Whale.io Launches $WHALE NFT Collection on Solana Ahead of TGE

Whale.io has launched its $WHALE NFT collection on Solana, introducing asset-backed digital cards that combine collectible value with redeemable token utility. This move marks a strategic pre-market phase ahead of the platform’s upcoming Token Generation Event, offering new liquidity options for the community and transforming its native token into a hybrid asset.

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Whale.io Launches Asset-Backed NFT Collection on Solana

Whale.io has launched its WHALE NFT collection on the Solana blockchain, introducing a novel hybrid asset that merges digital collectibility with verifiable token value. Each NFT functions as a digital card backed 1:1 by locked WHALE tokens, redeemable at any time, creating a strategic liquidity layer ahead of the platform’s upcoming Token Generation Event (TGE). This move aims to transform community participation and token utility within the Curaçao-based gaming platform’s ecosystem.

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Whale.io Airdrops $5K+ to Crock Dentist NFT Holders

Whale.io has confirmed its first major airdrop distribution for Crock Dentist NFT holders, with projections exceeding $5,000 in $WHALE tokens following the game’s strong early performance. The limited collection of 1,000 NFTs has already attracted over 300 unique holders since launch, with secondary market activity establishing initial pricing and liquidity on Magic Eden. This transparent reward system represents a significant evolution in blockchain-based gaming economics.

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Fireblocks Acquires Dynamic to Boost Institutional Crypto Services

In a strategic move that significantly strengthens its position in the institutional digital assets space, Fireblocks has acquired enterprise wallet provider Dynamic. The acquisition, announced on Thursday, integrates Dynamic’s wallet infrastructure supporting 50 million onchain accounts into Fireblocks’ existing platform, creating a more comprehensive suite of institutional-grade services for the growing crypto market.

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Rome Protocol Launches Genesis NFT Collection Imperia

Rome Protocol, backed by $9 million in seed funding from prominent investors including Solana founder Anatoly Yakovenko, has announced the launch of its genesis NFT collection, Imperia: Rome Citizens, scheduled for October 14th on Magic Eden. These NFTs represent more than digital collectibles—they function as digital citizenships within Rome’s expanding blockchain ecosystem, granting holders exclusive access to campaigns, drops, and priority interoperability features as the protocol works to unify fragmented blockchain networks.

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Solana vs Little Pepe: Institutional Growth vs Meme Coin Asymmetry

While Solana demonstrates institutional strength with a $500 price target, emerging meme token Little Pepe offers explosive growth potential through its innovative Layer-2 ecosystem. The contrast between established blockchain infrastructure and community-driven meme projects highlights two distinct investment approaches in today’s crypto market. Both present compelling opportunities for different risk profiles.

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Sats Terminal: Building Bitcoin Credit Infrastructure

Bitcoin’s transformation from a niche digital experiment into a mainstream financial asset is accelerating, and the next frontier lies not in trading alone, but in building the credit infrastructure that unlocks its value as a productive asset. Sats Terminal, a Silicon Valley Bitcoin company backed by Coinbase Ventures and Draper Associates, is leading this charge. After establishing itself by solving critical problems in decentralized exchange aggregation, the platform is now pioneering Bitcoin-backed loans, aiming to create a parallel credit market akin to the centuries-old financial ecosystem built around gold.

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Talos Acquires Coin Metrics in $100M Crypto Deal

Talos, a provider of institutional crypto trading technology, has acquired Coin Metrics, a crypto data and analytics firm, in a deal valued at $100 million. The acquisition, Talos’ largest to date, aims to create a comprehensive solution for institutional investors, covering trading, market data, and analytics. This move reflects a broader trend in the crypto industry, with major players like Coinbase and Kraken also making significant acquisitions this year. Talos, co-founded by Anton Katz and Ethan Feldman, has been expanding its services, including liquidity sourcing, settlement, and DeFi connectivity, to meet growing institutional demand.

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Avalanche Launches Free Battle Pass NFT for Crypto Gamers

The Avalanche Battle Pass NFT, launched by Ava Labs, Playfull, and Magic Eden, offers players rewards such as in-game NFTs and AVAX tokens for participating in supported games like Off the Grid, Pixelmon: Warden’s Ascent, and Spellborne. The pass, available for free minting on Magic Eden, serves as a progression layer across Avalanche’s gaming ecosystem, addressing fragmentation and enhancing player engagement. Despite broader challenges in blockchain gaming, Avalanche’s ecosystem shows promise with high-profile launches like Off the Grid and MapleStory N attracting significant user bases. The Battle Pass aims to reward players while encouraging exploration of lesser-known games.

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Turnkey Raises $30M to Build Crypto Infrastructure Layer

Turnkey, a crypto infrastructure company established in 2022 by former Coinbase Custody developers, has raised $30 million in a Series B funding round, bringing its total funding to $50 million. The round was led by Bain Capital Crypto, with participation from Sequoia Capital, Galaxy Ventures, and others. Turnkey focuses on wallet infrastructure, offering embedded wallets that eliminate reliance on vulnerable seed phrases. Clients include Polymarket, Magic Eden, and Alchemy. The company aims to create an open infrastructure layer to advance the crypto ecosystem, drawing parallels to the internet’s development.

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Magic Eden’s Trump Wallet Promo Sparks Legal Doubts

Magic Eden publicly endorsed the ‘Official $TRUMP Wallet,’ which claimed to support trading of cryptocurrencies, including a Trump-branded memecoin. The website prominently featured Magic Eden as a partner, but the Trump family quickly distanced itself from the project. The wallet, developed by Fight Fight Fight—a company tied to Trump associate Bill Zanker—promised integration with major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Solana, and Ethereum, as well as Magic Eden’s ME token. The conflicting claims have raised legal and transparency concerns about the project’s legitimacy.

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