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– Advertisement – Aptos (APT) has recently returned to headlines thanks to positive ecosystem developments—but the real momentum in early 2025 seems to be forming around Ethereum (ETH), Polygon (MATIC), and Injective (INJ). As investor appetite shifts toward scalable infrastructure, proven track records, and next-generation trading platforms, these three assets are emerging as strong candidates for sustained growth. Ethereum, MATIC, and INJ Show Clear Momentum Ethereum (ETH) is trading near $1,738, showing bullish strength supported by whale accumulation and growing demand for ETH-based AI and utility tokens. With network upgrades and reduced gas fees boosting usability, many see Ethereum as…

21h05 ▪ 4 min read ▪ by Eddy S. Global stock markets plunge with significant losses on Wall Street and internationally. This fall, exacerbated by economic uncertainty, the drop in oil prices, and the trade war between the United States and China, raises questions about the short-term outlook for financial markets. In Brief On Wall Street, US stock indices suffered significant declines: Dow Jones -1.15%, S&P 500 -1.50%, Nasdaq -1.97%. European markets were also affected, with the MSCI global index losing 0.97%. The drop in oil prices is also marked, with US crude falling by 1.89%. The trade war between…

In brief Semler Scientific bought another $15.7 million worth of Bitcoin. The med-tech company now owns 3,467 Bitcoin worth more than $327 million. The company’s Bitcoin treasury places it just outside the top 10 largest among public companies. Medical device company Semler Scientific purchased another 165 Bitcoin for $15.7 million between the dates of April 25-29, bolstering its Bitcoin treasury to 3,467 BTC. The purchase marks the firm’s second major Bitcoin acquisition in the last week after it announced that it added 111 BTC for $10 million on April 25. As of Wednesday, Semler’s Bitcoin treasury is valued at more than…

Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace X2Y2 announced it is shutting down after three years of operation.According to a March 31 announcement, X2Y2 will shut down on April 30, with the team switching its focus to an artificial intelligence project. The team shared its enthusiasm for the rapidly growing sector:“It’s a pivot. Over the last 12 months, we’ve been diving deep into AI—hands down the biggest paradigm shift we’ll see in our lifetimes—and how it can transform crypto. We’re building something new.“Token Terminal data shows that X2Y2 saw $53.6 million worth of trading volume over the last 365 days. While this is…

In brief Flappy Bird has returned to mobile phones via the Epic Games Store on Android. The game’s mobile reboot has no crypto connection, and is funded by ads and in-app purchases. Last year’s Telegram crypto game has been shut down, though a token airdrop is still promised. Popular mobile game Flappy Bird launched in the Epic Games Store for Android this week, but the game’s latest reboot doesn’t contain any crypto elements—despite plans to launch a token tied to the now-shuttered Telegram version.The tap-to-flap game maintains its classic mode that asks users to navigate a pixelated bird through a…

In brief Ubisoft launched a Decentralized Verification Network with LayerZero, enabling secure cross-chain transfers of gaming assets across 130+ blockchains. The system is designed to strengthen digital ownership security while simplifying asset transfers between platforms. Ubisoft has built games across multiple blockchain networks, and supported many others over the years. Gaming giant Ubisoft announced Wednesday the launch of its Decentralized Verification Network, or DVN, a blockchain-based system designed to secure digital asset transfers across multiple blockchain platforms.The maker of popular games like Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, and Far Cry collaborated with LayerZero to leverage its interoperability protocol, allowing gamers to…

This is a segment from the Forward Guidance newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. We have a more specific date on when Galaxy Digital intends to (finally) go public in the US. And speaking of crypto-related equities, Grayscale’s launched a new ETF. First, on Galaxy: The firm is eyeing May 16 for its Nasdaq listing. We reported earlier this month that the SEC “declared effective” the company’s registration statement to do so. There’s still that shareholder meeting to approve the move on May 9. Galaxy shares have traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange since 2020 and will continue to do…

In brief Galaxy Digital Holdings plans to list on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on May 16, pending shareholder approval.  The company is making a play for U.S. investors’ dollars by listing its shares on an American exchange.  -The move comes nearly five years after Galaxy Digital first went public on the Toronto Stock Exchange.  Galaxy Digital Holdings plans to list on the Nasdaq Global Select Market next month, the firm said Wednesday in a statement, a byproduct of the pro crypto pivot of U.S. federal regulators and policymakers.The listing, which is subject to shareholder approval, will tentatively go live…

This is a segment from The Drop newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Remember the “interoperability” gaming dream?  Ubisoft is spinning up a Decentralized Verification Network (DVN) to verify crypto assets that are being moved or bridged from one blockchain to another.  The company is using LayerZero’s tech — more specifically, its codebase and omnichain messaging protocol — in the deal. The game studio is running its own clients and nodes for its network, however. The DVN means Ubisoft can let players move their NFTs and in-game currencies from one chain to another, which makes them usable with other Ubisoft…

There was a bit of volatility in crypto on Wednesday, but most of the market continued the weeks’ trend of trading in a very tight range.Shortly after the close of the U.S. stock market, bitcoin (BTC) was changing hands at $94,700, down just 0.4% over the past 24 hours. BTC was lower by nearly 2% at one point alongside a sizable early decline in stocks.Hit harder during the early decline, altcoins also rebounded, but underperformed bitcoin The CoinDesk 20 slumped 2% in the last 24 hours, with litecoin (LTC), ripple (XRP), avalanche (AVAX) and chainlink (LINK) all dropping roughly 4%.Crypto…