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Before we dive in, here’s today’s crypto market heatmap:

And here’s a look at crypto’s total and altcoin market cap YTD:

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Crypto News 📰

📊 Altcoin ETFs Could Set 2025 on Fire

Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas says the SEC could approve dozens of altcoin ETFs by next year, making 2025 the year the crypto market goes wild. Solana, XRP, and even Litecoin might get their own funds, opening the door for a flood of institutional money. If the SEC doesn’t screw it up, crypto ETFs could finally go mainstream. CryptoSlate.

💸 Dash and InLeo Let You Earn for Posting

Dash is now fully integrated into InLeo, a Hive-based social media platform where creators actually get paid for their content. No thresholds, no bank account, just post, earn Dash, and spend it however you like. It’s like Web2, but you actually own your data and get something out of it. Dash blog.

🔒 Bitcoin Secured Infrastructure: Building Chains Backed by BTC

Asphere is making it easy to build Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchains secured by Bitcoin staking, thanks to the Babylon protocol. Devs get Bitcoin’s $2T security with fast finality and decentralized trust, opening new possibilities for DeFi, oracles, and IoT networks. The TL;DR? Build smarter, safer chains without re-inventing the security wheel. Ankr blog.

💥 Sushi Partners with Rootstock for Bitcoin Genesis Quests

SushiSwap and Rootstock are celebrating Bitcoin’s genesis block with a holiday quest campaign offering $16K+ in rBTC prizes. Tasks include swapping tokens, following accounts, and exploring Rootstock’s ecosystem. It’s basically a festive excuse to stack sats with some added community flair. Sushiswap blog.

🛍️ Spend ZEC Anywhere with Zashi-Flexa Integration

Zcash’s privacy-focused shielded ZEC is now spendable at thousands of retailers via Flexa, bridging crypto with real-world usability. With instant, private transactions, ZEC holders can skip the wallet-to-fiat dance. Zcash just took a big step closer to being actual digital cash. Zcash blog.

🛠️ BAT Roadmap 3.0 Brings Brave into On-Chain Era

Brave’s latest BAT roadmap focuses on disintermediation, expanded blockchain support, and new ways to earn through Brave Rewards 3.0. With integrated ads, self-custody options, and a creator growth program, Brave is doubling down on utility for its ecosystem. Basic Attention Token blog.

🔑 ICP Unleashes Chain Fusion with Threshold Signatures

The Internet Computer now supports both Threshold Schnorr and ECDSA signatures, enabling cross-chain asset management and transactions. This opens up seamless interactions with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more, without the need for intermediaries. Welcome to the future of trustless interoperability. Internet Computer Protocol blog.

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🎟️ Epic Gala Sweepstakes Keeps Evolving

Gala Games has removed ticket expiration in response to community feedback, making its sweepstakes even more flexible. Players can now collect and strategize without the pressure of “use-it-or-lose-it” deadlines. More proof that Gala listens and adapts—unlike some of its competitors. Gala Games blog.

🎨 Vitalik and Dieter Shirley: Fun is the Future of Web3

Vitalik Buterin says the next killer crypto app won’t copy X or TikTok—it’ll be something new, fun, and actually engaging. Dieter Shirley, co-founder of Flow, agrees, pointing to CryptoKitties as proof that simple, enjoyable apps can drive mass adoption. Their advice? Stop trying to be the next big thing and start being the first of its kind. Flow blog.

⚽ Fan Tokens Celebrate Five Years of Blockchain Engagement

Fan Tokens, first launched by Juventus in 2019, have redefined sports fan engagement, growing to 75 brands and a €260M market cap. From voting on team anthems to redeeming rewards, these tokens have turned passive fans into active participants. Blockchain for sports is now a legitimate revenue and loyalty engine. Chiliz blog.

💸 $WF Token Sale Goes Live Dec 5th

Wild Forest’s $WF token sale kicks off next week, offering 44 million tokens at $0.045 each to RON stakers, select KOLs, and the Impossible Finance community. The token fuels Wild Forest’s gameplay and ecosystem, transitioning on-chain to drive engagement with its 100K daily active players. Don’t snooze, because if you miss the sale window, you’re out. Ronin blog.

💰 Passage Cuts Cloud Costs by Half Using Akash GPUs

Virtual events platform Passage slashed its GPU costs by 50–70% by ditching traditional cloud providers for Akash’s decentralized marketplace. With the savings, they’re expanding their Unreal Engine-powered virtual worlds without compromising on graphics or accessibility. It’s proof that decentralized cloud isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a budget saver. Akash Network blog.

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🌀 Taiko Launches Curve-Lite for Streamlined DeFi

Taiko’s Curve-Lite combines Ethereum’s security with Layer 2 scalability, offering faster, cheaper DeFi transactions. Less friction, more DeFi action. Curve blog.

🎯 Mantle Yield Lab Launches: DeFi Meets Gamified Quests

Mantle Yield Lab is putting up a 1M $MNT prize pool for completing tasks that boost protocol activity—because why not get paid for interacting with DeFi? Tasks range from simple welcome quests to daily streaks, with rewards distributed via lottery and leaderboard rankings. Dive in, stack your tickets, and pretend like you weren’t going to farm DeFi rewards anyway. Mantle blog.

🛠️ Weft Finance V2: DeFi Gets an Upgrade on Radix

Weft Finance V2 rolls out features like Liquid Staked Units (LSUs) as collateral and Isolation Mode for riskier assets, because who doesn’t like borrowing smarter? Built on Radix’s infrastructure, Weft wants to hit $70M TVL by 2025, pushing DeFi forward with better scalability and user experience. If you thought V1 was solid, V2 says, “Hodl my beer.” Radix blog.

💡 Dymension 3D Adds New Earning Opportunities

Dymension’s 3D upgrade introduces Bridge LPs, letting users earn fees by providing liquidity for fast withdrawals. Alongside RollApp-based rewards and staking incentives, it’s turning its ecosystem into a decentralized earning machine. This isn’t just another update—it’s a whole new way to earn. Dymension blog.

🎮 Immutable and Sequence Level Up Web3 Gaming

Immutable and Sequence are teaming up to make Web3 gaming actually fun by integrating Immutable Passport with Sequence’s Embedded Wallet. This partnership means smoother onboarding, better monetization, and fewer excuses for bad user experiences in games like Gods Unchained. Immutable blog.

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