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.

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.

Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Rival That's Exploded Over 1,300% in a Week Hits New All-Time High After Binance Listing

The cryptocurrency world is no stranger to the frequent introduction of new digital tokens, with meme coins such as Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) gaining prominence. PEPE (CRYPTO: PEPE), a newly launched meme coin, has quickly captured attention and been listed on multiple exchanges, despite questions about its credibility due to its novelty.

PEPE And FLOKI Join Binance: Will These Meme Coins Dethrone Dogecoin, Shiba Inu?

As per the latest statistics recorded before the weekend, the meme token PEPE has witnessed a massive surge in value, following its recent listing on the crypto exchange Binance. In just seven days, the crypto asset has skyrocketed by 896% against the U.S. dollar, making it the third-largest meme token in terms of market valuation.

Meme Coin PEPE's Market Cap Surpasses $1B with 896% Surge Over the Past Week

The gains in pepe, a crypto token styled on the Pepe the Frog cartoon meme, have pushed it into the ranks of the top 50 most valuable tokens.

Pepe memecoin tops $1 billion market cap even as Binance flags lack of utility

First Mover Americas: Memecoin PEPE Hits $1B Market Cap

The newly-launched meme coin PEPE has been given another boost after the market's largest exchange, Binance, listed the token this afternoon.

Binance Lists PEPE as Meme Coin Market Cap Hits $1 Billion

The massive rise in the latest wave of popular meme coins has put Ethereum under pressure, driving gas fees even higher.

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