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Once expected to be the future of interactive entertainment, the web3 gaming market is facing a serious turning point throughout 2025. The news of project closures that has been coming one after another since the beginning of the year highlights fundamental challenges faced by the entire industry, not just individual companies experiencing management crises.
The decision to end 17 titles announced over the past year can be seen as a result of triple hardships: capital depletion, loss of investor interest, and shrinking user base.
Investment Collapse and User Exodus: The Double Blow Striking the web3 Gaming Industry
According to the latest DappRadar report, web3 game investments in Q1 2025 have plummeted by 71% year-over-year.

On January 21, multiple mainstream tokens in the market showed a significant divergence in performance. ZRO and AXS led the gains with increases of 13.55% and 11.69%, respectively. Conversely, ICP experienced the largest decline, dropping by 7.18%. Market enthusiasm is showing rotational characteristics, and investors should pay attention to changes in fundamentals.

Eric Trump-backed American Bitcoin has rapidly grown to become the 20th largest Bitcoin reserve company globally in just 39 days, surpassing several notable firms. This growth is driven by a strategic increase in Bitcoin holdings, reflecting intensified competition in the mining industry.

Magic Eden has transitioned from an NFT trading platform to a crypto entertainment ecosystem, launching innovative features such as Lucky Buy and Packs to attract mainstream users. By employing geo-blocking technology to address regulatory challenges and initiating buyback programs to ensure community benefits, its strategy of integrating finance and entertainment helps establish a stable shared interest community and further expand the Web3 market.

Bitcoin asset management company Strive's perpetual preferred stock (SATA) broke through the $100 par value for the first time last week, enhancing its ability to expand Bitcoin holdings through more efficient financing. The up to 12% dividend yield attracted a large number of investors, creating a positive feedback loop and strengthening market expectations for the company's future growth. This breakthrough allows Strive to gain an advantage in competing with Strategy for market opportunities.

In 2024, the VR headset market will launch several new products, covering high-end, cost-effective, and entry-level options. Flagship models like Apple Vision Pro and HTC Vive Pro 2 target professional users, while Meta Quest 3 and PlayStation VR2 balance performance and price. Entry-level users can choose the affordable Meta Quest 2. Domestic brands like PICO 4 Pro and Huawei Vision Glass are also competitive, meeting the needs of different users.

Market data shows that on January 13th, spot gold and silver performed remarkably. Among them, spot silver led the gains, rising 7.59% in a single day, breaking through $86 per ounce and hitting a record high. Meanwhile, spot gold was also not to be outdone, with an intraday increase of 2.67%, and the price was refreshed to above $4630 per ounce.
Silver's strong performance is particularly notable, with a surge of $6.00 within 24 hours, setting a new record. The simultaneous upward movement of spot gold and silver reflects the market's continued recognition of the safe-haven demand for precious metals.

Wall Street believes that 2026 will be a special "Year of Opportunity" due to the simultaneous occurrence of three major factors: interest rate cuts, tax reductions, and technological innovation. The Federal Reserve's room for interest rate cuts, early investment incentives from tax policies, and AI-driven productivity improvements will all stimulate economic growth. However, risks associated with AI labor replacement and policy overlaps must also be watched carefully, and the market needs to seize this limited window of opportunity.

The most debated figure in the venture capital industry, Peter Thiel, and how he built his investment empire. The numerous miraculous returns born from Founders Fund have completely overturned the traditional VC operation model—demonstrating what true innovation is.
Peter Thiel: The genius investor who can read 20 moves ahead
Coming from the CEO of PayPal, Peter Thiel is one of the most mysterious and influential figures in Silicon Valley. His moves are always unpredictable, but in hindsight, they are always correct—this is a characteristic of chess geniuses.
Starting with a modest $50 million in 2005, Founders Fund quickly rose to the top tier of the industry within just a few years.

With the rapid development of blockchain technology, how to utilize on-chain assets in real life has become a key concern for crypto users. Virtual debit cards (commonly known as "U Cards") have quietly begun to gain popularity as a solution to this challenge. They bridge the "last mile" from asset management to everyday spending and serve as an essential link seamlessly connecting traditional payment networks with the world of crypto assets.
Currently, the market offers a variety of U Card products, each with its own unique positioning. Options include exchange-based stability-focused cards, protocol-native asset utilization cards, financial institution partnerships, and more, catering to diverse user needs. This article will introduce the 10 most representative types in the market.