The cryptocurrency landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation as Bitcoin’s evolution into digital gold through ETF adoption reshapes investment strategies across the United States. Capital is rotating from pure Bitcoin holdings into narrative-rich altcoins with real utility, marking a significant departure from the strict maximalism that once dominated crypto portfolios. Projects like PEPENODE are capturing this shifting attention by blending meme culture with gamified mining, representing the new wave of interactive, utility-driven assets attracting rotated Bitcoin profits in today’s more mature market environment.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekDubai Regulates Onchain Robotics with peaq Partnership
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has forged a strategic partnership with decentralized physical infrastructure protocol peaq to develop comprehensive regulations for onchain robotics and tokenized machines. This collaboration represents Dubai’s latest initiative to position itself as a global hub for the emerging machine economy, focusing on peaq’s Machine Economy Free Zone as a controlled testing environment where robotics and artificial intelligence can function within decentralized networks.
about Dubai Regulates Onchain Robotics with peaq PartnershipWorld’s First Tokenized AI Robo-Farm Launches in Hong Kong
peaq blockchain has partnered with KanayaAI and DualMint to launch the world’s first tokenized vertical robo-farm in Hong Kong. This innovative project combines AI-driven automation with real-world asset tokenization to create a sustainable agriculture model. Community members can now join a waitlist to co-own the farm through NFTs and earn yields from its operations.
about World's First Tokenized AI Robo-Farm Launches in Hong KongTokenized Robo-Farm Launches in Hong Kong with 20% Yield
A groundbreaking partnership between blockchain network peaq, tokenization platform DualMint, and urban agritech firm KanayaAI is set to launch what they claim is the world’s first tokenized vertical robo-farm in Hong Kong. Scheduled for operation in the fourth quarter of 2025, this autonomous facility aims to generate an approximate 20% yield for holders of its revenue-linked NFTs, while simultaneously addressing urban food scarcity through highly efficient, sustainable agriculture. The project represents a bold fusion of financial technology and critical infrastructure.
about Tokenized Robo-Farm Launches in Hong Kong with 20% YieldUAE Launches Blockchain Sandbox for Machine Economy
The UAE Machine Economy Free Zone, a collaboration between Layer-1 blockchain peaq and the Pulsar Group, has launched a dedicated sandbox in Dubai. This initiative seeks to merge robotics and AI within a decentralized economy, offering a regulated environment for testing machine economy applications like DePIN networks. Developers, businesses, and government stakeholders can leverage this sandbox to innovate and advance decentralized use cases, fostering a new era of economic integration between machines and blockchain technology.
about UAE Launches Blockchain Sandbox for Machine EconomyVan de Poppe: Altcoin Rotation Begins, Top 5 Picks
Michaël van de Poppe observes that while retail investors remain cautious, Ethereum’s recent rebound against Bitcoin signals the start of capital rotation into altcoins. He outlines a money-flow model where funds move from Bitcoin to Ethereum, then to large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap altcoins. His top five picks include Chainlink (LINK) for institutional adoption, Aave (AAVE) for decentralized lending, Wormhole (W) for cross-chain liquidity, Peaq (PEAQ) for DePIN and machine economy growth, and Alkimi (ADS) for decentralized advertising. Van de Poppe advises adjusting allocations based on market cap and risk, emphasizing larger caps for stability and smaller caps for higher potential returns. The crypto market cap stands at $3.18 trillion as of the latest data.
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