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One of the country’s most distinguished numismatists is receiving yet another prestigious honor.

The Central States Numismatic Society (www.CSNS.org) will present its annual Q. David Bowers Award this year to long-time professional numismatist, award-winning author, and acclaimed hobby leader Jeff Garrett of Lexington, Kentucky.

The CSNS Bowers Award recognizes the contributions made by numismatic professionals in the hobby.

Among his many accomplishments in his illustrious career, Garrett founded Mid-American Rare Coin Galleries; served as President of both the American Numismatic Association (2015-2017) and the Professional Numismatists Guild (2005-2007); founded the Bluegrass Coin Club; authored or co-authored a half-dozen award-winning numismatic reference books; and is a consultant to the Smithsonian Institution’s National Numismatic Collection in Washington, D.C.

Since 2019, he has served as Senior Editor of The Official Redbook: A Guide Book of United States Coins.

“Jeff Garrett certainly deserves this award for his unselfish devotion, scholarly contributions and the investments of time and resources made to the hobby by a numismatic professional,” said CSNS President Mitch Ernst.

“The professional side of the hobby is often asked to fund many of the benefits the collector side of the hobby enjoys. Sadly, those contributions many times go unrecognized by the organizations that have long benefited by the contributions made by the numismatic professionals of our hobby. Interestingly, when the concept of creating this award was originally presented to the CSNS Board of Directors, it was with a person like Jeff Garrett in mind,” explained Ernst.

Grateful for the award, Garrett stated: “The Central States Numismatic Society has been a part of my numismatic journey for almost 50 years. The organization has always been important to me, especially since I live in one of the ‘central states.’ I am very honored to be named the Q. David Bowers award recipient.”

“Dave Bowers has been one of the most important mentors of my career. He taught me so much about numismatic writing and the importance of numismatic knowledge. Our work together on Redbook over the years was inspiring and motivated me to try to educate others as Dave did so well over the decades. His contributions to the hobby will never be matched and being given an award that is connected with him is truly humbling,” emphasized Garrett.

Recipients of the Bowers Award, named after the prominent dealer and esteemed numismatic author Q. David Bowers, are selected by members of the Central States Numismatic Society Board of Directors. The 2025 award will be presented to Garrett during the annual CSNS membership meeting at 8:00 am, Saturday, April 26, at the upcoming CSNS convention in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, Illinois, April 24-26, 2025.

For additional information about the Central States Numismatic Society and its annual convention, visit www.CSNS.org.

New circulating bimetallic commemorative.

“200 years of the annexation of Partido de Nicoya“

TECHNICAL DATA
External ring: copper-zinc-nickel
Center disc: copper-nickel
Diameter: 28.00 mm
Weight: 10.50 g
Width: 2.25 mm



A coloured collector’s issue exists as well.

(news from Egon Conti)
(image from Peter Kaminsky, eBay seller monedapeter)

LINK: Banco Central de Costa Rica

An 1856-O Liberty Double Eagle, AU58 PCGS. Winter 1 sold for a record $690,000 to lead Heritage’s February 27-March 2 Long Beach Expo US Coins Signature® Auction to $22,246,194.

The result for this magnificent coin raced past the previous record of $576,150 that was set at Heritage Auctions in 2008.

Part of The Mississippi Collection of Double Eagles, Part II that produced many of the top results in the auction, this exceptional coin once was a part of the prestigious collection of Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. It is the third-finest of the 1856-O, which is a premier rarity in the Liberty double eagle series, a group that boasts the smallest mintage – 2,250 – of any double eagle from the New Orleans Mint.

“This record is a fitting result for such a magnificent coin coming from such an exceptional collection,” says Greg Rohan, President of Heritage Auctions. “It’s an exceedingly rare coin that understandably drew major interest from serious double eagle collectors on its way to this record result.”

The 1856-O Liberty Double Eagle flew highest, but was hardly the only record setter.

• The finest of three known examples of an 1836 Gobrecht Dollar, Judd-63 Restrike, PR63 Cameo PCGS. CAC drew 40 bids on its way to $192,000, surpassing the previous auction record of $149,500 that was set first in 2003 and then matched in 2009 at Heritage. Any Judd-63 is an exceptional rarity, including this beautiful example, which can be traced to 1884.
  

  

• An 1896-S Liberty Eagle, MS67 PCGS. CAC brought a winning bid of $156,000, smashing the previous auction record of $31,200 that was set at Heritage in 2021. This is the finest certified example of this elusive rarity by two full grading points.
  

  

• Also setting a new record at $156,000 was the finest of just six known examples of an 1841 Seated Dollar, PR64 PCGS CAC. Further elevating the demand is the fact that of the six examples, not all have been available to the collecting community; one is impounded in the Smithsonian’s National Numismatic Collection, and another is a recently discovered impaired proof, meaning the coin offered here is one of just four confirmed non-impaired proofs available to collectors.
  

  

• Like the top lot in the auction, an 1850-O Double Eagle, MS61 PCGS. CAC. Winter-1 came from the Mississippi Collection of Double Eagles to achieve a record result when it sold for $132,000, eclipsing the record of $111,625 that was set in 2014 at Heritage Auctions. This example is one of just two awarded a Mint State grade by PCGS out of more than 320 it has certified in all grades.
  

  

In all, 16 lots in the auction brought more than $100,000 – a list that included:

• Eighty-six bids poured in for one of the highest-graded examples of an 1870-CC Liberty Double Eagle, AU53 NGC. Winter 1-A before it ended at $588,000. The 1870-CC is a classic rarity in the Liberty double eagle series, from the first year of coinage operations at the famous Carson City Mint. It has the lowest mintage – 3,789 – in the Carson City series, and estimates of the surviving population range from 40 to 65.
  

  

• A magnificent example of a coin of virtually unsurpassed historical, economic and social importance, an 1851 Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, MS62+ PCGS drew a winning bid of $456,000. Once a part of the Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part III, this example stands as one of the finest known representatives of this storied issue.
  

  

• From the Ron L. Cates Collection, an extraordinary1870-CC Double Eagle, XF40 PCGS. Winter 1-A brought $348,000. The 1870-CC is one of the most famous issues that originated at the historic Carson City Branch Mint, and is coveted by collectors. One of just 10 examples carrying a PCGS grade of 40, this beauty sparked 107 bids before landing in a new collection.
  

  

• One of the unquestioned treasures in the auction was a 58.77-ounce Kellogg & Humbert Gold Ingot from the S.S. Central America that reached $186,000. It comes from one of the most respected private assayers of California’s Gold Rush period, a firm that produced gold coinage alongside the early operations of the San Francisco Mint. Gold bars produced by the Kellogg & Humbert firm eventually were absorbed into various mints and melted down for sovereign coinage, but a large number of bars survived via the S.S. Central America shipwreck, including this stunner.
  

  

• A 1921 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, MS62+ NGC climbed to $144,000. Demand for gold coinage diminished when foreign trade was limited during World War I, so the Mint stopped striking gold coinage between 1916 and 1920. Large denomination coins were still convenient for settling large accounts in foreign trade, however, and the government was required to back its paper currency with a substantial gold reserve. The 1921 Saint-Gaudens double eagle is a sought-after rarity in the popular series today. Roger Burdette estimates no more than 175 examples survive in all grades, and high-quality specimens are especially elusive. David Akers called the 1921 the premier condition rarity of the Saint-Gaudens double eagle series.
  

  

Other top results in the auction included, but were not limited to:

• $138,000: A 1906 Liberty Double Eagle, PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC
• $132,000: An 1857-O Double Eagle MS62 Prooflike NGC, Winter-1
• $132,000: An 1866-S Liberty Double Eagle, No Motto MS61 NGC
• $102,661.20: A 1931 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle MS64 NGC
• $102,000: An 1852 Liberty Double Eagle, MS64 PCGS. CAC
• $102,000: An 1872-CC Liberty Double Eagle, MS61 PCGS. Winter 1-B

Complete results can be found at HA.com/1381.

About Heritage Auctions

Heritage Auctions is the largest fine art and collectibles auction house founded in the United States, and the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer. Heritage maintains offices in New York, Dallas, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Palm Beach, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Munich, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

Heritage also enjoys the highest Online traffic and dollar volume of any auction house on earth (source: SimilarWeb and Hiscox Report). The Internet’s most popular auction-house website, HA.com, has more than 1,750,000 registered bidder-members and searchable free archives of more than 6,000,000 past auction records with prices realized, descriptions and enlargeable photos. Reproduction rights routinely granted to media for photo credit.

​In a bold move signaling shifting investor sentiment, an executive from a leading cryptocurrency firm has redirected $1.3 million from Ethereum to Ripple (XRP) and the lesser-known altcoin, Rexas Finance (RXS), currently priced under $0.25. This strategy underscores growing confidence in emerging tokens, particularly RXS, which experts believe could surpass $20 by Q1 2025 due to its innovative approach in the Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization market.

Rexas Finance: A New Frontier in Investment

Rexas Finance implements asset tokenization for real estate, art, and commodities to bring investment opportunities to a broad investor base. This system gives traditional illiquid assets access to fractional ownership, making them more liquid. Less capital allows investors to engage with Rexas Finance and obtain quicker returns. The executive’s recent decision demonstrates Rexas Finance’s new corporate direction toward an ever-evolving market environment. Since initiating its presale process, the token value has climbed from $0.03 to $0.2 while attracting retail and institutional players. Currently in its 12th stage of presale at $0.20 RXS is all set for its official launch on June 19th, 2025 at $0.25 which is a 7x surge from the initial price of 0.03. The Rexas ecosystem facilitates fast asset token creation and trading, which drives current token price appreciation. The project’s market credibility gains strength from early investment participation by prominent investors who operate during its initial development phase. With Rexas Finance, users access a powerful asset tokenization platform with two innovative components: Rexas AI Shield runs real-time audits for smart contracts, and Rexas Treasury operates as a multi-chain yield optimizer. Combining secure innovation features with high investment returns leads to increased daily investor participation. The executive’s investment validates Rexas Finance as a disruptive player within the cryptocurrency realm.

Ethereum: Stepping Stone to New Opportunities

Ethereum continues to dominate the cryptocurrency market, but investors shifted substantial funds away because of recent performance weaknesses. Investors wish to obtain elevated returns and unique opportunities, and Rexas Finance is a promising solution. Ethereum continues to provide fundamental support to alternative cryptocurrencies, including RXS. The significant financial movement represents a strategic move by veteran investors who want to access different growth opportunities. The widespread use of Ethereum created the foundations that support emerging cryptocurrencies to innovate and develop new platforms. The ecosystem relationship enables sector-wide expansion and the emergence of specialized market sectors such as RWA tokenization. Recent capital movements demonstrate a general tendency among investors who redirect their funds toward altcoins characterized by usable applications alongside substantial profit potential.

Ripple (XRP): A Steady Contender

Ripple maintains its ground amidst shifting market dynamics, maintaining investor interest with its cross-border payment solutions. As funds are redirected from Ethereum, XRP is a stable investment choice alongside more speculative ventures like Rexas Finance. Ripple’s consistent performance and ongoing developments in financial technology make it an attractive option for portfolio diversification. Investors value Ripple’s practical applications and stability in the volatile crypto market. Ripple benefits from increased liquidity and continued investor confidence as funds diversify into different cryptocurrencies. This balance of innovation and stability makes XRP a key player in the ongoing reallocation of crypto investments.

Rexas Finance: Poised for Unprecedented Growth

In conclusion, Rexas Finance is the primary beneficiary of the recent strategic investment shifts within the cryptocurrency sector. Its innovative approach to RWA tokenization positions it well above many current market offerings, promising significant returns and reshaping investment accessibility. The executive’s decision to invest heavily in RXS highlights its potential and sets the stage for its dominant rise in the crypto market. With such strong endorsements and a clear path to disrupting traditional asset investments, Rexas Finance is set to redefine the boundaries of cryptocurrency utility and investor engagement.

Website: https://rexas.com

Whitepaper: https://rexas.com/rexas-whitepaper.pdf

Twitter/X: https://x.com/rexasfinance

Telegram: https://t.me/rexasfinance ​

Disclaimer: The views and opinions presented in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of CoinCheckup. The content of this article should not be considered as investment advice. Always do your own research before deciding to buy, sell or transfer any crypto assets. Past returns do not always guarantee future profits.

​Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at $100 not too long ago. If you had made investments back then, you would be sitting on life-changing returns today. As of February 14, 2025, Bitcoin is trading at about $97,991. That would make a $1,000 investment when BTC was $100, almost $1 million today. Although Bitcoin has already moved astronomically, fresh prospects are opening themselves that might redefine wealth in 2025. Chainlink (LINK) and Rexas Finance (RXS) are noteworthy cryptos. Rexas Finance (RXS) is a better alternative for big gains in 2025. If you missed Bitcoin (BTC) at $100, Rexas Finance (RXS) is priced cheaply at $0.20 after rising 580% from $0.030. In the presale, Rexas Finance offered 7x gains to early investors and is set to be the next 100x altcoin in 2025 as it gains adoption from top cryptocurrency investors. 

Rexas Finance (RXS) – The Future of Real-World Asset Tokenization

By integrating actual assets onto the blockchain, Rexas Finance drives a financial revolution. Real estate, artwork, or goods— RXS lets you digitally tokenize and own these items. Making asset ownership more liquid, transparent, and available to everyone is upsetting established finance. The RXS presale has been outstanding. It began at merely $0.030 and surged to $0.20 in stage 12, a 580% increase. Early investors have already seen a 7x return on investment. So far, the presale has sold 450,397,194 RXS tokens, raising over $46,079,897. Time is running out for investors to purchase RXS before its June 19, 2025 IPO at $0.25, with just 9.92% of the final presale stage left. Those who buy now could still profit from 20% gains before its official release. Rexas Finance is 100% community-driven unlike many cryptocurrency initiatives depending on venture financing. Eliminating venture money guarantees more equitable distribution and greater community involvement. Achieving visibility on major websites confirmed the initiative’s reliability and boosted its prominence, making it self-possessed. Rexas Finance also passed a Certik audit, confirming its dependability and security. With over 1,453,121 submissions thus far, the $1 million RXS giveaway has also attracted great interest. Twenty fortunate winners will each receive $50,000 worth of RXS, generating further buzz around the idea. Completing giveaway activities on the Rexas Finance website will raise your odds of winning. According to analysts, Rexas Finance is looking bright; some estimate it to be a 100x altcoin by 2025. Given its actual application case, Certik audit, and explosive presale, one can easily understand. Early cryptocurrency investors experienced explosive expansion; RXS is looking to be among cryptocurrencies’ next big success stories.

Chainlink (LINK) – The Power Behind Smart Contracts

Another crypto with great upside possibility is Chainlink (LINK). Leading a distributed Oracle network allows smart contracts to engage with actual data. This is essential for blockchain technology’s wider acceptance in supply chains, insurance, and banking. LINK is currently valued at $19.59; analysts project it will be $50 by the end of 2025. Chainlink is a wise investment because more projects depend on its Oracle services, and demand is expected to rise. For investors who missed Bitcoin at $100, LINK could change your life in 2025. 

Why Rexas Finance and Chainlink Are Must-Buy Cryptos in 2025

Both Rexas Finance and Chainlink offer game-changing innovations that set them apart.

• Rexas Finance is revolutionizing real-world asset ownership, making it accessible through blockchain.
• Chainlink is essential for smart contract functionality, ensuring seamless blockchain integration with external data.

Early investors have a great chance for large returns with RXS, which is in its last presale stage at $0.20 and scheduled to launch at $0.25. Meanwhile, LINK is positioned to ride the wave of distributed finance (DeFi) expansion. When Rexas Finance (RXS) is purchased at $0.20, it yields a 20% gain when it hits the top exchanges at $0.25. RXS is poised for more gains, as it could offer 100x gains in 2025, changing the lives of investors who missed BTC at $100. Should you regret missing Bitcoin at $100, this could be your second opportunity. Don’t wait until RXS and LINK hit fresh highs; guarantee your place today!

For more information about Rexas Finance (RXS) visit the links below:

Website: https://rexas.com

Win $1 Million Giveaway: https://bit.ly/Rexas1M

Whitepaper: https://rexas.com/rexas-whitepaper.pdf

Twitter/X: https://x.com/rexasfinance

Telegram: https://t.me/rexasfinance ​

Disclaimer: The views and opinions presented in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of CoinCheckup. The content of this article should not be considered as investment advice. Always do your own research before deciding to buy, sell or transfer any crypto assets. Past returns do not always guarantee future profits.

​Dogecoin (DOGE) has shown a weakened price action and is now stagnating after falling 36.59% over the past month. This comes despite Bitcoin (BTC) and the overall crypto market clawing its way back up after the broader market decline.

Interestingly, analysts say this weakening Dogecoin (DOGE) is due to a sentimental shift in the crypto market that will create a 24,400% profit opportunity elsewhere in the altcoin sector.

As investors prepare for another utility-altcoin-focused bull run, analysts say the Dogecoin (DOGE) will be sidelined, while new utility altcoins with disruptive potential like RCO Finance (RCOF) will explode 244x, outperforming the crypto market by Q2.

Dogecoin (DOGE) To Continue its Slump While Utility Altcoins Soar

The Dogecoin price at $0.2077 today is down over the past day (1.25%), week (15.68%), and month (36.59%), signifying just how brutal the recent market decline was. 

However, while other cryptos continue their slow and steady march back up to their January highs, Dogecoin (DOGE) is set to continue falling or stagnate despite another market rally.

According to analysts, this will happen because of a major shift in investor sentiment happening as we speak. Instead of backing on hype-driven meme coins like Dogecoin (DOGE), investors are preparing for a bull run similar to the Q4 market rally that saw utility altcoin prices skyrocket from government and institutional demand.

But what’s even more interesting is that regarding the best altcoin to buy now, forward-thinking investors are ignoring established utility cryptos like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Ripple (XRP) in favor of RCO Finance (RCOF), a new token with a 24,400% growth potential in three months.

Fueling the bullish projections for RCO Finance (RCOF) are not only its game-changing AI trading bot and DeFi trading platform but also the coming wave of altcoin season, RCOF’s low entry price, and the boom in artificial intelligence investments.

Bear Market Whales Are Silently Accumulating, But RCO Finance Ensures You Never Miss Out?

While retail traders panic in bear markets, institutional players and whales are silently accumulating discounted assets. The problem? These moves are often hidden beneath layers of trading volume and on-chain transactions, making it difficult for the average trader to spot the accumulation phase and capitalize before prices surge again.

Picture this: months of declining prices have left you hesitant to buy. Then, out of nowhere, your favourite token jumps 80% in a single week. You missed it. Again. Whales were quietly accumulating, and now you’re forced to buy at inflated prices or sit on the sidelines while others profit.

The frustration of missing the early accumulation phase is something many traders know too well. However, RCO Finance (RCOF) is about to change that with its AI Robo Advisor that deciphers whale behaviour, using advanced blockchain analytics to track institutional and large-wallet movements in real time.

Unlike human traders, who rely on fragmented information and social media speculation, AI-driven algorithms spot subtle accumulation patterns long before a price breakout.

For example, when Shiba Inu (SHIB) shows unusual spikes in large wallet transfers while overall sentiment remains negative, the Robo Advisor recognizes this as a strategic accumulation phase rather than just a temporary price fluctuation. The Robo Advisor issues an alert or automatically executes a buy order, ensuring users enter the trade before the crowd catches on.

Similarly, consider a hypothetical coin called Layer1Gem, which suffered from sell-offs but continues to see developer engagement and rising total value locked (TVL). RCO Finance’s AI Robo Advisor cross-references these metrics with historical accumulation patterns, signaling that smart money is positioning itself.

This insight allows traders to buy confidently before the eventual recovery. By detecting whale movements before the masses, RCO Finance puts retail traders on equal footing with institutions, giving them access to the same early opportunities that define long-term winners.

The interesting part is this isn’t some distant future; it’s already a reality that over 10,000 RCOF holders are testing out on the Beta Platform.

And it’s not just cryptocurrencies; RCO Finance (RCOF) gives users access to capitalize on over 120,000 assets in over 12,000 categories, making it one of the best DeFi platforms to launch in recent years.

RCOF Presale: A Rare 435x Profit Opportunity Emerges as Dogecoin Slows

Meme-driven coins like Dogecoin (DOGE) may have their moment in the spotlight, but hype alone doesn’t build lasting value. RCO Finance (RCOF) takes a different path. Designed for sustained growth, this presale-stage altcoin is packed with real utility, giving it far more potential than speculative tokens already trading on short-lived narratives.

RCOF is entering the market at the perfect time. With AI-powered financial tools gaining traction and a potential bull run on the horizon, this project is positioned for serious momentum. The AI sector alone is projected to reach trillions in value, and the SolidProof-audited RCO Finance is leading the charge by making expert-level investing accessible through automation.

Market projections are overwhelmingly bullish, with some estimates forecasting gains of up to 43,500%. At the current RCOF presale price, a simple $850 investment could grow into an astonishing $369,750, an opportunity that rarely comes around.

The buzz around RCOF is growing fast. Investors are rushing in, recognizing that this combination of AI utility, early-stage pricing, and market timing is a recipe for massive returns. As presale tokens sell out at record speed, it’s clear that this window of opportunity won’t stay open for long.

Round 5 is your last chance to grab RCOF at its lowest price of $0.01. Once this phase ends, the cost will rise, and so will the barrier to maximizing profits. Time is running out. Secure your RCOF tokens now and position yourself at the forefront of AI-driven investing before it’s too late.

For more information about the RCO Finance Presale:

Visit RCO Finance Presale

Join The RCO Finance Community ​

Disclaimer: The views and opinions presented in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of CoinCheckup. The content of this article should not be considered as investment advice. Always do your own research before deciding to buy, sell or transfer any crypto assets. Past returns do not always guarantee future profits.

Crypto gambling has always been a wild ride: one minute, it’s a revolution, the next, regulators are breathing down its neck. What was sci-fi five years ago is now just another Tuesday. And 2025? It’s going to be glorious.

Expect AI casinos reading your soul, meme coins funding your next bet, and, of course, gambling platforms thriving in the chaos. Bitz.io, already a favorite among crypto gamblers, will likely push the boundaries further. Maybe with decentralized tournaments, NFT-based bets, or even AI-powered dealers that know when you really should stop.

Governments will help by launching their own crypto casinos, and smart contracts will be unbreakable until they aren’t. The future is just as bright as a flashing neon sign with a jackpot sound effect.

Governments Will Launch Their Own Crypto Gambling Platforms

In 2025, the same governments that once fought crypto gambling will pivot and embrace it, but on their terms. Expect state-controlled blockchain casinos, where the house edge is set by national authorities and tax collection is instant. 

Some countries will justify this as a way to protect citizens from unregulated gambling, while others will see it as a way to tap into a lucrative industry. Here are some possible ways the government might handle crypto gambling:

1. State-Owned Blockchain Casinos. Fully controlled by the government, all winnings and transactions are traceable. For instance, Thailand is considering legalizing online gambling to generate significant annual revenue. 
2. Mandatory KYC for All Crypto Bets. No more anonymity, as personal IDs will be tied to blockchain wallets. The European Union, for example, has implemented comprehensive KYC regulations to combat financial crimes. 
3. Taxes Embedded in Smart Contracts. A portion of every bet will be automatically sent to tax authorities, ensuring seamless revenue collection.
4. Banned Private Gambling Platforms. Heavy fines for anyone using non-government crypto gambling sites. In the United States, the federal government is likely to intervene against quasi-gambling products, indicating a move towards stricter regulation. 

Ironically, crypto gambling was supposed to be about decentralization. Yet, 2025 may see it being absorbed into the very regulatory frameworks it tried to escape.

Uprising in Virtual Casinos Driven by AI

Forget traditional online gambling. In 2025, AI-driven, fully immersive casinos will replace static betting sites. These casinos will act as living entities: learning player preferences, tailoring game experiences in real-time, and even simulating human dealers with near-perfect emotional responses. 

No more generic slots or table games, each experience will be dynamically generated based on the player’s behavior.

Feature	Description
Adaptive Gameplay	AI will adjust game mechanics based on player engagement.
Personalized Odds	No universal odds—AI tailors them based on player history.
Deepfake Dealers	Realistic AI dealers, are indistinguishable from real humans.
Emotion Tracking	AI reads player emotions via webcam or VR sensors.
Blockchain Enforcement	Smart contracts ensure fairness without third-party audits.

With these developments, traditional casinos will struggle to compete, as AI-generated environments will offer players an experience they can’t find anywhere else. 

As Ian Tibot, Chief Commercial Officer of Future Anthem, notes, “We see every single spin of a slot, we see every single bet, and we actually understand the experience that the player is having by creating the concept of a session out of that data.”

Meme Coins Will Rule the Gaming Industry

Bitcoin and Ethereum? How boring. In 2025, the real action will be in meme coins, where internet culture collides with high-stakes gambling in the most spectacularly irrational way possible. 

Forget boring betting – your fate now rests in the hands of Twitter trends and Elon Musk’s next cryptic tweet. Plus, putting money into a currency with a frog motif just because someone on Reddit suggested it is the epitome of responsible investing (if you ask me).

Coin Name	Concept	Price Prediction for 2025
$PEPE	A meme coin inspired by the Pepe the Frog character, gaining traction in online gambling communities.	Predicted to reach $0.01, contingent on market trends.
$DOGE	The original meme coin, Dogecoin continues to be popular in gambling circles due to its widespread recognition.	Expected to maintain stability with modest growth.
$SHIB	Shiba Inu coin, often dubbed the ‘Dogecoin killer,’ has found its niche in decentralized gambling platforms.	Forecasted to experience gradual appreciation.
$FLOKI	Named after Elon Musk’s pet, Floki Inu has carved out a space in meme coin casinos.	Anticipated to see incremental value increases.
$MEME	A token that embodies the essence of meme culture, used in various online gaming and gambling platforms.	Projected to rise to approximately €0.0183 by the end of 2025.

How to gamble responsibly with meme coins or at least minimize regret:

• Accept That Logic Doesn’t Apply: Traditional market analysis? Cute. The only trend that matters is vibes.
• Set a Limit: If your investment strategy involves hoping a Shiba Inu GIF pumps your net worth, maybe cap your losses so it won’t ruin your life.
• Stay Updated on the Circus: Your financial future may depend on the next big meme. Stay vigilant, dear gambler.
• Enjoy the Madness: You’re not here for safe bets, you’re here for the ride. Might as well have fun.

Will meme coins revolutionize crypto gambling? Probably not. Will they create a spectacularly absurd betting landscape filled with chaos, hype, and just enough wins to keep the dream alive? Absolutely.

Smart Contracts Will Introduce Uncheatable Gambling

The promise of smart contracts in gambling is simple: automated, tamper-proof, and completely fair. The reality? While these self-executing contracts eliminate some traditional risks, they are far from invincible. 

In 2025, expect increasingly sophisticated exploits, creative loopholes, and a never-ending battle between developers and hackers. The difference? Leading online site Bitz casino investing in rigorous audits and proactive security measures to stay ahead of the game.

Risk Type	Description
Oracles Can Be Hacked	Even decentralized systems rely on external data sources, which can be manipulated.
Hidden Developer Backdoors	Smart contracts are “immutable,” but some devs will still find ways to include secret exploits.
Front-Running Attacks	Betting transactions could be manipulated via MEV (maximal extractable value) attacks.
Game Theory Exploits	Players will find ways to game the system using coordinated blockchain transactions.

Smart contracts are designed to make crypto gambling fairer and more automated, but keeping them secure is still a challenge we need to tackle. It’s really important to have regular audits, keep things updated, and focus on responsible development to make sure we create a safer betting environment.

Conclusion

Crypto gambling in 2025 won’t just evolve, it’ll mutate. AI casinos will know you better than your friends, governments will protect players while taking their cut, and meme coins will turn bets into lottery tickets. Regulators? Still trying to Google Blockchain. One thing’s certain—this game never stops.

Produced and issued for the coin collector community, the United States Mint will release its 2025 Proof Set today at noon ET. Found within this year’s annual set are ten proof quality examples of the nation’s circulating coinage, all manufactured at the U.S. Mint’s San Francisco facility.

Each clad coin in the set features the U.S. Mint’s proof finish, highlighting sharp reliefs and mirror-like backgrounds with frosted, sculpted foregrounds. Struck multiple times with polished dies and hand-polished blanks, these coins exhibit greater detail than their circulating counterparts.

This year’s proof set includes ten coins:

• 2025-S Native American $1 Coin (honoring Mary Kawena Pukui)
• 2025-S Kennedy Half Dollar
• 2025-S Ida B. Wells Quarter
• 2025-S Juliette Gordon Low Quarter
• 2025-S Dr. Vera Rubin Quarter
• 2025-S Stacey Park Milbern Quarter
• 2025-S Althea Gibson Quarter
• 2025-S Roosevelt Dime
• 2025-S Jefferson Nickel
• 2025-S Lincoln Cent

The set’s five quarters are housed together in a single protective lens, mirroring their presentation in the earlier released 2025 Quarters Proof Set, which contained the same coins and launched on February 20. These quarters stand out not only for their designs but also because they are issued exclusively in 2025.

Another year-specific release in the set is the Mary Kawena Pukui Native American $1 Coin, which will also be produced only in 2025. The remaining five coins – the Kennedy half dollar, Roosevelt dime, Jefferson nickel, and Lincoln cent – feature longstanding designs that have appeared in previous years.

2025 Proof Set Coin Specifications

Here are the specifications for the clad coins included in the set:

 

Recent annual sales of the proof sets have reached the following figures:

2024 Proof Set	355,754
2023 Proof Set	369,233
2022 Proof Set	400,001
2021 Proof Set	512,866
2020 Proof Set	464,730
2019 Proof Set	601,364
2018 Proof Set	517,081
2017 Proof Set	568,678

 

Price, Limits and Ordering

Priced at $40.25, the set costs more than last year’s version, which contained the same number of coins and debuted at $35. Notably, the U.S. Mint set a maximum mintage of 420,002 for this release, whereas the 2024 set had no stated mintage limit.

San Francisco Mint-struck 2025 Proof Sets are available for purchase directly from the U.S. Mint through its online store page for annual sets.

No household order limit has been established for this product.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries will auction exclusive Paul McCartney coins for the Royal Mint on March 19, 2025. The sale features a one-of-a-kind 5-kilogram gold coin and four 5-kilogram silver coins, each paying tribute to the legendary musician. This event marks a unique intersection of numismatics and music history, offering collectors a rare opportunity to acquire coins celebrating McCartney’s enduring legacy.

Part of the Royal Mint’s “Music Legends” series, which included various coin sizes and base metal editions sold directly to the public, the upcoming auction features the collection’s most exclusive pieces.

“This is an exciting opportunity for collectors and fans of Paul McCartney to own a unique item celebrating one of the most influential music artists and songwriters of all time,” said Rebecca Morgan, Director of Commemorative Coin at The Royal Mint.

The Royal Mint collaborated closely with McCartney to create the coins. The collection was initially released in 2024, and many versions sold out quickly, further heightening interest in the upcoming sale.

Among them, the 5-kilogram gold piece stands as the largest proof gold coin ever produced in the Mint’s Music Legends series, which launched in 2020 to honor iconic British performers. Crafted over more than 250 hours, including three days of polishing, it carries an extra layer of distinction – Paul McCartney personally signed it during his 2024 Got Back tour in Paris, France. The winning bidder will also receive a short video message from McCartney congratulating them on their acquisition.

Only four of the 5-kilogram silver pieces exist in the format, with a fifth example gifted to McCartney. Like its gold counterpart, the silver versions rank as the largest proof silver coins in the Music Legends series and mark the first time McCartney has been celebrated on a British coin.

 

Each of the coins is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Paul McCartney himself. Additionally, McCartney and the Royal Mint will donate a portion of the auction’s proceeds to charity, giving buyers the opportunity to own a historic keepsake while supporting a worthy cause.

Known for its prominence in rare coin auctions, Stack’s Bowers Galleries expects competitive bidding for these collectibles, given the global demand for music-related numismatics.

This collaboration between Stack’s Bowers Galleries and the Royal Mint follows a series of successful joint ventures in recent years, including the August 2023 sale of Royal Succession coins, which brought in $5.1 million, and the October 2024 auction of First Strike coinage, which realized $1.8 million.