DBS and Citi Complete First Weekend USD Payment Using Swift Tokenized Deposits

DBS and Citi have completed what they describe as the first successful weekend cross-border USD payment between Singapore and the United States using tokenized deposits on the Swift Digital Ledger. The banks announced the transaction on September 7, after the payment was completed on September 5 between DBS and Citi’s New York office.

The transfer settled in minutes, according to DBS, rather than the industry norm of up to two business days cited for conventional cross-border payments. Its completion during a weekend is the immediate test of whether payment commitments can be made outside normal banking hours in the Singapore–US corridor.

DBS and Citi complete weekend Singapore–US USD payment in minutes

The transaction involved a USD payment between DBS and Citi’s New York office.

DBS said the payment used tokenized deposits on Swift’s Digital Ledger, framing it as an instant, 24/7 cross-border payment capability.

The banks said the transfer was completed on a Saturday and settled in minutes. Conventional international payments can be delayed by operating-hour differences and non-business days, and DBS gave up to two business days as a benchmark for existing cross-border payment processes.

Tokenized deposits extend payment commitments beyond banking hours

Conventional international payments can be delayed by operating-hour differences and non-business days; DBS cited up to two business days as a benchmark for existing cross-border payment processes. Against that backdrop, a Saturday transfer between DBS and Citi was completed in minutes.

That transaction demonstrated that tokenized deposits on Swift’s shared ledger can support always-on payments beyond traditional banking hours and weekend closures, CoinDesk reported.

Citi’s pilot is designed to make payment commitments available around the clock, including when conventional bank operating windows are closed. The weekend transaction therefore offered a live example of the capability, while the tokenized-deposit layer does not replace established settlement infrastructure.

Final settlement remains tied to existing RTGS systems

The pilot does not replace established settlement infrastructure. Its tokenized-deposit layer is intended to make cross-border payment commitments available around the clock, including outside conventional bank operating windows.

Final settlement still runs through existing systems, including real-time gross settlement, according to Citi’s September 2 announcement on live Swift Ledger transactions, which described the Swift ledger pilot as enabling 24/7 payment commitments through tokenized deposits.

Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

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Single Zero Only: 6 Crypto Casinos for Roulette Players

There is one rule in roulette worth following absolutely, and it takes four seconds to apply. Count the zeros. If there are two, close the table.

That single habit cuts what single zero roulette costs you by roughly half, and it outperforms every betting system ever devised. Here is the arithmetic and where to find enough single-zero tables to never need the other kind.

Why the Second Zero Costs So Much

Five steps, and the first two do all the work.

1. A European wheel has 37 pockets. Numbers one to thirty-six plus a single zero. A straight-up bet pays 35 to 1 against odds of 36 to 1, and that mismatch is the house edge: roughly 2.70%.

2. An American wheel has 38. It adds a double zero and changes no payout whatsoever. Same 35 to 1 on a straight-up bet, one more pocket to lose to, and the edge rises to roughly 5.26%. You are playing an identical game for nearly twice the price.

3. French rules halve it again on even-money bets. A French table applies either La Partage or En Prison when zero lands, and both bring the even-money edge down to about 1.35%.

4. Expressed as money, the spread is stark. Per $1,000 staked, French roulette costs around $14, European around $27, and American around $53. Nothing else you decide at the table moves your cost by that much.

5. No system changes any of it. Each spin is independent, and the wheel holds no memory, so Martingale, Fibonacci, D'Alembert, and every variant redistribute variance while leaving the edge exactly where the pockets put it.

La Partage and En Prison Are Not the Same Rule

Both produce roughly the same edge, and they behave differently, which matters if you are choosing between French tables.

• La Partage returns half your even-money stake immediately when zero lands. Bet 10 on red, zero hits, you get 5 back, and the round is finished.

• En Prison imprisons the bet instead. Your stake stays on the table for the next spin, and if that spin wins, you receive the stake back with no winnings attached. Lose, and it is gone entirely.

The long-run cost is near identical. The experience is not: La Partage resolves immediately and En Prison ties your money up for another spin with no upside past recovery. Some tables offer one, some the other, and a few offer a choice.

Both apply only to even-money bets. Your straight-up numbers still face the full 2.70%.

Six Platforms With Single-Zero Depth

Ranked on how many single-zero tables are actually available, since one European wheel among twenty American ones is not real choice.

• Dexsport carries more than 50 roulette tables covering European, American and French variants plus dedicated VIP tables with higher limits. Its live content comes from Evolution, Playtech and Ezugi, and three studios is what puts French tables within reach at all, since a single-provider lobby inherits only that provider's range. It also carries American wheels, which is normal and worth saying: the platform stocks the variant, and avoiding it is your decision and not theirs. Non-custodial, with an Anjouan licence lighter than Curacao or Malta.

• Stake runs multiple live studios with branded tables produced alongside providers, giving genuine variant range with custodial balances held between sessions.

• BC.Game offers a substantial live section built over a long Curacao trading record, with in-house originals sitting alongside licensed tables.

• Cloudbet has traded since 2013 with its company named on the licence and higher table limits than most, though with fewer novelty variants.

• Vave provides standard European and American coverage with multi-coin funding and thinner French availability.

• Mega Dice draws on around 50 providers for the wider catalogue with Telegram-native access, and a live section narrower than its slot library implies.

Studio count predicts variant availability better than a raw table number, which is why what a lobby actually carries matters more than how many tables it advertises.

The Trap in the Lobby

One practical warning, because lobby design frequently works against this.

American and single-zero tables sit side by side with no visual difference at thumbnail size. Both show a wheel, both show a dealer, and the pocket count is not in the tile. A player scrolling for an open seat will land on whichever loads first, and roughly half the time that is the expensive one.

Worse, casinos often attach American rules to tables marketed on other features, so a table promoted for its host or its interface can quietly be the 5.26% version.

Open the table, look at the wheel, count the zeros. On a platform like Dexsport with more than fifty tables in the section, that check is the only thing standing between a 1.35% seat and a 5.26% one.

Then check whether La Partage or En Prison applies, since that is the difference between 2.70% and 1.35% on your even-money bets, and table rules vary between platforms more than the game names suggest.

One Habit, Repeated

Roulette is a simple game with a wide price range, and the range is entirely visible before you bet.

• Single zero always, at every table, without exception

• French, where you can get it, since La Partage or En Prison halves the even-money edge

• Remember straight-up numbers still cost 2.70% wherever you sit, so the even-money rules are where the savings live

Dexsport, Stake, and BC.Game all carry enough tables that you never need to settle for a double-zero wheel.

Confirm what is legal where you live, keep stakes within a set budget, and play only if you are of legal age, since KYC or AML checks may apply. Responsible gambling applies at the French table too, because 1.35% of a large enough turnover is still a steady transfer in one direction.

 

 

Disclaimer: The information here is provided for general purposes only and is not legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. House edge figures are typical values that vary with specific table rules, so confirm the rules of the individual table before playing. Table availability changes over time. Betting carries risk, and rules vary by country, so check the law where you live. Please gamble responsibly, within your means, and only if you are of legal age.

* This article was originally published here

No App Required: 5 Crypto Casinos That Run in a Browser

Search for a crypto casino app and you will mostly find a browser casino instead. That absence is not laziness or cost-cutting, and the reason sits in two published policy documents that make the app impossible before anyone writes a line of code.

Here is what those rules say, what browser play actually costs you, and where it works well.

The Two Rules That Close the Door

Both stores publish their position, and both requirements are the same shape.

App Store 5.3.4 requires real-money gaming apps to hold the necessary licensing and permissions in each location where the app is used, to apply geo-restriction to those locations, and to be free to download. Apple separately expects apps in highly regulated fields to be submitted by the legal entity actually providing the service, not a developer acting on its behalf.

Google Play gambling policy runs a country allowance list and requires real-money gambling apps to block access from any territory not covered by the developer's licence, to be free instead of paid, to avoid Play in-app billing, to carry an Adult Only or equivalent rating, and to display responsible gambling information. It also prohibits companion apps that assist with wagering, payouts or odds tracking.

The phrase doing the work in both is per territory. An offshore licence authorises an operator broadly under one regime. It is not a set of national licences covering each market the app would reach, which is what the guideline demands.

So an Anjouan or Curacao licensed casino cannot satisfy 5.3.4 by trying harder. The requirement asks for something the licensing model does not produce.

The wrapper route is closed too. Apple rejects apps that are functionally equivalent to a website without offering native value, so packaging a mobile site as an app does not work either.

Trading Notifications for Currency

Worth being even-handed, since browser play is a genuine trade and not a pure consolation.

You lose push notifications, home-screen presence unless you bookmark deliberately, biometric unlock in most cases, and the small conveniences of a native app that remembers you.

What you gain is no download, no storage consumed, no update cycle and therefore no version lag. Whatever the operator shipped this morning is what you are using, and there is no app review queue sitting between a fix and your device.

For most players the balance lands somewhere reasonable. For anyone who plays primarily on a phone and values notifications, it is a real limitation worth knowing before signing up.

Progressive Web Apps Sit in the Middle

There is a third option that most crypto casinos have not adopted and some have.

A Progressive Web App is a web product packaged with a service worker, a web app manifest and an HTTPS origin, which lets you add it to your home screen so it behaves much like a native app. It bypasses both stores entirely, so the licensing question never arises.

You get the icon and a more app-like experience. You still do not get the full native feature set, and you have to know the option exists, since most operators do not advertise it.

Five Platforms Built for the Browser

Ranked on how well the mobile web experience actually holds up.

1. Dexsport

Dexsport runs entirely in the browser on both iOS and Android, with no downloadable app at all.

That is the honest framing, not a feature claim: it is browser-only because the licensing model makes it so, and the platform is built around that instead of apologising for it.

Sign-in works through a wallet, an email address or Telegram, and the Telegram route in particular sidesteps the awkward mobile wallet handoff that browser-based Web3 usually involves.

The platform is non-custodial, so settled funds return to a wallet you hold, and it operates under an Anjouan licence, lighter than Curacao or Malta, with restricted territories covering the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.

2. Mega Dice

Telegram-native by design, which is a different answer to the same problem.

Instead of a mobile browser, the product lives inside a messaging client you already have open, with around 50 providers behind the catalogue. Balances are custodial and held between sessions.

3. Stake

A large product with a polished mobile web experience and, in some markets, a native app where local licensing permits it.

That split is instructive: where an operator holds market-specific licences, the app becomes possible. Elsewhere it does not. Balances are custodial.

4. BC.Game

A substantial catalogue delivered through mobile web, built over a long Curacao trading record with wide coin support at the cashier.

The lobby is heavy, which is the main practical consideration on a slower connection.

5. Cloudbet

Operating since 2013 with its company named on the licence, and a mobile web experience oriented toward larger positions.

Fewer novelty features, which keeps the mobile interface lighter than most.

Two Checks on Mobile Web

Two things, and they take a minute.

• Open the lobby on your actual phone before depositing, since a catalogue that renders well on desktop can be unwieldy on a small screen and the difference is invisible from a review

• Try the sign-in route you intend to use, because wallet connection inside a mobile browser is the least dependable step in the process and finding that out before you fund an account saves a frustrating first attempt

Live game breadth varies between platforms and so does how well those tables behave on mobile, which is worth testing instead of assuming. Licensing and withdrawal handling matter more than either.

Confirm what is legal where you live, keep stakes within a set budget, and play only if you are of legal age, since KYC or AML checks may apply.

Responsible gambling has a browser dimension worth noting: a site you have to navigate to deliberately sits slightly further away than an icon on a home screen, and that small friction is occasionally useful.

 

 

Disclaimer: The information here is provided for general purposes only and is not legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. App store policies, licensing frameworks and platform features change over time, so confirm current details before depositing. Betting carries risk, and rules vary by country, so check the law where you live. Please gamble responsibly, within your means, and only if you are of legal age.

* This article was originally published here

Geoblocking, VPNs, and How Crypto Casinos Still Find Out

Most disputes between a player and a casino have two sides. This one does not.

A player who signs up from a restricted country has committed a terms breach against the agreement they accepted at registration, and every consequence that follows is one the terms already described. 

It is worth understanding why operators enforce this so firmly, and what the detection actually rests on.

The Lists Exist to Protect a Licence

A gambling licence is not global permission. It authorises an operator to serve specific markets, and it carries obligations attached to those markets.

Serving a prohibited territory puts the licence itself at risk. That is the whole mechanism: an operator letting restricted players through is not being generous; it is exposing the asset its entire business depends on.

Enforcement is self-interest, not paperwork, which is why it tends to be thorough instead of nominal.

Some exclusions come from the licence conditions. Others come from the operator's own risk appetite, often in markets with aggressive domestic regulators or unresolved legal positions. Either way, the list is published, and licensing regimes differ substantially in which territories they permit.

Signals Operators Assemble

Detection is layered, and no single signal carries it.

1. Network origin. The connecting address is checked against geolocation data, and commercial datasets flag ranges belonging to data centres, hosting providers and known proxy infrastructure. Residential traffic and infrastructure traffic look different at this level.

2. Document and account mismatch. Verification documents carry a country. So does a name, an address, a phone number and often a payment method. When those disagree with each other or with the connection, the disagreement is the signal, and it does not require any single check to fail.

3. Device and locale signals. A browser reports a timezone, a language and a system configuration. These are routine diagnostics, not anything exotic, and they form part of the picture an operator assembles.

4. Withdrawal review is where it lands. This is the one that matters most in practice. Deposits are frictionless almost everywhere. Withdrawals trigger enhanced review, and that review is where account history, documentation and origin get examined together instead of in isolation.

The pattern across all four is worth stating plainly: an operator does not need certainty at signup. It needs a defensible position before releasing funds, and it has every incentive to look properly at exactly that moment.

Consequences Are Not Negotiable

Here is why this differs from every other casino dispute.

Terms almost universally permit account closure and forfeiture of the balance where a territory restriction has been breached. That clause is not obscure and it is not unusual, and a player who accepted the terms has agreed to it.

More importantly, there is no route of appeal. The operator's regulator has jurisdiction over the markets the licence covers.

A player in a territory the licence never included sits outside that framework entirely, so the complaint body that would otherwise hear a dispute has nothing to hear. The dispute resolution you would rely on in any other disagreement does not extend to you.

That is the asymmetry. In most casino complaints, a player has a position worth arguing. Here the player has already conceded the point, in writing, before depositing.

Check Before, Not After

The practical instruction is short because the topic does not reward complexity.

Find the list of restricted territories before you fund anything. It sits in the terms or a help section at any legitimate operator, and reading it takes a minute.

Dexsport publishes its list openly, covering the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia among others, which between them account for a large share of English-speaking players.

Publishing that list clearly is itself a signal worth noticing:

• A published, specific list suggests an operator that documents its terms properly

• No list at all suggests either carelessness or an operator that would rather you did not check

• A list buried three clicks deep tells you how the rest of the terms are likely handled

The warning signs tend to cluster, and this is one of the earliest visible ones.

If your country appears on a platform's list, the platform is not for you. That is the entire answer, and no amount of technical cleverness changes what the terms say or restores a complaint route that never existed.

The platform is non-custodial and operates under an Anjouan licence, lighter than Curacao or Malta, and its territory restrictions apply the same way any operator's do.

Reading the List First

Territory rules are among the few casino terms with no grey area:

• A licence covers certain markets, and only those

• An operator enforces the boundary to protect the licence, which makes enforcement consistent

• A player outside it has no standing, because the complaint body serves the licensed territories

Read the list first. Everything downstream of that decision depends on it.

Confirm what is legal where you live, keep stakes within a set budget, and play only if you are of legal age, since KYC or AML checks may apply.

Responsible gambling support is another thing that follows the licence: the tools, the self-exclusion schemes and the helplines are built around the markets an operator legitimately serves.

 

 

Disclaimer: The information here is provided for general purposes only and is not legal, tax, investment, or financial advice, and nothing here is guidance on circumventing territory restrictions or any other platform control. Restricted territory lists and terms vary by operator and change over time, so confirm current details before registering or depositing. Betting carries risk, and rules vary by country, so check the law where you live. Please gamble responsibly, within your means, and only if you are of legal age.

* This article was originally published here

Nscale Touts $103B Contracted Revenue Ahead of Potential September IPO

Nscale told prospective investors it had approximately $103 billion in total contracted revenue ahead of a potential initial public offering as soon as September 2026, according to investor documents reviewed by The Information and reported by Reuters on September 2. The figure puts a large contracted-capacity backlog at the centre of the AI infrastructure company’s pitch to investors, but it is not formal revenue guidance.

Anthropic agreement reportedly doubled contracted revenue

Nscale’s investor-pitched contracted-revenue figure rose from about $51 billion before the reported Anthropic agreement to roughly $103 billion afterward, a change that the agreement helped drive, according to The Information.

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey’s office acknowledged reports on August 27 of an approximately $45 billion, six-year agreement for Anthropic to obtain AI-computing capacity at Nscale’s West Virginia campus. In its statement, the office called it a reported agreement and did not independently confirm its terms.

The available reports do not set out the full composition of Nscale’s remaining contracted revenue or the terms governing recognition of that revenue.

What the $103 billion figure represents

According to The Information, Nscale’s contracts average 5.7 years, implying about $18 billion in annualized contracted revenue. The figure comes from dividing the aggregate value by the average contract duration and should not be read as a company forecast for annual revenue.

The distinction matters for a prospective listing. Contracted revenue measures the value of agreements over their stated terms, while reported revenue would depend on capacity being delivered and recognised during each accounting period. The investor materials described the figures as illustrative rather than formal revenue guidance.

Nscale has not announced an IPO date in the material reviewed by Reuters. The prospective September 2026 timing reported to investors therefore remains a potential timetable rather than a confirmed market debut.

Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

* This article was originally published here

Top Penny Cryptocurrencies to Watch in September 2026

The crypto market’s still wide open if you’re just getting started, and some of the cheapest coins out there can move fast, sometimes doubling or dropping hard in a matter of days. You can pick up these penny crypto tokens for next to nothing, and if you choose well, you may get some upside. Some of these trade as pure memecoins, while others are chasing genuine utility or passive income.

Below, you’ll find ten of the most interesting penny cryptocurrencies to watch right now, with current pricing and catalysts. Do your own research before you buy anything here—this list isn’t investment advice.

1. eCash (XEC)

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eCash (XEC) is a payment-focused Layer 1 cryptocurrency you can think of as a scalable, low-fee cash network. It runs on a hybrid consensus design that pairs proof-of-work mining with Avalanche-style instant finality, and it backs that up with staking, non-custodial tools, and CashFusion privacy features.

Why We Chose It

XEC is still an established sub-penny asset, and you’re getting real market activity rather than a ghost chain. It trades around $0.0000068–$0.0000075, with a market cap near $135M–$145M, roughly 20.08 trillion XEC circulating against a 21 trillion max supply, and 24-hour volume that ranges from about $3M to $16M depending on the day.

The clearest reason to watch it right now is the unrelated Bitcoin fork trading under the same “eCash” name, whose Alpha rehearsal phase launched on August 23, 2026, putting XEC back in the news amid debate over the fork’s proposal to reassign long-dormant Satoshi-linked coins. That Alpha stage only minted practice tokens with no market value, so the real test is still ahead, with Beta due September 20 and the permanent Mainnet allocation targeted for October 31, 2026. That’s a genuine catalyst, but it’s also a genuine risk if the community splits or the rollout gets messy. Set that aside and the core case is straightforward: fast, low-fee digital cash with staking, CashFusion privacy, and a capped supply. The downside is equally familiar. Weak mainstream adoption, brutal competition from stablecoins and other payment chains, and the risk that a sub-penny unit price attracts speculators without building lasting demand.

Forecast for 2026: XEC’s base-case range is around $0.0000065–$0.0000095 by year-end, assuming the August hard fork goes smoothly and doesn’t fracture the network. A break toward $0.000012+ would likely need stronger exchange volume, renewed appetite for low-fee payment coins, and visible progress on staking or merchant usage. If the fork turns contentious or risk appetite fades, XEC could slide back toward $0.0000060–$0.0000070.

For a detailed analysis, check out our XEC Price Prediction.

2. Nervos Network (CKB)

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Nervos Network (CKB) is a modular Layer 1 blockchain built around the Common Knowledge Base, designed for security, decentralization, flexibility, and interoperability. It runs proof-of-work with a RISC-V-based architecture, a more technically distinct infrastructure thesis than most sub-penny tokens carry.

Why We Chose It

CKB is a growing infrastructure project trading well below a penny, not a presale or a meme token. It trades around $0.00085–$0.00095, with a market cap near $43M–$46M, roughly 49B CKB circulating, and 24-hour volume around $2M–$2.3M.

What sets it apart is the architecture. Nervos positions CKB as a secure base layer for assets, identities, and applications, with interoperability built into the design from day one. The upside case rests on its low valuation, PoW security model, modular architecture, and active developer documentation. The downside is limited mainstream adoption, thinner volume than most other Layer 1s, and stiff competition from far better-funded infrastructure projects.

Forecast for 2026: CKB’s base-case range is around $0.00075–$0.0012 by year-end. A move toward $0.0016+ would likely need stronger Bitcoin Layer 2 or interoperability momentum, higher exchange volume, and clearer evidence of developer activity on the network. If risk appetite stays weak or Nervos fails to attract broader usage, CKB could stay pinned near $0.00060–$0.00080.

For a detailed analysis, check out our CKB Price Prediction.

3. Zilliqa (ZIL)

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Zilliqa (ZIL) is a Layer 1 blockchain focused on scalable smart-contract infrastructure. The project has been repositioning around Zilliqa 2.0, with full EVM compatibility, modular x-shards, and faster proof-of-stake consensus, giving it a clearer upgrade story than most older Layer 1 tokens can claim.

Why We Chose It

ZIL is an established Layer 1 token trading well below a penny, with meaningful exchange liquidity and an active upgrade narrative behind it. It trades around $0.0025–$0.0028, with a market cap near $50M–$57M, roughly 20B ZIL circulating against a 21B max supply, and 24-hour volume that swings anywhere from about $3M to $13M.

The Zilliqa 2.0 transition is the main draw. The project keeps pushing full EVM compatibility, customizable x-shards, and developer-friendly infrastructure, tools aimed at pulling in Solidity developers and enterprise use cases. The upside case rests on that upgrade story, the capped supply, decent exchange liquidity, and a long operating history. The risk is that weak ecosystem activity and fierce Layer 1 competition could mean the technical upgrades never translate into sustained user or developer demand.

Forecast for 2026: ZIL’s base-case range is around $0.0022–$0.0032. A push toward $0.0045+ would likely require higher developer activity, better DeFi or RWA traction, and stronger exchange volume. If the upgrade narrative fades or liquidity rotates into newer Layer 1s, ZIL could stay compressed near $0.0018–$0.0024.

For a detailed analysis, check out our ZIL Price Prediction.

4. Ankr (ANKR)

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Ankr (ANKR) is a Web3 infrastructure project providing RPC endpoints, node services, staking infrastructure, and developer tools for blockchain applications. Its core value is practical. It helps developers and apps connect to multiple blockchains without managing their own infrastructure, and Ankr’s official site highlights RPC services, liquid staking, and support across 80+ blockchain networks.

Why We Chose It

ANKR makes the list because its appeal is grounded in real Web3 infrastructure rather than pure speculation, even with liquidity thinner than a lot of comparable infrastructure tokens right now. The token trades around $0.0035–$0.0036, with a market cap near $35M–$37M, a fully circulating 10B ANKR supply, and 24-hour volume in a wide range of roughly $4M to $17M depending on the day.

The main appeal is Ankr’s role in RPC services, node infrastructure, APIs, and staking tools, and the network continues to support 80+ chains. The upside case is straightforward. Developers need reliable blockchain access whether the market’s in a meme cycle or an infrastructure one. Still, there are risks involved. Competition from other RPC providers, unclear token value capture, thinner trading volume than the broader infrastructure sector would suggest, and a 2022 staking-token exploit that’s still worth remembering (even though it’s old news.

Forecast for 2026: ANKR’s base-case range is around $0.0030–$0.0042. A move toward $0.0055+ would likely require stronger RPC usage, more staking adoption, and clearer evidence that platform activity drives token demand. If infrastructure tokens remain out of favor or ANKR keeps failing to capture value from its product growth, it could stay compressed near $0.0025–$0.0032.

For a detailed analysis, check out our ANKR Price Prediction.

5. Notcoin (NOT)

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Notcoin (NOT) is a TON-based token that began as a viral Telegram tap-to-earn game before becoming one of the most recognized names in Telegram’s crypto-gaming history. Its appeal was never really about technical infrastructure, but distribution: Notcoin used Telegram-native gameplay, quests, and community mechanics to pull a huge retail audience into crypto for the first time.

Why We Chose It

NOT earns its place here as the legacy pick, not the momentum one, so go in with the right expectations. It trades around $0.00035–$0.00040, with a market cap near $37M, roughly 99.43B NOT circulating against a maximum supply near 102.46B, and 24-hour volume that’s settled into a quiet $2M–$5M range, well off the $10M-plus days it used to see on active weeks.

What NOT still has going for it is brand recognition. It’s the token that proved a simple chat-native game could onboard millions of people, and 2026 roundups of Telegram gaming still call it the original blueprint. That cultural weight is worth something, and it’s still listed on every major exchange with real, if thinner, daily volume behind it. But keep the gap in mind: The team has talked about DeFi integrations and GameFi expansion, but none of it has shipped yet, so you’re paying for name recognition and TON-ecosystem optionality more than any delivered product.

Here, the upside case leans entirely on TON growth, Telegram distribution, and the chance of another mini-app-driven speculative wave. The downside is that tap-to-earn hype has faded, token utility beyond the game itself is still unproven, and NOT trades at a small fraction of its 2024 highs with no clear catalyst on the calendar to change that.

Forecast for 2026: NOT’s base-case range is around $0.00030–$0.00045. A push toward $0.00060+ would likely need an actual shipped utility milestone, renewed Telegram mini-app momentum, and a real pickup in daily volume, not just announcements. If tap-to-earn interest keeps fading or traders rotate into newer TON tokens, NOT could stay range-bound near $0.00025–$0.00033.

For a detailed analysis, check out our NOT Price Prediction.

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6. Alchemy Pay (ACH)

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Alchemy Pay (ACH) is a crypto payments and fiat-ramp project focused on connecting traditional money with digital assets. Its core products include fiat-to-crypto on-ramps, crypto-to-fiat off-ramps, payment acceptance, and broader merchant infrastructure, giving ACH a more concrete payments story than most sub-penny tokens can point to.

Why We Chose It

ACH stands out in the payment sector because its catalyst mix is unusually specific, and one of those catalysts has just landed. Alchemy Pay launched the Alchemy Chain mainnet on May 7, 2026, positioning it as a compliant, stablecoin-focused settlement layer aligned with the EU’s MiCA framework and Hong Kong’s HKMA rules, with ACH as the network’s native gas token. CoinMarketCap shows ACH trading around $0.0045–$0.0050, with a market cap near $44M–$48M and 10B ACH circulating. CoinGecko and a handful of other trackers show a lower circulating figure closer to 4.9B–8.5B ACH against a 15.35B max supply, so the circulating-supply discrepancy between trackers is a serious flag to keep in mind.

The reason to watch ACH is that Alchemy Pay has kept building toward regulated crypto-payment infrastructure. The company now holds Money Transmitter Licenses in 18 US states as of June 2026, and it’s layered the newly live Alchemy Chain mainnet on top of that regulatory groundwork. The upside case is licensing progress, fiat on/off-ramp demand, real Alchemy Chain adoption now that it’s running, and reasonable exchange liquidity. The risks are the unresolved supply discrepancy across trackers, competition from larger payment providers and stablecoins, and the open question of whether payment volume ever converts into durable ACH demand.

Forecast for 2026: ACH’s base-case range is around $0.0040–$0.0060. A move toward $0.0085+ would likely require visible Alchemy Chain transaction growth, more payment volume flowing through the network, and continued licensing or institutional-partner momentum. If the supply discrepancy spooks buyers or altcoin liquidity stays weak, ACH could retrace toward $0.0032–$0.0042.

For a detailed analysis, check out our ACH Price Prediction.

7. Siacoin (SC)

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Siacoin (SC) is the native token of the Sia decentralized storage network, where users rent cloud storage from independent hosts instead of relying on centralized providers. The model is practical. Renters pay in SC, hosts earn SC for providing storage, and files get distributed across the network with a design focused on user control and privacy.

Why We Chose It

SC makes the shortlist because decentralized storage is one of the cleaner real-world crypto use cases, and Siacoin has been operating in that niche for years. It trades around $0.0005–$0.0009, with market cap estimates in the $28M–$40M range, circulating supply figures running roughly 50B–56B SC depending on the tracker, and 24-hour volume around $2M–$6M. Siacoin has no fixed maximum supply. It’s inflationary by design, which is worth keeping in mind before you buy.

SC isn’t purely a narrative token. It’s tied to a live storage marketplace where users rent capacity and hosts get paid in Siacoin. The upside case leans on the DePIN and decentralized-storage angle, Sia’s long operating history, and the fact that storage demand is a real-world market that exists outside crypto entirely. The downside is inflationary supply, moderate liquidity, limited mainstream awareness, and tough competition from both decentralized storage networks and centralized cloud providers.

Forecast for 2026: SC’s base-case range is around $0.00050–$0.00080 by year-end. A push toward $0.0011+ would likely need stronger DePIN momentum, higher storage usage, and sustained exchange volume. If altcoin liquidity stays weak or Sia fails to attract broader user adoption, SC could stay compressed near $0.00040–$0.00055.

For a detailed analysis, check out our SC Price Prediction.

8. WAX (WAXP)

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WAX (WAXP) is a blockchain built for digital collectibles, NFTs, gaming assets, and virtual-item trading. Its native token, WAXP, is used for network fees, staking, and ecosystem activity, which makes it more of a gaming and NFT infrastructure token than a general-purpose Layer 1. WAX still has a recognizable niche, especially among NFT marketplaces, blockchain games, and collectible-focused users.

Why We Chose It

WAXP earns its place because of its defined sector focus on gaming, NFTs, and digital collectibles, though it carries the thinnest liquidity profile on this list, so treat it as the higher-risk entry. It trades around $0.0039–$0.0040, with a market cap near $18M–$19M, roughly 4.6B WAXP circulating, and 24-hour volume that runs roughly $500K–$1.2M on most days. Size any position accordingly, since a book that thin can mean real slippage on the way in or out.

The upside case: WAX has a clear identity in Web3 gaming and collectibles, two sectors that historically recover fast when retail risk appetite picks up, and WAXP is trading far below prior cycle highs, which makes it a speculative recovery play if NFT and gaming narratives improve. The downside: NFT demand remains much weaker than in the last cycle, volume is structurally thin and getting thinner, and gaming and NFT chains face competition from Solana, Immutable, Polygon, Ronin, and newer app-specific ecosystems.

Forecast for 2026: WAXP’s base-case range is around $0.0032–$0.0048. A move toward $0.0065+ would need a real NFT-market recovery, renewed blockchain-gaming speculation, and sustained volume well above the current thin baseline. If digital-collectible demand stays soft or what liquidity remains shifts to newer gaming chains, WAXP could stay compressed near $0.0025–$0.0035.

For a detailed analysis, check out our WAXP Price Prediction.

9. Celer Network (CELR)

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Celer Network (CELR) is an interoperability and scaling project focused on cross-chain transfers, inter-chain messaging, and multi-chain application infrastructure. Its best-known product is cBridge, a decentralized, non-custodial bridge supporting token transfers across 40+ blockchains and Layer 2 rollups, while Celer’s Inter-chain Messaging framework lets developers build applications that communicate across chains.

Why We Chose It

CELR fits the shortlist because interoperability remains a genuine demand area in crypto, even when broader altcoin sentiment is weak and CELR’s own liquidity has thinned out. CoinMarketCap shows CELR around $0.0022–$0.0025, with a market cap near $14M–$19M, roughly 7.6B–7.8B CELR circulating against a 10B max supply, and 24-hour volume typically around $1M–$3M. Different trackers report slightly different circulating-supply figures, so treat the exact valuation as approximate.

The appeal is that Celer is tied to active cross-chain infrastructure rather than only a speculative story. The upside case includes cBridge usage, inter-chain messaging, CELR staking through the State Guardian Network, and the ongoing need to move liquidity across chains. The risks are bridge-security exposure, competition from LayerZero, Wormhole, Axelar, Chainlink CCIP, and native exchange bridges, plus thinner liquidity than the category average and the fact that cross-chain volume doesn’t always translate into durable token demand.

Forecast for 2026: CELR’s base-case range is around $0.0014–$0.0022. A move toward $0.0030+ would likely require stronger cBridge volume, more inter-chain messaging integrations, and clearer demand for CELR staking. If bridge demand weakens further, security concerns escalate, or liquidity keeps shifting to larger interoperability protocols, CELR could stay compressed near $0.0011–$0.0016.

10. Dogs (DOGS)

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Dogs (DOGS) is a community-driven memecoin built on The Open Network (TON) and designed around Telegram-native culture. Unlike infrastructure or DeFi tokens, DOGS is primarily a social and community asset, inspired by Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s “Spotty” dog character and positioned as one of the more recognized meme tokens inside the TON ecosystem.

Why We Chose It

DOGS is included as the high-risk meme and community pick because it still gets unusually active trading for its size, even though volume has cooled from the peaks of previous TON-wide rallies. CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko both show DOGS around $0.000037, with a market cap near $19M–$20.5M, roughly 516.75B–520B DOGS circulating against a 550B maximum supply, and 24-hour volume typically around $3M–$5.5M, though it can still spike hard during TON-wide rallies.

The attraction is straightforward: DOGS rides the Telegram and TON meme-token narrative, where attention can move fast and liquidity can spike hard when it does. The upside case rests on its large circulating community, TON ecosystem visibility, strong meme recognition, and the chance of another attention-driven burst. The risks are equally blunt: no deep utility, extreme volatility, full dependence on retail attention, and the ever-present danger that DOGS behaves like a short-term attention trade rather than a durable asset.

Forecast for 2026: DOGS’s base-case range is around $0.000025–$0.000050 by year-end. A push toward $0.00007+ would likely require renewed Telegram mini-app momentum, stronger TON ecosystem liquidity, and a real pickup in sustained trading volume. If memecoin appetite fades or traders rotate into newer TON tokens, DOGS could retrace toward $0.000018–$0.000028.

For a detailed analysis, check out our DOGS Price Prediction.

Key Factors to Consider Before Buying Penny Cryptos

Before putting money into any penny crypto, do your own research. Don’t rely on a coin’s popularity alone, and don’t commit to a project just because someone you trust recommends it. Not all coins survive—that’s simply how this market works. But approaching a purchase with a clear head and some basic due diligence can make a real difference.

1. Don’t Just Look at the Price

Cheap doesn’t mean good value. Even the strongest penny crypto is cheap for a reason—it might lack real use cases, have poor liquidity, or be driven entirely by hype. Penny cryptos are a legitimate opportunity, but they don’t exclude the possibility of pump-and-dump schemes or rug pulls. Be cautious.

2. Check Market Liquidity and Exchange Listings

Liquidity is how easily you can buy or sell at a fair price. Low liquidity leads to sharp price swings and makes it hard to exit when you want to.

• Look for coins listed on reputable exchanges like Binance or Bybit, which tend to have higher liquidity and better trading conditions.
• Check trading volume—higher, consistent volume usually signals more active participation and smoother execution.

3. Study the Track Record

Look at price history and volume over time:

• Is the coin showing steady growth, or just random spikes driven by hype?
• Has trading volume been rising (a sign of growing interest) or falling (a potential red flag)?
• Compare the current price with past highs to judge whether it looks undervalued or in a long-term decline.

Past performance is not a guarantee of future results, but it helps spot warning signs—particularly for coins that have been around for several years.

4. Review Community Sentiment and the Project Roadmap

A strong, engaged community often supports a coin’s resilience. Check Reddit, X (Twitter), and Telegram for investor sentiment.

• Positive buzz can move prices short-term, but watch for unrealistic hype.
• Read the project roadmap—does it have clear goals, concrete milestones, and regular updates?
• Avoid projects that promise a lot and deliver little.

When evaluating penny cryptos, focus on liquidity, exchange quality, performance history, community activity, and a credible roadmap. Looking beyond the price tag gives you a better shot at finding something with genuine upside.

Why Are Penny Cryptos Popular?

Penny cryptocurrencies are popular because they lower the barrier to entry, making crypto trading accessible to investors with limited capital. The potential for high returns attracts both beginners and experienced traders.

When listed on major exchanges, these coins benefit from decent liquidity and are straightforward to buy and sell. While some lack real utility, others are building useful applications that could drive long-term growth. Market sentiment plays a large role too—community support, trending news, and social momentum can push low-cost coins into the spotlight quickly. The best penny cryptos can turn that attention into something more lasting.

Final Thoughts

Penny cryptocurrencies can offer real opportunities for early investors, especially when backed by solid projects, genuine utility, and active communities. But their low price comes with higher risk and sharper volatility. Research the project’s goals, team, roadmap, and liquidity before committing. Avoid chasing hype, focus on coins with sound fundamentals, and keep positions sized appropriately.

Stay informed, diversify, and manage risk carefully—that’s how you navigate this end of the market with your head on straight.

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SEC Plans Blockchain Update to Decades-Old Transfer Agent Rules

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 1 proposed an overhaul of rules and forms for registered transfer agents that would account for electronic communications and blockchain technology in securities offerings and share transfers. The proposal would be the agency’s first substantive update to the framework since the rules were adopted in the late 1970s and early 1980s, according to the SEC.

The immediate next step is public consultation: comments on the proposal will be accepted for 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register.

Blockchain recordkeeping enters the transfer-agent framework

Transfer agents perform securities-recordkeeping functions, making their rules relevant to how ownership and transfers are administered. Under the proposal, the SEC would revise its framework to recognize electronic and blockchain-based recordkeeping, as well as uncertificated securities.

The change would formally bring those methods into rules drafted long before blockchain-based systems featured in securities infrastructure. The SEC’s fact sheet describes the revisions as part of a broader modernization of transfer-agent regulation rather than a standalone rule for digital assets.

Operating controls accompany modernization

The proposed changes would also add requirements on turnaround times, risk management, inactive securityholders, compliance and restrictive legends. Those elements indicate that the SEC’s initiative extends beyond recognizing new recordkeeping technology.

Restrictive legends are notices associated with limits on the transfer of a security. The SEC has not adopted the proposal, and its final form could change after the comment process.

Tokenized securities and the comment period

The proposal arrives as transfer agents increasingly support tokenized securities and blockchain-based systems, according to The Block, which reported on the SEC’s 421-page rule change.

Interested parties can submit comments for 60 days following Federal Register publication, according to the SEC’s rulemaking notice.

Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

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