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Market Watch: Cardano’s Privacy-Centric NIGHT Eyes $1B Cap, Meme Coin PIPPIN Surges On AI Hype

By 2/26/2026
Market Watch: Cardano’s Privacy-Centric NIGHT Eyes $1B Cap, Meme Coin PIPPIN Surges On AI Hype

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are closely monitoring two dynamic projects, NIGHT and PIPPIN, as they edge towards the coveted $1 billion market cap amid speculation and developmental milestones. NIGHT, a privacy-centric token on the Cardano blockchain, is gearing up for a significant mainnet launch expected in late March, aiming to introduce innovative privacy smart contracts. Despite recently hitting a near $1 billion market cap with substantial 24-hour trading volume, NIGHT faces potential hurdles with upcoming token unlocks and stringent privacy regulations.

On a different note, PIPPIN, an AI-agent powered meme coin developed by Yohei Nakajima, is riding the wave of AI enthusiasm with impressive monthly gains, pushing its valuation to between approximately $450 and $836 million. However, PIPPIN too confronts challenges, grappling with the risks of insider token concentration, market volatility, and the unpredictability of social-driven momentum. As these tokens navigate regulatory landscapes and developmental stages, investors are advised to weigh the high-risk nature of both projects within the broader context of an evolving and uncertain cryptocurrency market.

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