉 Explore more about tokenization trends
❓ FAQs
Q: What drives meme coin volatility?
A: Community sentiment, influencer endorsements, and speculative trading.
Q: How do NFT ETFs function?
A: They track NFT collections’ performance, offering tradable exposure without direct ownership.
Q: Is crypto-backed mortgages viable?
A: Early-stage but gaining traction as regulators explore integration.