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July 17, 2023

Howdy investors!

We hope your Monday was stellar, and that you're enjoying the recent strength in the crypto markets.

There's been some good news (Ripple, Blackrock ETF, and U.S. inflation), all of which are helping to restore confidence.

Of course if you've been following our investing approach, your "bags" are likely heavier and ready for a rally.

Let's dig into today's newsletter!

Best Ways to Invest in the Metaverse

by Anatol Antonovici

Investor Takeaway: While the hype around the Metaverse has been dwarfed by AI, there are still many great projects and companies building out the Metaverse (Apple, Meta, etc.). Anyone investing now is still early to the sector.

Facebook, Meta, the "Metaverse"... if you've been living on planet Earth for the last five years, these are names that you've probably heard. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean you knew, exactly, what any of that meant. Accordingly, excitement and profit did not follow the hype.

The Metaverse provides new technology that is an immersive experience and not just visual, with 3D simulations and realms where we can discover, develop, interact socially and do business. Are you thinking of The Matrix yet?

Like a sci-fi thriller, the Metaverse is a multiverse where virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and extended reality (XR) converge with the physical world. Apple is building AR glasses. Meta bet the company on it.

The good news for crypto investors is that you too can gain investment exposure to the growth of the Metaverse. Read on. Continue reading for our top Metaverse picks >>

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New NFT Investor Scorecard: Doodles!

The Doodles project is a community-driven NFT collection featuring 10,000 original digital collectibles with unique visual traits. Since its launch in 2021, the popular project has expanded to include Space Doodles and Doodles 2, as well as apparel, merchandise, events, and experiences.

In our new Doodles NFT Investor Scorecard, we delve into the rarity, utility, and potential future value of the Doodles NFT collection.

When it comes to crypto investments, it isn't a stretch to ask for some resources and research to back up claims of value or longevity. That's why we build out our "scorecards" using analyst insights and rigorous evaluations of risk and ownership.

Premium members: Download the Doodles NFT Investor Scorecard here for our 1-5 star rating on the value of Doodles as an NFT investment.

Not yet a Premium member? Sign up now to join and get access to our complete library of NFT scorecards, to see which might be worth your money.

Must Read

Today's most important stories for crypto investors.

Ripple says U.S. banks will want to use XRP cryptocurrency after partial victory in SEC fight(CNBC)

Investor takeaway: Ripple is confident U.S. banks will start wanting to use XRP for cross-border transactions after a judge gave the firm a partial victory in its fight against the SEC.

SEC Formally Accepts BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF Application for Review (Decrypt)

Investor takeaway: Now that BlackRock's ETF application is officially on the SEC docket, a ruling shouldn't be far off. If approved, everything changes overnight.

An Overview of the Solana DeFi Ecosystem (2023) (Squads)

Investor takeaway: Fans of Solana will have plenty to dig into as this piece highlights the current top players in Solana's ecosystem, while also highlighting some up-and-coming projects.

Stablecoins: The Next Financial Platform (The Generalist)

Investor takeaway: Here's what you should know about the promise of stablecoins. Stablecoins solve real problems; they have signs of product-market fit; and they are more than just an asset, they’re a platform. Stablecoin issuers have a clear business model and stablecoins will penetrate the real world over the coming years.

Long-Term Wealth

$1K invested at today's market prices

Note: The future may look different from the past. Please invest carefully.

* As UNI is less than five years old, we calculate from the launch date (Sep 2020).

SEC vs. Ripple: Investor Takeaway

The glass is both half-empty, and half-full.

Crypto Hedge Funds vs. Do It Yourself

Which is better?

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Inspires a Few Copycats (Premium members)

+ Your top 10 weekly fundamentals.



The Ultimate Guide to the Top 10 Protocols on Avalanche (AVAX)

Get up to speed on the AVAX ecosystem and see which protocols are leading.

EDX Markets: A New Paradigm for Crypto

What is EDX Markets and can it accelerate crypto adoption? (Premium members)

Thanks to reddit user NikolaTesla13

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