GM. This is the Never Die Newsletter, where I share whatever crypto news and content I feel like, every week, short and sweet, right to your beautiful little inbox.

This week we have:

• 🎙️Hot Off the Mic: A new pod w/ Justin Gary, co founder of Sol Forge Fusion

• 🎥 Latest Episode: Why I’m loading up on this small cap altcoin

• 📰News: Bitcoin surpasses $100K

• 🐧Narrative of the week: NFTs are making a comeback

NEWS📰

🔥 Trump Appoints Ex-PayPal Exec David Sacks as AI & Crypto Czar

Donald Trump appointed David Sacks as the White House AI & Crypto Czar to lead U.S. innovation in AI and cryptocurrency. Sacks a PayPal co-founder, will shape policies, oversee blockchain and AI development, and tackle Big Tech censorship.

👟 Nike’s RTFKT NFT Wearables Set to Shut Down by January

RTFKT, known for its NFT virtual sneakers, will cease operations in January 2025 after earning nearly $50M since its 2020 launch. Acquired during the 2021 NFT boom, RTFKT will release one final collection, BLADE DROP, before shutting down.

🚀 Bitcoin Hits $100K for the First Time Ever

Bitcoin has surged 126% in 2024, hitting $100,000 for the first time, fueled by ETF demand, April's halving, and Donald Trump's election win. The milestone marks a $2 trillion market cap, with pro-crypto policies and corporate adoption driving the rally.

⚖️ Alex Mashinsky Pleads Guilty in Major Plea Deal

Former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky pleaded guilty to commodities fraud and manipulating the $CEL token price, forfeiting $48M as part of a plea deal. Initially charged with seven felonies, he now faces up to 30 years in prison, with sentencing set for April 8.

📉 Hawk Tuah Memecoin Tanks 90% After Launch

Haliey Welch's HAWK memecoin surged to $490M before crashing 91%, with accusations of insider trading and sniping. Welch denied the claims, but on-chain data revealed one wallet made $1.3M, prompting investor outrage and legal threats.

A Deep Dive Into Sol Forge Fusion

In this episode, I chat with the Legend Justin Gary, co-creator of Sol Forge Fusion, a crypto card game made with the guy behind Magic: The Gathering. It’s still a small project, but I think it’s worth exploring to see where it could go.

Why I’m Stacking this Tiny Altcoin Before 2025

In this week’s video, I’m sharing why I’ve been loading up on a small crypto project I think could explode in the next altseason.

Narrative Of The Week: NFTs

The NFT space is making waves with a major resurgence in sales and interest. Here's what's catching attention: 

Sales Volume Surges: A 24% increase in NFT sales boosts blue-chip projects like BAYC and CryptoPunks. 

Gaming NFTs Shine: Projects like Flokitars gain momentum, showcasing NFTs’ in-game utility. 

Pudgy Penguins Soar: Floor prices hit new highs amid $PENGU token announcement.

RTFKT Closure Sparks Debate: RTFKT’s closure marks a strategic shift under Nike’s new CEO, Elliott Hill.

This week, NFTs have proven they're far from dead, highlighting immense potential for growth this cycle.

AIRDROPS 🪂

To Claim:

Move (Testnet Users)
mETH (Airdrop claim)
HYPE (Perp Users)
Zircuit (Airdrop claim)

To Farm:

Fluid: Lend/Borrow Funds
Gearbox: Earn/Borrow/Farm
Symbiotic: Restaking your ETH
Dolomite: Defi Looping
Contango: Defi Looping

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