The key to generational wealth in crypto right now is finding the next big thing that people can gamble on without it being traditional gambling.Memecoins, the Pokémon card hype, to a certain extent prediction markets and perps.Even NFTs back in the day with the reveals.All of these are are basically gambling with an element of skill attached to them.It's a broader trend that we're seeing not only in crypto, but crypto offer the best returns if you get it right.People, especially new entrants, want a (seemi ...

Core Insights - VENU (NYSE American: VENU) is set to launch a blockchain-powered digital platform in early 2026, aiming to enhance ticket sales and audience engagement through tokenized memberships and a "soft ticketing" system [1][2][3] Group 1: Company Strategy and Vision - VENU's founder, J.W. Roth, projects $2 billion in annual ticket sales by 2030 across multiple venues, emphasizing that blockchain integration will significantly boost ticket sales and audience reach [2][3] - The company has a $1.3 billion construction pipeline, with a potential to scale ticket revenue to $1 billion or more in the near term through its digital strategy [2][3] - The live events market is expected to grow from $466 billion in 2025 to $652 billion by 2032, with digital ticketing already accounting for 40% of sales [3] Group 2: Digital Platform Features - VENU's platform aims to extend its reach into various digital spaces, enhancing live-streamed entertainment and creating new fan engagement experiences [3][4] - Key features include tokenized memberships and rewards, allowing fans to earn $VENU tokens for participation, which can be redeemed for various perks [7][8] - The platform will facilitate low-fee transactions through NFTs, potentially increasing revenue by 20-30% by eliminating traditional ticketing fees [6][7] Group 3: Market Dynamics and Growth Potential - The integration of blockchain technology is expected to drive 25% of sales by 2028, with NFTs transforming tickets into tradable assets [7][8] - VENU's physical assets, such as the 8,000-seat Ford Amphitheater, provide a solid foundation for this digital pivot, enhancing liquidity and audience engagement [4][5] - The company is targeting underserved U.S. markets with a $5 billion development pipeline, leveraging public-private partnerships to accelerate growth [5][9]

NFT & Collectibles - FIFA has its own Layer 1 (L1) blockchain on Avalanche, powering FIFA Collect [1] - FIFA Collect offers digital collectibles as NFTs, tradeable on the L1 [1] - FIFA Collect is the only place to get a guaranteed slot to buy a FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket, called RTB (Right to Buy) [1] - New city glories packs have a guaranteed chance to drop RTBs for Miami and LA games [2]

I admit I was wrong on Runes.I thought they were one of the most fun crypto native innovations this cycle in a market dominated by tradfi and macro narratives.Memecoins on Bitcoin? Fungible tokens were supposed to be impossible on BTC and yet they were.Casey, the creator of Runes, said he wanted to bring speculation, gambling and fun to Bitcoin.Not so fun losing money. Maybe the bounce is not coming.But beyond speculation, Runes could have added more fees, more developers and more users to Bitcoin while kee ...

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Group 1 - Brera Holdings stock has surged over 450%, reaching a high of $43.14 from $7.65 in just a few days [1] - The company is transitioning to a digital asset treasury and will rebrand as Solmate, focusing on holding Solana tokens [2] - This transition is funded by a private placement that raised $300 million, with notable backers including ARK Invest and the Solana Foundation [3] Group 2 - Brera plans to trade on both Nasdaq and UAE exchanges post-transition while continuing its sports franchise operations [4] - The trend of non-crypto companies entering the crypto space is ongoing, despite predictions of a peak in the crypto treasury craze [4] - The Trump administration's pro-crypto policies have positively impacted digital assets, including Solana, which has increased by 75% in six months [5] Group 3 - Various companies, including those in unrelated sectors, have announced crypto treasury strategies, attracting Wall Street analysts to join these firms [6]

Which sector will grow fastest in #crypto?▫️ Metaverse▫️ DeFi▫️ Gaming▫️ NFTs ...

The Morning Minute (9.19)Powered by @yeet⏰Top News:-Crypto majors retreat after post-FOMC rally; BTC -1% at $116,300-Joe Lubin confirms MetaMask token coming “very soon”-Plasma sets mainnet debut & XPL token TGE for Sept 25-Pump Fun crosses $100M in PUMP buybacks (tho PUMP falls 7%)-Kevin Durant regains access to Coinbase wallet lost in 2016 when BTC was $600🌎 Macro Crypto and Memes-Crypto majors are red and retreating after the post-FOMC rally; BTC -1% at $116,300, ETH +-1% at $4,510, XRP -3% at $3.02, SOL ...

Pavel Durov is bullposting the growth of Telegram Gifts (TON NFTs)Where most collections are up 50%-70%+ on the monthProbably worth paying attention toPavel Durov (@durov):📈 Growth in the last 30 days 🚀 https://t.co/AE9dJsAfB6 ...

RT Digital Gold Talk (@DigitalGoldTalk)Determining the Crypto Fair Value of NFTs https://t.co/L3BMPVD3xj ...