<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Web3 investing firm DWF Labs conducted its first physical gold transaction with a 25-kilogram bar.</li><li>DWF Labs’s Andrei Grachev announced on X that the company is looking to expand into silver, platinum, and cotton.</li><li>As of 2025, real-world assets are quickly emerging as a key sector within cryptocurrency, with tokenized funds growing exponentially.</li></ul>DWF Labs, a Web3 market maker and strategic investor, has completed its first physical gold transaction, settling a 25-kilogram gold bar on Monday.&nbsp;This move marked a step beyond digital assets as crypto firms look to build real-world asset infrastructure.Andrei Grachev, head of DWF Labs,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/ag_dwf">said</a> on X that DWF Labs plans to expand into trading physical silver, platinum, and cotton as part of its push into the real-world asset (RWA) market. He added that the gold trade was executed as a test tranche and that the firm plans to scale its operations to include physical silver, platinum, and cotton, thereby positioning DWF Labs as an active participant in commodity-backed RWA infrastructure.&nbsp;While details around counterparties, pricing, or timelines were not disclosed, Grachev said this gold trade lays the groundwork for expanding into additional commodities.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Push For RWAs</h2>Real-world assets have emerged as one of crypto’s&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ft.com/content/24133257-62eb-41f5-9778-0be200fd3b7d?">fastest-growing</a> sectors in 2025. Tokenized Treasury and money-market funds grew quickly, with assets rising nearly 80% year-to-date to over $7.4 billion, according to a report by Financial Times, driven by issuers such as BlackRock and Franklin Templeton.&nbsp;Institutional investors have increasingly favored RWA products that offer on-chain efficiency while maintaining links to off-chain assets. This is particularly true in precious metals markets, where asset backing and delivery certainty are essential for credibility.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Gold’s Record Run&nbsp;</h2>In 2025, the precious metal market surged towards a record high, according to the Wall Street Journal. Gold reached a record high price of $4,400 per ounce on Monday.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GLD">SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD)</a> was trading at $405.48, up nearly 2% in premarket hours. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around SPDR Gold Shares changed to ‘bullish' territory from ‘neutral’ territory over the past day, accompanied by ‘high’ levels of chatter.This takes place at the same time as China, which has a strict ban on trading cryptocurrencies, is exploring the use of blockchain technology in other areas, such as real-world asset tokenization. As per&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/no-small-token-chinese-firms-convert-prized-trees-tea-into-digital-assets-2025-12-17/">Reuters</a>, companies on China's tropical island of Hainan are trying to turn Huanghuali trees, a rare and precious form of rosewood, into digital assets that can be traded.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/citi-cuts-mstr-blsh-riot-gemi-price-targets/cLeFQ5QREtr">Citi Cuts Targets On Four Crypto Stocks, Says Move Is About Valuation — Not Risk</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

As Gold Continues Its Record Run, DWF Labs Makes Its First Physical Trade – And Eyes Expansion Into Silver, Platinum

The move comes as tokenized assets and gold prices both hit record levels in 2025.

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The Loonies landed on Aptos (APT) when the mainnet was barely awake and turned “Ditch Limits” into a roadmap. The 2,222-piece PFP collection shouts neon comic energy while embedding community code right in the art.&nbsp;The Loonies say “ditch limits,” and the Aptos chain says sure. Three times the phrase appears, because repetition fuels the meme.Aptos matters here because The Loonies need speed, cheap mints, and on-chain randomness for rarity. Aptos delivers, so The Loonies keep shipping. Mokshya Protocol, the team behind the madness, also built Wapal - the Aptos marketplace - and Alura, an AI trading agent.&nbsp;Aptos hosts the NFTs, hosts the marketplace, and executes Alura trades, proving the chain can juggle culture and DeFi at once. The Loonies mention Aptos over and over, cementing the link between brand and blockchain.Community numbers back the hype. LOON token holders spun Spin &amp; Win almost 400,000 times, handing out 93 million bucks in rewards. Seventeen-thousand users didn’t just click; they stuck around. That is stickiness The Loonies highlight whenever skeptics ask if NFT mania is dead.&nbsp;The Loonies answer with another “ditch limits” and another Aptos stat.Traits range from cosmic crowns to Mad-Sci goggles, channeling everyone from Gandhi to Kai Lenny. Each trait doubles as a meme template, so Stocktwits and X feeds fill with Loonie derivatives the minute a crypto headline drops.&nbsp;That organic content loop keeps The Loonies visible while the team ships tooling.Now the roadmap points multichain, but Aptos remains home base. Mint history, community treasury, and LOON token governance all live on Aptos. The Loonies repeat “Aptos, Aptos, Aptos” because loyalty matters in a multichain world.&nbsp;They repeat “ditch limits” because the phrase pays rent in collective memory. If comic-book chaos plus relentless builder energy can define an ecosystem, The Loonies just drew the blueprint.Also See: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/avalanche-avax-tackles-ticket-bots/chmJSDCRREW">Avalanche Turns Ticket Lines Into Blockchains</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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AST Spacemobile, Inc. engages in building a broadband cellular network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on an extensive IP and patent portfolio. It focuses on providing mobile broadband services with global coverage to all end-users, without the need to purchase special equipment. The company was founded by Abel Avellan on May 31, 2017 and is headquartered in Midland, TX.

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AST SpaceMobile Inc

AST SpaceMobile is trending following the successful orbital launch of its BlueBird 6 satellite, the largest commercial communications array ever deployed in low Earth orbit, validating its direct-to-device 5G technology. While some traders are taking profits in a "sell the news" reaction, many in the community view this as a pivotal de-risking event, anticipating significant future growth and a potential short squeeze as the company moves towards commercial scalability.

Omeros Corp. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. The firm engages in the discovery, development, and commercializing of both small-molecule and protein therapeutics for large market. It also offers orphan indications targeting inflammation, coagulopathies, and disorders of the central nervous system. The company was founded by Gregory A. Demopulos and Pamela Pierce Palmer on June 16, 1994 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

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Omeros Corp

Omeros is trending due to the FDA's historic approval of YARTEMLEA, its first and only therapy indicated for TA-TMA, a serious complication of stem cell transplantation, which includes a broad pediatric label. The community is highly optimistic, anticipating a significant short squeeze and potential for substantial price appreciation given the drug's unique position. Discussion is also focused on the prolonged trading halt and future buyout prospects with existing partners like Novo Nordisk.

NIKE, Inc. engages in the design, development, marketing, and sale of athletic footwear, apparel, accessories, equipment, and services. It operates through the following segments: North America, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Greater China, Asia Pacific and Latin America (APLA), Global Brand Divisions, Converse, and Corporate. The North America, EMEA, Greater China, and APLA segments refer to the design, development, marketing, and selling of athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. The Global Brand Divisions segment represents its NIKE Brand licensing businesses. The Converse segment designs, markets, licenses, and sells casual sneakers, apparel, and accessories. The Corporate segment is composed of unallocated general and administrative expenses. The company was founded by William Jay Bowerman and Philip Hampson Knight on January 25, 1964 and is headquartered in Beaverton, OR.

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Nike Inc

Nike (NKE) is trending sharply higher following significant insider buying, prominently featuring Apple CEO Tim Cook's nearly $3 million share purchase, seen by many as a strong vote of confidence. This has ignited community speculation about a potential market bottom and short squeeze after recent declines, though some remain cautious, pointing to ongoing concerns about challenging sales in China and competitive pressures.

Dynavax Technologies Corp. is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the provision of discovery, development, and commercialization of novel vaccines and immuno-oncology therapeutics. Its product includes HEPLISAV-B, which prevents infection caused by all known subtypes of hepatitis B virus in adults 18 years of age and older. The company was founded by Lawrence M. Lichtenstein, Dennis A. Carson, and Eyal Raz on August 29, 1996 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.

Dynavax Technologies Corp.

Dynavax is trending as Sanofi has announced an all-cash agreement to acquire the company, offering a significant premium for its leading hepatitis B vaccine and promising shingles pipeline. The community is actively celebrating the immediate gains for shareholders, though some express sentiment that the valuation is conservative, fueling speculation about potential competing bids. This acquisition highlights Sanofi's strategic expansion in adult vaccines and reflects the ongoing M&A activity within the biotech sector.

Lumentum Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of optical and photonic products. It operates through the Cloud and Networking, and Industrial Tech segments. The Cloud and Networking segment refers to a portfolio of optical and photonic components, modules, and subsystems. The Industrial Tech segment includes solid-state lasers, kilowatt-class fiber lasers, ultrafast lasers, diode lasers, and gas lasers. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Lumentum Holdings Inc

Lumentum Holdings is a trending topic amidst surging demand for its critical optical solutions, including co-packaged optics and high-speed transceivers, essential for the rapidly expanding AI data center infrastructure. The community is actively discussing strong analyst upgrades and robust earnings guidance, with many speculating on the company's significant undervaluation and potential as an acquisition target.

Micron Technology, Inc. engages in the provision of innovative memory and storage solutions. It operates through the following segments: Compute and Networking Business Unit (CNBU), Mobile Business Unit (MBU), Embedded Business Unit (EBU), and Storage Business Unit (SBU). The CNBU segment includes memory products and solutions sold into client, cloud server, enterprise, graphics, and networking markets. The MBU segment is involved in memory and storage products sold into smartphone and other mobile-device markets. The EBU segment focuses on memory and storage products sold into automotive, industrial, and consumer Markets. The SBU segment consists of SSDs and component-level solutions sold into enterprise and cloud, client, and consumer storage markets. The company was founded by Ward D. Parkinson, Joseph Leon Parkinson, Dennis Wilson, and Doug Pitman on October 5, 1978 and is headquartered in Boise, ID.

Micron Technology Inc.

Micron Technology Inc

Micron Technology is trending following its strong earnings report and bullish outlook, signaling robust demand for memory chips in the burgeoning AI sector. The community is actively discussing ongoing high-bandwidth memory (HBM) shortages and rising spot prices, contributing to a prevailing sentiment that Micron remains significantly undervalued despite recent gains. Many believe the company is poised for sustained growth as a critical player in AI infrastructure, benefiting from increased data center build-outs.

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The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) is experiencing intense bullish momentum, driven by spot silver prices reaching new all-time highs. This rally is fueled by tightening global supply due to upcoming Chinese export restrictions, alongside booming industrial demand from EV batteries, solar, and AI data centers. The community is actively discussing a potential 'silver squeeze' and a significant re-rating of silver's value, though some anticipate a near-term pullback after its rapid ascent.

Citigroup, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of financial products and services. It operates through the following segments: Services, Markets, Banking, Wealth, U.S. Personal Banking (USPB), and All Other. The Services segment includes Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) which provides an integrated suite of tailored cash management, trade, and working capital solutions to multinational corporations, financial institutions and public sector organizations, and Securities Services, which offers cross-border support for clients, providing on-the-ground local market expertise, post-trade technologies, customized data solutions, and a wide range of securities services solutions that can be tailored to meet client needs. The Markets segment provides corporate, institutional, and public sector clients around the world with a full range of sales and trading services across equities, foreign exchange, rates, spread products, and commodities. The Banking segment offers Investment Banking and Corporate Lending services. The Wealth segment includes Private Bank, Wealth at Work, and Citigold and provides financial services to a range of client segments through banking, lending, mortgages, investment, custody, and trust product offerings. The USPB segment includes Branded Cards and Retail Services, which have proprietary card portfolios and co-branded card portfolios within Branded Cards, and co-brand and private label relationships within Retail Services. The All Other segment consists of activities not assigned to the reportable operating segments, including certain unallocated costs of global functions, other corporate expenses, and net treasury results. The company was founded in 1812 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Citigroup Inc

Citigroup is seeing significant buzz driven by recent regulatory tailwinds and concrete progress on its multi-year strategic overhaul, including its Banamex divestiture. This momentum has led to new highs, with many investors anticipating further upside within a strengthening financial sector, though community sentiment also reflects caution about potential overbought conditions.

Starfighters Space, Inc. is engaged in the research and development of space flight, pilot training, and aeronautics programs. It operates the commercial fleet Lockhead F-104s. The company was founded by Rick Svetkoff on September 6, 2022 and is headquartered in Cape Canaveral, FL.

Starfighters Space Inc

Starfighters Space Inc. (FJET), a recent aerospace sector IPO, is experiencing extreme volatility driven by its low float and significant short interest. The community is sharply divided, with many anticipating a massive short squeeze due to high borrow fees and alleged market manipulation, while others express strong skepticism about the company's fundamentals and potential for further decline.

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company, which engages in a research engine, multiple novels, and investigational therapies in preclinical development. It focuses on cellular metabolism and classical hematology. The company was founded by Lewis Clayton Cantley, Tak W. Mak, Craig B. Thompson and Shin-Shan Michael Su on August 7, 2007 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc

Agios Pharmaceuticals is trending due to the recent US FDA approval of AQVESME (mitapivat) for treating anemia in adults with alpha- or beta-thalassemia, marking it as the first and only oral medicine for this condition. The community is actively discussing the significant market opportunity and potential future valuations following this landmark regulatory catalyst.

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