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MBTA Transit Police officer facing drunk driving charge after allegedly crashing into pole

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A Boston MBTA Transit Police officer is facing a drunk driving charge and has been placed on “modified duty” after allegedly driving onto a sidewalk and crashing his car into a pole. The incident occurred on October 19, according to the Boston Herald.

Jonathan Daveiga, 27, of Wayland, was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of alcohol following a single-car crash at the Leverett Circle intersection. Massachusetts State Police responded to the scene in the early hours of the morning, as reported by State Trooper Luis Blanco.

Court records indicate that Daveiga was also charged with failing to stop or yield. He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on October 20 in the Charlestown division of Boston Municipal Court and was subsequently released on personal recognizance.

State Police detailed the scene to the Herald, stating they found Daveiga’s gray Jeep Grand Cherokee on the curb with the front panel pressed up against a “no left turn” sign. Although Daveiga claimed he had only consumed two drinks approximately two hours before the crash, officers suspected intoxication.

“Due to the odor of an alcoholic beverage, his slurred speech, vomit inside and outside the vehicle, and his statements of having consumed alcoholic beverages prior in the night, I determined that it was necessary to perform assessments to determine if he was able to operate a motor vehicle,” said State Trooper John Cherwek.

After conducting several tests, Cherwek determined that Daveiga was impaired. Additionally, Daveiga allegedly refused to take a portable breathalyzer test. Under Massachusetts state law, refusal to take a breathalyzer test when arrested for operating under the influence results in an automatic driver’s license suspension.

In response to the incident, Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan told the Herald, “We have faith in the judicial process and in the interim have placed the officer on modified duty while said process progresses through the system.” He also confirmed that the Transit Police Department promptly notified the Massachusetts POST Commission upon learning of the incident.

Jonathan Daveiga is scheduled to return to court on December 19.
https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2025/11/09/mbta-transit-police-officer-facing-drunk-driving-charge-after-allegedly-crashing-into-pole/

GM Once Built A Pontiac Firebird With A Ferrari V12 And Kept It Secret

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Take a look at GM’s second-generation F-body duo, the 1970 Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird, and it’s hard not to see the influence of Ferrari’s classic 250 GT SWB in their curves. The proportions, the sweep of the roofline, the taut stance— all of it feels like Detroit borrowing a few pages from Maranello’s playbook.

Also: [This DeLorean Just Got A Ferrari V8 And Is Finally Ready To Roar](#)

Yet few know that, behind closed doors, GM’s designers actually developed a secret F-body concept where the “F” really did stand for Ferrari. Under its hood sat a genuine V12 from Italy, not a small-block from Flint. It was called the Pegasus—winged horse, geddit?—and its story starts with Jerry Palmer, a young Chevrolet stylist who sketched out some sleeker, more European design cues for a future Camaro based on the then-new 1970 coupe.

### How Did It All Begin?

Legendary GM design chief Bill Mitchell saw those drawings and, in classic corporate fashion, swiped the ideas for Chevy’s sportier brother Pontiac instead. The result was a 1970 Firebird that ditched Trans Am flash for European glamour and sophistication.

It’s OTT compared with a stock Firebird, no question, but it genuinely looks like it was created by a famous Italian coachbuilder for some wealthy shipping magnate in Milan—not by a bunch of American boys in Detroit.

And it wasn’t all smoke and scoops, either. Under that seductive red body sat the heart of a Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona—a 347 hp (352 PS) 4.4-liter V12 apparently donated by Ferrari itself.

### A Clash of Cultures Under the Hood

GM engineers crammed the exotic powertrain between the Firebird’s fenders by moving the firewall back 9 inches (230 mm), but then tried to mate it with a GM three-speed automatic transmission. This proved to be a poor match for a highly-strung six-carb V12 designed to work with a five-speed manual.

These days, Pegasus runs a slightly more tractable 365 GTC/4 V12 and a proper Ferrari manual transmission. In later years, the original gold pinstriping was unfortunately removed. Despite this, the core design features—some of which would appear on production Chevys and Pontiacs throughout the 1970s—are still present.

### The Testa Rossa Connection

Most obviously, there’s a 250 Testa Rossa-style pout, which was originally modified from Palmer’s first sketch to incorporate Pontiac’s trademark grille divider. That feature was later removed while the car was being repaired following the first of at least two crashes that happened when Mitchell was behind the wheel.

Then there’s the vented hood with its narrow central bulged scoop designed to clear the bank of velocity stacks poking from the 12-cylinder engine’s vee.

Recognize any of those tricks? The semi-recessed headlight theme would appear on both the production Camaro and Firebird for 1974. The wraparound rear window that massively improved rear visibility made it to showrooms the following year.

While the F-bodies never got this concept’s razor-thin tail, it did show up on the new-for-1973 Pontiac Grand Am and Le Mans, though the effect was ruined a season later by the ugly, federally mandated 5 mph (8 km/h) bumpers.

### Real Leather, Real Ferrari Gauges

Inside, Mitchell’s personal touches turned the cabin into something between a Ferrari GT and a GM dream car. Bar a bulge directly behind the wood-rimmed wheel, the basic dashboard shape is Firebird through and through, but it is home to Ferrari’s gauges and swathed in rich leather—not the usual plastic and fake-wood vibe you’d expect from a 1970s Pontiac.

Motor Trend’s Frank Markus was lucky enough to get behind that wheel in 2006, where he discovered a driving experience as mixed up as you’d expect.

The over-light power steering and crude live-rear-axle ride was pure Detroit, but the sound was unmistakably Ferrari. And even if it didn’t feel quite as quick as the 1,000 lbs (450 kg) lighter Daytona, it was still capable of shaking the rear tires loose in third.

### Legacy of Pegasus

Pegasus reportedly stayed with Mitchell after his retirement in 1977, and remained with him until his death in 1988. Today, it lives in GM’s Heritage Collection as a reminder of how designers can “learn” from each other—and also the crazy amount of sway Mitchell had at the company during the 1960s and early ’70s.
https://www.carscoops.com/2025/11/the-pontiac-pegasus-was-gms-secret-italian-v12-lovechild/

Taco Bell’s new Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie horrifies customers: ‘Chernobyl cheesecake’

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Taco Bell has turned one of its most iconic sodas into a dessert, and it is making waves online. The new Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie is a limited-edition treat that transforms the soda’s signature tropical lime flavor into a creamy, key lime-style dessert.

Featuring a vibrant electric-blue filling set in a graham cracker crust and topped with whipped cream, the pie costs $19.99 and is sold only as a whole pie—not by the slice. It’s available exclusively while supplies last.

The pie was first teased at Taco Bell’s 2024 Live Más event, according to a press release. This announcement sparked memes and petitions from fans who eagerly demanded that it become a reality. Now, Taco Bell is promoting the pie as the perfect “Friendsgiving flex” to share with family and friends this holiday season. “It’s a statement in a sea of stuffing,” the company said.

Mountain Dew also joined in on the excitement, commenting on Taco Bell’s Instagram post: “Now you can drink AND eat Baja Blast.”

Mountain Dew Baja Blast was originally engineered specifically for Taco Bell, launching in 2004 through a partnership with PepsiCo, the parent company of Mountain Dew.

Taco Bell describes this release as one of its most exclusive ever, which has left some fans amazed and others hesitating to try it. On social media, reactions vary widely:

– “If I brought this thing to the Thanksgiving function they would make me leave,” one person joked.
– “Taco Bell, all we asked for was permanent caramel apple empanadas; instead, we got this Chernobyl cheesecake,” another user said, commenting on the pie’s “radioactive” color.
– Some fans were intrigued despite the unusual appearance: “This scares me but give me 10 of them,” one Instagram user admitted.

Since the pie’s launch on November 6, some lucky customers have shared their thoughts online. One reviewer on X (formerly Twitter) said, “It was fine! Like a middle ground between a Baja Blast flavor and key lime pie.” Another commenter confessed, “The Baja Blast pie is unfortunately really good.”

A Taco Bell employee who tried the dessert described it as “not terrible.” Meanwhile, an Instagram user expressed regret at only buying one pie, saying, “I need this to last longer.” Many fans have begged for the pie to become a permanent menu item beyond this limited-time release.

On the flip side, some reactions highlight the indulgent nature of the dessert. A writer for Nerdist confessed to eating the entire pie in one sitting and “regretting everything” afterward. “The only thing I feel is a belly full of creamy, citrus, neon-teal pie filling and regret,” he wrote. “A lot of both.”

Fox News Digital has reached out to Taco Bell for further comment.

This beverage-themed pie joins a long lineup of other fast-food oddities released by Taco Bell and its competitors over the years. For example:

– In 2014, Taco Bell shook up its menu with a waffle taco shell filled with eggs, cheese, and meat.
– In 2016, McDonald’s Japan introduced McChoco Potatoes, French fries drizzled with milk and dark chocolate sauces.
– The same year, Burger King launched Mac n’ Cheetos, deep-fried macaroni and cheese bites shaped like Cheetos.
– In 2017, Tim Hortons released a Buffalo Latte—a unique espresso drink flavored with mocha and buffalo sauce, topped with steamed milk and buffalo seasoning, available for a limited time in Buffalo, New York.
– In 2018, Sonic debuted a pickle juice slush.

Most of these unique menu items had only limited runs, making the Mountain Dew Baja Blast Pie the latest in a colorful tradition of daring fast-food experiments.
https://nypost.com/2025/11/09/lifestyle/taco-bells-new-mountain-dew-baja-blast-pie-horrifies-customers/

Women’s Basketball: Marta Suarez, Olivia Miles lead No. 17 TCU to season-opening win

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No. 17 TCU women’s basketball opened their season with an emphatic home victory over North Carolina A&T this past Thursday, defeating the Aggies 82-43. The Horned Frogs dominated on both ends of the floor, shooting over 47 percent from the field as a team while limiting North Carolina A&T to just 26.9 percent shooting.

TCU outrebounded the Aggies 47-31 and assisted on more than twice as many baskets, jumping out to an early lead and maintaining control throughout the game en route to a convincing blowout win.

Sophomore guard Audrey Miles had a strong all-around performance, contributing eight rebounds and six assists, looking very comfortable operating in Mark Campbell’s offense. Meanwhile, Cal transfer Marta Suarez led the Horned Frogs in scoring with 19 points on 63.6 percent shooting from the field. Suarez showcased her versatility by knocking down two three-pointers, finishing aggressively in the paint, and drawing four trips to the free-throw line. She also added four rebounds, two assists, and one steal.

Returning guard Donovyn Hunter played an excellent game as well, putting up 17 points, two rebounds, four assists, and four steals while shooting 50 percent from the field. With the offseason departure of Hailey Van Lith, Hunter’s role as a ball-handler has expanded, and she looked well-prepared to take on that responsibility.

At center, Clara Silva made a significant impact on both ends of the court, tallying 13 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks. After losing rim protector Sedona Prince this offseason, the Horned Frogs needed a defensive presence in the paint, and Silva delivered effectively against the Aggies.

Off the bench, Taylor Bigby and Kennedy Basham provided valuable contributions. Bigby scored 10 points, including two three-pointers, while Basham blocked six shots and grabbed six rebounds, adding energy and defense to the lineup.

TCU established momentum early with a 6-0 run, fueled by aggressive shot creation that resulted in three straight layups and active defensive hands that forced turnovers. The Frogs extended their advantage to 15-2 before both teams experienced an offensive lull late in the first quarter. TCU led 17-10 heading into the second quarter.

Early in the second period, Donovyn Hunter sparked an impressive individual sequence by hitting a three-pointer, then stealing the ball on the next defensive possession and finishing with a fast-break layup. The TCU offense caught fire late in the quarter, including a stretch of three consecutive three-pointers—two by Miles and a third set up for Bigby—helping the Frogs score 22 second-quarter points and build a 16-point halftime lead.

TCU maintained control throughout the second half, outscoring North Carolina A&T 20-9 in the third quarter and 23-11 in the fourth to seal the dominant victory.

One area for improvement moving forward is ball movement against zone defenses. The Aggies employed a heavy trapping 3-2 zone in the second half, which disrupted TCU’s offensive rhythm, particularly when Miles was on the bench. As the season progresses, TCU could face more teams utilizing zone defenses to counter the frontcourt size advantage, so developing a stronger offensive execution against zones will be key.

The Horned Frogs return to action this Sunday in Fort Worth, hosting Sam Houston at 7 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPN+.
https://www.frogsowar.com/college-basketball/47216/womens-basketball-marta-suarez-olivia-miles-lead-no-17-tcu-to-season-opening-win

Inside Kris Jenner’s Huge 70th Birthday Party With the Kardashians

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Kris Jenner is doing amazing, sweetie. The Kardashians matriarch recently celebrated her 70th birthday with an extravagant bash at the home of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos in Los Angeles on November 8.

The star-studded event saw the presence of Kris’ children: Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Rob Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Kylie Jenner. In addition, famous friends including Oprah Winfrey, Martha Stewart, Tyler Perry, Mariah Carey, Kathy Hilton, Adele, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle were also in attendance, just to name a few. Kris’ longtime boyfriend, Corey Gamble, was there to join the celebrations as well.

Prior to the festivities, Kris’ children took to social media to honor their momager. Notably, Rob Kardashian, who has become notoriously private about his personal life, ended his yearlong Instagram hiatus to mark the special occasion on November 5. The 38-year-old posted photos of Kris, including a touching snapshot of her holding his 8-year-old daughter, Dream Kardashian. He captioned the post: “Happy 70th Birthday Mom. You mean the world to me and I love you so much my darling little princess.”

Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian, 45, also expressed her love and admiration for her mother, calling her “the most beautiful woman on the planet.”

Kris Jenner’s 70th birthday was truly a memorable celebration surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones.
https://www.eonline.com/news/1424822/kris-jenners-70th-birthday-party-with-kardashians-photos?cmpid=rss-syndicate-genericrss-us-top_stories

7 unusual programming languages that are worth taking a look at

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By any measure, there is an enormous number of programming languages. Some lists contain hundreds, while the Historical Encyclopedia of Programming Languages lists just under 9,000. You’ve probably only used a handful, and you might not be too surprised to discover that many of the rest are obscure, archaic, and just plain bizarre.

Find out quite how strange programming can get, from languages full of brackets to those that interpret color or even code you cannot see at all!

### Lisp: Everything Is a List

Lisp is an old language, possibly the second-oldest still in use today. It first appeared in 1960. The language’s name stands for “list processing,” but a common alternative nickname, poking fun at its unique syntax, is “lots of irritating superfluous parentheses.” It’s easy to see how it gained this name.

Lisp is the last serious language on this list, included because of its unusual paradigm and its status as the original AI language.

### Prolog: Logic and Natural Language Programming

Prolog uses a declarative style, where programs describe the structure and logic of a task rather than the process of how to accomplish it. Prolog does the rest, taking these rules and producing programs that use them.

This approach enables a particular type of programming focused more on logic and natural language than control flow and algorithms.

A Prolog program consists of facts like:

“`prolog
child(john, sue).
“`

And rules like:

“`prolog
parent(Y, X) :- child(X, Y).
“`

These make up a knowledge base you can then interrogate with queries such as:

“`prolog
?- parent(sue, john).
“`

This should return `true` to indicate that, yes, Sue is the parent of John.

Prolog is particularly well-suited to solving logic puzzles like the Towers of Hanoi or the classic river crossing puzzle with a wolf, goat, and cabbage. It’s another language that can be difficult to get your head around; once you do, though, it’s easy to recognize its beauty and influence.

### Befunge: The Language with Two-Dimensional Source Code

Befunge is a classic example of an esoteric programming language—one that cares more about its artful abuse of language design than its practicality. Using Befunge is a challenge, requiring a combination of logical thought and creative interpretation. Ultimately, it introduces a light-hearted touch to the normally serious world of programming.

While many languages are line-oriented, and a rare few—like Python—also care about code indentation and column placement, Befunge takes this to the extreme. The code consists of individual characters laid out in a grid, for example:

“`
0″! dlroW , olleH”v
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Red alert: Ethereum price is slowly forming a risky pattern

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**Ethereum Price Remains Under Pressure as Sentiment Wanes**

Ethereum (ETH) has remained on edge over the past few months. After surging to a year-to-date high of $4,945 in August, its price has pulled back sharply to the current level of $3,412. Much of this decline comes as overall sentiment in the crypto industry has weakened, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropping into the “fear” zone at 25.

Investor caution has led to a continued reduction in ETH positions, as reflected by recent market data. Notably, inflows into Ethereum ETFs have slowed considerably—a clear sign that demand is waning following a major liquidation event in October. Spot Ethereum ETFs shed over $507 million last week, after adding $15.7 million the week before. In fact, there have now been net outflows for three consecutive weeks, with cumulative net outflows decreasing from nearly $15 billion earlier this year to $13.86 billion.

Ethereum’s price has also tumbled as investors have cut back on leverage. Futures open interest—a key indicator of leveraged positions—has slid dramatically, dropping from a peak of $70 billion in August to just $39 billion today. This weakness in the futures market is notable, as futures trading remains one of the most active segments in crypto. Volume in the spot market has also continued to decline over the same period, further underscoring waning investor enthusiasm.

The situation is compounded by trouble among Ethereum treasury companies. Major ETH holdings companies like BitMine, SharpLink, and ETHZilla have seen their stock prices plunge recently. ETHZilla, notably, has even sold some of its Ethereum holdings to fund share buybacks. With NAV multiples falling, there is growing risk that these companies may slow ETH purchases—or even sell additional tokens—in the coming weeks.

**Technical Analysis Signals Further Downside Ahead**

From a technical perspective, Ethereum may be poised for further declines. The coin looks set to form a “death cross” pattern, as the spread between the 50-day and 200-day Weighted Moving Averages narrows. ETH is also in the process of forming a bearish pennant pattern, characterized by a sharp drop followed by a symmetrical triangle consolidation.

Another bearish signal: ETH has dropped below the 38.2% Fibonacci Retracement level, suggesting that support is weakening. If selling pressure continues, Ethereum will likely break down to the 50% retracement point near $3,100, with the key psychological support at $3,000 potentially coming into play.

**Conclusion**

With sentiment deteriorating, demand slowing across ETFs and futures markets, and technical signals turning more negative, Ethereum price faces significant headwinds. Investors should closely monitor these developments, as a decisive move below key support levels could accelerate the current downtrend.
https://crypto.news/red-alert-ethereum-price-is-slowly-forming-a-risky-pattern/

Bessent says no formal White House health care proposal as shutdown drags on

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified on Sunday that there is no formal proposal from the White House to defund the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and instead send money directly to Americans. This statement comes despite a social media post from President Donald Trump on Saturday promoting such a plan.

During an interview on ABC News’ “This Week,” anchor George Stephanopoulos asked Bessent about the president’s new proposal to eliminate Obamacare and redirect funds directly to the people. Bessent responded, “We don’t have a formal proposal.”

When pressed about whether such a plan would be proposed to the Senate, Bessent stated that the administration is not proposing it “right now.”

Bessent also addressed Trump’s push to end the Senate’s filibuster. Stephanopoulos asked, “Is the best way to end the shutdown right now to end the filibuster?” Bessent replied, “The best way is for five Democratic senators to come across the aisle.”

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/bessent-formal-white-house-health-care-proposal-shutdown/story?id=127350445

Is Where Winds Meet an MMO?

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NetEase has never advertised *Where Winds Meet* as an MMO, but it certainly features a lot of MMO elements. The marketing primarily highlights its wuxia-inspired action combat, freeform open world, and optional 4-player co-op. However, beyond the co-op, there is actually a much more expansive MMO-like “Online Mode” embedded within the game.

After examining features across the global betas and the existing Chinese client of *Where Winds Meet* (released in December 2024), it appears that the game segments its MMO staples into separate modes. In this way, *Where Winds Meet* both is and isn’t an MMO.

### Lone Wanderer Mode: The 150-Hour Campaign

At its core, *Where Winds Meet* offers a 150-hour campaign that takes place in the Lone Wanderer Mode. This encompasses all open-world activities, side-quests, the main storyline, and various collectathon elements scattered throughout the game.

Campaign bosses and side-quests can also be tackled in a co-op session with up to three friends. However, this mode is primarily centered around the single-player host. Most bosses grant game progress exclusively to the host, while co-op participants receive an exclusive in-game currency as a reward for their efforts.

### Co-op Mode vs. MMO Online Mode

When asking whether *Where Winds Meet* is an MMO, it is important to clarify a major point many players misunderstand due to the game’s subtle marketing: the co-op mode is not the same as the Online Mode.

The co-op mode functions similarly to co-op gameplay in games like *Elden Ring* or other Soulsborne titles. You are invited as a “muscle for hire” into the host’s world, and experience several gameplay limitations while there.

In contrast, the Online Mode is a completely separate experience. You can think of the solo/co-op mode as a private server belonging to you, whereas the Online Mode operates as a persistent server in an MMO environment where dozens of players may interact in the same world simultaneously.

The exact number of players supported concurrently in a single session or shard in the global release remains unknown. This setup is somewhat comparable to the MMO components in *Once Human*, another game by NetEase. However, *Once Human* is more of an MMO than *Where Winds Meet*, despite *Where Winds Meet* having potentially more social aspects within its Online Mode.

### MMO Mode Activities

In *Where Winds Meet*, playing campaign quests or much of the side content in the Online Mode is not possible. Instead, this “MMO mode” (although not officially labeled as such) contains traditional MMO activities organized into separate game modes:

– **PvP Arena** — Includes 1v1, 2v2, 5v5 battles, and large-scale 30v30 Guild vs. Guild (GvG) fights (based on the Chinese client).
– **PvPvE Battle-Royale Extraction Mode** — Start with zero gear and fight to be the last player or team standing.
– **10-Player PvE Raids** — Classic MMO raids adopting a soft tank-healer-DPS class structure.
– **5-Player Boss Parties** — A scaled-down, non-endgame version of raids with dedicated tanks, healers, and boss aggro mechanics.
– **Combat Trials** — Multi-enemy PvE challenges with their own seasonal leaderboards.
– **PvP Bounties** — Take contracts to hunt down and eliminate other players.

The Bounties system is a particularly important social MMO feature. Depending on a player’s actions—such as killing others or committing crimes—you can take on the role of a bounty hunter by accepting contracts to kill targets. Much like invasions in Soulsborne games, contracts can also be fulfilled by invading a bounty target’s solo world.

### Interaction Between Online and Solo Modes

Online and solo modes sometimes interact in intriguing ways. One example is the disease system: players can contract diseases that progress through several stages. To cure these, a player may enlist the help of another with expertise in life skills such as healing. The healer actually visits the afflicted player’s solo world and plays a mini-game to purge the disease.

These social elements make *Where Winds Meet* a middle ground between a live-service action RPG and a traditional MMORPG.

### Why Isn’t *Where Winds Meet* Called an MMO?

Despite its many MMO-like features, there’s one significant aspect where *Where Winds Meet* falls short as a full MMO: open-world sandboxing.

In the Online Mode, almost everything besides resource-gathering in the wilds is removed from the open world. Instead, PvE and PvP content exclusive to this mode is accessed through menu interactions and separate instances.

This design choice limits the potential for the Online Mode to offer a downscaled MMO open-world experience akin to that found in *Once Human*.

### Conclusion

*Where Winds Meet* offers a unique hybrid experience. Its substantial single-player campaign, coupled with isolated co-op play, exists alongside a separate Online Mode packed with MMO-inspired features. While the Online Mode lacks the full open-world sandbox nature of a typical MMO, it still provides engaging social and multiplayer content.

Stay tuned for more news and detailed guides about *Where Winds Meet* here on Sportskeeda.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/esports/where-winds-meet-mmo-mode

BlockDAG Crushes Aster, ZCash & Bitcoin Cash: Why It’s Dominating the Top Crypto Projects List

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Evaluating the top crypto projects today requires looking beyond price swings and short-term sentiment. As the market evolves, investors increasingly focus on structural factors such as token distribution, supply design, network utility, and ecosystem development. These elements shape how different assets position themselves for the next market cycle, especially as competition intensifies across both new and established networks.

Whether driven by scarcity, interoperability, privacy technology, or legacy adoption, each project presents a unique framework for long-term value. This article compares several leading contenders to show how distinct models influence performance and perception within the rapidly shifting crypto landscape.

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### BlockDAG: Scarcity Meets Strategic Market Entry

BlockDAG has become the center of discussion among analysts evaluating top crypto projects for 2025. Its scarcity-based approach and carefully timed presale mechanics differentiate it from many legacy coins.

With the presale ending on February 10, fewer than 4.3 billion BDAG coins remain from its 50 billion total supply cap. The current presale batch 32 is priced at $0.005, and with over $435 million raised, institutional participation has already validated the project’s long-term credibility.

The BlockDAG market debut is projected to reach around $0.40, translating to an 8× potential gain from the current entry point.

What makes BlockDAG stand out is its clear shift into what it calls the “Value Era,” where scarcity, exchange integration, and coin distribution converge to create momentum before listings. Over 20 Tier-1 and Tier-2 exchange partnerships are confirmed, underscoring its broad accessibility at launch.

This scarcity-led valuation model has placed BlockDAG among the top crypto projects not just for short-term trading, but also for strategic long-term positioning. The team’s commitment to transparency, along with CEO Antony Turner’s statement emphasizing roadmap stability and community strength, signals that BlockDAG is building more than hype; it’s laying down measurable fundamentals.

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### Aster (ASTER): Riding Momentum Through Utility Expansion

Aster (ASTER), currently trading around $1.09 USD, has recorded a 12.6 percent increase in the last 24 hours according to CoinMarketCap. Its recent momentum is tied to ongoing developments in cross-chain interoperability and network scaling.

The Aster network continues to attract liquidity through its smart contract functionality, which allows developers to build decentralized applications across multiple chains with enhanced transaction speed and cost efficiency.

While Aster’s recent surge reflects positive sentiment, its volatility remains linked to network adoption cycles rather than limited supply or scarcity mechanics. This gives short-term traders opportunities for rotation gains but limits long-term scarcity-driven appreciation.

Compared with BlockDAG, which ties valuation growth to capped supply and early-phase distribution, Aster relies primarily on utility metrics and developer adoption. Still, Aster holds a key position among top crypto projects because of its robust community engagement and consistent upgrades.

However, without a scarcity component or deflationary trigger, it may not sustain the same price acceleration momentum expected from scarcity-anchored tokens like BlockDAG.

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### ZCash (ZEC): Privacy Coin Showing Revival Through Volume Growth

ZCash (ZEC) has experienced a notable 45 percent price rise week-over-week, recently quoted at around $388 USD on KuCoin.

The privacy-focused asset has benefited from renewed institutional interest in privacy-enabled protocols, particularly following global discussions around transaction anonymity and data security.

ZCash’s price movement, however, often tracks macro sentiment in the broader crypto privacy segment. Its current market structure suggests high volatility, with potential for short-term continuation but uncertain medium-term sustainability.

The absence of new technological catalysts or token burns places its upside largely in the hands of market traders and speculative demand.

Comparatively, BlockDAG’s market debut strategy, anchored in predictable scarcity and post-listing liquidity, offers investors more structured entry points.

While ZCash retains relevance as one of the original privacy coins, its momentum may fluctuate as investors seek newer, scarcity-backed models with defined launch trajectories.

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### Bitcoin Cash (BCH): Legacy Strength, Limited Growth Drivers

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) remains one of the more established assets in the top crypto projects category, trading near $555 USD with a 24-hour range showing moderate volatility, according to Investing.com.

As a legacy fork of Bitcoin, BCH continues to attract loyal supporters for its role in facilitating faster, cheaper transactions. However, its market narrative has become repetitive, with little innovation or ecosystem expansion to re-ignite major upside.

The coin’s market stability is commendable, yet growth prospects remain capped due to saturation and a lack of fresh utility incentives.

While BCH is likely to maintain relevance as a transactional token, its trajectory does not reflect the same asymmetrical opportunity that BlockDAG’s scarcity-based model provides.

Investors positioning for future-oriented growth are increasingly shifting attention to assets with clear supply constraints, strong exchange pipelines, and ongoing community engagement.

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### Summary

As investors weigh the top crypto projects for 2025, the contrast between scarcity-backed strategies and legacy-driven models is becoming clearer.

BlockDAG, with its $435 million presale, $0.005 current batch price, and $0.40 market debut target, represents the new standard of structured valuation and disciplined tokenomics.

Meanwhile, Aster, ZCash, and Bitcoin Cash sustain their relevance through network utility and historic brand value, yet lack the scarcity component driving next-cycle gains.

For investors focusing on both near-term returns and strategic positioning, BlockDAG’s Value Era signals a pivotal moment in the evolution of crypto assets built for long-term sustainability.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/bitcoin/blockdag-crushes-aster-zcash-bitcoin-cash-why-its-dominating-the-top-crypto-projects-list/