PUNCH, a Solana-based meme coin, saw an 80% price surge after securing a listing on a major cryptocurrency exchange, surprising the bear market and investors.
A baby monkey rescued from illegal wildlife trafficking has captured millions of hearts online, turning the tragedy into a viral story of hope and recovery. And now a viral crypto memecoin
$PUNCH has soared 22,290.8% over the past week. In fact, its market capitalization has exceeded $30 million. After a massive 260% daily increase, it secured the top spot as CoinGecko’s top gainer and ranked among the top three trending assets on the platform.
Is PUNCH preparing to be the MOODENG of 2026?
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Who is Punch the Monkey?
Punch, the viral lone monkey, was attacked by another member of his troop and immediately returned to his stuffed animal for comfort. pic.twitter.com/5A4H5SqNdL
– Pop Base (@PopBase) February 19, 2026
A little monkey with an unusual name in a Japanese zoo has become one of the most loved animal stories on the Internet. Punch won millions of hearts online when he was seen clinging to the plush toy for comfort and safety.
Punch, a baby long-tailed macaque, has been rescued from illegal wildlife traffickers. He is currently recovering in Japan’s primate sanctuary while capturing the attention of millions on social media platforms. Mainly because, although he was bullied by other monkeys, he showed resilience during his rehabilitation.
The young macaque was confiscated from wildlife traffickers who had captured it illegally from the wild. Long-tailed macaques, also known as crab-eating macaques, are frequent targets of the illegal pet trade due to their small size and cuteness as infants.
Punch currently receives 24-hour care from trained wildlife rehabilitators who work to ensure his physical and psychological well-being.
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Key takeaways
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Is PUNCH is preparing to be the MOODENG of 2026?
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Punch won millions of hearts online when he was seen clinging to the plush toy for comfort and safety.
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