Airdrop

An Airdrop is a distribution of free tokens to a community, typically used as a marketing tool or a reward for early protocol adopters and testers. In 2026, the "points-to-airdrop" model has matured into merit-based incentive programs that utilize Sybil-resistance and Proof-of-Humanity to filter out bots. Airdrops remain a primary method for decentralized governance (DAO) bootstrapping. Follow this tag for the latest on retroactive rewards, eligibility criteria, and how to participate in the most anticipated token distributions in the ecosystem.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
When Ethereum Forks, What Happens to ETH/USD CFDs?

When Ethereum Forks, What Happens to ETH/USD CFDs?

Ethereum forks reshape CFD trading differently than spot wallets. Brokers’ policies, margins, and liquidity shifts define risks and rewards around splits.

Author: Blockchainreporter
NFT Trading Volume And Sales Climb Again

NFT Trading Volume And Sales Climb Again

The post NFT Trading Volume And Sales Climb Again appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The non-fungible token (NFT) market has just closed its two strongest months since February as adoption and renewed interest have driven trading volumes to its highest levels this year. NFT trading volumes were up 9%, but sales counts dipped 4%, showing that while “fewer assets traded hands, collectors are paying more per sale,” according to a report published by blockchain analytics platform DappRadar on Thursday. CoinGecko shows that trading volumes for NFTs spiked in the last 24 hours, rising more than 25% to reach a high of $7.9 million. Resurgence driven by adoption A key driver of the uptick in the NFT market comes from adoption, according to DappRadar analyst Sara Gherghelas. She pointed to cases such as the nightclub Hï in Ibiza, an island near Spain, which opened the first permanent NFT art gallery inside a club, showcasing works from NFT artists like Beeple and Mad Dog Jones. Another driver is the Coinbase layer-2 network Base, which climbed to become the third-largest chain by trading volume, sparked by low minting costs and airdrop speculation. Source: DappRadar However, Gherghelas said Ethereum “remains the powerhouse,” commanding 61% dominance in the NFT industry. In August, developers also introduced trustless agents.” “This could allow AI systems and DApps to safely recognize and interact with one another using NFT-based IDs and reputation layers,” Gherghelas added. In July, American rapper Snoop Dogg sold out a collection of almost 1,000 NFTs on Telegram in 30 minutes, which also sparked discussions about a possible market resurgence. Investors, degens are trading NFTs again NFTs saw $578 million in trading volumes and 5.5 million sales in August, up slightly from July, which saw $530 million in trading and 5.2 million sales, according to DappRadar. January was the biggest month for 2025 so far in trading volumes, with $997 million,…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Best Crypto to Buy Now Before Market Moves Higher – Next 10X Potential Coins

Best Crypto to Buy Now Before Market Moves Higher – Next 10X Potential Coins

Altcoin momentum is starting to heat up, and with the altcoin season index climbing, traders are keeping a close eye on what could be the next explosive run. While not every project will go parabolic, market sentiment is holding steady, and overall conditions suggest an exciting window for high-potential plays. Some of the best cryptos […]

Author: The Cryptonomist
The Crypto Transparency Revolution Nobody Asked For

The Crypto Transparency Revolution Nobody Asked For

The OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) establishes global standards for monitoring, reporting, and exchanging information on crypto transactions. Designed to combat tax evasion, CARF mandates reporting from exchanges, intermediaries, and service providers on activities involving NFTs, crypto-fiat trades, and wallet transfers. While the framework expands definitions beyond FATF standards and promotes international cooperation, challenges remain around decentralized platforms, reliable identification of wallet owners, and enforcement in cross-border contexts.

Author: Hackernoon
Why the World Needs a Unified Plan for Crypto Tax and Regulation

Why the World Needs a Unified Plan for Crypto Tax and Regulation

Crypto’s borderless nature makes it a challenge for tax administrations worldwide, enabling potential tax evasion and regulatory arbitrage. International organizations—including the IMF, UNCTAD, FATF, OECD, and G20—are calling for coordinated global policies to close loopholes, improve compliance, and enhance transparency. The FATF Travel Rule, in particular, requires VASPs to collect and share detailed sender and recipient data, but implementation faces hurdles like interoperability, data privacy, and unhosted wallet transactions. Despite these challenges, efforts continue to build a unified global framework for regulating virtual assets while balancing financial integrity with innovation.

Author: Hackernoon
3 Coins to Buy as Cardano Founder Hints at XRP Partnership After Midnight Airdrop

3 Coins to Buy as Cardano Founder Hints at XRP Partnership After Midnight Airdrop

The post 3 Coins to Buy as Cardano Founder Hints at XRP Partnership After Midnight Airdrop appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Crypto News Cryptocurrency lives off speculation, and recent XRP partnership developments that Cardano founder teased out after the Midnight airdrop have sparked a resurgence in investor interest in alternative assets. Among the projects that can be considered beneficiaries of this new interest in the market, one can note Little Pepe (LILPEPE), Tron (TRX), and Toncoin (TON). Both have different value propositions, but initial indicators show that one recent entry may live in the memory of meme investors and blockchain enthusiasts. Little Pepe (LILPEPE): The Meme Layer 2 Evolution Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is positioning itself as more than just another meme coin. Currently in Stage 12 of its presale at $0.0021, the project has already raised $23.5 million of a $25.47 million target, selling over 14.8 billion tokens. With a planned listing price of $0.003, analysts suggest that early backers could benefit from strong presale momentum. Little Pepe is, in its essence, a next-generation Layer 2 blockchain specialized in memes. In contrast to conventional meme coins, whose growth relies on the sentiment of the community, LILPEPE combines meme culture with high-performance capabilities, delivering ultra-low transaction and finality fees, high speed, and excellent security through this unique combination. Its roadmap, separated as Pregnancy, Birth, and Growth, entails a community approach toward exchange listings, ecosystem growth, and eventual market awareness. The tokenomics are structured to reinforce stability and reward holders: 10% Liquidity to secure exchange trading, 26.5% Presale allocation for early believers, 30% Chain Reserves for ecosystem strength, 13.5% Staking & Rewards for community incentives, 10% Marketing, 10% DEX allocation, and 0% tax on transactions. What makes LILPEPE unique is its world’s only meme-focused Layer 2 chain, equipped with a Memes Launchpad and sniper-bot resistance to protect fair trading. Backed by anonymous experts with a proven track record of supporting top meme coins,…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
PEPE GAMES launches the first batch of MEME token staking and lock-up products, including $Redbit, $JOKER and $BOSS

PEPE GAMES launches the first batch of MEME token staking and lock-up products, including $Redbit, $JOKER and $BOSS

PANews reported on September 5th that PEPE GAMES, the Solana ecosystem's MEME-themed game aggregation platform, announced the launch of its first batch of token staking and lock-up products, starting September 3, 2025. Strategic partnerships include $Redbit, $JOKER, and $BOSS. According to the official introduction, users holding relevant MEME tokens can stake them on the official website to earn Weighted Points (WP). The platform will distribute high-value airdrops based on WP rankings. Users can also actively consume WP to redeem official token incentives. Currently, the total locked-up amount of these first batches of staking and lock-up products has exceeded 100 million tokens. PEPE GAMES stated that with the launch of its staking and lock-up products, its unique "customized games + token burn + staking and lock-up" combined empowerment model has officially formed a closed loop. With the launch of more customized games and staking products, PEPE GAMES will continue to accelerate the construction of a closed ecosystem that deeply empowers MEME tokens, bringing more application scenarios and growth opportunities to global players and investors.

Author: PANews
Who Pays the Taxes in a DAO?

Who Pays the Taxes in a DAO?

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) operate without traditional management structures, but their legal recognition remains complex. Unregistered DAOs, as seen in the Ooki DAO case, risk being treated as unincorporated associations or general partnerships—exposing members to unlimited liability. Registered DAOs may gain benefits like limited liability through LLC or foundation structures, yet still face hurdles in tax compliance, cross-border reporting, and identifying pseudonymous members. Jurisdictions worldwide—from Wyoming to Switzerland—are experimenting with frameworks, but uncertainty persists around liability, taxation, and enforcement.

Author: Hackernoon
What traders need to know in 2025

What traders need to know in 2025

The post What traders need to know in 2025 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Overview of tax regulations in India For the financial year 2024-2025, Indian tax law treats cryptocurrencies as virtual digital assets (VDAs) under the Income Tax Act, 1961. Section 2(47A) spells out what that means: Any code, number, token or piece of information created through cryptography counts as a VDA. The only exception is money itself — Indian rupees or any other country’s fiat currency. VDAs include cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), as well as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and similar digital tokens. While it is legal to buy, sell and hold VDAs, they are not recognized as valid payment methods.  In other words, crypto operates in a legally ambiguous space in India in 2025. It is permitted but closely monitored for taxation and anti-money laundering (AML) purposes. Several agencies in India oversee crypto transactions. The Income Tax Department enforces tax compliance, guided by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) under the Ministry of Finance, which sets tax policies.  Meanwhile, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) ensures platforms meet AML standards, while the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) shape broader regulatory policies.  These bodies work together to oversee crypto taxation in the country. The Income Tax (No. 2) Bill, 2025, received presidential assent on Aug. 22, 2025, thereby replacing the Income Tax Act, 1961. Taxable events for crypto traders in India India places crypto transactions under a specific tax framework, with a flat 30% tax on gains from transfers and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) applied to all transfers, whether profitable or not. A taxable event in crypto is any activity that creates a tax liability under Indian law. This includes transactions that produce income, gains or measurable benefits in fiat money. If you trade or invest, knowing what…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
MEETLabs, an incubator, will launch a new blockchain gaming platform, "GamingFi": the fishing game "DeFishing" will debut, implementing a P2E dual-token system.

MEETLabs, an incubator, will launch a new blockchain gaming platform, "GamingFi": the fishing game "DeFishing" will debut, implementing a P2E dual-token system.

On September 5, the incubator MEETLabs announced that it will officially launch the new blockchain gaming platform GamingFi in Q4 2025, implementing a dual-token system and a "deflation + mining" mechanism to bring a brand new Web3 gaming experience to players around the world. GamingFi, a blockchain gaming platform, reportedly utilizes a dual-token system consisting of IDOL, the official MEET48 token used for ecosystem governance, community incentives, and platform-level benefits, and GFT (GamingFi Token), a platform-wide token that promises never to be issued. Furthermore, GamingFi has designed a transparent GFT token burn mechanism, regularly announcing blackhole addresses and simultaneously transferring GFT tokens awarded as mining rewards to a mining pool to ensure system fairness and token value. With the help of the economic model of the GamingFi platform, players can not only conduct P2E through chain games on the platform, but also conduct P2E again with the help of the platform's deflation mechanism. DeFishing, a large-scale 3D fishing game planned for launch on BNB Chain by the GamingFi platform in Q4 2025, will provide players with an immersive entertainment experience. Notably, DeFishing will pioneer the integration of Proof of Play (POP) and Proof of Staking (POS): players can earn POP rewards through in-game mining, airdrops, and event participation, as well as POS rewards by staking GFT tokens. In the future, the GamingFi platform will also release a number of blockchain game products including MonopolyChain, further expanding MEET48's layout in the Web3 entertainment industry, enhancing the value of IDOL tokens and further consolidating MEET48's community strength. On September 4th, MEET48 officially announced the completion of the destruction of 23.47 million IDOL tokens and the repurchase of 169.92 million IDOL tokens. According to market data, as of September 5th, MEET48's official IDOL token had surpassed $0.041, reaching a new all-time high and a 24-hour increase of 203.49%. About MEET48 MEET48 is the world's first AIUGC and fan economy ecosystem focused on the entertainment sector. Considered one of the largest Web3 application project teams globally, it boasts a 500-person technical and R&D team and a regional operations network spanning Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo, Seoul, and Dubai. MEET48's goal is to achieve mass adoption of Web3 technology through its AIUGC content ecosystem focused on trendy Gen Z entertainment content (Animation, Idol, Games, and Comics) and its graphical, intelligent Metaverse social platform. MEET48 official website: https://www.meet48.xyz/ Twitter (X): https://x.com/meet_48 Telegram: https://t.me/MEET_48

Author: PANews