Crypto Market Surges, Pakistan Embraces Web3, and New Tokens Rise

The crypto market is back in the green!

Bitcoin has jumped 6.1% to over $81,800, while Ethereum rose nearly 8% to $1,598.

Altcoins are also rallying—XRP and Cardano are both up 9.7%, and Flare leads the gains with a 27.3%

spike.

The total market cap now stands at $2.68 trillion, with $180 billion in daily trading volume.

This bullish momentum is lifting investor spirits across the board.

Pakistan is making a bold move into crypto by appointing Binance founder Changpeng Zhao as an adviser to

its new crypto council.

The government aims to turn Pakistan into a Web3 powerhouse, with over 20 million citizens already using crypto.

Finance Minister Aurangzeb called it a 'landmark moment,' while Zhao said, 'The potential here is limitless.' The U.S.

Senate has confirmed Paul Atkins as the new SEC chair, signaling a major shift in crypto regulation.

Known for his pro-crypto stance, Atkins promises a 'rational and principled' approach to digital assets.

This marks the end of the Gensler era, which was filled with lawsuits against crypto firms.

The industry is hopeful for clearer, friendlier rules ahead.

After a brutal market crash, smart investors are eyeing new tokens like EarthMeta ($EMT).

This AI-powered metaverse project lets users govern real-world cities as NFTs.

With city ownership offering transaction tax rewards and governance perks, EMT is gaining traction fast.

Other rising tokens include Fjord Foundry and Covalent, signaling a shift toward utility and infrastructure.

Cardano’s Midnight sidechain is launching a massive airdrop targeting 37 million users across major blockchains like Bitcoin, Ethereum,

and XRP.

Founder Charles Hoskinson says this marks the start of crypto’s 'privacy-first' era.

The airdrop includes NIGHT and DUST tokens, aiming to boost cross-chain privacy and adoption.

Crypto scams are on the rise in the UK, accounting for 66% of all investment fraud in 2024.

Victims lost over £649 million, with people aged 35-44 most targeted.

Authorities warn that crypto remains the top asset used by fraudsters, urging investors to stay cautious.

Gate.io and Inter Milan have teamed up to launch a football charity program in Vietnam.

Their first project transformed a schoolyard into a modern 880m² football field in just 20 days.

The initiative aims to promote sports and healthy living while showcasing how blockchain can drive social impact.