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Today, a big moment is unfolding in the world of cryptocurrency as Brian Quintenz prepares to speak. He is set to appear before the Senate Agriculture Committee at 3 PM EST. Quintenz will share exciting news about the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) authority in his prepared remarks. CFTC’s Potential Leap into Spot Crypto Regulation:
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple have taken another step in their long-running legal battle as they look to put the XRP lawsuit to bed. This time, the Commission has filed a settlement letter, asking Judge Analisa Torres to set aside her judgment against the crypto firm.
In a court filing, the SEC requested an indicative ruling from Judge Torres pursuant to its settlement agreement with Ripple. As part of the ruling, the Commission asked that the Court dissolve the injunction it awarded against Ripple in the final judgment in the XRP lawsuit.
The agency also asked that Judge Torres order the release of the $125 million penalty ordered against Ripple from escrow. The SEC would receive $50 million in satisfaction of the monetary judgment, while Ripple would receive the remaining sum.
As CoinGape reported, the Appeal Court had earlier granted the SEC and Ripple’s joint motion to suspend proceedings in the appeal case, while they seek this indicative ruling from Judge Torres in order to finalize the settlement agreement.
Once Judge Torres agrees to grant the demands as requested, both parties will then ask the Court of Appeals for a limited remand for the purpose of seeking these reliefs from the District Court.
Upon a grant of this limited remand, the SEC and Ripple will then move to file motions and other necessary documents in the District Court which are necessary to request that the court grants the relief. Once the District Court enters these orders, both the SEC and Ripple will file to dismiss their appeal and cross-appeal, respectively, in the XRP lawsuit.
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Back in 2008, Facebook changed the gaming industry overnight. Games like FarmVille and Mafia Wars went from zero to millions of players thanks to frictionless distribution, viral mechanics, and built-in social hooks.
But the window closed quickly, and only a few saw it coming. Today, we’re at a similar inflection point. The platform this time? Telegram.
With nearly 1 billion monthly active users, Telegram is one of the world’s largest messaging platforms, and one of the most underestimated in terms of what it’s becoming.
While known for its privacy-focused features, Telegram is becoming more powerful. It is crypto-native at the infrastructure level and is integrated directly with the TON blockchain.
This integration means Telegram comes pre-equipped with a full-featured, yield-bearing wallet. For millions of users, especially outside the United States, Telegram Wallet already functions much like a bank account. It’s used to store assets, make purchases, and earn passive rewards.
This embedded financial layer opens new possibilities for developers, especially in web3 gaming.
Instead of relying on third-party wallets like MetaMask or explaining complex onboarding flows, developers can launch experiences directly into an ecosystem where users are already transacting with crypto.
At GOAT Gaming, we’ve seen this impact firsthand. Players who spend using TON, Telegram’s on-chain wallet, spend four to ten times more than those who transact through Stars, Telegram’s fiat-linked in-app currency.
These users aren’t just more comfortable with crypto. They’re more committed, more active, and more valuable.
Telegram’s transformation accelerated earlier this year with the launch of collectible gifts. These limited-edition digital items can be sent, upgraded, and now traded within a native marketplace. Introduced in January, many of the first collections sold out in minutes.
In May, Telegram expanded the feature by launching a resale marketplace powered by Stars, its in-app currency. Users can now buy, sell, or gift rare collectibles directly within chats.
Creators also gain access to new features through community boosts and audience engagement. Upgraded gifts can be minted and traded as NFTs, allowing users to hold them as assets and participate in secondary markets without leaving the app.
The traction is already visible. As of June 9, 2025, Telegram Collectibles recorded $9.7 million in weekly NFT trading volume, according to a Dune dashboard tracking TON-based assets.
By comparison, Ethereum NFTs saw $3.6 million in volume over the same period. The pace of adoption mirrors the early days of the 2021 NFT boom, but with one key distinction.
There are no wallets to install, no dApps to navigate, and no bridges to cross.
Why We Believe Telegram Collectibles Will Replace Traditional User Acquisition
At GOAT Gaming, we’ve seen firsthand that Telegram Collectibles are far more than aesthetic add-ons. They’re becoming a foundation for community-driven marketing, referral loops, wallet onboarding, and player reactivation.
These collectibles create both emotional and economic hooks. When a gift carries real value, users are more likely to engage.
This shift points to something bigger: a move away from performance marketing toward gameplay that drives acquisition and retention on its own.
Collectibles do the heavy lifting, building connections, signaling status, and encouraging spending behavior in ways ads rarely achieve.
Together, these elements create a seamless environment for digital commerce, social interaction, and ownership. They also make Telegram an increasingly viable platform for Web3 gaming to scale.
Game studios like GOAT Gaming are already experimenting with gifting mechanics that drive referral loops, reactivations, and real-time campaigns.
In one recent example, we launched a Telegram-native raffle that offered gift rewards tied to gameplay actions.
Within two weeks, the campaign had onboarded hundreds of thousands of players, driven tens of thousands of completed wallet connections, and created what would have cost hundreds of thousands in user acquisition spend through traditional channels.
This shift toward community-gated gameplay is already unfolding. We’re building new experiences that treat collectibles not as cosmetic profile flexes but as core infrastructure.
In our upcoming game, Underground Pepe, we’re giving real utility, from unlocking progression rewards to enabling gameplay features and signaling in-game status.
Players join Pepe as he builds a chaotic underground empire, scheming, and stacking NFTs and Telegram Collectibles.
They earn by operating their rug factory, reinvesting into more collectibles, and unlocking new gameplay loops that mirror Telegram’s trading, gifting, and meme-driven energy.
Ultimately, we believe Telegram has already laid the groundwork for what Web3 infrastructure should look like.
For developers paying attention, Telegram already offers the infrastructure, reach, and engagement that most platforms are still trying to build. Ignore it, and you’ll miss Web3 gaming’s biggest player acquisition funnel in years.
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Recent analyses by crypto experts acknowledge that Bitcoin (BTC) price movements closely correlate with the global M2 money supply. Based on this, they predict potential bullish momentum for the crypto market in late March.
With global liquidity expanding, analysts predict that Bitcoin and other digital assets could experience a significant rally, starting around March 25, 2025, and potentially lasting until mid-May.
The M2 money supply represents a broad measure of liquidity, including cash, checking deposits, and easily convertible near-money assets. Historically, Bitcoin has demonstrated a strong correlation with M2 fluctuations, as increased liquidity in financial markets often drives demand for alternative assets like cryptocurrencies.
Colin Talks Crypto, an analyst on X (Twitter), highlighted this correlation, pointing to a sharp increase in global M2. He described it as a “vertical line” on the chart, signaling an imminent surge in asset prices.
According to his prediction, the rally for stocks, Bitcoin, and the broader crypto market is expected to commence on March 25, 2025, and extend until May 14, 2025.
“The Global M2 Money Supply chart just printed another vertical line. The rally for stocks, Bitcoin, and crypto is going to be epic,” he suggested.
Vandell, co-founder of Black Swan Capitalist, supports that global M2 movements directly influence Bitcoin’s price. He notes that declines in global M2 are typically followed by Bitcoin and cryptocurrency market downturns about ten weeks later.
Despite the potential for short-term dips, Vandell believes this cycle sets the stage for a long-term uptrend.
“As seen recently, when global M2 declined, Bitcoin & crypto followed roughly 10 weeks later. While further downside is possible, this drawdown is a natural part of the cycle. This liquidity shift will likely continue throughout the year, setting the stage for the next leg up,” Vandell explained.
Similarly, another popular analyst, Michaël van de Poppe, sees M2 expansion as one of five key indicators for an early market recovery. He emphasizes that with inflation no longer the primary focus and expectations of US Federal Reserve rate cuts, financial conditions are becoming more favorable for Bitcoin.
“Bottom line is: Inflation isn’t the prime topic, likely to go down. FED rate cuts. The dollar to weaken massively. Yields to fall. M2 Supply to significantly expand. And as this process started, it’s just a matter of time until altcoins and crypto pick up. Bull,” he stated.
The correlation between Bitcoin’s price and global M2 growth is not new. Tomas, a macroeconomist, recently compared previous market cycles, particularly in 2017 and 2020. At the time, significant increases in global M2 coincided with Bitcoin’s strongest annual performances.
“Money supply is expanding globally. The last two major global M2 surges occurred in 2017 and 2020—both coincided with mini ‘everything bubbles’ and Bitcoin’s strongest years. Could we see a repeat in 2025? It depends on whether the U.S. dollar weakens significantly,” Tomas observed.
Tomas also highlighted the impact of central bank policies, pointing out that while major banks are cutting rates, the strength of the US dollar could be a limiting factor. If the dollar index (DXY) drops to around 100 or lower, it could create conditions similar to previous Bitcoin bull runs.
Macro researcher Yimin Xu believes that the Federal Reserve might halt its Quantitative Tightening (QT) policies in the latter half of the year. Such a move, Yimin says, could potentially shift toward Quantitative Easing (QE) if economic conditions demand it. This shift could inject additional liquidity into the markets, fueling Bitcoin’s upward trajectory.
“I think reserves could get too thin for the Fed’s liking in the second half of the year. I predict they will terminate QT in late Q3 or Q4, with possible QE to come after,” Xu commented.
Tomas agreed, stating that the Federal Reserve’s current plan is to increase its balance sheet slowly, which is in line with GDP growth. He also articulates that a major financial event could trigger a full-scale return to QE.
These perspectives suggest that uncertainties remain, including the strength of the US dollar and potential economic shocks. Nevertheless, the broader consensus among analysts points toward an impending bullish phase for Bitcoin.
Investors must conduct their own research as they continue to watch macroeconomic indicators in the coming months, anticipating whether the predicted rally will materialize.
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