ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, the metaverse game developer Gamefam has released the annual report on the "State of Brands in Roblox and Fortnite." The report predicts that by 2030, the global metaverse gaming market will reach $168.4 billion, with the number of users reaching 900 million, indicating that the industry still has strong growth potential.The report reveals significant changes in usage habits among the younger generation: Generation Z and Generation Alpha spend 39% more time on Roblox and Fortnite than on TikTok and YouTube. This trend has attracted well-known brands, including Disney, Mattel, and FIFA, to collaborate with Gamefam to reach younger audiences. Ferencz stated that although the term "metaverse" has been influenced by the NFT craze, unlike NFTs and other pure collectibles, gaming entertainment has lasting intrinsic value because "people need entertainment, they need joy."

ChainCatcher news, Robert Kiyosaki, the author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," claims that Bitcoin breaking through $100,000 is a significant turning point. He predicts that Bitcoin will reach $500,000 by 2025 and $1,000,000 by 2030. However, he warns that as BTC becomes increasingly unaffordable, the middle class may soon be eliminated.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Magazine, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood predicted in a CNBC interview that in a bull market, the price of Bitcoin will reach $1.5 million by 2030.ARK Invest first introduced these Bitcoin price predictions in its 2023 Big Ideas report released last February. Unlike the single prediction in earlier reports, the company presented three scenarios. Based on the most likely assumptions, the "base case" expects Bitcoin to reach $682,800 by 2030, the "bear case" estimates a price of $258,500, while the "bull case" anticipates Bitcoin could rise to $1.48 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Information, Microsoft plans to spend nearly $10 billion by 2030 to rent servers from the AI startup CoreWeave. The report cites comments made by the company to investors, indicating that this amount may be larger than previously known, accounting for more than half of the $17 billion contract total signed by CoreWeave with its customers. CoreWeave expects its revenue to quadruple next year to about $8 billion, and neither CoreWeave nor Microsoft has commented on the matter yet.It is reported that CoreWeave has signed a multi-year contract with Bitcoin mining company Core Scientific, which will provide up to 16MW of data center infrastructure to host CoreWeave's infrastructure. Recently, Core Scientific also announced an expansion of its hosting contract with AI computing company CoreWeave, with the extended agreement adding 120 MW of power for CoreWeave's high-performance computing (HPC) operations, bringing the total power across six Core Scientific sites to 500 MW.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Bitcoin mining difficulty has surged by 378% over the past three years, driven by institutional investments in large-scale mining operations, reaching unprecedented levels. This situation has led to unprecedented mining competition and raised the entry barrier for individual miners.CryptoQuant's CEO Ki Young Ju predicts that this could be a positive signal for Bitcoin. The rise in mining difficulty may be a precursor to Bitcoin evolving into a stable currency by 2030. With the increasing dominance of institutions, Ju believes this could reduce the volatility of the cryptocurrency market.With macroeconomic data and expected market fluctuations, analysts will closely monitor Bitcoin's performance in the coming weeks, with some expecting Bitcoin to test its all-time high again before the end of the year.

According to ChainCatcher news, a research report by Tren Finance indicates that some large financial institutions and business consulting firms predict that by 2030, the RWA (Real World Assets) tokenization industry could grow more than 50 times. Most companies expect the RWA market size to reach between $4 trillion and $30 trillion. If a median forecast of about $10 trillion is realized, its value would increase more than 54 times compared to the current level.The RWA industry shows tremendous growth potential, with its current market value at only $185 billion (including stablecoins). Currently, stablecoins dominate the RWA space, with a market share exceeding $170 billion. In contrast, the total value of on-chain tokenized securities and government bonds is only $2.2 billion.As the industry continues to mature, the RWA space may expand into more global financial markets. Tren Finance's research points out that this trend could reshape financial markets and change the way people invest, trade, and hold assets.

ChainCatcher news, Morocco announces the "Digital Morocco 2030" plan, which aims to invest $1.1 billion, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology to promote the digitization of public services, economic growth, and create 240,000 jobs in the digital sector.The strategy also aims to support the development of startups through AI and blockchain platforms and improve Morocco's global ranking in the United Nations Online Services Index from 100th to 50th.In addition, Morocco plans to increase digital export revenue to 41.5 billion dirhams by 2030 and expand 5G coverage to 70% of the country.

ChainCatcher message, according to a survey conducted by Finder in July regarding the ETH price prediction for 2030, most respondents expect a significant increase in its price due to institutional factors such as the launch of Ethereum spot ETFs. "On average, our panel of experts believes that by the end of 2024, ETH will reach $5,368, by the end of 2025 it will rise to $7,359, and by 2030 it will reach $23,549."

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, as Wall Street leads in the tokenization of real assets over crypto-native players, mainstream institutions face the question of whether to enter the gray area of decentralized finance.This gray area, abbreviated as DeFi, includes projects that use automated software on the blockchain to provide various financial services. These ecosystems are typically not controlled by any single party, shrouded in regulatory ambiguity, and open to potential wide participation.Standard Chartered expects that by 2034, the tokenization market size will reach approximately $30 trillion, with trade finance contributing 16% of the share. Currently, the market value of cryptocurrencies is $2.4 trillion.So far, about $13.2 billion of real-world assets have been tokenized. According to data from rwa.xyz, private credit is the largest segment, accounting for $8.4 billion, followed by U.S. Treasury bonds.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, analysts from consulting firm McKinsey stated that while tokenized financial assets have experienced a "cold start," their market size is expected to reach approximately $2 trillion by 2030.In an optimistic scenario, this value could double to around $4 trillion. Tokenization has shown "significant momentum," but widespread adoption is still a long way off, as modernizing existing financial infrastructure is "challenging, especially in heavily regulated industries like financial services."

ChainCatcher news, McKinsey & Company released a forecast stating that by 2030, the market size of tokenized assets will be below $2 trillion, ranging between $1 trillion and $4 trillion.In contrast, Bernstein's prediction last year was that by 2028, the market size of tokenized assets would reach $5 trillion, and Citibank's forecast is that by 2030, the market size of tokenized assets will reach the same figure.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF issuer Bitwise stated that by 2030, cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence could add $20 trillion to global GDP.

ChainCatcher news, asset management company VanEck announced that it has raised its target price for Ethereum in 2030 to $22,000. This move is influenced by Ethereum ETF news, scalability progress, and on-chain data.VanEck pointed out that Ethereum is reshaping multiple industries, including finance, banking, payments, marketing, advertising, social media, gaming, infrastructure, and artificial intelligence. Additionally, VanEck predicts that the size of the Ethereum (spot) ETF could exceed that of the Bitcoin ETF and expects that this ETF will be approved for listing, providing a convenient way for financial advisors and institutional investors to hold Ethereum.The report also emphasizes that the low cost, high efficiency, and transparency of Ethereum technology are key factors driving the increase in Ethereum's price. VanEck further predicts that this shift will force traditional financial and tech institutions to transfer a significant market share to blockchain-based solutions, with these institutions currently holding up to $15 trillion in total addressable market.VanEck also noted that by 2030, the free cash flow generated from holding Ethereum is expected to reach $66 billion, which will also help drive Ethereum's valuation toward the expected target. Since the beginning of this year, the price of Ethereum has risen by more than 63%.

ChainCatcher news, Binance Research recently stated in a report that the prevalence of high valuation and low initial circulating supply tokens has been a topic of discussion in the crypto community in recent months. This stems from concerns that such a market structure leaves little sustainable upside for traders after token generation events (TGE).Data from CoinMarketCap and Token Unlocks confirms that the trend of tokens being issued with low circulating supply and high valuation is on the rise. Notably, it is expected that tokens worth approximately $155 billion will be unlocked from 2024 to 2030. If buyer demand and capital flow do not increase correspondingly, a large influx of tokens into the market could create selling pressure.Factors such as private market capital inflow, aggressive valuations, and optimistic market sentiment contribute to the trend of issuing high FDV tokens. The current market landscape requires investors to possess selection and discernment skills when considering the fundamentals of a project (such as token economics, valuation, and product). Project teams may also need to consider the long-term implications of decisions related to token economics design.VCs continue to play a significant role in the crypto industry, collaborating with project teams to ensure fair supply distribution and reasonable valuations.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey stated that by 2030, the price of Bitcoin could reach $1 million, adding that its value may continue to grow from that point onward.Dorsey pointed out that the price of Bitcoin is not actually the most interesting aspect of it, but rather the collaborative nature of the ecosystem and the way it incentivizes collective efforts to enhance the network.

ChainCatcher message, the development team behind Aave, Aave Labs, has released three temperature check proposals on the Aave governance forum, outlining the vision for Aave's development over the next 5-7 years, referred to as Aave 2030. Key points in the proposals include:Aave Protocol V4 development proposal. Building on V3, Aave V4 proposes a series of improvements, including a brand new architectural design to enhance modularity and optimize capital efficiency; the introduction of a unified liquidity layer for seamless integration of the native stablecoin GHO; optimization of the liquidation engine and risk management tools, among others. Aave Labs plans to initiate V4 development in Q2 2024, with a release expected around mid-2025.Aave's new visual identity system proposal. The proposal introduces a completely new visual identity system for Aave, aimed at providing a unified and futuristic visual image for various projects within the Aave ecosystem, helping them stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape. The new design inherits Aave's friendly ghost image, symbolizing its enduring innovative spirit.Aave 2030 vision proposal. The proposal outlines Aave's development vision for the next 5-7 years, with Aave Labs aiming to drive the Aave protocol to become one of the most important financial infrastructures in the Web3 era. Key initiatives include advancing V4 development, expanding GHO applications, and strengthening connections with real-world assets, among others.

ChainCatcher live report, the 2024 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Cathie Wood, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of ARK Invest, mentioned in a fireside chat that with the SEC's approval of the spot Bitcoin ETF, the bull market is coming, and Bitcoin will reach $1.5 million by 2030.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Van Eck's senior digital asset investment analyst Patrick Bush and digital asset research director Matthew Sigel stated in a report that the Ethereum Layer-2 scaling network will reach a market value of $1 trillion within six years and will consist of thousands of use-case-specific chains.Bush and Sigel arrived at the $1 trillion market value prediction by estimating that Ethereum will capture 60% of the market share of all public blockchains, and then estimating the amount of assets within the Ethereum ecosystem.The analysts stated that future L2s on the underlying Ethereum network could generate "significant" revenue. "We expect L2 revenue to exceed that of Ethereum, as Ethereum cannot match the transaction throughput or user experience of L2."

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Cathie Wood stated that by 2030, the price of Bitcoin could reach $1.5 million. O'Leary Ventures Chairman said, "The rapid appreciation of Bitcoin means that the U.S. economy has, to some extent, already entered a recession."