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MetaPlanet, the Japanese public company that recently stunned the market with a bold acquisition of 1,000 Bitcoin (BTC) (BTC), has ignited a wildfire of speculation across the crypto landscape about which altcoins the firm may be eyeing next. Speculation is swirling around three altcoins: XRP, Hyperliquid (HYPE), and the rising meme-AI hybrid powerhouse, FloppyPepe (FPPE).

FloppyPepe (FPPE): Targeting A 14,650% Breakout

FloppyPepe (FPPE) is quietly stealing the spotlight with an unmissable approach that blends AI utility with viral meme culture. In a crypto world saturated with redundant altcoins, this meme coin dares to be different. Backed by real tech and a SolidProof audit, FloppyPepe (FPPE) is a digital disruptor at the intersection of artificial intelligence and community-driven entertainment.

FloppyPepe’s (FPPE) secret weapon? Advanced AI agents are designed to supercharge the crypto experience. FloppyAI, the conversational market insight bot, gives users real-time analysis by tracking price trends, sentiment, and global news. . Then there’s Meme-o-Matic, a game-changing tool that lets creators generate viral memes from simple text, clips, or images. 

What’s more, the FloppyX video AI tool automates dynamic content creation, delivering high-quality video output with minimal user input. Together, these features form an ecosystem that’s not only engaging but also built to scale as the AI crypto sector explodes. 

Game-Changing Presale And Rewarding Floppynomics

FloppyPepe’s (FPPE) appeal is further amplified by a deflationary model: 1% of every transaction is burned, and 3% is redistributed to holders, encouraging loyalty and long-term growth. The presale buzz fuels more demand, with over $2 million raised in just the first stage.

Experts project that the meme coin could surge by a staggering 14,550% post-presale. If that plays out, a modest $1,000 investment at today’s price of $0.0000002 would swell to an eye-popping $146,500. 

MetaPlanet’s Bitcoin (BTC) strategy hints at a broader, forward-looking crypto thesis. With MetaPlanet poised to allocate additional capital beyond Bitcoin (BTC), FloppyPepe (FPPE) emerges as the most dynamic altcoin on their radar.

XRP: Resilient, Regulated, But Conservative

XRP continues to hold relevance in institutional circles, thanks to Ripple’s legal clarity and global payment ambitions. MetaPlanet could be attracted to XRP’s growing utility in cross-border settlements. Especially as reputable crypto analysts like Ali_Charts expressed confidence in an XRP price increase to $10 

However, its potential upside may pale in comparison to newer, more explosive altcoins like FloppyPepe (FPPE). The XRP price may be 5x in a bullish cycle, but it lacks the exponential trajectory that AI-driven altcoins provide. 

Still, as one of the few regulatory-safe assets, XRP will likely remain in MetaPlanet’s diversified crypto basket, especially as Bitcoin’s (BTC) (BTC) institutional magnetism draws attention to its fellow legacy tokens.

Hyperliquid (HYPE): A Rising Star With Strong Tech Credentials

Hyperliquid (HYPE) has quickly become a darling in the world of decentralized perpetual trading. It offers an architecture that can challenge giants. As a technical bet, Hyperliquid (HYPE) is an attractive option for firms like MetaPlanet looking to back infrastructure-layer altcoins. As one crypto analyst shows on his X account, Hyperliquid (HYPE) is a breakout away from being hyperbullish. 

However, Hyperliquid (HYPE) doesn’t carry the virality, cultural magnetism, or community engagement that meme coins possess. Where Hyperliquid (HYPE) appeals to traders, FloppyPepe (FPPE) captures hearts and wallets.

MetaPlanet Bitcoin Is Secured—FloppyPepe (FPPE) Is Next

MetaPlanet’s 1,000 Bitcoin (BTC) (BTC) acquisition was a loud signal to the crypto world: they’re here to play big. But the smart money doesn’t just stop at Bitcoin (BTC) (BTC). As the AI wave builds and crypto communities become more utility-focused, altcoins like FloppyPepe (FPPE) are emerging as the next phase of smart investing.

While altcoins like XRP and Hyperliquid (HYPE) offer solid returns and technical merit, FloppyPepe (FPPE) offers an explosive upside, real utility, and cultural clout. This meme coin’s presale is in full swing, and with an extra 80% bonus with code “FLOPPY80,” early investors are already positioning themselves for an expected rally. If MetaPlanet were to divert even a fraction of its Bitcoin (BTC) (BTC) liquidity toward this AI altcoin’s presale, the result could be a parabolic move unlike anything we’ve seen in the meme coin sector.

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Whale nets $23.73M ETH profit via Wintermute OTC trades amid $222M transfer spree.

600 BTC bought for $56.94M remains unsold, now worth $66.5M in unrealized gains.

Wintermute facilitates massive ETH, BTC, and USDC flows, signaling institutional moves.

A crypto whale has executed many over-the-counter (OTC) trades involving Ethereum and Bitcoin, resulting in a realized profit of $23.73 million. The transactions were facilitated through the trading firm Wintermute, which recorded over $222 million in on-chain activity within the same 24-hour period. 

Blockchain data from Arkham Intelligence confirms that the Ethereum portion of the trade, 30,000 ETH, was sold just hours before publication, while the Bitcoin position remains unsold.

A mysterious whale bought 30,000 $ETH($54.9M) at $1,830 and 600 $BTC($56.94M) at $94,900 via OTC on Apr 27.3 hours ago, he sold 30,000 $ETH($78.63M) at $2,621 via OTC, earning $23.73M.His 600 $BTC remains unsold and is now worth $66.5M, up $9.6M.https://t.co/msU8dM7xfM pic.twitter.com/74vhBcBkXO

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) May 22, 2025

On April 27, blockchain records show that the unidentified investor transferred $54.9 million in USDC to Wintermute’s OTC wallet and received 30,000 ETH at an average price of $1,830. On the same day, the same wallet sent $56.94 million in USDC and received 600 BTC, priced at approximately $94,900 per coin. USDC and OTC settlement channels indicate institutional-scale trading behavior, often designed to reduce market impact and slippage.

A large-scale movement of ETH followed these transactions. Address 0x2aAF…6c5, linked to the buyer, sent 30,000 ETH to 0xCe84…a4b three hours before press time. This transaction was valued at $78.63 million, representing a profit of $23.73 million on the Ethereum position.

Bitcoin Holdings Still Intact, Value Increases

The 600 BTC purchased in the same session remains unsold. Originally valued at $56.94 million, the Bitcoin holdings are now worth approximately $66.5 million, indicating an unrealized gain of $9.6 million. The Bitcoin transfer was completed via Wintermute and confirmed on-chain, pointing to using a native SegWit address for storage. The steady rise in BTC’s price since the acquisition may influence the timing of any future sale.

Concurrent with the whale’s activity, Wintermute conducted extensive internal and external transfers across Ethereum and Bitcoin networks. Eight hours before press time, the firm moved 30,000 ETH, worth $54.03 million, from its hot wallet to an external address.

Additional USDC transfers of $56.94 million each were routed through the OTC desk, originating from address 0x5BE3…. These transactions may represent internal fund rotation or OTC client settlements.

In another major transaction, Wintermute moved 601 BTC, valued at $56.82 million, to a Bitcoin address beginning with bc1qm…. The transaction aligns with cross-chain operations, highlighting Wintermute’s capacity to manage significant capital across multiple assets.

The concentration of ETH and BTC transfers, the use of OTC desks, and the scale of USDC deployments suggest coordinated activity at an institutional level. The repeat involvement of addresses such as 0x2aAF…6c5 and Wintermute’s known role as a liquidity provider indicate that the movements are part of broader capital allocation strategies. 

This transaction supports multi-chain working, demonstrating Wintermute’s skill at managing large volumes of assets from many sources. Big transfers of ETH and BTC, a rise in OTC activity, and more use of USDC seem to point to institutional teams coordinating their movements. Addresses such as 0x2aAF…6c5 are turning up often, and knowing that Wintermute gives liquidity to exchanges suggests that these do not happen by chance.

Today, Bitcoin ($BTC) reached its exclusive all-time high $111,746, however, the usual profit-taking remained significantly subdued. As per the data from Glassnode, just $1.00B in the cumulative spent Bitcoin ($BTC) volume was actually realized in terms of profit, highlighting the unwavering investor faith. The on-chain analytics firm discussed the growing confidence in the top crypto asset on its official X account.

When $BTC hit all-time high yesterday, total profit-taking volume was around $1.00B – less than half the amount realized when #Bitcoin first crossed $100K last December, which hit $2.10B. Despite a higher price, profit realization was far more muted. pic.twitter.com/GtZXU23yO9

— glassnode (@glassnode) May 22, 2025

Despite Bitcoin’s Jump to New ATH, Profit-Taking Stays Low

The market data indicates a relative calmness in the present profit realization process despite Bitcoin’s higher price. In this respect, the analysts consider this development to be a sign of the rising maturity among $BTC holders. Specifically, the short-term Bitcoin holders, including those who have held $BTC for less than even a month, have increased their activity. This figure has jumped from 44.6%, as seen in December last year, to 76.9%, as recorded in May this year.

Long-Term $BTC Holders Express Strong Conviction

On the other hand, the long-term Bitcoin ($BTC) holders, including those who have kept $BTC for more than six months, have decreased their activity. Hence, over the same period, this activity has plunged from nearly 24.7% to only 13.4%. This underscores the strong conviction among the long-term Bitcoin investors.

Building Basis for Potentially Extended Bullish Momentum

This investor behavior divergence signifies a notable shift, marked by considerable factors. Thus, realized profits currently stand at a lower level, while long-term Bitcoin holders are continuously holding out.  Along with that, the short-term $BTC traders are pushing the market. This may be establishing a basis for sustained bullish momentum.

San Francisco, United States, May 22nd, 2025, Chainwire

XVC Tech, the venture capital arm of the XDC Network, today announced its investment in the Laser Digital Carry Fund (LCF), a market-neutral digital asset strategy managed by Laser Digital, the digital asset subsidiary of Nomura Holdings. As part of this collaboration, Libre, a regulated infrastructure provider for tokenized investment products will deploy its on-chain issuance and management framework on the XDC Network.

Libre’s integration brings a regulatory-compliant mechanism for the distribution of tokenized financial products to institutional and accredited investors on XDC Network. Having enabled tokenization of a broad range of strategies like regulated hedge funds, money market funds, and private credit including those managed by BlackRock, Brevan Howard, Hamilton Lane, and Laser Digital, Libre’s infrastructure supports the full lifecycle of fund issuance, including on-chain subscription, redemption, and transfer capabilities. This deployment marks a key step in extending access to regulated investment opportunities for institutional and accredited investors across the XDC ecosystem.

“This partnership with Laser Digital and Libre accelerates the integration of institutional capital into our blockchain through trusted and compliant frameworks,” said Thibault Delrue, Investment Manager at XVC Tech. “Libre’s deployment will make tokenized funds from some of the world’s largest asset managers accessible and mintable directly on our network, further extending our ecosystem of institutional partners.”

By combining Libre’s on-chain fund issuance infrastructure with XDC Network’s scalable, EVM-compatible infrastructure, the collaboration sets the stage for broader institutional adoption of blockchain-native financial products.

“We are excited to expand the reach of the Laser Carry Fund through XDC’s high-performance infrastructure,” said Florent Jouanneau, Partner at Laser Digital. “Libre’s deployment represents a meaningful step toward unlocking cross-chain composability and extending institutional-grade investment access to new blockchain ecosystems.”

The Laser Digital Carry Fund is a high-yield, market neutral strategy that takes advantage of funding rates and yield opportunities in the digital asset market. Through Laser Digital’s heritage, the Laser Digital Carry Fund capitalises on capital markets and risk management expertise in traditional and digital markets.

“Bringing the Libre Gateway to XDC reflects our commitment to enabling institutional and accredited investors to access top-tier real-world assets via secure and compliant blockchain infrastructure,” said Dr. Avtar Sehra, CEO of Libre. “XDC’s low-cost, high-throughput environment provides an ideal foundation for issuing and managing tokenized funds at scale.”

About XDC Network

XDC Network is a blockchain specifically developed to support trade finance and RWA tokenization. A highly optimized, EVM-compatible Layer 1, XDC Network reaches consensus through a delegated proof-of-stake (dPoS) mechanism, which allows for a transaction time of mere seconds, near-zero gas fees, and a high number of transactions per second (TPS).

Secure, scalable, and highly efficient, the XDC Network powers a wide range of novel blockchain use cases and provides state-of-the-art infrastructure for enterprise-grade blockchain applications. For more information, users can visit https://XinFin.org or https://XDC.org.

About XVC Tech

Founded by the co-founders of XDC Network, Atul Khekade and Ritesh Kakkad, XVC Tech is a US $125mn Fund focussed on exploring investment opportunities in NextGen Technology Solutions. Portfolio companies include DeGaming, a decentralized i-gaming infrastructure protocol, Bolero, a platform fractionalizing IP of music assets via smart contracts or Truflation, an oracle for RWA, indexes and inflation.

About Laser Digital:

Laser Digital is a digital asset business redefining the frontier of digital finance. Backed by Nomura, Laser Digital delivers scalable, robust opportunities across trading, solutions, asset management and ventures. The team works at higher risk management standards, compliance, and commercial viability, all driven by a belief in more responsible engagement in digital assets. With an open and dynamic culture, Laser Digital has the freedom to adapt to market needs, to move swiftly to capitalisation, and to share learnings with clients and partners – bringing greater confidence to the institutional market for the benefit of all.

For more information about Laser Digital, users can visit https://www.laserdigital.com

About Libre

Libre is a fully on-chain infrastructure platform purpose-built for the tokenization and compliant distribution of regulated real-world assets (RWAs). As a dedicated Layer 1 AppChain, Libre enables asset managers to issue and manage institutional funds on-chain supporting on-chain subscriptions, redemptions, and cross-chain allocations through the Libre Gateway.

To date, over $700+ million in assets from leading global institutions, including BlackRock, Brevan Howard, Hamilton Lane, and Laser Digital, have been tokenized using Libre’s infrastructure. From money markets to alternative strategies, Libre transforms institutional finance into secure, composable, and DeFi-native building blocks, paving the way for a new era of programmable capital. At present, Libre makes its tokenized funds available exclusively to institutional and accredited investors.

For more information, users can visit https://www.librecapital.com

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Bitcoin surged to a new record high of $111,861 on May 22 in response to strong market trends.

Bitcoin Pizza Day marked the fifteenth anniversary of the first Bitcoin transaction when just two pizzas were exchanged for BTC.

Current market trends and support from institutions suggest analysts believe Bitcoin might reach $150,000 by August.

Bitcoin soared to a new high of $111,861.22 on May 22, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day. This development comes as sentiment in the market improves, more institutions become involved, and the supply of bitcoin decreases.

The day of May 22 is remembered as when the first Bitcoin purchase for two pizzas took place by Laszlo Hanyecz in 2010. Each coin was worth not much more than $20 at that time. Currently, this amount is worth over $1.1 billion, highlighting how Bitcoin has developed from digital money intended for experiments to an asset recognized all over the globe.

15 years ago today, Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 Bitcoin for two Papa John's pizzas. Today, 10,000 $BTC is worth over $1,100,000,000. pic.twitter.com/ZsHnA7ZQWH

— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) May 22, 2025

Price Action Signals Strong Market Support

After surpassing $110K, Bitcoin now has $110,000 as an important support level. The shift comes after a long consolidation in the area of $90,000 to $100,000, and both volume and market structure now point to Bitcoin breaking out to the upside.

Analysts believe the rally is due to real buyers rather than traders taking on excessive risk. ETF inflows in recent times, induced by big players like BlackRock, have led to unbalanced supply and demand in the market. Approximately every 450 BTC mined, ETFs take up a big portion, decreasing the amount of BTC in circulation.

The trend is currently indicative of higher prices. With positive macro sentiments and growth in ETFs along with rising prices, Bitcoin is likely to go up through the summer period.

Bitcoin Pizza Day: From Pizzas to Portfolio Anchor

What was initially a unique deal in 2010 is now an important celebration for the crypto sector. The holiday remembers the beginnings of Bitcoin and also points to how digital assets are becoming accepted by the mainstream.

Globally, people use meetups, social media, and webinars to mark Earth Day. NFT drops, merchandise made for certain events, and fundraising events are now typical. In a few cities, Bitcoin discussion panels are hosted by blockchain startups, and guests are treated to pizza in honor of the digital asset’s early days.

The day is also meant to remember the early pioneers who made Bitcoin what it is today, changing it from a small idea into a major player. Buying two pizzas has become a legendary episode in the history of technology.

Analyst Targets $150K Peak by August

According to veteran trader Peter Brandt, Bitcoin is expected to keep rising. He points out that hitting $111,000 does not mark the top of the cycle but only the halfway point. Brandt argues that bullish trends tend to see new heights as time goes on.

I think it is wonderful Bitcoin is making ATHs. I am long.I actually think ATHs is not technically significantBull markets make ATHs all the time. It is the definition of a bull marketOn track maybe for top of $125,000 to $150,000 by end of August???? (Hey trolls, note the… pic.twitter.com/8PDatXYGP2

— Peter Brandt (@PeterLBrandt) May 21, 2025

According to him, increased buying, ETF influence, and a favorable macro environment for decentralization could see Bitcoin surpass $125,000 to $150,000 by August. He forecasts prices will keep rising because certain models show institutions will buy more and supply will decrease.

Hong Kong, China, May 22nd, 2025, Chainwire

Solana users will be able to transact with Dogecoin securely, powered by Psy and Wormhole, tapping into a $36B asset and its vast community for DeFi, gaming & more.

Psy (formerly QED Protocol) has developed a trustless bridge connecting Dogecoin to the Solana blockchain. This innovation brings proof-of-work security to Solana while making Dogecoin, the world’s largest memecoin, available to Solana’s ecosystem of dapps.

This innovation allows Solana and Dogecoin to directly ‘speak’ to each other, with each blockchain able to independently verify the other’s transactions and consensus without requiring trust in third parties.

The bridge not only enhances security but also creates substantial ecosystem opportunities. Bringing Dogecoin’s $36B+ market cap and massive community to Solana opens new possibilities for both networks. Dogecoin users gain access to Solana’s DeFi, NFT, and gaming applications, while Solana developers can tap into Dogecoin’s extensive user base. 

Unlike traditional bridges, which often rely on multisig signers or custodians, Psy’s next-generation proof-of-work technology validates Dogecoin Proof of Work consensus directly on Solana. This trust-minimized approach helps address a major weakness in crypto infrastructure: bridge hacks, which have caused more than $2.8 billion in losses to date.

This positions Psy as the leading proof-of-work innovator for Solana, bridging the security benefits of proof-of-work with Solana’s speed and programmability. This integration demonstrates that new proof-of-work chains, like Psy’s, can interact with high-performance blockchains without sacrificing security or requiring centralized intermediaries.

This bridge continues Psy Protocol’s mission to empower developers to build hyper-scalable web3 applications to host the next generation of the decentralized internet.

The bridge supports standard Dogecoin wallets and exchange deposits.

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“We have been working hard to find ways to better serve the Doge community, and now we get the chance to offer them even greater utility for their Dogecoin,” Carter Feldman, CEO of Psy Protocol, said. “This demonstrates the promise of combining best-in-class security with user demand and an established developer base.”

“We’re thrilled to announce the DOGE bridge to Solana, a big step in welcoming one of crypto’s most iconic communities to the Solana ecosystem,” said Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation. “DOGE, Bitcoin’s beloved pet, embodies the fun, irreverent spirit that drives on-chain culture. By bridging DOGE into Solana’s network, we’re inviting the Dogecoin community—and all OG crypto enthusiasts—to join us in marrying on-chain culture and decentralized finance.”

“Trustless verification has always been the holy grail of interoperability, but achieving it at scale has remained elusive,” said Robinson Burkey, co-founder of Wormhole. “Seeing Psy and Wormhole come together to build this around an asset like DOGE captures the true cyberpunk spirit of crypto. We’re excited to help bring a $36B asset to Solana—soon to be powered by Wormhole.”

How the Bridge Works

The bridge captures and verifies each Dogecoin block header on Solana. Block headers contain essential blockchain data, including the previous block hash, timestamp, difficulty target, the Merkle root of all transactions in the block, and the Proof of Work consensus algorithm. By verifying these headers directly on Solana, the system cryptographically confirms the validity of Dogecoin transactions without intermediaries.

When users send DOGE to the bridge, the system verifies the deposit on the Dogecoin blockchain and mints an equivalent amount of QDOGE tokens on Solana. To convert back, QDOGE tokens are burned on Solana, with withdrawal messages securely transmitted through Wormhole’s cross-chain messaging protocol, triggering the release of the original DOGE to the user’s Dogecoin address.

To enable this bridge, Psy has created a suite of infrastructure for developers:

txindex: a fully-featured indexer for Dogecoin with effortless handling of forking behavior

electrs-doge: the first open-source block explorer for Dogecoin

doge-sdk: the first JavaScript SDK for Dogecoin

forkr: an easy-to-use tool for simulating forks/re-orgs on Bitcoin and Dogecoin.

About Psy Protocol

Psy is the leading innovator in next-generation proof-of-work technology, on a mission to restore the security and decentralization principles of blockchain while enabling modern scalability. Psy is bridging the utility gap between Proof of Work and Proof of Stake chains, empowering developers to build hyper-scalable web3 applications, to provide a credible alternative to a centralized internet controlled by a handful of tech monopolies.

Contact

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Dubai, UAE – 21-22 May — Crypto Expo Dubai 2025 has continued to energize the global blockchain and crypto community, drawing thousands of passionate attendees, industry leaders, and cutting-edge companies under one iconic roof. Hosted at the prestigious Dubai World Trade Centre, the event has transformed into a buzzing hub of innovation, collaboration, and real-time market intelligence.

With over 2000+ Attendees from 50+ Countries, an electric atmosphere filled with live panel discussions, strategic networking sessions, and exclusive product showcases. The expo floor buzzed with activity as visitors explored booths from 50+ leading blockchain firms, crypto exchanges, DeFi platforms, wallet providers, NFT projects, and regulatory advisors.

Live Highlights from the Day

Introducing the HashMining Hall – A Game-Changer in Expo Experience: For the first time ever, the dedicated HashMining Hall opened its doors, offering a one-of-a-kind experience tailored for mining professionals and enthusiasts. The hall served as a platform for networking, showcasing mining rigs, energy-saving innovations, and hosting closed-door investor briefings.

Fireside Chats & Panel Discussions: Keynote speeches and expert panels from top executives and thought leaders, including Binance, Ripple, Chainalysis, Crypto.com, and Bitget, addressing critical topics such as market regulation, Web3 integration, and institutional adoption.

Startup Pitch Arena: Budding blockchain startups wowed investors and venture capitalists in a live pitching session that sparked significant investor interest.

Networking Lounge: A vibrant space dedicated to one-on-one meetups and business matchmaking, enabling high-level connections between entrepreneurs, developers, influencers, and investors.

Who’s Attending

The event has successfully attracted a diverse mix of:

Crypto traders & investors

Blockchain developers & tech innovators

C-level executives & VCs

Web3 startups & NFT creators

Regulators & financial institutions

Media influencers & educators

More Than Just an Event

Crypto Expo Dubai has proven itself to be more than just a platform for networking — it’s a celebration of decentralized innovation and forward-thinking collaboration. The energy remains high for the final leg of the expo, promising even more engaging content, groundbreaking product launches, and new partnership announcements.

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Website: https://cryptoexpodubai.com/dubai

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An Ethereum trade is creating buzz and sending a strong message: consider not selling too soon if you have bags.

Think twice before selling your bags.A month ago, trader 0x83c6 sold 2,522 $ETH for $3.96M at $1,570.Just 30 minutes ago, he spent $3.8M to buy back 1,425 $ETH at $2,670.Over 1,000 $ETH($2.67M) vanished.https://t.co/OM9HTiV361 pic.twitter.com/h69RrJXWbN

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) May 22, 2025

Just last month, Trader 0x83c6 sold 2,522 ETH for $3.96 million, even though Ethereum was worth $1,570 at the time. It seemed to some like a wise move since the market wasn’t going up or down much. But the events of that day did not finish.

Around half an hour ago, that trader sold 1,425 ETH and gained nearly $3.8 million—this time buying for a much higher price of $2,670 each. The result is that more than $2.67 million worth of Ethereum is now out of the system.

A Painful Lesson in Timing

This example teaches us just how tough it is to predict when the crypto market will change. You might think it’s wise to sell during drops or hold when things fall, but taking these actions can lead to a lot of damage. As a result, the trader lost a lot of Ethereum because they purchased a lower amount than they sold.

The Greater Perspective

Rising market optimism and ongoing trade deals have led to the recent growth in Ethereum. Many investors may avoid this type of loss, but the story reminds us that quick moves in a volatile market can go wrong.

Many people now realize that patience is still important in crypto, thanks to the high prices and the reemergence of FOMO. In some cases, simply waiting out the storm is the safest thing to do.

Trader closes $60M BTC for $1.5M profit amid rising price and whale sell-offs.

Holds 9,659 BTC long at 40x leverage with $28M unrealized gains, liquidation at $103,380.

Wallet also holds $6.86M profit in kPEPE long, plus $3.82M in staked assets.

A crypto trader recently closed a $60 million Bitcoin position, realizing $1.5 million in profit as Bitcoin traded above $110,800. During a sharp price rise, the move was part of a larger series of large-scale liquidations carried out by high-value accounts. Despite these sell-offs, Bitcoin’s price remained resilient, supported by strong volume and limited circulating supply.

Top trader @JamesWynnReal closed 540 $BTC($60M) 20 mins ago, realizing a profit of $1.5M.Worth noting: his previous 3 closings were followed by drops in $BTC price — keep an eye on this.He still holds a long position of 9,659 $BTC($1.07B), with an unrealized profit of $28M.… pic.twitter.com/GwKlnpzIzU

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) May 22, 2025

On May 22, Bitcoin’s price traded around $110,856, marking a 2.8% increase. The 24-hour trading range spanned between $106,185 and $111,544. During this period, multiple large positions were closed in quick succession.

One transaction involved 5,945 BTC, valued at $633 million, and generated $8.85 million in profit. Another saw the closure of 3,520 BTC worth $369.7 million, with $6.1 million realized. A third trade moved 2,505 BTC, equating to $258.8 million, with a profit of $559,000.

The fourth closure, involving 540 BTC, accounted for the $60 million sale and a profit of $1.5 million. These moves occurred during increased Bitcoin activity, with the asset’s total market capitalization exceeding $2.2 trillion. At the same time, daily trading volume reached over $71 billion, showing active participation in the market.

Whale Holds $1.07B in Active BTC Position

Despite taking profits on the 540 BTC closure, the wallet attributed to trader @JamesWynnReal continues to hold a major long position. The address currently maintains a 9,659.52 BTC long trade with an entry price of $108,065.5. This position is held at 40x leverage and is now valued at over $1.07 billion.

With Bitcoin trading near $110,986, the position has an unrealized gain of roughly $28.2 million. However, accumulated funding fees have reached $2.65 million. The trade is under high leverage, with a liquidation price of $103,380, leaving a narrow margin for price declines.

Historical data shows that the trader’s previous three closures were followed by Bitcoin price drops, prompting market watchers to monitor future activity closely.

High-Risk Exposure in kPEPE and Staked Assets

The wallet, 0x5078C2fBeA2b2aD61bc840Bc023E35Fce56BeDb6, holds a total portfolio value of approximately $90.94 million. Of this, $87.09 million is locked in perpetual contracts. The spot holdings total $24,043, while staked assets are worth $3.82 million.

Source: X

A second major open position involves over 15.96 billion kPEPE tokens on 10x leverage. Entered at $0.00959, and with the current price at $0.013886, the position is up $6.86 million. Funding fees for the trade have reached $1.12 million. 

In a market long dominated by headline-grabbing meme coins like Pepe (PEPE) and Bonk (BONK), a quieter contender is making serious waves. As debate stirs around which altcoins will lead the next bull run, analysts now point to FloppyPepe (FPPE), an AI-powered meme coin, as the token poised to leapfrog both.

FloppyPepe (FPPE): The Unfolding Titan Among Altcoins

FloppyPepe (FPPE) is rapidly attracting attention from investors who are growing disillusioned with hype-heavy tokens and looking for something with substance. Marrying AI functionality with the viral appeal of meme culture, this AI meme token is redefining what altcoins can be in the digital asset arena.

FloppyPepe (FPPE) is an emerging technological force. The meme coin integrates intelligent automation through FloppyAI, a conversational analysis tool that tracks price movements, sentiment shifts, and global catalysts in real-time. FloppyAI helps users detect market signals that others miss, offering a decisive edge in volatile markets where milliseconds matter. Quick try here

Further enriching its platform, Meme-o-Matic allows creators to transform simple prompts into viral-ready memes, while FloppyX streamlines high-quality video production using automated AI pipelines. This unique suite of tools supports users to become media influencers in their own right, right from their wallets.

80% Bonus And Improved Floppynomic Engine 

Meanwhile, the economic engine driving FloppyPepe (FPPE) is designed for sustainability. The smart contract architecture features a 1% burn mechanism, progressively reducing supply and boosting scarcity, alongside a 3% redistribution to loyal holders. These mechanics, combined with a current price of just $0.0000002, have analysts forecasting up to a 6,750% gain post-presale. A mere $1,000 investment at current levels could hypothetically grow into $67,500, igniting real FOMO among altcoin investors.

To sweeten the entry point, early adopters gain an extra 80% bonus with code “FLOPPY80,” which has already attracted institutional buyers eager to maximize the low-entry valuations. With staking and liquidity mining opportunities built into the ecosystem, FloppyPepe (FPPE) doesn’t just promise appreciation; it offers passive yield, utility, and a SolidProof-audited smart contract, features increasingly rare in today’s meme coin landscape.

Pepe (PEPE): Strong Setup, But Old Playbook

There’s no denying Pepe’s (PEPE) role in propelling meme coins back into the spotlight. Its cult status, massive liquidity, and iconic branding made it a magnet during the last market cycle. “Manofbitcoin” on his X (Twitter ) account confirmed that technically, Pepe (PEPE) still maintains a robust support structure and trading momentum, keeping it in the spotlight of altcoin discussions.

Yet while Pepe (PEPE) remains strong, its roadmap has stagnated. Beyond trading hype and whale manipulation, there’s little utility underpinning Pepe’s (PEPE) value proposition. 

For serious investors looking to future-proof their altcoin portfolios, Pepe’s (PEPE) lack of functional utility leaves much to be desired. Even with occasional short-term pumps, Pepe’s (PEPE) ceiling may be capped by its own nostalgia-driven branding. 

Bonk (BONK): A Loud Bark With Less Bite?

Bonk (BONK), the Solana-based meme token, captured attention with aggressive airdrops and marketing, , but its long-term appeal remains uncertain. Bonk (BONK) leans heavily on community hype rather than technical progress, making it vulnerable in a shifting altcoin landscape that now rewards feature-rich ecosystems.

Although Bonk (BONK) maintains solid liquidity and enjoys a dedicated fan base, it lacks the structural backbone of tokens like FloppyPepe. Bonk (BONK) doesn’t offer any serious DeFi applications and has only managed a medium price spike. In a market increasingly favoring utility, Bonk (BONK) risks being left behind.

FloppyPepe (FPPE) Is A Smart Money Move

As the altcoin sector continues to evolve, Pepe (PEPE) and Bonk (BONK) represent legacy plays from a different era, tokens built for fun, not function. Meanwhile, FloppyPepe (FPPE) is fast becoming the face of the next wave of meme finance: AI-augmented, community-driven, and structured for exponential growth.

Its projected 6,750% price rally, combined with real-world AI tools, staking rewards, and token scarcity, positions it light-years ahead of typical altcoins. With institutional capital entering during the presale phase and retail investors scrambling to take advantage of the FLOPPY80 bonus, it might be time to ask: What if the real breakout meme coin of 2025 is already here, priced at $0.0000002 and rising fast?

Join the FloppyPepe (FPPE) presale and community:

Website | Whitepaper | Telegram | X (Twitter)

MetaDOS announces its groundbreaking collaboration with GaFin to energize the landscape of Web3 gaming. This partnership strives to merge immersive Web3 Battle Royale gameplay with a reward-focused and thriving community experience. This advanced move aims to introduce next-gen engagement to the gaming scene of blockchain.

MetaDOS x @Gafin_io : Strategic Partnership Announcement MetaDOS is proud to announce our strategic partnership with @Gafin_io — an innovative on-chain gaming platform dedicated to empowering both players and game developers in the Web3 gaming space. Together, we… pic.twitter.com/nYP6G2nuLu

— MetaDOS (@MetaDOS) May 22, 2025

MetaDOS, a Web3 Battle Royale game, has announced this advancement through its official X account. The other partner, GaFin, is an on-chain platform for gaming infrastructure. It is constructed to provide developers and players with a decentralized ecosystem.

MetaDOS integrates into GaFin to Unite Gaming with Community

MetaDOS, by partnering with GaFin, aims to tap into its vast and diverse network of players. In this way, MetaDOS wants to open new doors of channel engagement and collaborative in-game experiences. One significant milestone of the partnership is interactive Game Nights with the community of Flazers.

Through this union, the users will be able to enjoy an exclusive environment by connecting, competing, and earning various rewards. MetaDOS is joining forces with GaFin to empower its mission to revolutionize gaming via real and decentralized utility, besides expanding its player base.

MetaDOS to Redefine Web3 Battle Royale Experiences

Through this groundbreaking partnership, MetaDOS empowers the Web3 space with adrenaline-powered and fast-paced gameplay. This collaboration combines the infrastructure and community-focused approach of GaFin to create a new gaming era that is more dynamic and player-centric.

The players can now link MetaDOS’s unique mechanism in Battle Royale with GaFin’s Web3 ecosystem. By doing this, the players are able to experience competitiveness powered by real rewards and ownership. Through this alliance, both partners are set to share a commitment to push the boundaries of achievements in blockchain gaming. In this gaming environment, the central focus will be on players where fun will meet finance.

Patrick Steward, a prominent Hollywood actor, has reportedly integrated DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) to reshape the onchain auto reservation. As per the details, DeLorean Labs has launched an official on-chain vehicle marketplace on the Sui blockchain. DeLorean Motor Company will open reservations for its Alpha 5 electric car using this platform. The platform is a secure token market on the Sui network that allows users to reserve, buy, sell, and manage build slots.

The DeLorean Marketplace includes tradeable building slots, unchangeable performance data, and easy reservation features using blockchain. On the blockchain, users have access to staking and bidding, and soon, they will use the platform to purchase DMC tokens and USDC. This framework allows everyone to see that reservations and resold slots are legitimate.

Patrick Stewart Adds DMC’s Blockchain Car Tech and On-chain Reservation

Sir Patrick Stewart is helping DeLorean develop blockchain-powered car technology. Like in the Christopher Lloyd swap earlier, the Tweety partnership is another sign of the company’s ties to icons from its pop culture past.

DeLorean Labs, a unit within DeLorean’s Web3 team, is spearheading the construction of the reservation app and has ambitions to expand its function beyond cars. The company sees potential for using this model by a wide range of industries that need on-chain reservation, trading, and resale systems. The process highlights how to use tokenized build slots outside the game.

DeLorean Pledges to Innovate and Empower Digital Assets’ Owners

Company officials said using the platform demonstrates their unwavering commitment to innovation and technology. DeLorean Motor Company’s Chief Brand Officer, Cameron Wynne, said blockchain adds transparency and makes it easier for people to own a car.

The Alpha 5 will mark the first car release for the DeLorean brand in more than four decades. Users can book their own parking time and receive instant updates on their car from the system. The plan matches DeLorean’s vision of adding digital solutions to its car business while keeping its unique style and technology.

Over the past 24 hours, $308.16 million has been liquidated on short positions, far exceeding long positions’ $195.91 million, according to the data reported today by Ash Crypto. In total, the cryptocurrency market experienced huge liquidations worth $504.07 million, as per the data.

$308,160,000 WORTH OF SHORTS HAS BEEN LIQUIDATED IN THE PAST 24 HOURS.BEARS ARE GETTING F*CKED. pic.twitter.com/oUbuDmrl5B

— Ash Crypto (@Ashcryptoreal) May 22, 2025

The bit short

A notable aspect noted by the crypto analyst is the massive liquidations of short positions while Bitcoin’s value is currently standing at $110,669, according to metrics from Coinglass.

The digital asset market encountered a significant experience in the past 24 hours, as a whopping $308.16 million in short positions were forcibly liquidated. This is a shocking development triggered by significant gains in several assets. The market boom has been fuelled by an interplay of renewed enthusiasm from traders, improving macroeconomic conditions, and reigniting positive user sentiment.

As short sellers moved to defend their positions, the subsequent buying pressure further pushed the values of most crypto assets up, showcasing the volatile and uncertain nature of the digital asset market.  

Bitcoin enters uncharted territory

Today, Thursday, May 22, Bitcoin entered unexplored territory marked by a new all-time high, pushing its price to above the $110,000 mark. The largest digital asset energized a wide rally across the crypto market, with prominent altcoins, like ETH, SOL, and many others, emulating the move and driving the entire market into the green.

The current price of Bitcoin is $110,750.

The increase in short liquidations may create a ‘short squeeze’ experience, which could further push BTC above the $110k level. A short squeeze is a situation whereby an increase in prices of assets compels investors who sold shorts to shut down such positions, normally by purchasing the assets, pushing prices to surge even further.

The analyst explained this situation better by saying, “Bears are getting fucked.” The market has confirmed that it is an uptrend phase (noted over more than the past three weeks), a time for bulls to enjoy the world again.

The heatmap metrics from Coinglass and the increase in short liquidations highlight an immensely leveraged market environment in which multiple investors are opening directional bets.  

Bitcoin has hit a new milestone, exciting many in the market. As Bitcoin shines, attention shifts to emerging projects with high growth prospects. Among these is a noteworthy venture known for its bold ambitions. It aims to shake up the space by integrating unique strategies and rewarding its community.

This covert project is making waves with its promise of significant returns. Inspired by past successes and driven by artificial intelligence, it targets trends and delivers insights. The operation offers exclusive access and benefits to those who participate. Enthusiasts are keen to see how this venture will fare amidst the crypto landscape.

Codename:Pepe Unleashes True Intelligence for Maximum Profits

The crypto underworld is infested with fake AI agents—shady operators promising “next-gen intelligence” while barely outsmarting a toaster. This nonsense ends today.

Codename:Pepe has come to denounce fake AI agents. This ultimate undercover agent does not pretend, it is actually doing something useful: helping you make money in the chaotic meme coin jungle. Codename:Pepe is on a mission of mass hilarity (and, naturally, ridiculous gains).

Classified Intel: The True Identity of Codename:Pepe

Keep this under wraps: Codename:Pepe is a Pepe in disguise. Modeled after the legendary PEPE coin, which skyrocketed nearly 22,000%, this covert operative has the same ambition. Will it succeed? That depends on its community. 

Your Directive: Secure Your Position in the Codename:Pepe Mission

Unlike VC-backed rug pulls, Codename:Pepe is powered by the people. The bigger the support, the higher it moonwalks. That’s why it has chosen the community-driven presale strategy with a smart plan:

Entry Price at Stage One: $0.003333333 (because three is a lucky number)

Final Stage Price: $0.151515152 (because round numbers are boring)

First-Stage Discount: 98% Translation: Buy early, pay less.

Codename:Pepe Mission Explained

Codename:Pepe plans to use the power of artificial intelligence to hunt down the juiciest meme coins, predict market trends, and deliver exclusive AI-powered trading signals before the FOMO kicks in.

Beyond smart analysis, this genius agent will also trade for you with its fully automated AI-trader, turning those signals into sweet gains.

Every great agent needs an elite organization backing them. That’s where $AGNT comes in. Holding $AGNT unlocks membership in a top-secret DAO, where operatives (investors) gain access to classified strategies, insider analytics, and the ability to vote on high-stakes missions. Holding $AGNT will unlock:

Membership in a top-secret DAO

Access to classified strategies

Insider analytics

Ability to vote on high-stakes missions

Profits from the mutual DAO fund will be allocated to those who stake their $AGNT, ensuring the spoils of the trade go to the most loyal agents.

Top-Secret Tokenomics (No Funny Business)

This is a community-first operation, so 25% the total token supply is allocated for staking and rewards.

Codename:Pepe isn’t just throwing tokens around like confetti. The supply is capped at 5 billion, ensuring no surprise inflation bombs.

Further breaking down the tokemonics, only 20% of the supply is allocated for the presale. The offer at a discounted price is limited.

Final Orders: Deploy Capital & Secure Your $AGNT Now

This is your shot to join crypto’s most ridiculous yet lucrative mission. The best entries go to the fastest trigger fingers. Don’t be the guy who “wished he got in early.”

The mission is set. The presale is live. Are you in, or will you let the AI fakes win?

Buy Codename:Pepe ($AGNT) Early for a Bigger Discount

Bitcoin: The Digital Revolution Redefining Money

Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s first cryptocurrency, a digital currency built on blockchain technology. Unlike traditional money issued by governments, Bitcoin operates without a central authority like a bank. Instead, it functions on a peer-to-peer network, allowing users to send funds directly to each other. This decentralization makes Bitcoin a unique and revolutionary form of money.

The mysterious creator of Bitcoin is known as Satoshi Nakamoto, an individual or group whose true identity remains unknown. In 2009, Nakamoto introduced Bitcoin with the vision of an electronic cash system that doesn’t rely on intermediaries. The first block, called the genesis block, marked the beginning of cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin doesn’t exist as physical coins. It’s a digital ledger of transactions called the blockchain. When someone sends Bitcoin, the transaction is broadcast to the network. Instead of a bank verifying transactions, Bitcoin relies on a distributed network of nodes. These nodes maintain a copy of the ledger, ensuring transparency and security.

Over the years, Bitcoin’s price has seen significant ups and downs. While its supply is limited and predictable, its value is driven by demand. Factors like institutional adoption, new use cases, and market sentiment influence its price movements. Many believe that Bitcoin’s value could rise substantially in the coming years.

Looking ahead, forecasts for Bitcoin’s future vary widely. Some experts predict that continued demand and technological advancements could push its price to new heights. Predictions for 2025 and beyond suggest that Bitcoin could reach significantly higher values, reflecting its growing role in the global financial landscape. As the world moves towards digital currencies, Bitcoin’s potential appears vast.

Conclusion

While major cryptocurrencies like BTC are reaching new heights, their short-term potential for explosive growth is limited. Investors seeking immediate gains are turning toward innovative projects that offer more than market stability.

Codename:Pepe crypto stands out by using genuine artificial intelligence to maximize profits in the bustling meme coin market. It delivers real-time insights and automated trading, allowing investors to capitalize on trends ahead of the crowd. Joining its community unlocks exclusive benefits, positioning participants for significant returns in the dynamic crypto arena.

Find out more about Codename:Pepe crypto here:

Codename:Pepe ($AGNT) Website

Codename:Pepe ($AGNT) Telegram

Codename:Pepe ($AGNT) Twitter/X

Singapore, Singapore, May 22nd, 2025, Chainwire

mETH becomes the first liquid staking token to be held on the balance sheet of a publicly listed company.

Mantle, the largest sustainable hub for on-chain finance with over $3 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL), today announced a strategic partnership with Republic Technologies, the Ethereum (“ETH”) treasury of publicly listed Canadian company Beyond Medical Technologies Inc. (CSE: DOCT) (IBKR: DOCT) (FSE: 7FM). This partnership marks a major milestone in institutional cryptocurrency adoption, positioning Mantle’s mETH as the first liquid staking token to be held on the balance sheet of a publicly listed company. 

Through the partnership, Republic Technologies plans to delegate a significant portion of its ETH holdings to Mantle’s mETH Protocol and will hold mETH as a yield-bearing, liquid staking token on its balance sheet. The collaboration underscores a structural shift in institutional digital asset strategy and growing investor conviction in Ethereum-native yield infrastructure, reflecting Republic Technologies’ deepening alignment with the Mantle ecosystem.

Republic Technologies: The First Publicly Listed Ethereum Treasury

Republic Technologies is establishing a new institutional paradigm by building a treasury strategy around Ethereum, seen as the foundational layer for smart contracts, tokenization, and decentralized financial settlement. In contrast to Bitcoin-focused strategies employed by firms like Strategy and Metaplanet, whose reserves are largely Bitcoin-based, Republic Technologies’ approach is anchored in Ethereum’s role as the infrastructure layer powering both blockchain innovation and real-world enterprise integration. 

By accumulating ETH as a core balance sheet asset, Republic Technologies advances the growth of its underlying healthcare technology businesses while offering institutional-grade exposure to digital assets for all shareholders. This strategy attracts growing interest from traditional markets and accelerates institutional participation in the emerging technology sector.

“We hold strong conviction that Ethereum is the institutional chain, with ETH serving as the digital fuel powering global financial systems,” said Daniel Liu, CEO of Republic Technologies. “Our initial entry through Mantle’s Scout Program helped us gain early exposure to the broader Mantle ecosystem, where our alignment with mETH Protocol came as a natural next step. More than 50 established incumbents—including BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, PayPal, and Visa—have already built services on Ethereum. Wall Street has made its decision. Our role now is to extend the benefits of this macro tailwind to a broader base of institutional and retail participants worldwide.”

Its leadership team brings decades of experience from top-tier financial institutions, including Apollo Global Management, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and Canaccord Genuity. Republic Technologies operates under the publicly listed company Beyond Medical Technologies Inc., a technology firm integrating blockchain infrastructure to drive operational efficiency and improve patient outcomes across the medical ecosystem. In March 2025, Republic Technologies entered into a licensing agreement and launched its medical attestation platform, leveraging Ethereum-based distributed systems to power healthcare data integrity and regulatory compliance. The Ethereum treasury was established to support and scale this vision, marking a first-of-its-kind integration.

Institutional Alignment with Mantle’s Yield Infrastructure

Mantle’s mETH Protocol has quickly emerged as one of the leading platforms in Ethereum liquid staking and restaking. Within just 66 days of launch, it surpassed $1 billion in TVL —the fastest growth in its category—and has since peaked at over $2.19 billion. Designed with institutional-grade capital efficiency and composability in mind, mETH enables institutions to access Ethereum-native yield through a fully composable and capital-efficient framework.

To date, over 170,000 mETH (approximately $455 million) has been restaked into EigenDA, securing Mantle’s modular data availability layer. Validator operations are distributed across leading infrastructure providers, including Stakefish, P2P.org, Blockdaemon, A41, and Veda, ensuring high availability and robust institutional reliability.

“Republic Technologies’ participation highlights mETH Protocol’s ability to support institutional strategies built natively on Ethereum,” said Jonathan Low, Growth Lead at mETH Protocol. “As demand accelerates for ETH-native yield and utility, we remain focused on building resilient infrastructure that long-term allocators can trust.”

Looking Ahead: MI4 and Mantle Banking

The partnership precedes mETH’s inclusion in MI4, a tokenized, yield-focused index fund developed in collaboration with Securitize—the tokenization firm behind BlackRock’s BUIDL and Apollo’s ACRED. Backed by up to $400 million anchor investment from the Mantle Treasury, MI4 targets $1 billion in AUM and will offer regulated exposure to BTC, ETH, SOL, stablecoins, and select staking assets, with mETH playing a central role in its ETH allocation strategy.

In parallel, Mantle is preparing to extend mETH’s utility across traditional finance through Mantle Banking, an initiative that will integrate mETH into fiat rails, credit products, and conventional payment systems. This integration will allow users to spend, borrow, and invest with mETH across traditional payment rails, unlocking real-world utility for digital assets. 

About Mantle Ecosystem

A pioneering on-chain ecosystem dedicated to revolutionizing the future of finance and blockchain scalability, seamlessly bridging traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). Through innovative products like Mantle Network, mETH Protocol, Function (FBTC), and Mantle Index Four (MI4), Mantle’s ecosystem empowers users and institutions with a unified financial services platform, redefining how the world spends, saves, and invests in the Web 3.0 era.

For more information, users can visit: https://group.mantle.xyz/ 

Contact

ConsultantFaizah [email protected]

Canada, Toronto, May 22nd, 2025, Chainwire

The international hedge fund Imrat Group continues its dynamic global expansion. Today, the company operates in over 50 countries across Asia, Europe, the CIS, the Middle East, and Africa, where it is opening new offices, building local teams, and launching partnership programs.

“Scaling globally is a natural step in our company’s growth. We are establishing local networks in regions where we see strong potential for digital finance, innovation, and venture growth. Local teams help us better understand market specifics and adapt our products more quickly to meet actual demand,” said Ben Schultz, Managing Partner at IG Security.

This approach allows Imrat Group to combine global strategic management with local flexibility, effectively promoting investment solutions, digital products, and partnership models in different parts of the world.

International expansion also facilitates knowledge sharing between regions, accelerates the development of technological sectors (such as Web3, blockchain, green energy, and fintech), and creates a solid foundation for long-term growth.

Why Imrat Group is Chosen Worldwide

Technological Leadership

Imrat Group is not just an investment structure, but a comprehensive technological ecosystem. The company actively implements innovations in Web3, blockchain, digital assets, and green energy, giving partners access to cutting-edge solutions that are already shaping tomorrow’s economy.

Global Reliability and Regulatory Transparency

The company is registered and operates in Canada, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom, ensuring compliance with international standards of compliance, financial transparency, and investor protection. This fosters a high level of trust from both private and institutional partners.

Flexible Partnership Models

Imrat Group builds mutually beneficial collaborations — from partner programs with training and mentoring to co-launching products and tailored local solutions. In each region, the company operates with sensitivity to cultural, legal, and economic contexts, offering customized interaction models.

Comprehensive Investment Solutions

Imrat Group offers a wide range of investment strategies — from Pre-IPO and ICO to sustainable portfolios in healthcare and energy — and provides access to high-growth potential products supported by a robust infrastructure for their implementation and scaling.

Local Presence with a Global Approach

The hedge fund establishes local teams and offices in regions with strong demand for digital finance and investment tools. This enables the company not only to export ready-made solutions, but to co-create them with local market players — from Asia to Europe, from the Middle East to Africa.

“We are building a sustainable global ecosystem where each region is not merely a consumer of solutions, but an active contributor to their creation. This is our approach to a fair, scalable, and technologically mature future,” emphasized Ben Schultz.

About Imrat Group

Imrat Group is an international investment hedge fund founded in 2021. Its core focus areas include digital assets, venture capital, healthcare, green energy, and blockchain. The company is registered in Canada, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom, and is actively expanding its footprint in key markets across Asia, Europe, the CIS, and Africa. It provides access to high-tech investment products, supports startups, and implements next-generation digital economy models.

Website: https://imratgroup.io/en

Contact

Managing PartnerBen SchultzImrat [email protected]

Supra, the first Layer-1 blockchain architected specifically for Automatic DeFi (AutoFi) through vertical integration, today unveiled Threshold AI Oracles. It is a pioneering protocol that for the first time embeds rich, on-demand AI data natively on-chain. Supra aims to transform smart contracts by combining real-time AI reasoning with cryptographic proof. These smart contracts can think and adapt as they interact with the real world.

From Price Feeds to Active Reasoning

Oracles have typically worked as simple conduits. They are used to stream price feeds or raw data into decentralized applications. Supra’s Threshold AI Oracles shatter that mold. Rather than only relaying numbers, multi-agent AI committees can now deliberate over complex queries. Complex queries like “Has this regulatory change actually taken effect?” or “Is market sentiment healthy enough to trigger a liquidation?” can be processed. They can also deliver a consensus-based answer directly on-chain.

Joshua Tobkin, CEO and Co-Founder of Supra, said, “Bringing intelligence on-chain is the natural next step for both AI and blockchain. Threshold AI Oracles will bring active reasoning and all kinds of rich information to dApps on Supra, way beyond just price feed data, while ensuring that every piece of data driving their smart contracts has been validated for security.”

Three Pillars of the Protocol

Supra highlights three capabilities that distinguish its Threshold AI Oracles:

Context-Aware ReasoningRather than streaming raw inputs, the protocol deliberates over nuanced questions, enabling smart contracts to receive verifiable judgments on regulatory events, market conditions, and more.

Verifiable AI LogicEach AI-generated response is supported by a compact threshold BLS signature. This proves that a quorum of agents agreed on the outcome. That cryptographic proof can be verified in milliseconds. This is done without relying on any centralized intermediary.

Just-in-Time ExecutionAI agents remain dormant until explicitly invoked by a smart contract or a predefined condition. This on-demand activation ends wasted computation and excessive gas fees. It leads to lean, efficient performance.

A New Class of On-Chain Applications

With Threshold AI Oracles, developers can build dApps that tap into sophisticated AI insights—everything from dynamic DeFi strategies and DAO governance automations to prediction markets and real-world event triggers—without resorting to off-chain hacks or black-box APIs.

Jon Jones, CBO and Co-Founder of Supra, said, “Until now, developers had to bolt AI onto crypto applications with off-chain hacks and centralized APIs to tap into this kind of intelligence. But with Threshold AI Oracles being built into the Supra network, we can bring a new class of intelligence to on-chain applications natively with logic that is on-chain, verifiable, and secure.”

Roadmap and Rolling Rollout

Supra plans to introduce the protocol across three progressive phases in upcoming network upgrades:

Phase 1: Numerical Judgments are simple yes/no verdicts, sentiment scores, and binary validations.

Phase 2: Structured Commands are JSON-based instructions to automate DeFi logic and DAO actions.

Phase 3: Code-Generating Oracles are full generation of smart-contract logic to enable dApps that can adapt, evolve, and govern themselves in real time.

Beyond Oracles: A Vertically Integrated Stack

Threshold AI Oracles layer atop Supra’s existing infrastructure. This includes high-speed smart contracts, native price feeds, system-level automation, and bridgeless cross-chain messaging. Driven by its vertically integrated design, Supra’s AutoFi primitives promise to generate recurring protocol revenue, distribute it across the ecosystem, and ultimately reduce reliance on inflationary block rewards.

A detailed whitepaper outlining the Threshold AI Oracle architecture was published today and is available for free download. Supra invites developers to explore the upcoming public testnet release and access support materials via its Developer Hub.

Decentralized finance and on-chain governance have become more sophisticated. However, the ability to make intelligent, verifiable decisions on-chain becomes paramount. Supra’s Threshold AI Oracles is fusing large-language-model reasoning with threshold cryptography. It aims to be the missing link between raw data and automated, trustless decision-making in Web3.

NOWChain, a popular blockchain renowned for leveraging cutting-edge Proof-of-Mobile consensus mechanism, has started an exclusive partnership with Self Chain, the earliest Modular Intent-Centric L1 blockchain. The collaboration combines keyless wallets and AI-led intent infrastructure of Self Chain with the mobile-first and energy-efficient validation ecosystem of NOWChain to increase mobile-native decentralization. The platform revealed this development in a recent X thread.

Partnership Announcement We’re excited to welcome @NOWChainX to the Self Chain ecosystem!Together, we’re bridging mobile-native validation and sustainable decentralization with AI-powered intent execution and frictionless Web3 access. pic.twitter.com/UQRRDTz47I

— Self Chain (@selfchainxyz) May 21, 2025

NOW Chain and Self Chain to Drive AI-Driven, Mobile-Native Decentralization

As a part of the collaboration between NOWChain and Self Chain, strengths of both the entities are merged to expand mobile-native decentralization. NOWChain has swiftly become a notable platform in the blockchain sector, boasting more than 4.26M linked wallets. It also facilitates over 550,000 transfers on daily basis. The exclusive PoM consensus of the platform enables the validation of crypto transfers from smartphones. This decreases the energy consumption and minimizes the entry barrier to decentralized participation.

By giving core importance to accessibility and sustainability, NOWChain’s objective aligns completely with the Self Chain’s endeavors to deliver intelligent and frictionless Web3 infrastructure. The collaboration is poised to unlock transformative enhancements for the ecosystem of NOWChain. In this respect, the key developments include seamless keyless access, expedited ecosystem expansion, and AI-driven intent-centric execution.

With these advancements, the partnership denotes a wider shift toward consumer-first and environmentally active blockchain innovation. Apart from that, both the entities have expressed commitment to decreasing complexity while also increasing efficiency. This enables the advanced decentralized applications that are robust as well as sustainable. In this respect, this development leads to more scalable and streamlined experiences to increase broad-scale user engagement.

Establishing Decentralized, Intuitive, and Inclusive Web3 Ecosystem

As per NOWChain, the collaboration with Self Chain is a landmark achievement. Hence, together, both the entities are now moving forward to attain their mutual objective of establishing a decentralized Web3 ecosystem. The respective Web3 landscape is anticipated to be inclusive, intuitive, and also environmentally conscious. With the further progression in this integration, NOWChain and Self Chain communities are expected to get updates on joint dApp launches, ecosystem growth endeavors, and technical tooling.

In a historic move, the Texas Senate has officially passed the Bitcoin Reserve Bill (SB 21), making Texas the first US state to hold BTC as part of its treasury reserves. The Bitcoin Reserve Bill, framed as a hedge against inflation and federal overreach, is being hailed as a bullish pivot point not just for BTC but for the broader digital asset landscape.

Among the altcoins gaining quiet momentum in these circles is the new FloppyPepe (FPPE) token, a project many believe is gearing up to ride the tailwind of this state-level endorsement of decentralized finance.

Bitcoin Enters State-Level Legitimacy—The Beginning Of Institutional Tectonics

The Bitcoin Reserve Bill directs Texas to allocate part of its surplus reserves into BTC, placing it alongside gold and treasuries as a recognized store of value. It’s a clear signal: Bitcoin (BTC) is no longer just speculative—it’s entering the realm of institutional-grade assets. 

Currently, Bitcoin (BTC) is on a tear, up 3.14% in 24 hours and 24.27% this month. With ETF inflows, institutional buying, and now state-level backing, BTC’s position is stronger than ever. Analysts are also watching Bitcoin’s (BTC) market cap chart, which shows a rising channel since 2017. 

If the pattern holds, Bitcoin (BTC) could reach a $6 trillion market cap—about $304,000 per coin. Moves like Texas’s Bitcoin Reserve Bill don’t just legitimize BTC, they may accelerate its climb. As custody infrastructure improves, attention expands to altcoins riding the next wave: memes, AI, and viral culture.

Why The Texas Bitcoin Reserve Bill Is Extra Bullish For FloppyPepe (FPPE)

Beyond BTC, the ripple effects of this Texas Bitcoin Reserve Bill could extend to the broader altcoin market. Historically, bullish sentiment toward Bitcoin has often preceded increased investor interest in smaller-cap digital assets. Altcoins with strong community support, technical utility, and deflationary economics stand to benefit most from the increased capital inflows and market attention.

One example is FloppyPepe (FPPE), a recently launched token that raised $907,000 in 24 hours, now in presale at $0.0000002 per token with an 80% bonus round. Unlike typical meme tokens, this altcoin is developing platforms such as Meme-o-Matic in beta, an AI-powered meme generator, and FloppyX in beta, an engagement-focused AI agent. The project has also undergone a full smart contract audit by SolidProof and features a tokenomics model centered on staking, burns, and redistribution.

While FloppyPepe (FPPE) is not directly impacted by SB 21, the bullish momentum from this legislative move toward legitimizing decentralized digital assets creates a more favorable environment for such projects. Tokens that demonstrate clear utility and align with cultural trends—particularly in AI and social engagement—are increasingly seen as viable complements to BTC in a diversified crypto portfolio.

Building Momentum: FloppyPepe’s (FPPE) Strategy For Growth

FloppyPepe (FPPE) is actively pursuing a growth strategy with planned listings on Uniswap, major centralized exchanges, and CoinMarketCap. Marketing initiatives include strategic partnerships, influencer collaborations, and community-driven campaigns on platforms such as Telegram, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter).

Notably, respected crypto influencers like David In Crypto and Crypto Legends have recognized FloppyPepe (FPPE) as a promising project with strong potential. Their backing comes at a time when the Bitcoin Reserve Bill is building a broader bullish case for the legitimacy of digital assets, and this altcoin appears poised to benefit.

The Bitcoin Reserve Bill Is Just The Beginning

The Texas Bitcoin Reserve Bill could be the most bullish signal the market has seen from a US state since BTC was created. It shifts the conversation from risk to opportunity, and that momentum is already cascading into altcoins.

Projects like FloppyPepe (FPPE), with strong communities, AI integration, and deflationary tokenomics, are now perfectly positioned to benefit from this surge. This meme project may be new, but its foundation of tech, community, and timing could make it one to watch as the dust settles from Texas’s bold crypto pivot. 

With its currently low price of $0.0000002 and 80% bonus offer, investors can now accumulate more tokens ahead of the next presale stage – where prices are set to explode to $0.00000035. To gain access to this limited-time bonus and potentially maximize early gains, simply use the FLOPPY80 code as you make a purchase on the official website.

Join the FloppyPepe (FPPE) presale and community:

Website | Whitepaper | Telegram | X (Twitter) 

The official Solana price has experienced quite a roller coaster ride lately, recently bouncing back after a significant dip. This rebound has the crypto community excited, especially those holding popular tokens within its ecosystem. Could this resurgence be a rising tide that lifts all boats, particularly for the fun-loving meme coin WIF and the crucial infrastructure provider LINK? Let’s find out.

SOL Set To Reach Astronomical New Highs Following Positive Analyst Sentiment

After being stuck in a downward trend since January 2025, the Solana price finally broke free in April. It then went on a huge tear, surpassing a key resistance level of $154.15. As a result, SOL has seen a whopping 21.95% surge in the past month  

Interestingly, crypto analyst Ali Martinez recently shared some exciting news on X regarding an even greener future for SOL. According to Martinez, the number of wallets holding at least 0.1 SOL hit a new record: 11.16 million. This growing ownership could provide a substantial push for its price, potentially helping SOL reach its next target of around $300.

Source: CoinMarketCap

Is WIF Primed To Become The King of Meme Coins?

Meme coin enthusiasts in the crypto market have been delighted by the recent performance of WIF. This fun, pink-hatted dog coin has been on a remarkable tear, impressively climbing by a whopping 127% since last month. A general analysis of the meme coin market indicates that WIF’s numbers outshine most other similar coins.

Moreover, WIF’s trading activity shows the same exciting trend. Surprisingly, WIF even passed $1 billion in spot trading volume recently. This puts it in fourth place among all meme coins. From the look of things, WIF’s upsurge might not stop anytime soon. 

Source: CoinMarketCap

LINK’s New Blockchain Development Might Lead To A Price Surge

On May 19th, LINK announced that its innovative Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) is now live on the Solana blockchain. The CCIP is an important tool for the LINK ecosystem that helps different blockchain networks talk to each other safely and share data. With CCIP on board, Solana can now use LINK’s protocol’s Cross-Chain Token (CCT) Standard, which is significant for creating tokens that operate seamlessly across multiple blockchains.

This development has generated excitement among major players in the crypto space. Projects like Solv, Backed Finance, and even Shiba Inu are already planning to use CCIP’s tech on Solana. This move could really open up new possibilities for how these different crypto projects interact and could possibly lead to a positive impact on LINK’s price. 

Source: CoinMarketCap 

Is Remittix Deserving Of Attention From DeFi Enthusiasts?

Remittix is redefining payments in the DeFi space as a fintech project that simplifies cross-border money transfers. Supporting over 100 cryptos, including its own token, RTX, Remittix enables users to convert crypto to fiat without the usual complications.

With these features in place, Remittix users can transfer money quickly, smoothly, and without interference from third parties. This way, it helps those dealing with tough financial regulations or limited banking options. The process is simple, clear, and direct. 

Conclusion

The crypto market is evidently in a good state, especially with the positive sentiment and news surrounding SOL, WIF, LINK, and even the new Remittix. Remittix, in particular, is demonstrating its potential with over $15.2 million sold in presale, where its native RTX token is priced at $0.0781. Investing in RTX early would be the best way to enjoy the most astronomical gains later. 

Discover the future of PayFi with Remittix by checking out their presale here:

Website:https://remittix.io/Socials: https://linktr.ee/remittix

This article is not intended as financial advice. Educational purposes only.