DigiToads meteoric presale growth reminiscent of Stepn and Aptos

  • DigiToads is an exciting new web3 game that lets you collect, nurture and battle Toad NFTs.
  • The DigiToads presale is in the third stage called “Lilypad 3.’
  • Only 3.92% of the current presale stage remains to be claimed.

The cryptocurrency world is witnessing yet another explosive presale event with DigiToads (TOADS), a DeFi token whose presale has piqued significant interest among crypto enthusiasts and play-to-earn (P2E) gamers in recent weeks. Like Stepn (GMT) and Aptos (APT), two previous presale success stories, DigiToads has seen a remarkable surge in popularity and investment.

The similarities are striking when comparing DigiToads to previous presale success stories such as Stepn (GMT) and Aptos (APT). Just like the two, the DigiToads presale is quickly selling out seeing that its third stage is already 96.08% sold out. You can participate in the presale here.

Stepn and Aptos experienced explosive growth during their respective presales, with investors clamouring to get in on the action. 

Why has DigiToads (TOADS) become so popular?

DigiToads (TOADS) aims to bring together the worlds of NFTs, DeFi tokens, and GameFi through its unique platform that allows users to stake their NFTs in exchange for increased rewards while engaging with the platform’s gaming setup.

The DigiToads presale event, which is almost coming to an end, offers investors the opportunity to purchase the TOADS altcoin at a low price. At press time, one TOADS token was going for 0.016 USD USDT. So far, the presale has reached Stage 3 of the ten planned stages and has raised a whopping $1 million within weeks.

Comparing the DigiToads presale to the Stepn presale?

Stepn (GMT) experienced tremendous growth during its presale stage. 

Stepn is a move-to-earn platform that pays users in either ERC-20 tokens, GMT, or Green Satoshi. Stepn’s presale raked in over $9 million and the price of GMT kept rising throughout the presale period.

There are similarities when comparing the TOADS presale with Stepn’s (GMT) presale growth. The numerous elements, including the potential growth in both tokens and the unique features provided by DigiToads (TOADS) and Stepn (GMT), can be blamed for this rapid rise. Plus, they both used similar marketing techniques to draw interest.

Comparing Aptos Presale to the DigiToads presale

Aptos (APT) is the newest layer one blockchain and it received substantial venture capital backing when it was starting. Many believe this is because it was created by the team responsible for the creation of Meta.

Just like the TOADS token price, the price of APT grew significantly throughout its presale which began in October 2022. The Aptos token has experienced substantial growth with its price increasing from $2 to $10 in just a few months.

Overall, the DigiToads (TOADS) token growth mirrors that of Aptos making it a cryptocurrency to watch in the coming weeks.

Is DigiToads’ TOADS token a good investment?

Well, investing in cryptocurrencies comes with a myriad of risks especially since the crypto market is extremely volatile and the fact that there are many scam projects out here.

However, despite the many challenges, there are still viable crypto projects that investors can cash in although one has to consider a variety of factors before investing his/her hard-earned money.

That said, DigiToads’ TOADS presale could be a good chance for investors to take advantage of the DigiToads projects before it goes mainstream.

The TOADS token is a utility-rich token and its price has been rising during the presale. 

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WIFI token price surging buoyed by major exchange listing

  • At press time, WiFi Map (WIFI) token was trading at $0.07858, up 15.04% in 24 hours.
  • WiFi Map offers participate-to-earn allowing users to earn tokens for adding hotspots, verifying credentials, and running speed tests.
  • The WIFI token has today been listed on three major crypto exchanges in a week.

WIFI token, the native token of WiFi hotspot platform WiFi Map, has been surging since Tuesday mainly because of the listing on the cryptocurrency exchange Huobi.

WIFI deposits on the exchange started on Tuesday prior to its listing on Wednesday. Huobi traders will be able to trade the WIFI/USDT pair starting today.

The Hobi listing is the third huge listing for the token in one week, following OKX and Gate.io listings.

What is WiFi Map?

WiFi Map is a WiFi hotspot blockchain platform that is powered by the WIFI token, which is an ERC-20 token on Polygon Network.

The platform offers a variety of products including an in-app wallet and participate-to-earn opportunities allowing users to earn tokens for adding hotspots, verifying credentials, and running speed tests.

It also offers an eSIM cashback allowing users to purchase eSIM data and receive 3–5% instant cashback in WIFI tokens. Users also receive a 15–20% token cashback reward for redeeming $WIFI tokens for eSIM data.

WiFi Map also offers Hold-to-earn where users earn eSIM data for holding WIFI tokens.

There is also a WiFi Map DAO that allows the WiFi Map community can decide on the best way to grow the ecosystem.

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REN price dips after major Ren Protocol announcement

  • REN price fell to lows of $0.94 after Ren Protocol announced the transfer of all crypto assets to FTX debtor wallet.
  • Ren says all assets will be sent to cold storage wallets belonging to the debtor.
  • FTX/Alameda acquired Ren, a cross chain bridge protocol, in February 2022.

The price of REN (REN) fell sharply on Wednesday morning after Ren Protocol announced it would be transferring all of its assets to the FTX debtor’s wallet.

As the broader market traded cautiously amid wider anticipation of economic data later in the day, REN holders were spooked into heavy selling. REN price nosedived from above $0.10 to lows of $0.94, shedding nearly 12% of its value against the US dollar.

The sharp declines were accompanied by huge sellside volume, with data from CoinGecko showing daily trading volume had spiked by more than 45%.

REN price nosedives on major FTX-related Ren announcement

Ren Protocol is a cross-chain bridge that FTX, through its subsidiary Alameda Research, acquired in February 2022. Following the collapse of the Sam Bankman-Fried led crypto exchange last November, the platform’s assets moved to the debtors’ amid the ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.

Now the Ren Protocol team says the FTX “Debtor” has asked them to transfer all crypto assets it holds to cold storage wallets controlled by the debtors. The platform noted that the transfers are meant to help secure the cryptocurrencies ahead of any possible shutdowns of infrastructure and systems related to FTX.

Ren will send the cryptocurrency to segregated wallets, with assets moved from bridge protocol stored separately from other assets secured by the Debtor.

In December, Ren announced that its v.1.0 remained operational after the FTX/Alameda debacle. However, the team recognised the network could go offline and urged holders of Ren assets to bridge back to the native chains.

While the REN/USD pair has clawed back a little, the token remains vulnerable to further downside. However, buyers are battling to keep the support zone near $0.98. Some REN holders are also looking at the dip as an opportunity to buy low, pointing to the promise of Ren v.2.0.

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Should you invest in cryptocurrencies as they bounced from the 2022 lows?

  • The cryptocurrency market remains resilient despite a wave of bad news in 2022
  • Bitcoin trades above $30k, up 80% YTD
  • HODL seems to be the secret of Bitcoin’s success as Bitcoin hoarding in personal wallets rises

2022 has been a terrible bear market for cryptocurrency investors since November 2021. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, dropped from $69k to $15.5k in a matter of months.

Other cryptocurrencies followed.

Over the last year, the industry was hit by a wave of negative news. Just think of the FTX collapse, which turns out to be the largest fraud in recent history.

Also, the $2 trillion bear market was the largest in the (relatively short) cryptocurrency market’s history. Moreover, multiple crypto lender bankruptcies have been announced.

Finally, over 300 lawsuits and regulation cases scared investors away.

Yet, the market bounced. It is incredibly resilient, rewarding investors believing in it. For instance, Bitcoin trades above $30k, up +80% YTD.

Bitcoin hoarding in personal wallets is a positive sign

Recent research from the Bank of America shows positive developments for the cryptocurrency industry. HODL seems to be the secret of Bitcoin’s success. According to the research, hoarding in personal digital asset wallets increased after Bitcoin’s price jumped above $30k.

This is nothing short of impressive, considering that Bitcoin was released less than two decades ago. To put it into context, one Bitcoin was priced at 5 cents in 2010.

It tells much about the cryptocurrency market’s volatility and that booms, busts, mania, and despair are the norm.

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DeFi projects could face regulatory requirements, says Hong Kong regulator

Key takeaways

  • A Hong Kong regulator has revealed that DeFi projects could be subject to regulatory requirements.

  • The SFC said DeFi activities fall within the scope of the Securities and Futures Ordinance.

  • Hong Kong’s new licensing regime for digital asset trading platforms takes effect in June 2023

DeFi projects could face regulatory requirements in Hong Kong

Keith Choy, interim head of intermediaries at Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), revealed on Wednesday, April 12th, that decentralised finance (DeFi) projects could face licencing requirements and regulation in the country. 

According to the SFC, DeFi activities fall within the scope of the Securities and Futures Ordinance and will be subject to the same regulatory requirements as traditional finance (TradFi). 

Choy mentioned this while speaking at the Web3 Festival in Hong Kong. This latest cryptocurrency news comes after the United States and France recently published reports on DeFi regulation. 

Choy’s speech doesn’t come as a surprise, as the SFC has previously pointed out that the DeFi ecosystem is in need of regulation. However, the regulatory agency is yet to lay out its plans on how to properly regulate the ecosystem. Choy said;

“Providing automated trading services is a regulated activity under the SFO. If a decentralized platform allows trading in virtual assets, which constitutes securities or futures as defined under the SFO, the platform and operators are required to have a Type 7 license.”

Collective investment schemes also need authorisation

The SFC pointed out that authorisation requirements are also necessary when companies wish to offer a collective investment scheme to the public in Hong Kong

According to Choy, DeFi presents regulatory agencies with issues, including financial stability and limited transparency, resulting from a lack of data and unregulated firms and activities. 

He also discussed market integrity issues like price oracle manipulation, front-running transactions and investor protection concerns.

Hong Kong is one of the leading crypto hubs in the world. In February, Interactive Brokers launched its crypto trading services in Hong Kong. 

Hong Kong’s new licensing regime for digital asset trading platforms is set to come into effect in June 2023.

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