Stellar (XLM) is advancing its position through strategic partnerships with payment giants Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, and Stripe's stablecoin division. These collaborations aim to expand global transaction capabilities, potentially enabling higher-value transfers and institutional adoption through DTCC integration and Salesforce wallet solutions. Success hinges on effective scaling to handle payroll distribution, cross-border payments, and Soroban-powered smart contracts.
Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) is pivoting from meme origins to a structured Web3 brand under CEO Luca Netz, focusing on merchandise, licensing, and digital collectibles. Despite an 85% price crash between December 2024 and April 2025, PENGU has rebounded 75% monthly and shows technical strength with a cup pattern forming above $0.035 support. Social engagement exceeding 200 billion views signals breakout potential if it clears the $0.041 resistance.
Cold Wallet (CWT) dominates attention with its Stage 17 presale priced at $0.00998, offering a projected 3,425% ROI at its $0.3517 launch target. The project has raised $5.93 million with 709.6 million tokens sold, accelerated by its CoinMarketCap listing that boosts retail visibility. Immediate utility comes from its $270 million acquisition of Plus Wallet, delivering 2 million active users and live cashback rewards for gas fees and swaps without staking requirements. The fixed-allocation presale structure creates urgency as Stage 18 will increase entry costs.
