The adjusted data, lovingly curated for consistent valuation, shows that in June 2025, SMSF crypto holdings stood at a modest 3.02 billion Australian dollars ($1.97 billion). A trifling $100 million less than the $3.12 billion reported in June 2024. As per the ATO report published on Wednesday, because timing is everything, isn’t it? ⌛
In the vast and often unforgiving world of cryptocurrencies, Solana (SOL) stands as a testament to resilience and strategic positioning. At the moment, SOL is trading at $210, marking a modest 4% gain over the last 24 hours and a 3% rise over the past week. The price is confined within a tight consolidation range between $200 and $206, a zone that has seen steady accumulation amidst recent market turbulence.
And what’s the end goal? Well, the two companies are targeting over 90 markets. Apparently, there’s a growing need for faster and cheaper cross-border transactions, especially in places that are still stuck in the dark ages of financial systems.
Bitcoin, ever the dramatic character, began a fresh recovery wave above the $109,500 zone. With a determined spirit, BTC climbed above the $110,000 and $110,500 resistance levels, as if scaling the walls of a fortress.
As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve recently had the pleasure of peeking into the world of “Monster Hunter Now” – Niantic’s latest offering in 2023. This immersive experience embodies the thrill of teaming up with friends, embarking on monster hunts, and crafting new armor and weapons using the advanced augmented reality technology that Niantic is renowned for.
Recently, I got a sneak peek at Season 7 of “Monster Hunter Now,” which celebrates the game’s 2nd anniversary and introduces a plethora of exciting new features and updates. Despite not being deeply immersed in either Niantic’s augmented reality projects or the “Monster Hunter” franchise, the tantalizing glimpse I got has piqued my interest enough to make me eager to give it a shot.
Among the first doors you’ll encounter as you play is the “Hall B door,” which needs a specific code. The game manual provides instructions on how to obtain the code in the game titled “Cronos: The New Dawn.
PlayStation Network (PSN) interruptions aren’t frequent occurrences, but they do happen occasionally. These outages pose problems for gamers because a non-functioning PSN usually prevents access to online gaming, friend lists, and other features.
In September 2021, Insomniac initially unveiled their plans for a Wolverine game, but the first trailer didn’t reveal much except for the fact they were developing
Game Rant recently visited PAX West in Seattle, Washington, and had the opportunity to try out a demo of Silksong on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Unfortunately, the demo was quite short. The two levels available were Moss Grotto and Deep Docks, each taking approximately ten minutes to complete. During this time, there wasn’t much interaction with the game’s wider systems or storyline. Instead, the demo mainly consisted of platforming challenges, exploring hidden rooms, battling basic enemies, and little else. However, it did offer a firsthand experience of how Hornet plays in Silksong, reminiscent of her boss role in Hollow Knight due to her nimble gameplay style.
Video game homages often take shape as nods to cherished players or acknowledgements of other games, including rival titles. Regardless, such gestures are consistently touching to see. Let’s explore some outstanding examples of in-game tributes:
1. A tribute to Pac-Man in Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary: To celebrate the quarter-century milestone of Pac-Man, Nintendo included a special level in Super Mario Bros. that was an exact replica of the classic maze from Pac-Man. Players even controlled Mario as Pac-Man, complete with the iconic power pellet effect!
2. The ‘Stanley Parable’ Easter egg in Half-Life 2: In a hidden room within Half-Life 2, developer Valve hid an homage to The Stanley Parable, another game created by one of their former employees. A poster featuring the main character from The Stanley Parable was found among the clutter, delighting fans who discovered it!
3. A salute to Donkey Kong in Super Smash Bros.: As a nod to the arcade classic Donkey Kong, which marked Nintendo’s first foray into the video game industry, the titular ape made an appearance as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Series. His moveset included many references to his original game, allowing fans to relive the fun of Donkey Kong through this new medium!
4. The ‘Fez’ level in Portal 2: To acknowledge the indie hit Fez, developer Valve created a secret level in Portal 2 that mimicked the look and feel of the original game. Fans who managed to find the hidden entrance could enjoy exploring a portal-filled world inspired by Fez!
