HSBC and Standard Chartered are anticipated to be among the first recipients of Hong Kong stablecoin licenses, signaling a rapid rush by traditional banks into digital assets, according to Bloomberg. Meanwhile, Pepeto, a project backed by the co-founder who built Pepe to a $7 billion market cap, has raised $7.99 million in its presale, becoming a new focal point in the crypto space.
Pepeto: $7.99M Presale and Three Exchange Products
While many traders scan headlines, $7.99 million has already flowed into Pepeto's presale. The project offers PepetoSwap, a zero-fee exchange operating across three blockchains; a bridge that moves assets without gas penalties; and an AI-driven token screening system. All smart contracts have been audited by SolidProof. Investors can stake tokens for a 198% APY, compounded daily. The presale is nearing its end as mainstream media coverage grows.
Bitcoin Hyper: $31M Raised, No Launch Date
Bitcoin Hyper positions itself as a Bitcoin native Layer 2 running on the Solana Virtual Machine. Despite raising more than $31 million, the team has not confirmed an exact launch date and rarely posts development updates. The whitepaper targeted a Q1 2026 launch, but that quarter has passed without confirmation. Analysts warn that investing based solely on fundraising without a timeline or progress creates heightened risk.
PEPE Price at $0.0000033; No Products Behind Hype
As of March 15, PEPE trades at $0.0000033 per CoinMarketCap, far below its all-time high. The token once hit a $7 billion market cap on hype alone, but without any underlying products, its price has bled steadily as initial excitement faded. The co-founder who built PEPE has applied the lesson, returning with three exchange products, a SolidProof audit, and a low-valuation presale. Early Pepe entrants have already moved into Pepeto, compounding at 198% APY while others wait for a PEPE rebound that products cannot sustain.