Coinbase’s Pudgy Penguin Avatar Change, ETF Hopes Ignite 60% PENGU Rally
Coinbase changed its X profile picture to a Pudgy Penguins NFT, sparking a 60% PENGU token rally and NFT price surge. The move coincided with ETF hopes and a new social media hire.
Pump.fun secures $500M in public sale; PUMP token jumps in pre-market trading

Pump.fun raised $500M in a public token sale, selling 12.5% of PUMP supply. Tokens sold out in 12 minutes and will be distributed within 48-72 hours, with pre-market trading surging to $0.007.
Grok 4 Basic Review: $30 a Month for This? Elon Musk’s AI Now Thinks Like Him – Decrypt

Grok 4 Basic, Elon Musk’s new AI, shows strong reasoning but mirrors his political views. Priced at $30/month, it excels in legal analysis but falters in creativity and coding.
Telegram is not a neobank — it’s the platform where the next ones are born

The article argues that Telegram and TON are not neobanks but platforms enabling embedded Web3 finance, offering built-in audiences and seamless crypto integration within existing user habits.
XRP Price Prediction: Is XRP the Next to Hit All-Time Highs in July After Bitcoin’s Surge? – Brave New Coin

XRP’s price surges 8%, with analysts predicting potential all-time highs in July. Technical indicators and whale activity suggest a bullish breakout, possibly reaching $4-$6 amid growing institutional interest.
Legislative Battle Over Crypto in the U.S. Congress News ETHNews

Republicans launch ‘crypto week’ to fast-track three bills, including GENIUS and CLARITY Acts, while Democrats oppose them, linking the bills to Trump’s crypto ventures and fraud risks.
How a teen stole $243M in Bitcoin, then did it again on bail

Three hackers, including 19-year-old Veer Chetal, stole $243M in Bitcoin via social engineering, compromising a victim’s accounts. Chetal committed another scam while on bail, leading to their capture.
Fortune Magazine owner to lead Thai firm’s pivot into Bitcoin and DeFi banking

Thai firm DV8 appoints Chatchaval Jiaravanon as Chairman to pivot into Bitcoin and DeFi banking, aiming to build crypto-integrated financial infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Is a Correction Coming or Will BTC Break $120K Next?

Bitcoin has surged past $111K, approaching $120K resistance. Technical analysis suggests a potential short-term correction to $111K before further gains. On-chain data shows limited profit-taking, indicating room for continued growth.
Chainlink Maintains Development Lead in Crypto Asset Tokenization Sector Chainlink ETHNews

Chainlink leads RWA tokenization development with 351 GitHub events, maintaining its top position. Avalanche and Stellar follow. LINK price rose 6% daily, 11% weekly, reflecting market confidence.