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Gunzilla Games' early access battle royale game, Off The Grid, has topped Epic Games' free-to-play list, surpassing popular titles like Fortnite and Rocket League, sparking speculation about a new crypto gaming boom. The game has seen over 1 million wallets created daily and 53 million transactions in just five days.

Brazil's Central Bank plans to regulate stablecoins and asset tokenization by 2025, responding to a significant surge in stablecoin transactions, which increased by 207.7% over the past year. The growing demand for stablecoins reflects a shift towards stability amid local currency fluctuations.

Africa's crypto market surged by 1,200% from 2020 to 2021, with blockchain funding increasing by 1,668% between 2021 and 2022. Over 66% of African consumers are aware of crypto, with Nigeria leading at 78% understanding, compared to lower awareness in Japan and Indonesia.

Australia’s first ETF directly holding Ether, the Monochrome Ethereum ETF, launched on Cboe Australia on October 15, 2023. The ETF reached $176K in assets under management by 2:00 PM local time, with a management fee of 0.50%. IETH allows in-kind applications and redemptions, enabling transactions in cash or Ether.

The EU's MiCA bill is poised to set a global standard for stablecoin regulations, enhancing market stability and consumer protection, according to Binance. MiCA is the first extensive regulatory framework for crypto, aiming to legitimize the industry and provide legal certainty for innovation.

Coinbase is intensifying its legal efforts to obtain SEC documents regarding discussions on cryptocurrencies, particularly Ethereum (ETH). The exchange has asked a federal judge to rule on its ability to access these documents, which could clarify whether Ethereum and similar tokens are considered securities.

Korean K-Meme Pepe Buldak ($BUL) has surpassed $1 million in presales within a month, gaining significant attention in the crypto space. The project plans to introduce an ‘Open Franchise’ service with offline stores, aiming to create a tangible presence for the meme coin.