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Aptos (APT) and Filecoin (FIL) are showing renewed signs of strength, each emerging as a notable contender in the Layer-1 blockchain landscape through very different, but equally powerful, strategic paths. The divergence highlights a maturing market where projects are now being valued for their unique, ecosystem-specific catalysts.

The idea of another altcoin season has divided the crypto community in 2025. Many investors have begun to doubt whether a strong altcoin rally will ever return. Yet, a few catalysts hint that the next big wave of altcoin rotation could be closer than most expect.

Mattel has to halt its Hot Wheels Virtual Garage NFT collection, given doubts about future digital collectible prospects. The company is taking this step to assess its virtual collectible approach due to the unpredictable nature of the market.

Blockchain platform BORA has announced a collaboration with game developer Baligames to co-launch a new Web3 game on LINE NEXT’s Mini Dapp platform. The game, set to debut in the third quarter of 2025, will blend match-3 puzzle mechanics with role-playing game (RPG) elements.

and GameFi will be crucial in the next bull cycle, says crypto and NFT investor Crypto Tony. In a recent tweet, Tony told his followers his focus is on APE, MANA, PYR, SAND, AXS, ILV, ALICE, and RLB.

The cryptocurrency world has always been unpredictable, with several opportunities and drawbacks, the latter comprising scams and security breaches. While scams targeted users via fake websites and offers, security breaches targeted organizations and looted their funds. Since its inception, the digital asset industry has had its fair share of both scams and security breaches.

According to reports, Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to expand its ETF offering by early next year, moving beyond Bitcoin to include a variety of altcoins. The move aligns with the Thai regulator’s effort to expand its cryptocurrency industry and establish the region as a recognized crypto hub.

Mattel has to halt its Hot Wheels Virtual Garage NFT collection, given doubts about future digital collectible prospects. The company is taking this step to assess its virtual collectible approach due to the unpredictable nature of the market.

Bitcoin price today is trading around $107,800, holding just above its short-term support after a volatile weekend. The token’s correction from its August highs near $118,000 has lasted longer, with sellers keeping the pressure on as whales move their holdings and spot outflows speed up.

Aave Labs, the developer behind one of crypto’s largest decentralized lending protocols, announced Monday that its new consumer app has officially launched on Apple’s European App Store. The firm also opened a global waitlist, signaling its first major push toward broad retail adoption.

El Salvador has amassed headlines with another purchase, but not with Bitcoin. The country has taken a significant step by adding $50 million worth of gold to its reserves, its first acquisition since 1990. This move signals a new phase in its strategy to diversify assets, reduce risks, and reinforce economic stability. By blending gold with its Bitcoin holdings, El Salvador has strengthened its stance, reflecting both caution and ambition amid shifting global financial conditions.

Mattel has to halt its Hot Wheels Virtual Garage NFT collection, given doubts about future digital collectible prospects. The company is taking this step to assess its virtual collectible approach due to the unpredictable nature of the market.

and GameFi will be crucial in the next bull cycle, says crypto and NFT investor Crypto Tony. In a recent tweet, Tony told his followers his focus is on APE, MANA, PYR, SAND, AXS, ILV, ALICE, and RLB.

The coming week will see several major token unlocks releasing over $650 million in tokens scheduled for release. According to CryptoRank data, leading the list are ASTER, PUMP, ARB, STBL, SEI, DBR, and STRK. Unlocks add circulating supply, test liquidity, and often set short-term trading ranges. Mixed momentum across these names suggests choppy price action into and after the events.

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has formally delineated its thesis for digital assets, categorizing Bitcoin as a “sovereign store of value” while ceding the payments utility narrative to stablecoins. Robbie Mitchnick, Head of Digital Assets, outlined the firm’s quantitative approach this week, framing Bitcoin not as a tech stock proxy, but as a generational alternative to the $26 trillion gold market.

Mattel has to halt its Hot Wheels Virtual Garage NFT collection, given doubts about future digital collectible prospects. The company is taking this step to assess its virtual collectible approach due to the unpredictable nature of the market.

The total market capitalization of altcoins, excluding Bitcoin and Ethereum, closed in August above $1 trillion, a key milestone. The monthly close, by trader Ash Crypto, signals that altcoins may be on the verge of a major breakout as the market enters the final quarter of 2025.

Bitcoin’s next leg may take its cue from gold’s run, according to analyst Colin Talks Crypto, who tracked the historical pattern where gold leads Bitcoin by about 80 days. His latest overlay compares BTC, gold, and Global M2 and shows gold sprinting while Bitcoin lags.

The cryptocurrency world has always been unpredictable, with several opportunities and drawbacks, the latter comprising scams and security breaches. While scams targeted users via fake websites and offers, security breaches targeted organizations and looted their funds. Since its inception, the digital asset industry has had its fair share of both scams and security breaches.

A new sub-sector is emerging as a potential game-changer in the crypto realm. With a collective market cap of $7.4 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $682 million, gaming tokens are carving out their own niche in the crypto universe. But why are they gaining so much traction?