This year is already shaping up to be a killer one when it comes to games, and not just because that one game we've all been waiting for is probably going to come out, finally. There's a ton of other stuff already on the docket for 2026, and this list, for obvious reasons, doesn't even cover th

This year is already shaping up to be a killer one when it comes to games, and not just because that one game we've all been waiting for is probably going to come out, finally. There's a ton of other stuff already on the docket for 2026, and this list, for obvious reasons, doesn't even cover th

Today's News Highlights: Media: Tony Leung's son, Tony Tam, serves as a senior software engineer at a Web3 company and was previously responsible for NFT game CryptoKitties. Dragonfly Partner: BTC will break through $150,000 by the end of 2026, but market share may decline. Manus founder Xiao Hong's social media profile includes the tag “btc holder.” Lighter announces the launch of the infrastructure token LIT, with 50% ecosystem allocation. The total market cap of tokenized stocks has risen to $1.2 billion, reaching a new all-time high. Billionaire Grant Cardone announces the launch of the world's largest real estate Bitcoin company in 2026. Macro Cicely LaMothe, Deputy Director of the SEC's Corporate Finance Division, is about to retire after formulating crypto guidelines. According to The

Author Ray Dalio discusses the importance of principles as core assets and the impact of the boundaries between good and evil on society. He believes that the lack of shared values leads to societal dilemmas, and individuals should pursue systemic optimality rather than local interests. Despite significant technological advancements, there is a need to reconstruct the principles system to achieve sustainable social development.

Law enforcement agencies successfully tracking Bitcoin ransom funds are often depicted as a victory of blockchain transparency over the underground economy. However, this triumphant picture may conceal a more critical turning point: the victory only sweeps the surface of technological innovation, forcing dark activities to undergo a brutal evolutionary filter. Low-tech crimes are pushed out of the cryptocurrency space, as mentioned in the dialogue, they retreat back into the gift card and cash worlds. What truly remains and upgrades are new participants capable of encoding illegal intentions into complex financial protocol logic. What we are witnessing is not the end of crime, but a fundamental shift in its form from “avoiding surveillance” to “manipulating rules.” When every transaction is exposed to the sunlight, the focus of the game shifts from how to hide to how to construct an indeterminate financial behavior under the watchful eyes of all. The next battlefield will move from blockchain explorers to intelligent systems.

In 2025, GameFi funding sharply declined to approximately $232 million, with a failure rate of 80%. Funds and players are gradually shifting towards the Web2.5 model that emphasizes gameplay. Developers are placing greater importance on the quality of game content, leading future development to focus on experience rather than solely pursuing token profits.

Larian Studios' new project "Divinity" has announced the use of generative AI in development, sparking backlash from players. The official quickly clarified that AI will only be used for assistance and automation tasks, and will never replace human employees or be used to create AI-generated content. Divinity uses AI-assisted development, causing player backlash ------------------------- Famous for "Divinity: Original Sin" and "Baldur's Gate 3," game developer Larian Studios recently revealed their new project "Divinity," which garnered significant attention from the gaming community. However, after a report by Bloomberg was published, the promotional atmosphere shifted. The Bloomberg report stated that Larian is integrating generative AI technology into the development process of the new game, using it to enhance presentation content, develop concept art, and write scripts.

Written by: Zhang Feng Under the dual pressure of information explosion and trust crisis, the concept of "Staked Media" proposed by a16z acts like a powerful booster shot, attempting to reshape media credibility through blockchain technology and economic games. The core logic of this idea is clear and enticing: media outlets or individuals stake a certain amount of cryptocurrency before publishing content; if the content is falsified, the assets are forfeited; if it is truthful and accurate, the staked assets are returned and possibly rewarded. This model combines economic incentives with fact verification, aiming to build an ecosystem where "telling the truth is more profitable." However, when we delve into the complexity and social nature of truth production in media, we find that relying solely on smart contract-based staking and on-chain arbitration is far from sufficient to solve the century-old trust issues in media. 1. Staking Mechanism: An Idealized Game Design From a game theory perspective...

By 2025, the market capitalization of stablecoins will surpass 300 billion USD, with institutions predicting it will reach 2 trillion USD in the future. This is no longer just a story about cryptocurrencies but a revolution in the very nature of money itself. Stablecoin infrastructure is rewriting the future of financial services. This article is originally from Stepan | squads.xyz, written by BitpushNews, compiled, translated, and authored. (Previous context: The turning point of cryptocurrencies: 2026, the rules of the game will be completely changed) (Additional background: Google searches for "cryptocurrency" have fallen to an all-time low, with silver becoming the new safe haven) Table of Contents Data Overview What We Learned from the Synapse Incident Self-Custody and Insurance Issues Global Reach and Last-Mile Challenges The Battle of Blockchains Built for Specific Purposes

In brief A 2025 Nature Communications study found that people engaged in demanding creative activities—especially complex video games—had brains that appeared 4–7 years younger. In controlled tests, non-gamers who trained on StarCraft II showed measurable improvements in brain efficiency;

Author: Lin Wanwan's Cat On the night of the 2024 US presidential election, a French trader netted $85 million on Polymarket. This figure exceeds the annual performance of most hedge funds. Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market that has processed over $9 billion in trading volume and hosts 314,000 active traders, is redefining the boundaries of "voting with money." But we must first be honest: prediction markets are a zero-sum game. Only 0.51% of wallets on Polymarket achieved profits exceeding $1,000. So, what exactly did the winners do right? Recently, I wrote a series of strategies and have been systematically backtracking and analyzing 86 million on-chain transactions, Deconstructing the holding logic and entry/exit timing of top traders, Summarizing six proven profitable strategies.

Most traders fail not because they lack methods or information, but because they don't understand the essence of trading. Trading is not about prediction or seeking certainty, but about executing plans within a probabilistic environment. This article will analyze the core concepts of "Trading Psychology Analysis" and reveal why trading is a pattern recognition game in numbers. The article is based on an essay by AsymTrading, organized, compiled, and written by Foresight News. (Background recap: Funding rates become a money tree! A trader shorted Bitcoin for two months and made a floating profit of $12.5 million, earning $9.6 million just from funding fees) (Additional background: An 80% asset drawdown is not the end! Crypto traders reflect: how to rebirth from investment lows?) Table of Contents Trading is not prediction Patterns do not predict — they only define "advantage" Outcomes are random, probabilities are not "Everything

This article explores the nature of trading, emphasizing that trading is not about predicting the future but about recognizing patterns and executing plans effectively amidst uncertainty. The market is a probabilistic environment, and success requires emotional neutrality and discipline. Traders need to focus on probabilities over the long term rather than single outcomes. Douglas's core idea is that trading is a numbers game, and profits are achieved by repeatedly executing trades that align with probabilistic advantages.

AI technology is rapidly reshaping the overall landscape of the digital economy, leading major companies in related industries to launch new strategies. The technological competition among leading representatives such as NVIDIA(NVDA), OpenAI, and Google(GOOGL) is expected to continue into next year. Of particular note, NVIDIA is working to defend its dominance in the AI semiconductor field, for example, by advancing a technology licensing agreement worth $20 billion (approximately 28.8 trillion Korean won) with AI inference chip startup Groq. Google's release of the Gemini model and OpenAI's attempt at advertising business both indicate that competition in this market has gone beyond simple model performance comparisons and is evolving into a strategic game involving the overall structure of enterprises. The initial public offering(IPO) market is also beginning to activate. AI chip manufacturer Cerebras Systems and Google's parent company Alphabet(GOOGL

Since being rejected at the resistance zone of $0.146 nearly a month ago, Conflux has entered a prolonged correction trend, moving within a downtrend channel and retreating to a local bottom around $0.06. After several weeks of continuous weakness, this token has started to show the first signs of recovery, with a rebound in momentum.

High-difficulty strategy games and artistic creation can stimulate neuroplasticity. A new study finds that long-term participants have an average brain age 4 to 7 years younger, providing scientific evidence for cognitive fitness. Complex games "reverse aging" the brain; new research reveals neuroplasticity ---------------------- Time can take away physical strength and also weaken the brain's response and memory. However, a recent study published in "Nature Communications" titled "Creative experiences and brain clocks" indicates that engaging in high-intensity stimulating activities for the brain, such as playing strategic video games, learning music, or dancing, may be an effective way to delay aging. The study was conducted by neuroscientists Carlos Coronel and Agust

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have shown net outflows in recent days, and that pull of money has added pressure to a market already under strain. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin traded

In brief A 2025 Nature Communications study found that people engaged in demanding creative activities—especially complex video games—had brains that appeared 4–7 years younger. In controlled tests, non-gamers who trained on StarCraft II showed measurable improvements in brain efficiency;

Author: Jae, PANews When the governance benchmark of the DeFi market collides with real-world commercial interests, a brutal game of "who is the master" is unfolding inside the top lending protocol Aave. As the leader in the DeFi market, Aave manages approximately $34 billion in assets and is regarded as a model of on-chain governance. However, by December 2025, Aave found itself in its most severe trust crisis since its founding 8 years ago. This controversy was not accidental. The initial spark was a seemingly minor front-end fee distribution, but it unexpectedly triggered a domino effect. Through a series of key events and layers of catalysis, the lending giant Aave was ultimately thrust into the spotlight. This is not just a simple dispute over profit sharing; it has torn open a gap, exposing the most fundamental and sensitive dispute in the DeFi space: in decentralization

The US ETF market in 2025 set a historic "triple crown" record, with a net capital inflow of up to $1.4 trillion, over 1,100 new products launched, and a total trading volume of $57.9 trillion. However, beneath this prosperity, the crypto asset ETFs are experiencing a fierce rotation of funds. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs faced significant outflows in December, totaling over $1.1 billion; in stark contrast, newly launched XRP and Solana ETFs continued to attract funds, with XRP ETF setting an astonishing record of 28 consecutive trading days of net inflows. This phenomenon clearly indicates that beyond the grand narrative of ETFs, institutional investors are becoming more and more selective, shifting their focus from mere "digital gold" to crypto assets with clear regulation and real-world utility. The structural shift in the market may have quietly begun.

In brief A 2025 Nature Communications study found that people engaged in demanding creative activities—especially complex video games—had brains that appeared 4–7 years younger. In controlled tests, non-gamers who trained on StarCraft II showed measurable improvements in brain efficiency;

Author: Jae, PANews When the governance benchmark of the DeFi market collides with real-world commercial interests, a brutal game to determine "who is the master" is unfolding within the top lending protocol Aave. As the leader in the DeFi market, Aave manages approximately $34 billion in assets and is regarded as a model of on-chain governance. However, by December 2025, Aave found itself in its most severe trust crisis since its founding 8 years ago. This controversy was not accidental. The spark initially was a relatively insignificant front-end fee distribution, but it unexpectedly triggered a domino effect. Through a series of key events and layers of catalysis, the lending giant Aave was ultimately pushed into the spotlight. This is not merely a dispute over profit sharing; it has torn open a gap, exposing the most fundamental and sensitive conflicts within the DeFi space.

Bitcoin (BTC) frustrated traders on Christmas Eve as rangebound BTC price action contrasted with record highs in gold and silver. Key points: Bitcoin plays a “waiting game” as bidders stay focused on precious metals. A giant options expiry event should set the scene for BTC price

RollerCoin won Game of the Year and Best Browser Game at the 2025 Blockchain Game Awards, highlighting its player engagement and growth since 2018, with over 5 million players and $10 million in rewards, emphasizing lasting accessibility.

The second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume globally, Bybit, announced that to comply with Japanese financial regulations, it will restrict Japanese residents from using the platform starting next year. Bybit has not specified which features or services will be affected, but stated that affected users will receive further notifications and explanations as the restrictions are gradually implemented. Japan has long been known for its strictest cryptocurrency regulatory environment in the world. Any exchange operating in this East Asian economy must pass rigorous scrutiny and register with the Financial Services Agency (FSA), while also complying with regulations related to customer protection, asset segregation, and anti-money laundering. Under this "non-compliance means out" game rule, offshore platforms that fail to meet standards often have no choice but to withdraw from the market in silence. Moreover, Japan's regulatory "tightening" measures are still ongoing. Authorities are currently planning to require domestic exchanges to allocate a "responsibility reserve fund" to prepare for potential .

As the end of 2025 approaches, Wall Street renowned analyst Tom Lee has once again issued a bullish forecast, believing that Bitcoin's price still has the potential to break through the $100,000 mark before the end of the year. However, the current market faces two major substantive resistances: the Chaikin Money Flow indicator, which tracks large capital movements, remains negative, indicating that institutional capital is still flowing out; at the same time, the daily average selling volume of long-term Bitcoin holders has surged by 185% over the past month, soaring from approximately 97,800 coins per day to nearly 279,000 coins, creating ongoing selling pressure. Analysis indicates that in the absence of new capital inflows, the only realistic path to push Bitcoin past $100,000 is to trigger a large-scale short squeeze. This requires the price to first break through a key resistance zone near $97,200, thereby triggering up to $3.41 billion in short leverage liquidations. The success or failure of this forecast no longer depends on fundamental narratives but is purely a game of longs and shorts in the derivatives market.

125 cryptocurrency companies signed a letter opposing banks' restrictions on stablecoin rewards, emphasizing that these rewards are not Interest, and criticizing protectionist behavior. They demand maintaining the original provisions of the GENIUS Act to protect consumer interests and promote market competition. This move increases political pressure in the regulatory game.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed on Monday that Salvadoran authorities are negotiating the sale of the state-owned Bitcoin Wallet Chivo, and that "progress is going smoothly." This is one of the key conditions for the $1.4 billion loan agreement provided by the IMF in May. As of now, El Salvador holds 7,509 Bitcoins, worth approximately $659 million at the time of publication, and this Bitcoin game between the IMF and Bukele is entering a critical moment.

Author: Jae, PANews When the governance benchmark of the DeFi market collides with the realities of commercial interests, a brutal game deciding "who is the master" is unfolding within the top lending protocol Aave. As a leader in the DeFi market, Aave not only manages approximately $34 billion in assets but is also regarded as a model of on-chain governance. However, in December 2025, Aave found itself in the most severe trust crisis it has faced in its 8-year history. This controversy was not accidental. The initial flashpoint was merely a relatively inconspicuous allocation of front-end fees, but it unexpectedly triggered a domino effect, culminating in a series of key events that ultimately pushed Aave, the lending giant, into the spotlight. This is not just a simple dispute over profit distribution; it has opened a rift, exposing the most fundamental and sensitive conflicts in the DeFi space.

The well-known Web3 NFT brand Azuki has brought its brand universe to the Telegram platform for the first time, collaborating with Animoca Brands' Web3 gaming platform GAMEE to launch the Telegram mini-game "Azuki Alley Escape." (Summary: The era of making money with Telegram has begun: Gift Marketplace is online, Stories upgraded, Channels fully automated translation) (Background Information: Azuki launches new NFT! Collaborating with OpenSea for "Mizuki Anime Shorts" to raise funds for anime.) The renowned Web3 NFT brand Azuki has brought its brand universe to the Telegram platform for the first time, in collaboration with Animoca Brands' We

If you’ve ever stepped into the world of online betting, chances are you’ve heard about the Dans Bet Explosion Game on the سایت شرط بندی دنس بت . This game has become popular among online bettors due to its fast pace and risk-based mechanics. While the game is accessible, thoughtful decisions and

The hunt for the next Binance new listing announcement is the best thing a smart investor can do. However, Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has uncovered a new malware targeting crypto wallets, disguising itself as harmless game cheats and mods.  Still, while several presales are vying for attention,

The well-known Privacy Coin Zcash has recently shown a key technical game pattern. After failing to effectively break through the psychological resistance level of 450 USD, the ZEC price fell back to around 419 USD, with a single-day fall of nearly 8.5%. However, what is more noteworthy is that its daily chart is forming a classic ascending triangle pattern, which is often seen as a bullish continuation signal. Technical Analysis indicates that if it can confirm an upward breakout with increased Trading Volume, ZEC is expected to initiate a rally targeting around 650 USD, with a potential rise of up to 60%. The current price is firmly above the key MA support at the weekly level, and a decisive showdown of bulls and bears determining the short-term direction has already begun.

Written by: Clow 670,000 Bitcoins, accounting for approximately 3.2% of the global total supply. This is the amount of Bitcoin held by MicroStrategy (now renamed Strategy Inc.) as of mid-December 2025. As the world's first publicly traded company to use Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset, this former business intelligence software provider has completely transformed into an "operational enterprise focused on structured financial design for Bitcoin." Renaming is not just a change at the brand level, but a complete shift in its corporate strategy, making the ultimate declaration of "Bitcoin Standard." However, entering the fourth quarter of 2025, with increased market volatility and potential changes in the rules of index compiling institutions, this model, referred to by founder Michael Saylor as a "revolutionary financial innovation," is facing its most severe test since its launch in 2020.

Audiera (BEAT) is a Web3 music and gaming ecosystem deployed on the BNB Chain, combining AI-driven music creation, rhythm gameplay, and decentralization governance, allowing users to earn BEAT token rewards through dancing, creating music, and voting. The project revives the globally renowned Audition dance game IP, targeting 600 million original series users.

_Stealka malware steals logins and crypto keys from 100+ browsers and 80+ wallets, including MetaMask, Coinbase, and Trust Wallet._ Kaspersky has warned users about a new malware threat called Stealka that targets cryptocurrency wallets and browser data. The malware spreads through fake game c

Against the backdrop of recent poor performance in Bitcoin and Ethereum, the game token Audiera on the BNB Chain ecosystem has staged an independent rally against the trend. Since its trading launch on November 1, 2025, BEAT has surged over 5000% in about two months, reaching an all-time high of $4.17 on December 21, with a market capitalization briefly surpassing $560 million. However, another token in the same ecosystem, Bitlight, has recently experienced a tragic drop of over 75% within 24 hours, sounding the alarm for all the "small-cap dark horses" that have surged. Is BEAT's astonishing performance based on a strong product fundamental value discovery or an impending speculative bubble? The market's attention is focused on the real user revenue and token burning mechanism behind its "dance-to-earn" model.

As funding pours into AGI research, Cambridge scholars point out that humans still cannot verify whether AI possesses consciousness, urging a state of agnosticism to remain vigilant before regulatory loosening. (Previous summary: How to rely on Vibe Coding in the AI era to let Angent stay up late monitoring the market) (Background Supplement: Altman Discusses OpenAI's Growth Dilemma: Computing Power is the Biggest Limitation, Revenue Increases Depend on Doubling the Number of GPUs) Table of Contents The Black Box Dilemma: Consciousness Research Has Yet to Break Ground Consciousness and Perception Ability: Two Confused Concepts Emotional Projection and Resource Misallocation Regulatory vacuum and responsibility game Global capital is flowing into AGI research and development at an unprecedented pace, with tech giants and venture capitalists competing to invest heavily, engaging in a full-scale arms race from computing power, models to talent, as the market bets that general artificial intelligence will reshape productivity.

XRP trading price hovers below $2, and technical indicators show a bearish tendency, but a historic shift in the regulatory landscape is rewriting the rules of the game. Michael Selig officially takes office as CFTC Chairman, forming a "dream team" with incoming SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, injecting strong bullish catalysts for XRP. The U.S. XRP Spot ETF has recorded inflows for six consecutive weeks, totaling $82.04 million.

Kaspersky has discovered a new data-stealing malware called Stealka, spreading through fake game mods and cracked software. First seen in November 2025, it targets ordinary users and cryptocurrency investors, stealing sensitive data from over 100 browsers and 80 crypto wallets.

Neo's "Grouchy, Grinchy, Grumpy AI Christmas" game challenges players to identify a stolen gift by questioning a rude AI. Players use their wallet activity to determine question limits and can win from a growing prize pool by solving the mystery by December 30.

Most early-stage crypto projects ask investors to trust roadmaps, timelines, and future promises. DOGEBALL ($DOGEBALL) takes a different approach. Instead of asking for belief, it provides live infrastructure, a playable game, and a testable blockchain before public participation opens. Currently i

Author: danny; Source: X, @agintender In the world of cryptocurrency, what truly determines victory or defeat is never the code, but the game of liquidity, power, and regulation. The rise and fall of BUSD is not a tragic tale of a stablecoin, but a financial war about how exchanges attempt to "unify the world." When BUSD was pushed onto the historical stage, it carried not only a narrative of compliance, but also Binance's ambition to reshape the stablecoin order through high-pressure tactics — by enforcing exchange rates and merging trading pairs, directly swallowing the depth of its competitors into its own ledger. The "automatic conversion" of 2022 was a textbook-level blitzkrieg; while the regulatory iron fist of Valentine's Day 2023 caused this seemingly impeccable empire to collapse in an instant. The dual nature of BUSD, the shadow-like Binance-Peg, and the misalignment of regulatory boundaries together constitute its downfall.

What if the next life-changing crypto play is not hiding in plain sight but quietly locking its doors before the crowd arrives? That question is exactly why traders are debating the best meme coin for 2026 right now, especially as ApeCoin and a fast-rising newcomer called DOGEBALL start

This case begins with a criminal judgment from a Shanghai court, which involves an employee in the traditional gaming industry using their work privileges to modify backend data and profit from reselling game coins. Although game coins and Crypto Assets do not fall under the same category, in the current judicial system where there is a lack of clear legislative guidance and established standards for crimes involving Web3, virtual assets, and Crypto Assets, case handlers often take virtual property cases in the gaming industry as a basis for analogy to infer the legal attributes of criminal cases in the Web3 field, the property nature of virtual assets, and the qualitative paths of the actions. Therefore, when handling criminal cases involving Crypto Assets, the value of lawyers studying criminal cases in the traditional gaming sector lies in better understanding the thought processes and judgment methods of the personnel handling virtual asset cases. This allows for a better understanding of both oneself and the opponent, enabling the formulation of more targeted litigation strategies and enhancing the effectiveness of communication. Case Introduction: Happy Mutual

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In the crypto world, what truly determines victory or defeat is never the code, but the game of liquidity, power, and regulation. The rise and fall of BUSD is not just a tragic story of a stablecoin, but a financial war over how exchanges attempt to "unify the world." When BUSD was brought onto the stage of history, it carried not only a compliance narrative but also Binance's ambition to reshape the stablecoin order through heavy-handed tactics—by enforcing exchange rates and merging trading pairs, directly swallowing competitors' depth into its own ledger. The 2022 "automatic conversion" was a textbook-level blitzkrieg; meanwhile, the regulatory iron fist on Valentine's Day 2023 caused this seemingly invincible empire to collapse in an instant. The twin BUSD, the shadow-like Binance-Peg, and the misalignment of regulatory boundaries together form its Achilles' heel. But the story is not over yet. From FDUSD

Web3 gaming platform Yooldo announces the successful integration of the X402 protocol into its MCP server, aiming to enhance in-game microtransaction experiences, making transactions more cost-effective and seamless. It is currently in the testing phase, looking forward to leading the future of Web3 gaming economy.

The article discusses the conflict between internet platforms and mobile phone manufacturers triggered by AI assistants, especially the struggle over user operation rights and data sovereignty. AI technology makes mobile phone operation more convenient but also raises platform concerns about security, leading to account restrictions for users due to AI operations. The article analyzes the potential legal risks in this game, including unfair competition, data security, antitrust disputes, and user responsibilities, emphasizing the need for legal frameworks to keep pace with rapid technological changes and the importance of innovation.