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Web3 gaming shifts to sustainability as confidence returns: BGA

The blockchain gaming sector is shifting toward sustainable economics and showing improved sentiment, according to the Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA). In its annual report, the BGA noted the industry is moving beyond speculative origins toward a product-led future. A survey of over 500 professionals revealed optimism rebounded to 65.8%, with a focus shifting from token economics to sustainable revenue models. Growth is now driven by high-quality games, resilient revenue models, and scalable payment infrastructure. The sector faced significant challenges, with annual funding dropping from $4 billion in 2021 to $293 million in 2025, leading to studio closures and a failure rate of 80-93% for Web3 games. However, factors like clearer U.S. regulations and the adoption of stablecoins are aiding recovery. Stablecoins enable fast, low-cost, borderless transactions without crypto volatility. Nearly 30% of respondents cited high-quality game launches as crucial for growth, with industry leaders emphasizing that real adoption is now taking hold.

cointelegraph12/12 06:05

Web3 gaming shifts to sustainability as confidence returns: BGA

cointelegraph12/12 06:05

2025 Airdrop Survival Rules: From Gold Everywhere to Relying on These Two Aces

In 2025, the landscape of crypto airdrop farming has shifted dramatically from a gold rush to a challenging environment. Airdrop rewards have significantly decreased, with many offering only $5–10, often not even covering gas fees. This decline is largely due to the absence of an altcoin season, as Bitcoin’s dominance has limited liquidity flow into altcoins, reducing the value and upside potential of airdropped tokens. As a result, many farming studios have exited the space. However, new forms of airdrop participation have emerged. "InfoFi" or "talk-to-earn" platforms like Kaito and Cookie allow users to earn rewards by creating quality content and analyses, lowering barriers to entry. Meanwhile, Binance Alpha became a key source of stable income for many, though its rewards have also diminished over time due to increased competition and lower token valuations. Beyond airdrops, two strategies have proven essential: participating in high-potential token launches (e.g., via BuidlPad) and stablecoin farming. High-APY stablecoin opportunities, such as Plasma’s collaboration with Binance, offered returns exceeding 70% annualized at points, providing a low-risk income base. Despite the tougher climate, airdrop farming remains a sustainable path for steady gains. Success now depends on strategy: focusing on high-research "quality accounts," diversifying into content-based rewards, leveraging reliable launchpads, and maintaining a solid stablecoin farming base to ensure consistent returns in both bear and bull markets.

Odaily星球日报12/12 06:01

2025 Airdrop Survival Rules: From Gold Everywhere to Relying on These Two Aces

Odaily星球日报12/12 06:01

YouTube enables PYUSD stablecoin payouts for US creators: Report

YouTube has enabled US-based creators to receive payouts in PayPal’s stablecoin, PYUSD, according to a report. The feature, confirmed by PayPal’s head of crypto, allows creators to accept payments in PYUSD without YouTube directly handling cryptocurrency. This integration builds on PayPal’s existing payment relationship with the platform. The move signals a shift for YouTube, which has historically restricted crypto-related content, and could significantly boost stablecoin adoption given the platform’s large user base. PYUSD, launched in 2023, has grown rapidly, with its market cap surging from around $500 million in January to $3.9 billion, aided by recent integrations with platforms like Spark and Bitfinex.

cointelegraph12/12 05:01

YouTube enables PYUSD stablecoin payouts for US creators: Report

cointelegraph12/12 05:01

What's the Crypto World Talking About Overseas Today

The cryptocurrency market has seen significant activity over the past 24 hours, with major discussions and developments across various ecosystems. Key highlights include major announcements from the Solana Breakpoint conference, such as Jupiter's open-source lending platform and upcoming JupUSD stablecoin, Coinbase enabling direct purchases of Solana DEX tokens, and institutional moves like JP Morgan and Galaxy issuing commercial papers on Solana. Bhutan also plans to launch tokenized gold on the network. Debates around Automatic Deleveraging (ADL) mechanisms continue, with experts emphasizing its role in maintaining exchange stability. Polymarket achieved a record weekly on-chain trading volume of $1.3 billion, reflecting growing interest in prediction markets. Critiques of crypto debit cards and their limitations were also discussed. Ecosystem updates include Solana’s Ellipsis Labs launching Phoenix Perpetuals and the $TOBY token initiative for yield generation. Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade aims to enhance L2 scalability, while Aave V4 focuses on improving its liquidation engine and expanding integrations. In the Perp DEX space, Lighter DEX attracted attention for its valuation, and Hyperliquid introduced a "Reverse Mode" feature for traders.

marsbit12/12 04:47

What's the Crypto World Talking About Overseas Today

marsbit12/12 04:47

A16z Investor Partner: By 2026, Venture Capital Will Absorb Private Equity, Main Reason: AI Enables Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement

Troy Kirwin, an investor partner at A16z, argues that AI is rapidly erasing the traditional boundaries between venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE). Historically, these two sectors operated in separate worlds: VC in San Francisco focused on high-growth tech and large markets, while PE in New York prioritized stable cash flows and human-intensive services. AI is now the catalyst for convergence. Previously, B2B startups struggled to penetrate mid-market—industries like field services, IT outsourcing, and accounting—due to thin margins, high labor costs, and low IT budgets. AI is making these industries ripe for disruption and reinvention. Kirwin outlines three key collision paths: 1) PE funds are becoming channel partners, deploying AI across their portfolios; 2) PE portfolios are serving as "idea menus" for new startups; and 3) VC-backed AI platforms are moving beyond software to acquire traditional service businesses, enabling end-to-end integration, higher margins, and AI-native transformation. The conclusion is that the two distinct financial universes are merging.

marsbit12/12 03:54

A16z Investor Partner: By 2026, Venture Capital Will Absorb Private Equity, Main Reason: AI Enables Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement

marsbit12/12 03:54

4 Key Themes Orchestrating the 2025 Crypto Symphony

Four Keywords Outline Crypto's 2025 Journey: Trump Effect, DAT Treasuries, Stock Tokenization, and the October Crash. 2025 was a pivotal year for crypto, marked by mainstream adoption, regulatory shifts, and extreme volatility. The year unfolded in four distinct acts: **Spring: The Trump Effect.** Following his January inauguration, President Trump's pro-crypto stance fueled a market surge. The "official" TRUMP meme coin created a wealth frenzy, and BTC approached $110k. Key developments included appointing a crypto-friendly SEC chairman and initiating a Bitcoin strategic reserve using seized assets, though not without controversy. **Summer: DAT Treasury Companies & Stablecoins.** A Trump-led global tariff war triggered a "Black Monday" crash in April. The market rebounded with the rise of DAT (Digital Asset Treasury) companies, following Circle's landmark IPO. Public companies like Sharplink and Bitmine pivoted to hold massive ETH treasuries, sparking a trend that later saw many face significant paper losses as hype faded. **Autumn: Stock Tokenization & Hype Cycles.** The success of stablecoins and Circle's stock performance ignited the RWA sector. Platforms like xStocks and MyStonks pioneered tokenized stock trading, a trend even Nasdaq sought to join. Meanwhile, hype surrounded new Perp DEXs like Aster and stablecoin projects like Plasma and the Trump-affiliated WLFI, though many saw dramatic price collapses later. **Winter: The October Crash & Prediction Markets.** After a new BTC high, a Trump-announced tariff hike on October 11th triggered a historic market crash, resulting in an estimated $30-40 billion in liquidations. In the aftermath, prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi emerged as dominant players, both achieving multi-billion dollar valuations as they became central to navigating the volatile political and financial landscape. The year demonstrated that while crypto is increasingly shaped by U.S. policy and TradFi adoption, it remains a high-stakes arena of immense opportunity and risk.

marsbit12/12 03:14

4 Key Themes Orchestrating the 2025 Crypto Symphony

marsbit12/12 03:14

Binance cozies up to Trumps crypto platform with USD1 stablecoin links

Binance has expanded its support for the Trump-linked USD1 stablecoin by adding new fee-free trading pairs with major cryptocurrencies, including ETH, SOL, and BNB. The exchange will also convert all BUSD collateral into USD1 at a 1:1 ratio, further integrating the stablecoin into its ecosystem. USD1, issued by World Liberty Financial—co-founded by Donald Trump and his sons—is backed by U.S. Treasuries and ranks as the seventh-largest stablecoin with a $2.7 billion market cap. The move follows Trump’s recent pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who was imprisoned for AML violations. Despite its growth, USD1’s supply has slightly declined since late October.

cointelegraph12/12 03:09

Binance cozies up to Trumps crypto platform with USD1 stablecoin links

cointelegraph12/12 03:09

Mars Daily | Terra Founder Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years by US Federal Judge; FTX Redeems 195,000 SOL

Mars News Summary: Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by a U.S. federal judge for fraud related to the collapse of Terra and Luna tokens. The sentence exceeds the initial prosecution request of 12 years. Separately, FTX/Alameda redeemed 194,800 SOL from staking and distributed them to 26 addresses, likely for transfer to major exchanges. In other developments, Coinbase plans to announce prediction markets and tokenized stock products on December 17. Ethereum spot ETFs show signs of recovery with mild inflows, and U.S. senators are making progress on comprehensive crypto market legislation after meetings with bank executives. Additionally, the CFTC revoked a 2020 guidance on digital asset "actual delivery," and Binance deepened its partnership with the Trump-affiliated USD1 stablecoin.

marsbit12/12 01:06

Mars Daily | Terra Founder Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years by US Federal Judge; FTX Redeems 195,000 SOL

marsbit12/12 01:06

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