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While some names retreat into the shadows, others are stepping into the spotlight—louder, bolder, and with bigger stakes. The familiar faces of crypto are being reintroduced in unfamiliar forms, and the timing couldn't be more curious.

Legacy players are pivoting, old narratives are resurfacing with new urgency, and once-dismissed assets are now leading the charge. It's not just about coins anymore—it's about vehicles, visibility, and validation.

Uranium Opportunity (Sponsored)

The Next Big Name in Uranium?

Billionaires are backing uranium. Governments are pouring in billions.

The uranium bull market is just getting started.

And one tiny uranium junior is sitting on the kind of high-potential assets that turned UEC into a $3.11 billion powerhouse.

• Prime uranium assets in the Athabasca Basin and the Central Mineral Belt

• Advancing exploration with new data analysis

• Institutional investors quietly moving into uranium

With the Trump administration fast-tracking policies to boost domestic uranium production, this company is in a perfect position to capitalize.

The market hasn’t caught on yet, but it won’t stay this way for long.

Find out the symbol before the crowd catches up.

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Market Trends

💥 Teucrium to Launch First XRP ETF in US—XXRP Debuts on NYSE Arca

Asset manager Teucrium is launching the US's first XRP-based ETF on April 8 under the ticker XXRP, marking a significant milestone for Ripple's native token. The 2x leveraged product aims to deliver double the daily return of XRP and will carry a 1.85% management fee. With $2 million in net assets to start, the fund targets short-term traders betting on XRP price moves.

Teucrium founder Sal Gilbertie said the timing of the launch—during a market downturn—was intentional, arguing that low prices could spark investor interest. The firm, which previously focused on commodity ETFs, is expanding into crypto following demand from investors eyeing high-beta exposure to altcoins.

Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted it was "very odd" for a leveraged product to debut before a spot ETF but said approval odds for a spot XRP fund remain strong. He and fellow analyst James Seyffart estimate a 65% approval chance this year, while prediction platform Polymarket pegs it at 75%.

The ETF debut follows the resolution of Ripple's long-standing court battle with the SEC over XRP's classification as a security. As that cloud clears, Teucrium's move could open the door for other asset managers—including Grayscale and Franklin Templeton—to follow suit with spot XRP ETF applications.

Institutional

📊 Cboe Plans New Bitcoin Futures with FTSE Russell Partnership

Cboe Digital is teaming up with FTSE Russell to launch a new cash-settled Bitcoin futures contract, expected to go live on April 28, pending regulatory approval. The contract will be based on the XBTF Index, tracking 1/10th the value of the FTSE Bitcoin Index, and will settle monthly.

The new product comes at a time when institutional appetite for regulated crypto tools is rising. "Participants want more capital-efficient ways to manage exposure," said Catherine Clay, Cboe's Global Head of Derivatives. The exchange hopes the contract appeals to both hedgers and speculators navigating current volatility.

If approved, the launch would mark another step in Cboe's strategy to provide comprehensive crypto exposure. In 2023, it became the first regulated US exchange to offer both spot and leveraged derivatives on a single platform, securing CFTC clearance for margined Bitcoin and Ether futures.

The FTSE partnership also signals a broader trend: legacy financial players are increasingly building bridges into crypto infrastructure. With products like XBTF, Cboe aims to normalize digital assets within traditional investment frameworks—one index, one contract at a time.

With a growing number of ETFs and futures products entering the market, exchanges are racing to define the next generation of crypto price discovery. As volatility rises and macro uncertainty lingers, structured exposure may become the preferred tool for institutional entry.

Disruptive Tech (Sponsored)

Elon Musk Says This Is His Most Valuable Breakthrough Yet

Elon Musk’s created a whole group of “Teslanaires”... His companies are worth more than $2 trillion combined... And the small companies connected to his breakthroughs have soared.

Now, as early as June 1, Tesla is set to launch its initial fleet of self-driving robotaxis —  and Elon believes what’s coming could create “the biggest asset value appreciation in history.”

Silicon Valley insider Jeff Brown’s sharing all the details in The Robotaxi Emergency Briefing – including the name of one of his top picks.

Click here to register for the event.

Corporate Moves

📈 Galaxy Digital Secures SEC Approval for Nasdaq Listing

Galaxy Digital, led by crypto veteran Mike Novogratz, has received SEC approval to list on the Nasdaq, pending a shareholder vote on May 9. The firm plans to relocate its headquarters from the Cayman Islands to Delaware, citing a more competitive corporate environment.

Galaxy will trade under the ticker GLXY and expects to complete its reorganization and listing by mid-May. The firm sees the move as a way to better align with US regulatory norms and position itself alongside other major publicly traded crypto companies like Coinbase and Robinhood.

Novogratz will retain near-majority control post-listing, holding almost 60% of the voting power. The company's recent Form S-4 highlights Delaware's legal clarity and dynamic regulatory updates as key advantages over offshore jurisdictions.

The move follows a mixed year for Galaxy, which recently settled a $200 million claim tied to Terra (LUNA) promotion allegations. Despite an 8% drop in share price on the TSX, Galaxy's push to go public in the US may reinvigorate investor interest as crypto firms seek mainstream legitimacy.

If successful, the listing could also set the stage for other cross-listed or foreign-based crypto firms to follow suit—especially those eyeing broader capital markets access and deeper US investor pools. Galaxy may just be the first of many.

Uranium Market (Sponsored)

On Behalf of Azincourt Energy Corp

The Next UEC?

Something big is brewing in the uranium market.

And the world’s wealthiest, most powerful investors are moving in—Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Sam Altman.

They’ve made their billions in tech revolutions like Amazon, Microsoft, and OpenAI. Now, they’re betting big on nuclear energy.

• Gates: His Natrium reactor secured $3 billion in funding.

• Bezos: Backing a fusion energy startup.

• Altman: Building reactors powered by nuclear waste.

Governments are following suit. The US just poured $6 billion into nuclear energy, while the Trump administration is fast-tracking policies to boost domestic uranium production.

For investors, this is a perfect storm.

The last uranium boom turned a tiny $0.60 stock into a $3.11 billion powerhouse.

The next one could be happening right now.

Find out which uranium junior could be the next big winner.

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⏩ Future Forward

Momentum is building—new token launches, upcoming airdrops, and shifting market dynamics are all setting the stage for what's ahead. There's likely more brewing beneath the surface than meets the eye. 📅

Crypto Conferences:

💎 Mexico Finance and Fintech Summit 2025 (Apr 9, 2025 - Apr 10, 2025)

💎 FinTech and Banking Unconference Colombia 2025 (Apr 9, 2025)

💎 FIBE Fintech Festival Berlin 2025 (Apr 9, 2025 - Apr 10, 2025)

Upcoming Airdrops:

🎁 IOST (IOST) Airdrop (Apr 9, 2025)

🎁 UXLINK (UXLINK) Airdrop (Apr 10, 2025)

🎁 Beincom (BIC) Airdrop (May 15, 2025)

Upcoming Token Launches:

🚀 Blink Game AI (BLINK) IDO on KingdomStarter (Apr 12, 2025)

🚀 Grafilab (GRAFI) IDO on Huostarter (Apr 24, 2025)

🚀 Resolv (RESOLV) IDO on Legion (Q2, 2025)

Which event are you most excited for? Let us know!

🧠 Crypto Know-How: What Is a Token Generation Event (TGE)?

A Token Generation Event, or TGE, is when a crypto project officially creates and distributes its tokens—usually for the first time. Think of it like a product launch, but instead of releasing a gadget, the team is launching a digital asset that will power their ecosystem.

TGEs often follow an initial fundraising round, like an ICO or IDO, where early supporters buy tokens in exchange for capital. Once the TGE happens, those tokens are minted and sent to investors, listed on exchanges, or used within the project.

Some TGEs are quiet and technical, while others are hyped events designed to build momentum. Either way, they mark a major milestone for a project—and a critical point where token value, utility, and community trust begin to take shape.

Everything Else

• A rogue MEV bot lost $180K in ETH after an attacker exploited its faulty access controls, highlighting a rise in fake MEV tutorials that trick beginners into installing malicious code.

• WazirX creditors have overwhelmingly approved a restructuring plan to recover assets from its $230M hack, paving the way for phased withdrawals and a future DEX launch.

• Nigeria's $81.5B tax case against Binance has been postponed to April 30 as legal disputes continue over document service and jurisdiction.

• Blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps revealed the MELANIA meme coin team quietly dumped over $30M in tokens, sparking fresh concerns about insider trading and retail losses.

• Trump-backed World Liberty Financial has proposed a test airdrop of its USD1 stablecoin to WLFI holders amid growing political scrutiny over the project's governance and funding.