CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Avalanche (AVAX) Gains 2% as Index Trades Flat
Internet Computer (ICP), up 1.4% from Friday, was also among the top performers.
By CoinDesk Indices Mar 9, 2026, 1:22 p.m.
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CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.
The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 1948.46, up 0.1% (+2.05) since 4 p.m. ET on Friday.
Nine of the 20 assets are trading higher.

Leaders: AVAX (+2.0%) and ICP (+1.4%).
Laggards: AAVE (-4.5%) and HBAR (-2.1%).
The CoinDesk 20 is a broad-based index traded on multiple platforms in several regions globally.
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Pudgy Penguins: Challenging the Pokemon and Disney Legacy in the Global IP Race
By CoinDesk ResearchFeb 27, 2026
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CoinDesk Research looks into how Pudgy Penguins disrupts traditional toys market via a phygital model. With 2M+ units sold, they scale via global partnerships and events.
What to know:
- Disrupting a Stagnant Market: Pudgy Penguins is utilizing a "Negative CAC" model to challenge the traditional $31.7B licensed toy industry by treating physical merchandise as a profitable user acquisition tool rather than just a final product.
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By CoinDesk IndicesMar 6, 2026
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