🎮 Web3 Gaming and Tech

• Doodles’ $DOOD token is launching on Solana today

• Coinbase announced it’s now the exclusive crypto exchange sponsor for League of Legends and Valorant esports

• Adidas is launching an NFT collection on Sui in partnership with Xociety

  • “2,600 Adidas mystery box NFTs can be opened to reveal in-game skins, including black hoodies, neon Adidas tracksuits, and other looks emblazoned with the Adidas logo.” - Blockworks

• Treasure DAO is shutting down its blockchain on May 30

  • Make sure to migrate out your assets before the date

• Claynosaurz is migrating to Sui and launching a new collection

  • The PopKins Unleashed NFTs will be a 25K collection of Booster Packs

• Arbitrum Gaming Ventures announced that they invested $10M in various crypto games:

  • Wildcard, T-REX, Hyve Labs, XAI, and Proof of Play.

• Azra Games introduced its upcoming dark fantasy RPG, Ungodly

  • Coming to PC and mobile this winter

• Gaudiy, the owners of MyAnimeList, have received a 10B yen investment from Sony and Bandai Namco

  • “Gaudiy is a web3 company that engages in a fan-economy business based on blockchain technology for the entertainment industry”

• Off the Grid NFTs are coming to OpenSea this May

🚀 Nexus V1 Launch

Welcome to edition #78 of the Nexus Power Up Newsletter. We’re excited to share that on-platform trading is going live very soon (aimed for next week).

You can now download the Nexus app on the App Store and the Play Store.

Try the free features (game database, crypto market overview, and token and NFT charts) of the platform without having to log in 👇

You can also get access through:

• Getting a Nexus Pass NFT now for exclusive lifetime access

Don't miss out—follow our journey on Hustle's Twitter, YouTube channels, and Nexus Twitter.

📈Macro Cryptocurrency News

• President Trump announced a "full and comprehensive" trade deal with the UK, which aims to strengthen the US-UK relationship.

  • Despite the agreement, the existing 10% universal tariffs on UK exports to the US are expected to persist, potentially limiting the deal's scope.

• The Solana Policy Institute, alongside Orca and Superstate, proposed an SEC-backed framework to tokenize Wall Street stocks on the blockchain.

  • The initiative aims to innovate financial markets by enabling equity securities to operate on blockchain technology.

• Japanese firm Metaplanet announced plans to establish a U.S. subsidiary in Miami, Florida, to expand its bitcoin treasury strategy. 

  • The new entity, Metaplanet Treasury Corp., aims to raise $250 million to accelerate its bitcoin investments, as stated on May 1, 2025.

• Warren Buffett announced his retirement from Berkshire Hathaway, marking the end of an era for the investment giant. 

  • The 94-year-old billionaire’s departure raises questions about the conglomerate's future leadership and strategy.

• Nvidia is designing AI chips tailored for China to comply with U.S. export bans while meeting Chinese market demands.

  • The company has engaged with major clients like Alibaba and ByteDance, with updates shared during CEO Jensen Huang’s Beijing trip, reported on May 2, 2025.

• Solana developers patched a critical bug that could have allowed attackers to mint unlimited tokens or steal from user accounts.

  • The fix was implemented within 48 hours through a coordinated network update.

• New Hampshire became the first U.S. state to approve a crypto reserve law, allowing state-chartered banks to hold digital assets as reserves.

  • The legislation aims to foster blockchain innovation and position the state as a crypto-friendly hub.

• President Trump plans to rescind global chip export curbs, reversing previous restrictions amid debates over AI technology access. 

  • The decision aims to balance national security with economic competitiveness in the AI race.

• The Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady, amid economic uncertainty caused by Trump's tariff policies. Powell and the FED await clearer signs of a weakening economy before adjusting rates.

• Robinhood is developing a blockchain-based platform to enable European retail investors to trade U.S. securities, likely in partnership with a digital-asset firm. 

🌟Token Spotlight by Hustle

• Coin of the Week: $MOG

• Market Cap: ~$390M

• What is Mog Coin? Mog Coin is the coin behind the meme of “getting mogged”. This week, a couple of tech figures, including Elon Musk, used Mog Coin’s iconic branding, leading to a WoW growth of 65%.

• Delve into Hustle's market wisdom with his “Daily Watchlist” and deep-dive analysis available on the TTOO Discord server and through his “In the Game" show. 

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See you next week!