Mastercard has launched a global cryptocurrency partnership program, integrating over 85 crypto companies, payment service providers, and financial institutions including Ripple, Solana, and Circle, aiming to connect blockchain technology with trusted payment infrastructure. Meanwhile, security firm CertiK reports that ATM fraud caused losses of up to $333 million this year, highlighting the growing need for robust security tools. Against this institutional backdrop, projects like the certified exchange Pepeto, founded by Pepe co-founders, have gained widespread attention during the pre-sale phase and recently raised over $8 million amid market panic.