PODCAST KEYNOTE: Here are 5 key insights from @LucaNetz's talk at the When Shift Happens podcast with @KevinWSHPod. 1. Different Cohorts of Crypto Founders Luca pointed out that there are essentially two cohorts of crypto founders in the market today. The first cohort consists of “financial engineering schemers,” who can launch tokens without an existing community or real success but can still engineer visibility and value through capital inflow and strategic placements. He estimates that between 35% to 50% of the top 100 cryptocurrencies are built following this strategy. This insight highlights the need for authentic community engagement and sustainable success, as opposed to reliance on superficial market strategies. 2. Launching Memecoins for Community Engagement Luca mentioned that Pudgy Penguins' strategy includes the innovative launch of a memecoin aimed at transforming their licensing powerhouse into a broader crypto ecosystem. He emphasized that the goal is to bring as many users as possible into their space through this vehicle while ensuring not just profit but communal success. Engaging the community and fulfilling promises are central to building a robust foundation for long-term growth, especially in the highly competitive crypto market. 3. Importance of Exchange Listings To compete effectively with the multitude of available cryptocurrencies, Luca stressed the importance of strategic exchange listings. He noted that while hundreds of tokens exist, only a limited number are available on top exchanges like Binance or Coinbase. By ensuring PENGU is listed across more venues, they aim to capture a wider audience and leverage virality in marketing efforts. This strategy ensures that when Pudgy Penguins engages the public, the token is accessible, maximizing potential growth opportunities. 4. Building Resilience During Market Downturns Luca shared insights about the emotional toll of fluctuating market values and highlighted the need for resilience among entrepreneurs. Despite facing significant downturns, he noted that successful entrepreneurs maintain confidence in their work and believe in their vision, regardless of market conditions. This attitude of perseverance is essential to sustaining momentum and allowing for strategic adjustments in response to market realities. 5. Leveraging Airdrops for Community Engagement Reflecting on the launch of PENGU, Luca discussed their strategy of conducting a large-scale airdrop to engage the community. While he acknowledged that providing tokens for free could lead to sell-offs, he believes that such engagement builds a foundational story and loyalty among users. The ultimate goal is to create a cultural narrative that resonates during mania, demonstrating that the care shown to early supporters can translate into long-term value. You can view our full insights here, 100% free: https://t.co/LkJMt2n2N8

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BitMine Immersion Raises $250M for Ether Treasury As Stock Triples

🛰️ TOMORROW 🛰️ SpaceComputer co-founder @semicondurian hosts @EthCC's most unique side event. Perfect sunset vibes with a curated group of founders, capital allocators, and builders. Hyperdurianization is inevitable! https://t.co/F34N8KMPxC

We’re pleased to announce our partnership with Cantor, a premier global investment bank. Together, we’ve closed our first Bitcoin-backed financing facility – the first phase of a broader credit framework intended to scale beyond $100M. @JoshBarkhordar, Head of U.S. Sales at FalconX, shared: “Over the past two years, we’ve seen institutional demand for credit grow dramatically, driven by the need for capital-efficient trading, hedging, and liquidity strategies. Digital assets have lacked the institutional-grade credit infrastructure that's essential to well-functioning capital markets. This collaboration between Cantor and a crypto-native firm represents a significant step toward building that framework, enabling digital assets to function with the same depth and reliability as traditional markets." This partnership also aligns with Cantor's broader $2B bitcoin financing initiative, representing a tangible milestone toward a more integrated liquidity ecosystem that supports market resilience and capital efficiency. Read the release here: https://t.co/hEqrFvxN8J

Now tracking @gauntlet_xyz on @ethereum, @base & @0xPolygon Gauntlet vaults provide risk-adjusted DeFi yields for institutional capital at scale https://t.co/n8ByywYpto

📢IXS Monthly AMA | May 2025 The U.S. is tightening its regulatory stance on digital assets while capital shifts from passive yield toward liquid, compliant Real-World Assets Institutions aren’t just watching; they’re reallocating. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s recent trend is reaffirming institutional interest in secure, yield-conscious digital strategies. Join @julian2kwan as he unpacks how IXS is responding to these macro shifts with institutional-grade liquidity infrastructure and regulatory-first execution. 🗓 May 21, Wednesday 🕒7PM SGT 📌 https://t.co/XYkm8uN8SE 📣 Have a question? We want to hear from you. Drop your questions now in the official IXS community channel to be answered during the session. 🔗 https://t.co/cllyrgDgGS

Unity (UTY) by @XSY_fi comes to Avalanche. Currently in beta, UTY is a delta-neutral synthetic dollar designed to unlock capital efficiency for AVAX. No selling, no bridging, no directional risk. A composable stable-value asset built for native DeFi execution. https://t.co/Mw46N8FEOx 8a-076603798251.jpg"/>

Abraxas Capital continues to accumulate $ETH, withdrawing 41,269 $ETH ($75.46M) from #Binance and #Kraken in the past 11 hours.https://t.co/vZTxLPcuJShttps://t.co/qoAYWW2Iwj https://t.co/rN8hY7IKjK8-adb1-744409f47035.jpg"/>

Real estate tokenization isn’t just about tech — it’s about access. At Blocksquare, we’re building the infrastructure that turns properties into globally accessible digital assets — lowering entry barriers, increasing liquidity, and creating new investment pathways for individuals and institutions alike. From student housing in Ljubljana to commercial buildings around the world, our protocol powers compliant, transparent, and fractionalized real estate investment — already live across 28 countries. With over $145M in tokenized property and counting, Blocksquare is driving real-world adoption of blockchain in real estate — bridging global capital with local assets. Want to learn more? Visit https://t.co/n8M0PrrpYG #RealEstate #RWA $BST 

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The Alby Team is starting a 2-day hackathon today. The goal: Use our existing tools, learn, and make them better. Here's our list of 13 ideas: 1️⃣ Ark for Alby Hub 2️⃣ Spark for Alby Hub 3️⃣ Zap extension for FreshRSS - a self-hostable RSS reader 4️⃣ Capital gains/loss calculator app for Alby Hub 5️⃣ Personal finance dashboard for Alby Hub 6️⃣ Auto-swaps for Alby Hub (LN -> Onchain) 7️⃣ Make NWC compatible with Ark/Spark 8️⃣ Bitcoin price tracker in Alby Go 9️⃣ Nostr contact list in Alby Go 1️⃣0️⃣ N8n Nostr bot 1️⃣1️⃣ Natural language control of Alby Hub 1️⃣2️⃣ Achievements in Alby Hub (streaks, x payments, etc.) 1️⃣3️⃣ Add your own theme to Alby Hub

Venture capital is betting big on tokenization in 2025, with real-world asset (RWA) tokenization leading the charge. BlackRock, Deutsche Bank, and PayPal are among the giants embracing Ethereum-based tokenization. Learn more in TokenFi's latest blog 📰👇 https://t.co/Xa1rRYmfqP https://t.co/G6fWqS4N8S

🚀 Monad (@monad_xyz) Testnet is launching on Feb 19!⚡️ EVM-compatible L1 with 10,000+ TPS, parallel execution, & lower fees—seamless for Ethereum dApps!💰 Backed by Paradigm, Electric Capital & Placeholder Ventures — raising $244M!🔗 Offical post: https://t.co/N8BPKxkuJF#monad #ethereum #testnet8a-ca58-4dc1-9214-27dcd83b1c93.jpg">

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Two insightful reports are shaping the digital asset conversation as we head into 2025: 1️⃣ @CoinbaseInsto's Crypto Market Outlook 2025👉 https://t.co/Xj63mO57N8Coinbase explores **institutional trends** driving the next wave of crypto adoption. Key themes include: - Regulatory advancements - Tokenized assets adoption - The growing role of institutional players in market maturity 2️⃣ The Block's End-of-Year Digital Asset Report 2024👉 https://t.co/oa9fi5D2gK@TheBlock__ dives into **protocol innovation** and **retail adoption trends**, covering: - DeFi and blockchain advancements - Retail market engagement - Ecosystem growth driven by grassroots participation Why both reports matter: The digital asset space sits at the crossroads of institutional capital and grassroots innovation. Coinbase highlights macro trends shaping the institutional market, while The Block captures the pulse of technical innovation and retail engagement. Together, they offer a holistic view of what’s ahead in 2025. What trends do you think will dominate this year? Share your thoughts below. #CryptoOutlook #DigitalAssets #InstitutionalAdoption #BlockchainInnovation

$13.8 MILLION is the number U2U Network has raised when all funding rounds are CLOSED!👉 For more information: https://t.co/3N8POBfMmpHighlights 👇Investors List: @KuCoinVentures, @ChainCapital666, @Cointelegraph, @Global_JDI, Tesseract, IBG, Blockhive, @MaxxcapitalX, @_ubventures, and many more, with @Global_JDI made a significant equity investment.Funding purposes:Drive the development of Subnet technology for infinite scalability and decentralizationSupport R&D to launch solutions for hardwareEmbrace the broader crypto consumer revolution

"AI coins are scarce and seeing massive demand. Summer 2025 is decentralized AI (deAI) summer." -- @BalderBomans of @Maven11Capital Poised to be as transformative as the internet and mobile. Decentralized AI, fueled by scarce AI coins, will reshape computing, data privacy, and countless industries in 2025. Read more: https://t.co/al53jN8j7e

The Avantgarde team is in Dubai this week! We will be attending @xbtogroup's Future Finance Mixer, @SuperReturn's Middle East Private Capital event and @AIM_Summit ⚡️Let us know if you are in town and would like to connect.#AssetManagement #Crypto #DeFi #Web3 #Funds https://t.co/TnveLx4n8W

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Tune in to this episode of The Security Token Show where this week @happytokenizing covers the industry leading headlines and market movements, including RWA News from Backed, Fidelity, MUFG, Ripple, Mantra and More.This week @Jason_Barraza_ had a chance to sit down with @BrunoWinik from @eNorsecurities and David Henderson from @BackedFi, covering how eNor is listing Backed’s tokenized stocks, bonds, and ETFs for Latin American retail investors.Live on our Youtube Channel: https://t.co/c2fgmPL5r9Company of the Week - Herwig: @hamilton_lane: https://t.co/RobzroKGIPThe Token Debrief1. @eNorsecurities to List @BackedFi's Tokenized Stocks, Bonds, and ETFs for LatAm Retail Investors: https://t.co/JxvYmytm432. Fidelity @DigitalAssets Looks at Tokenization with Focus on Treasuries, Credit, and Stablecoins: https://t.co/cuBVqQl6fo3. Japanese JV @am_mufg_jp @MorganStanley Securities to Tokenize Securities in 2024: https://t.co/PBgTsWaoIL4. @dbsbank and Ant International Tokenize Treasuries: https://t.co/DIzpg4UAzD5. @hamilton_lane Launches Secondary Fund VI Feeder on @Securitize: https://t.co/aLeEA9N8g86. @KfW_int Taps @boersestuttgart for Next Tokenized Bond: Wallet Provision and Private Key Security: https://t.co/BbXaw7YmvE7. @chainlink Data Feeds Enable On-Chain NAV Data for @superstatefunds' USTB Fund, Proof of Reserve Coming Soon: https://t.co/7qSMYkr2vQ8. @IxSwap Launches Staking System Through RWA Rewards: https://t.co/sMLAztvLf59. @NovusAviation Capital to Use @MANTRA_Chain for Aircraft Buying, Financing, and Trading: https://t.co/8iCl7EVjRE10. Update: @Ripple Beta Tests RSLUSD Stablecoin Amid SEC Lawsuit Closure: https://t.co/ZDEQ0lDxS911. @Ripple to Onboard $100M in Tokenized Assets Through @ArchaxEx Partnership: https://t.co/WwM4r68fzW12. @PlugandPlayTC to Launch RWA Accelerator in December 2024, Selects @XDCFoundation Network: https://t.co/lAlcVl75hx13. Nigeria to Tokenize Real Estate for Revenue Boost and Transparency in Land Ownership : https://t.co/zbwSvEpy4B14. Reserve Bank of India (@RBI) on Tokenized Deposits and CBDC Impact on Deposit Insurance: https://t.co/bi5cXdSTG0⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰• 0:16 Introduction• 0:44 STS Interviews: Backed and eNor• 17:49 The Token Debrief• 24:57 Company of The Week: Hamilton Lane

Value recognizes value! 🥂 🗳️ Proposal #166: Introducing a special asset pair between $AKT ↔️ $USDC (@noble_xyz) for UX! This proposal aims to further boost capital efficiency. The excitement in our community around AI and decentralized cloud computing continues to grow. UX <3 AI Proposed parameters: Collateral Weight: 64% Liquidation Threshold: 68% Want to see more pairs like this? Check out our governance forum! 🗣️ Vote by May 26th & make your voice heard. https://t.co/ax6GkfN8AC

Illuvium has completed a Series A financing round of $12 million, with participation from several well-known institutions.

🤝Series A Funding Raise Closed 🎉 We’ve successfully closed our Series A funding, raising $12M from top industry firms! This allows us to expand our game offerings and build on our player experiences. We want to thank our investors: - @Arrington_Cap - @KingRiverVC - @animocabrands - @TheSpartanGroup - @0xgoldenchain - @arca - @SeliniCapital - @LaserDigital_ - @PolygonVentures - @32BitVentures - @YieldGuild - @n8capital - @firstvip61 Onward & upward! 🚀

The gamified Bitcoin accelerator, 10N8 Little Dragon, has completed a $1.5 million financing round, with participation from Centauri Digital Asset Group and others.