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: My 2025 Bull Run Roadmap

• 🎥 Latest Episode: Why I’m buying this massively underrated altcoin

• 📰News: Bitcoin ETFs experience largest daily outflows

• 🏛Narrative of the week: All eyes on the Fed

NEWS📰

👋 Aptos CEO and Co-Founder Steps Down

Mo Shaikh stepped down as Aptos Labs CEO, with co-founder Avery Ching taking over. Shaikh, who helped raise $400M, will stay as a strategic adviser while exploring new opportunities.

🏦 Deutsche Bank Develops L2 Blockchain on Ethereum

Deutsche Bank, Germany's largest lender, is developing a L2 on Ethereum using ZKsync to enhance compliance and transaction efficiency in regulated finance. Part of Germany's Project, the initiative integrates with Ethereum to address compliance challenges.

 🟣 Aave DAO Considers Leaving Polygon After Bridge Proposal

Aave founder Marc Zeller proposed stricter risk parameters on Polygon including zero LTV and freezing bridged assets in response to plans for farming $1B in stablecoins. The move aims to mitigate risks as Aave currently holds $461M in TVL on Polygon.

📈 SEC Approves Hashdex & Franklin Bitcoin-Ether ETFs

The SEC approved Bitcoin and Ether index ETFs from Hashdex and Franklin Templeton, allowing them to trade on Nasdaq and Cboe BZX. Both ETFs will hold spot Bitcoin and Ether, potentially paving the way for similar products from firms like BlackRock.

📉 Bitcoin ETFs See Record Outflows in a Single Day

Bitcoin ETFs experienced record outflows of $671.9M on Dec. 19, led by Grayscale’s GBTC and ARK Invest’s ARKB. The sell-off coincided with Bitcoin’s price dip and over $1B in market liquidations.

My 2025 Crypto Bull Run Blueprint

In this episode, I dive into past cycles to map out what the 2025 crypto bull run could look like. I cover altseason timing, the two phases of a bull run, price action for Bitcoin and Ethereum, crypto gaming, NFTs, and more.

Why I’m Loading Up on This Tiny Altcoin

In this week’s video, I’m revealing a tiny altcoin I believe has massive growth potential. I’ll cover what it is, why I’m bullish, how I’m making $7,000 a month staking it, and show you exactly how to stake it yourself.

Narrative Of The Week: The Fed

This week, the Federal Reserve made headlines with a major rate cut and unexpected comments from Chair Jerome Powell. Here’s what unfolded:

Rate Cut Announced: The Fed reduced rates by 25 basis points to 4.5%, adjusting its inflation target to 2.5% for 2025.

Bitcoin Ban for Fed Members: Jerome Powell revealed that Federal Reserve members are not allowed to own Bitcoin.

Crypto in Freefall: Powell’s comments reignited macroeconomic concerns, pushing BTC below $100K and altcoins into a nosedive.

The Fed's decisions and Powell's remarks sent shockwaves through the markets, reinforcing how deeply intertwined crypto and traditional finance have become.

AIRDROPS 🪂

To Claim:

Move (Testnet Users)
Magic Eden (Marketplace Users)
Odos (Aggregator Users)
Pudgy Penguin (Solana Users)

To Farm:

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

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