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• Web3 meets Hollywood - Mugafi, an AI tech studio based on AVAX, is launching tokenization of intellectual property: movies, music, media assets - everything is going on the blockchain. This strengthens Avalanche's role as a platform for real assets.
• The M2 money supply in the US has reached a new record high - a factor that traditionally increases interest in cryptocurrencies.
• Mining one $BTC is becoming increasingly expensive - growing complexity and costs are forcing miners to look for new ways forward: switching to AI and HPC loads or reducing activity.
• BlackRock has recorded a serious series of weekly outflows from Bitcoin ETFs - institutional investors remain cautious.
• Traders of $ETH options are now significantly more optimistic than those of $BTC options - this could mean increased volatility and interest in Ethereum.
• The Bank of Japan is considering a sharp increase in its key interest rate - this could increase pressure on the entire risk sector, including crypto.
• $ETH validator activity has fallen sharply by 25% - this may indicate capital outflows from staking and increased uncertainty.
• Polkadot and Zodia Markets are increasing institutional access to their products - a step towards expanding crypto infrastructure.
• $XRP circulation speed is at a record high, signaling growing demand for the asset.
• Media reports say Meta will cut funding for the metaverse by 30%, which could reduce interest in Web3 projects.
• According to the IMF, stablecoins may eventually replace some government currencies - a global trend worth keeping an eye on.
• MetaMask has launched prediction markets in partnership with Polymarket - a new use case for DeFi services.