Mason Versluis, crypto oracle and resident market whisperer, says the question isn’t *if* XRP ETF approval will happen, but *when*-maybe 2025, maybe 2027, but soon enough to start practicing your victory dance. He pointed out on X (because apparently Twitter lost the trademark) that Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot ETFs got the green light in 2024, which basically sets the stage for XRP’s ETF debut. Yeehaw.
“People familiar with the matter”-a phrase as elusive as a shadow in the fog-have divulged to Bloomberg that Blackrock is weighing the transformation of ETFs into tokens. These anonymous sages, cloaked in confidentiality, paint a picture of a future where ETFs glide effortlessly across public ledgers. The concept, they say, is as straightforward as a peasant’s plow: mint a blockchain twin of an ETF, and let the token do the heavy lifting. Simple, yet revolutionary. Or is it? 🤔🔗
In Stardew Valley, there’s an affection system for both town residents and farm animals. If we were designing a similar system in a hypothetical PokĂ©mon world called Pokopia, it would incorporate elements from both. For instance, Ditto could interact with PokĂ©mon by petting them and feeding their favorite foods, but also giving them gifts and spending quality time to build relationships, much like the protagonist can communicate with PokĂ©mon in a way a regular trainer can’t.
Different from many shonen protagonists, Luffy begins the One Piece series with a considerable strength due to his Devil Fruit ability, which makes his body rubbery and enables powerful attacks. However, as the story progresses, Luffy, being the captain of the Straw Hat crew, has essentially reached god-like power levels. This is evident in how he’s defeated numerous formidable opponents on his journey to become Pirate King. While these battles were not a stroll in the park, it’s worth noting that there were several Marines and pirates who, upon challenging Luffy to a fight, were already at a significant disadvantage from the start.
The rightmost yellow door, which is clean and free of any corpses or blood, should be your choice. This door leads to the next room, where you’ll find a grapple hook point above, enabling you to advance into the second room by using it.
In August 2024, LocalThunk unveiled plans for a free upgrade to Balatro version 1.1, expected to be rolled out to all players in 2025. The developer hinted that the update would bring new tactics and concepts into the roguelike genre, possibly introducing more distinct Jokers as well. This news sparked excitement among fans, who were eager to see how the game would evolve and what fresh content could be expected. However, the creator of the game has recently shared some slightly disappointing news about the update’s release – a development that longtime fans are taking in stride due to the reasoning behind it.
Despite generating a lot of anticipation, the latest Ash & Iron expansion for Destiny 2 seems to have disappointed many players. The new Territories: Reclaim activity was marred by bugs and other technical problems, while concerns about the power leveling system persisted. Bungie has announced plans to rectify these issues with a forthcoming update due next week, but the community’s frustration continues.
Over the last couple of years, the Dynasty Warriors series has experienced a bit of a slowdown, but the most recent release rejuvenated it in early 2025. Just under a month after its debut, Dynasty Warriors: Origins surpassed one million copies sold, and its free demo was downloaded more than two million times within the same timeframe. To continue capitalizing on this success, the company plans to launch the game on another platform soon.
In 2025, as the Nintendo Switch 2 hit the market, Mario Kart World, a fresh cooperative title featuring Mario and friends, made its debut. Racers can engage in competitions on numerous tracks or simply roam freely, exploring an expansive world filled with intriguing challenges based on speed and technique. To mark Mario’s special occasion, why not have a race – or several? Just remember to stop by one of the many eateries scattered throughout the game’s world for a tasty snack on your journey.
This APOPHIS Lance Rafa build focuses on swiftly annihilating enemies with a powerful, dual-element beam of fire and electricity. It is remarkably potent when wielded skillfully, making it ideal for players who enjoy frequent deployments of their Action Skill in Borderlands 4.