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Nasdaq Listed BTCS Buys Pudgy Penguins For NFT Treasury

Simon Simba
Simon Simba
Simon is a writer with five years experience in crypto and iGaming. He currently works as a freelance writer at BanklessTimes where he focuses on simplifying daily crypto developments for readers. He discovered crypto in 2022 while writing news about NFTs for a news website in the US, and has since written for two other international NFT projects, and a Web3 gaming agency.
Updated: August 13th, 2025
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BTCS Inc. (Nasdaq: BTCS) has made waves in crypto circles by adding three Pudgy Penguins NFTs to its corporate treasury. This marks a landmark moment in the fusion of digital collectibles and institutional asset management.

Pudgy Penguins (PPG) are a collection of 8,888 unique non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Ethereum blockchain. These NFTs feature cute, quirky penguins with randomly generated traits. The collection has a current floor price of $67,472, as per CoinGecko data.

This latest move comes as part of a broader commitment of Blockchain Technology Consensus Solutions (BTCS) to blockchain innovation and complements its existing Ethereum holdings, which are among the largest in public markets.

BTCS, long recognized for its leadership in Ethereum infrastructure, is now among the first public companies to make blue-chip NFTs a core part of its treasury strategy. The firm’s acquisition of three Pudgy Penguins NFTs, a globally recognized NFT collection, signals a new phase of digital asset diversification. This pushes the boundaries of what a publicly traded company’s asset portfolio can look like.

Furthermore, this NFT buy follows a series of aggressive capital raises. As of late July, BTCS reported having over 70,000 ETH on its balance sheet, valued at north of $270 million. Some estimates suggest even higher numbers based on recent bullish moves and fundraising rounds.

It should be noted, however, that BTCS actively deploys its ETH via staking and supporting validator nodes, generating yield, which reinforces the company’s reputation as the most operationally leveraged Ethereum play in public markets.

The company’s “DeFi/TradFi Accretion Flywheel,” a blend of decentralized finance and conventional funding, has enabled them to accumulate ETH while minimizing shareholder dilution and maximizing capital efficiency. 

Why BTCS Adding NFTs Matters

The addition of Pudgy Penguins NFTs illustrates an evolution in treasury management. Digital collectibles are developing a reputation as prime, liquid assets within the blockchain sector.

This is credited to top collections like Pudgy Penguins that bring brand value, community engagement, and price stability. For BTCS, integrating these NFTs offers portfolio diversification, alignment with crypto-native culture, and potential for upside. 

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Simon Simba
Simon is a writer with five years experience in crypto and iGaming. He currently works as a freelance writer at BanklessTimes where he focuses on simplifying daily crypto developments for readers. He discovered crypto in 2022 while writing news about NFTs for a news website in the US, and has since written for two other international NFT projects, and a Web3 gaming agency.