Pepe

Pepe is a deflationary memecoin that operates on the Ethereum blockchain.

It was developed as a tribute to the Pepe the Frog internet meme, which gained popularity in the early 2000s. 

The project aims to leverage the popularity of meme coins and position itself as a notable meme-based digital asset.

A Coinbase newsletter said meme coins allow investors to make big profits in a short period of time but warned of long-term investing in these tokens.

Coinbase Newsletter Flags Rise of Pepecoin and BRC-20 Tokens, Irks Crypto Twitter

A widely followed crypto analyst is expressing short-term bullishness on one Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) rival after the memecoin corrected heavily following a months-long rally. Pseudonymous crypto analyst Kaleo tells his 586,200 Twitter followers that the third-largest memecoin by market cap, Pepe (PEPE), still possesses more upside potential.

Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Rival That's Up Over 2,400% in a Month Has More Gas in the Tank, According to Top Trader

The cryptocurrency trading platform owned by Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN), has come under fire for allegedly describing Pepe, a popular internet meme, as a “hate symbol” in an email sent to its customers. What Happened: The email cited a decision by the Anti-Defamation League to place the frog-themed meme in its online hate symbol database in 2016.

'Delete Coinbase' Campaign Picks Up Momentum Over Labeling Of Pepe Meme As 'Hate Symbol'

Uniswap

Uniswap still looks to be slightly ahead of Coinbase, with $1.2 billion volume compared to the San Francisco-based exchange's $948 million.

Uniswap Volume Leapfrogs Coinbase Thanks to Pepe and Meme Coins

Crypto whales are excited about the Pepe (CRYPTO: PEPE) token, even though it nose-dived nearly 60% in value from its all-time highs over the last two days. One whale withdrew a staggering 1.4 trillion Pepe tokens, valued at $2.76 million, from the Binance exchange when the price was $0.000002054.

Crypto Whales Scoop Up Pepe Tokens By The Trillions: Is This Memecoin The Next Big Thing?

Dogecoin

Artist Matt Furie, creator of the viral Pepe meme, said that he has no knowledge of Pepe Coin (CRYPTO: PEPE), despite its recent surge in popularity. What Happened: Furie made the remarks during a Twitter Spaces chat session on Tuesday, discussing his new NFT art collection Zogs.

Iconic Pepe Meme Creator Hasn't Heard Of PEPE Coin — Says He Is A 'Dogecoin Maxi'

Larger market participants are buying up the meme coin even as prices dunk, suggesting another leg up might be on the cards soon.

Crypto Whales Accumulate Millions in Pepecoin as Trading Volume Shifts to Binance

The recently launched meme token, inspired by Pepe the Frog and dubbed PEPE, experienced a 12% decline against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, plummeting its market valuation beneath the $1 billion threshold to a present $790 million.

Meme Token PEPE Plunges Below $1 Billion Mark Amidst Market Decline

Twitter accounts shill what appears to be a fraudulent Pepe NFT.

Pepe's no different: Where there's a meme there's a scam

Shiba Inu

A pseudonymous cryptocurrency analyst believes that the surge in the price of Pepe Coin (CRYPTO: PEPE) will continue until it overtakes Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) to become the second-largest meme coin. What Happened: ‘Cryptunez' told his 154,500 followers on Twitter that the "impact of Pepe Coin on the crypto [market] cannot be understated".

Crypto Analyst Sees Pepe Coin Dethroning Shiba Inu As 2nd-Largest Meme Coin: Calls SHIB 'Overvalued Garbage'

Bitcoin

The cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp decline on Monday, with Bitcoin (BTC) dropping below $27,500 for the first time since January.

Bitcoin Falls 5%, Pepecoin 50% Ahead of CPI Report

The top 15 holders of the meme cryptocurrency PepeCoin (CRYPTO: PEPE), excluding exchanges and contract addresses, hold a significant share of the total supply. Together, they possess 38.07 trillion PEPE tokens, which account for 9.05% of the entire circulating supply, analysis by on-chain sleuth @lookonchain revealed.

PEPE Whales Swimming In Millions: Top 15 Holders Make Mind-Blowing Profits

In 2023, meme coins have maintained their popularity, and the recent surge of PEPE demonstrates that investors remain enthusiastic about meme-centered tokens. A fresh study from Coingecko reveals that a significant portion of meme coin fascination originates from the United States, India, and the U.K.

Study Reveals Top Countries Fueling Meme Coin Interest in 2023

Ethereum

As risk-taking crypto traders sought to make tremendous profits off of surging prices for the suddenly-hot PEPE, a resulting surge in transaction fees brought a windfall to validators running the Ethereum blockchain.

PEPE Meme Coin Craze Spreads Wealth to Ethereum Validators Running Blockchain

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) value declined Monday on the heels of a weekend slump, as one of the largest global crypto exchanges reported congestion within the network. CoinGecko data shows a 4% decrease in Bitcoin's price, hitting $27,900, with a nearly 4% drop since Sunday.

Binance's Congestion Cataclysm: Bitcoin, Ether, PEPE, And SUI Caught In The Crossfire

The Pepe memecoin has made millionaires on paper, with its price has skyrocketing since launching last month.

Pepe whales are sitting on paper profits worth more than $90 million

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 4, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

First Mover Americas: PEPE Peaks After Binance Listing

This morning's biggest losers include the newly-launched SUI token as well as the popular PEPE coin, which has finally tapered some.

SUI, PEPE Lead Market Losses, Down Double Digits Overnight

Pepe Coin (CRYPTO: PEPE), a meme cryptocurrency, skyrocketed by a staggering 4,366% in just over 30 days according to Coinmarketcap. This prompted several early investors to reap impressive returns on their investments.

PEPE Whale Loses Over Half A Million As Token Drops By 30% Following Massive 4,366% Rise

A widely followed crypto strategist believes that scorching-hot memecoin Pepe (PEPE) could witness more rallies if it continues to follow in the footsteps of a tech stock that exploded during the Covid pandemic.

Red-Hot Memecoin Pepe Could Have Much Further To Run if One Pattern Plays Out: Top Trader

In just over 21 days, meme cryptocurrency PEPE (CRYPTO: PEPE) has surged by more than 375,000 times, leading a number of early investors to cash out. While investing in meme coins is inherently dangerous, there are several methods you can use to help improve your chances of making money in an unpredictable market, according to crypto analyst Miles Deutscher.

Crypto Analyst Reveals The Secret Formula Behind Making Serious Profit Off Meme Coins Like PEPE

The upstart pepe token has slipped 38% from Friday's peak price, according to Coingecko data.

Pepe memecoin's 38% slide leaves whale nursing $500,000 paper loss

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) transaction fees have recently soared, reaching a two-year high with the total fees paid on the Bitcoin blockchain amounting to $3.5 million on May 3, marking a 400% increase since late April. YCharts data indicates that the average Bitcoin transaction fee peaked at $7.20.

The Memecoin Effect: Bitcoin Transaction Fees Skyrocket As PEPE Steals The Show

A pseudonymous crypto trader bought trillions of the meme coin three weeks ago on UniSwap for $263, and still holds about $9 million of PEPE after selling several million dollars worth, according to data from blockchain platform Arkham.

Pepecoin's Bewildering Rise Turned a Pittance Into an Almost 5,000,000% Meme Coin Profit

A Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) rival that made its debut last month is skyrocketing to new all-time highs after being listed by Binance.

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