Ethereum News Today: BTCS Adds 3 Pudgy Penguins NFTs to Treasury Amid Digital Asset Expansion

BTCS Inc., a publicly traded blockchain company listed on Nasdaq, has added three Pudgy Penguins NFTs to its corporate treasury, marking its first entry into the NFT market [1]. This move is part of the company’s broader strategy to diversify its digital asset holdings beyond cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum [2]. The announcement was made via the official Pudgy Penguins X account, underscoring the significance of this acquisition in aligning traditional finance with digital collectibles [3].

The Pudgy Penguins NFT collection, which launched in 2021, has established itself as a “blue-chip” asset in the NFT space, known for its consistent floor prices and strong community support [4]. By acquiring these NFTs, BTCS is signaling confidence in their long-term value and their role as culturally significant assets within the digital economy. The move has been interpreted as a strategic step to position the company at the intersection of blockchain innovation and traditional capital structures [5].

BTCS has previously demonstrated a strong commitment to expanding its Ethereum holdings, having recently completed its largest single purchase of 14,240 ETH, bringing total holdings to over 70,000 ETH [6]. The addition of Pudgy Penguins to its treasury reflects a broader trend among public companies to explore high-profile NFT collections as part of their asset management strategies [7]. Industry observers suggest that such corporate NFT acquisitions are emerging as a parallel to Bitcoin treasury strategies, with the added benefit of cultural and branding advantages [8].

While NFTs are still considered a nascent asset class, their adoption by publicly traded firms like BTCS indicates a growing level of institutional acceptance. Critics, however, remain cautious, pointing to the volatility and limited historical performance of NFTs compared to more established cryptocurrencies [9]. Nonetheless, BTCS’s decision suggests a belief in the potential for NFTs to serve as both financial and symbolic assets in the corporate portfolio.

The acquisition was widely covered by crypto news platforms, including Coindoo and Binance, reflecting its importance in the evolving narrative of digital asset management [10]. At the time of the announcement, the PENGU token, associated with the Pudgy Penguins community, had seen an 8.7% increase over the past 24 hours, trading at $0.03767 with a daily trading volume of $825 million [4].

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[1]title1 Navigating the NFT Market (https://coingape.com/nasdaq-listed-btcs-adds-pudgy-penguins-nfts-to-treasury-pengu-price-climbs/)

[2]title2 BTCS and NFT Expansion (https://www.mexc.com/news/btcs-purchased-3-pudgy-penguins-nfts-and-added-them-to-its-treasury/65032)

[3]title3 Announcement from Pudgy Penguins (https://www.banklesstimes.com/articles/2025/08/13/nasdaq-listed-btcs-buys-pudgy-penguins-for-nft-treasury/)

[4]title4 Pudgy Penguins Market Impact (https://coindoo.com/public-company-adds-pudgy-penguins-nfts-to-treasury/)

[5]title5 BTCS's Treasury Strategy (https://www.ainvest.com/news/pudgy-penguins-nfts-acquired-btcs-300m-eth-holding-nasdaq-listed-blockchain-company-2508/)

[7]title7 Public Company NFT Treasury (https://www.mexc.com/news/bitcoin-treasuries-cool-story-bro-now-show-us-the-discipline/65037)

[8]title8 BTCS and NFTs (https://www.binance.com/en/square/hashtag/pudgypenguins)