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

Astroon has just announced a new partnership with Collably Network, another move in its quest to grow its ecosystem and establish further in the Web3 world. The partnership combines the community-based vision of entertainment and games that Astroon has and the efforts of Collably Network, which

Very few times of the year are truly dead for games anymore, with former doldrum months like July and August, or February and March, now often being filled with killer games.  This year, though, January actually earns the label. It’s not empty, but the release slate is light enough that you

Elon Musk announces Neuralink will mass-produce brain-machine interface devices in 2026 and promote fully automated surgeries. Currently, it has assisted 12 paralyzed individuals in controlling devices through thought, and in the future, it will expand to technologies for restoring sight to the blind. Musk previews Neuralink's 2026 mass production ------------------------- Is the brain-machine interface about to become mainstream? Elon Musk announced on New Year's Day that his brain chip company Neuralink will start mass production of brain-machine interface devices in 2026 and will transform surgical procedures into fully automated processes, marking a critical step for Neuralink to move from experimental to commercial mass production. According to Reuters, Neuralink resolved issues raised by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2024.

PlaysOut is making a strategic alliance with Blazpay AI that will subsequently help in the smooth migration of Web3 games to zero-instant and interaction free DeFi interactions with customers. This alliance intends to develop AI-based interaction by means of gamified education and automated user

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

Author: Nancy, PANews 2025 is about to come to an end. Looking back on this year, Bitcoin has not only left a deep mark on the price chart but has also become a central narrative stage in great power games and asset allocation. Bitcoin.com News recently summarized the top ten most关注ed Bitcoin hot posts on Twitter in 2025. These posts clearly record Bitcoin's official entry into mainstream society, earning a "ticket" to the mainstream world, from debates over value logic, to policy implementation battles, to the reaching of mainstream consensus. They have attracted hundreds of millions of clicks, involving industry giants, political figures, crypto leaders, and investment tycoons. Elon Musk: Bitcoin relies on unforgeable energy Page views: 8.3 million October 14, US financial blog Zerohedge published an article stating, "Artificial intelligence has become the new global arms race, capital support..."

The global gaming market in 2025 continued to be shaped by major AAA releases, with both PC and console players gravitating toward high-profile action, role-playing, and multiplayer titles According to industry data compiled by GameDiscoverCo, the year’s best-selling games reveal a combination of

Recently, wallets associated with the political concept coin TRUMP Coin transferred approximately $94 million USDC to mainstream CEXs within 3 weeks, sparking widespread market speculation that the project is "dead." On-chain analysts pointed out that this cash-out used a sophisticated method similar to the previous liquidation of MELANIA tokens, by providing liquidity unilaterally and selling in segments, directly converting tokens into stablecoins. Although the project team is still attempting to revive the ecosystem through releases like themed mobile games, the suspected large-scale withdrawal of funds by the core team has undoubtedly sentenced TRUMP Coin, which has already lost over 90% of its valuation, to "death." This incident also once again exposed the fragility of political meme coins that lack real utility support when faced with internal selling pressure.

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...

2025 is destined to leave a significant mark in the history of global finance, known as the "Sovereign Fusion Year" in the crypto asset industry. If 2024 was the "Wall Street moment" brought by Bitcoin ETFs, then 2025 marks the official rise of digital assets from mere financial speculation tools to strategic geopolitical chips and national-level reserve assets. The core driving force behind this transformation stems from a dramatic shift in the US administration—after Trump took office, the establishment of the "Bitcoin Strategic Reserve" as a historic measure completely rewrote the underlying logic of global monetary games. This year, a series of watershed events in regulation occurred frequently: the signing of the GENIUS Act granted stablecoins a legitimate dollar status; the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) project, directly involving the Trump family in issuance, broke the boundaries between politics and DeFi.

In-Depth Analysis of Polymarket Prediction Markets: Six Practical Strategies, from French Traders' $85 Million Arbitrage to 1800% Annualized High-Probability Bond Strategies, Revealing How Top Traders Continually Profit in Zero-Sum Games. This article is adapted from a piece by Lin Wanwan's Cat, organized, translated, and written by PANews. (Previous context: Leading prediction market Polymarket announces self-built L2, is the flagship of Polygon gone?) (Additional background: How to achieve 40% annualized returns through arbitrage on Polymarket?) Table of Contents 1. Research Background 2. Research Methods and Selection Criteria 2.1 Data Sources 2.2 Evaluation Dimensions and Weights 2.3 Exclusion Criteria 3

In-Depth Analysis of Polymarket Prediction Markets: Six Practical Strategies, from French Traders' $85 Million Arbitrage to 1800% Annualized High-Probability Bond Strategies, Revealing How Top Traders Continually Profit in Zero-Sum Games. This article is adapted from a piece by Lin Wanwan's Cat, organized, translated, and written by PANews. (Previous context: Leading prediction market Polymarket announces self-built L2, is the flagship of Polygon gone?) (Additional background: How to achieve 40% annualized returns through arbitrage on Polymarket?) Table of Contents 1. Research Background 2. Research Methods and Selection Criteria 2.1 Data Sources 2.2 Evaluation Dimensions and Weights 2.3 Exclusion Criteria 3

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;

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

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;

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: Zen, PANews The "Metaverse," which was repeatedly hyped two or three years ago, has become clearer in its true industry landscape as the narrative wanes. Approaching the end of 2025, the global metaverse industry presents a complex picture of "hot and cold" unevenness. After the boom in 2021 and cooling down in 2022, the metaverse ecosystem in 2025 has not entirely declined; instead, there have been signs of recovery and breakthroughs in certain sectors. At the same time, some areas still experience sluggish growth, forming a stark contrast. Some have achieved new highs in user scale and engagement, while others face declining activity or even user churn. This hot-and-cold polarization has become a key focus in observing the metaverse industry in 2025. Immersive Gaming Platforms: Over 100 Million Users but Want to "Tear Off the Metaverse" Label The virtual worlds provided by immersive games are currently the most mature and active sector of the metaverse. In 2025, immersive UGC

What It Means To Be a High Roller With Free Play Many people hear the phrase high roller and picture a player taking big chances for special treatment. In social and sweepstakes-style games, that status is more about patterns of play and loyalty than dramatic single sessions. This guide explains h

BONDX has partnered with Salvo Games to embed its global payment network directly into blockchain games built on the Salvo platform.

Ready Player Me is driving the world toward an open, boundless virtual ecosystem. Streaming giant Netflix announced the acquisition of a16z-backed Ready Player Me to enhance its TV gaming experience, particularly enabling personalized avatars across games.

Streaming giant Netflix recently announced its official acquisition of the Estonian avatar creation platform Ready Player Me, with specific deal terms undisclosed. Ready Player Me has previously secured a total of $72 million in funding from top venture capitalists including a16z, and its team of about 20 people will join Netflix. This acquisition signifies that Netflix's gaming strategy is shifting from mobile to a television-centric approach, aiming to build an ecosystem that allows users' virtual identities to flow across games. For the encryption and Web3 industry, this event may have a profound impact on the future development of avatars, digital identity, and the interoperability of the Metaverse.

Table of Contents 2. What Is Dexsport? 4. Dexsport Key Features at a Glance 6. No-KYC Access and Account Setup 8. Game Library: 10,000+ Titles Across Casino and Live Games 10. Sportsbook Overview: Focused

Bitcoin (BTC) returned to $90,000 after Wednesday’s Wall Street open as traders eyed vulnerable short positions. Key points: Bitcoin erases recent losses with a fresh trip to the $90,000 mark. Liquidity games remain the key driver of short-term BTC price action, with shorts this time

Social media is flooded with AI spam content, and genuine user sharing willingness is decreasing. Top venture capital firm a16z proposes the concept of staking media, using crypto asset staking mechanisms to filter AI noise with real money, and rebuild content trust through verifiable commitments. (Background summary: Animal Crossing adds AI LLM, "playability skyrockets"; streamers try it out: endless conversations without repetition) (Additional background: AI-generated games suspected of copying Pokémon! "Mythical Beast Paru" launched on Steam, selling 2 million copies; Nintendo legal team considering lawsuits?) Table of Contents When AI begins self-replication, the internet is being flooded with "pre-made content" In the era of AI proliferation, build media trust with real money Use staking mechanisms to increase the cost of fakes, and suggest introducing dual content verification mechanisms Current social media still seems lively, but the "sense of real human presence" is gradually fading

Today's Top News Highlights: New York State Pension Fund increases its stake in Strategy to $50 million TikTok: Bans non-finance certified accounts from posting financial professional content UK regulators initiate consultation on new cryptocurrency regulations 14 out of the 25 largest US banks are developing Bitcoin products Nasdaq will formally apply for 5X23-hour trading Grayscale: Bitcoin is expected to hit a new all-time high in the first half of 2026 Analysis: Among the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap, 75 have fallen below their 50-day and 200-day moving averages Macro TikTok: Bans non-finance certified accounts from posting financial professional content According to Cailian Press, TikTok released the "TikTok Community Financial Industry Convention (Trial)" on December 16, clarifying core governance norms such as account qualification, content management, marketing behavior, and violation handling and accountability mechanisms to standardize the dissemination of financial-related content. 《Public

Mark Cuban expresses skepticism towards most meme coins, except for Dogecoin, which he actively supports. He views meme coins as speculative assets lacking long-term value. Cuban's concerns became evident as major meme coins experienced significant declines.

I recently saw an interview video online discussing Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire reminiscing about his experiences selling NVIDIA shares. Regarding selling NVIDIA, I had previously read about SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son's story of selling his NVIDIA shares. This time, I saw another well-known investor expressing regret over NVIDIA, which gave me some new perspectives to think about. In the interview, Shaun talked about his investment story with NVIDIA: He bought in during NVIDIA's IPO, at the age of only 13. Because he enjoyed playing games, he was very optimistic about NVIDIA's future. He held onto NVIDIA shares until its market cap reached $600 billion. With NVIDIA valued at $600 billion, half of its revenue came from gaming and data center businesses. He thought the valuation was too crazy, so he sold. As we all know, the story afterward is that NVIDIA's market cap soared, now exceeding 5 trillion.

OpenAI announced the launch of GPT-5.2 on 12/12, positioning it as the most suitable AI model series for "professional knowledge work" at present. The official statement indicates that GPT-5.2 can directly produce tangible work results such as presentations, spreadsheets, code, and long document analysis. It also supports cross-tool, multi-step task processing, and can create frontend web mini-games and greeting cards. According to feedback, enterprise users of ChatGPT save an average of 40 to 60 minutes of work daily, with highly engaged users saving over 10 hours per week. GPT-5.2 is regarded as a key version that further amplifies productivity. Three versions launched simultaneously to comprehensively cater to different professional scenarios OpenAI stated that GPT-5.2 this time simultaneously launched

Donald Trump’s growing presence in digital assets is now stretching into mobile gaming. A new licensed title, Trump Billionaires Club, is set to debut on the Apple App Store on December 30. Developed by Freedom 45 Games, the project promises light strategy gameplay mixed with token-based rewards

In the world of online entertainment from online games and GameFi to casino platforms, the reward system is the backbone that keeps players engaged. Experience points (XP) that help you level up, tokens that carry economic value, and attractive promotions and event bonuses all contribute to a

Verse8 is an AI-native creation layer that transforms your ideas into interactive games and stories. Every piece of creation can be owned, re-created, and continuously accumulated in value. Just as OpenAI started with chat, Runway rose with video, and Stability broke through with images, Verse8 begins with the most representative form: interactive content. Games are simply the first shining vertical in this new medium. We believe that creation should be accessible to everyone, not just developers. Why are we building Verse8? Interactive content creation has always been one of the most difficult fields to enter: long production cycles, high upfront costs, and complex workflows requiring coordination among coding, design, and art. Current systems are not user-friendly for creators. However, creativity should not be restricted. When we realized that the entire production process could be folded into a prompt (Pro

Pi Network rolls out AI KYC tools and a CiDi Games tie-up just as PI price slides, whales reload, token unlocks loom, and a $10m fraud lawsuit heads to court.​ Summary Pi Network integrated new AI KYC tools to cut manual checks, widen Mainnet-unlocking access, and improve privacy for Pioneers i

Gamdom has updated its in-house games to a 100% Return to Player rate, eliminating the house edge and ensuring full transparency in crypto gaming. This shift offers enhanced fairness and employs provably fair systems while supporting multiple cryptocurrencies.

A new Trump-themed mobile game by Freedom 45 Games is set to launch soon, integrating gaming with cryptocurrency features. Players can earn Trump Tokens and utilize NFTs in a Monopoly-style environment, with pre-registration currently open.

Author: Castle Labs Translation: Shan Ouba, Jinse Finance When Satoshi Nakamoto released the white paper, the threshold for Bitcoin mining was extremely low. Any gamer with a decent CPU could mine what would one day be worth millions of dollars in Bitcoin every day. At that time, if you gave up playing The Sims on your home desktop and switched to mining, you could have built a fortune so substantial that your descendants would never have to work for a living again—an investment return of about 250,000 times. But most gamers were still obsessed with Xbox consoles, deeply engrossed in games like Halo 3; only a handful of teenagers used their home computers for mining, earning more than today’s tech giants. Napoleon became legendary by conquering Egypt and sweeping across Europe, but you only needed to click "Start Mining" to embark on the road to wealth. In the span of 15 years, Bitcoin has become a global asset. Today, mining relies on equipment worth millions of dollars...

Crypto sits in a strange place between tech and culture. It moves fast and keeps finding new spaces to grow. One of the most active spaces has been gaming. What started as an interesting new idea has now become a wide network of games built around digital coins and tokens. Some titles are simple.

In the vast world of blockchain games, Aurory has captured considerable attention with its fascinating mechanisms. As an important part of the Solana ecosystem, Aurory not only offers players a series of challenges but also provides abundant token investment and earning strategies. This article explores the Aurory game token investment guide and its profit-making strategies, including how to earn from Aurory.

The blockchain gaming economy is turning a new page. Through the unique application scenarios of the WKC token, players can not only gain real value in the Web3 game token economy but also enjoy the rich rewards of the play-to-earn gaming ecosystem. But this is not just about making profits; the gamified application of virtual assets and the reward mechanisms of blockchain games are also redefining the boundaries of the gaming experience, leading players toward a world of complete autonomy. WKC Ignites a New Wave in Blockchain Gaming The blockchain gaming economy is undergoing a profound transformation. Through a sophisticated tokenomics design, the WKC token has become the core engine driving this new wave. Unlike the pure speculation model of early GameFi projects, the application scenarios of the WKC token cover multiple dimensions, including in-game transactions, governance decisions, and staking rewards. This design philosophy creates a stable supply and demand mechanism within blockchain game reward systems. According to industry analysis, successful W

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Author: Deng Tong, Jinse Finance On December 2, 2025, according to Nikkei News, video game and technology giant Sony Group plans to issue a US dollar-denominated stablecoin next year for purchasing games and anime within its digital ecosystem. Japan also has a relevant stablecoin regulatory framework, so why did Sony choose to issue the stablecoin in the US rather than in Japan? 1. Where will Sony issue its stablecoin? Since the US passed the GENIUS Act earlier this year, it has become a very good option. Previously, Sony's banking division, Sony Bank, submitted an application in October seeking a US national banking license. This license would allow its subsidiary trust bank to engage in "certain specific activities involving cryptocurrencies." According to reports from October, this bank will operate as a trust company in the US and provide cryptocurrency services, including issuing USD-backed stable...

Power Protocol stands as the foundational infrastructure layer for a seamless, unified ecosystem in blockchain entertainment, integrating hit games like Fableborne, emerging studios, global IP, and AI-native products all fueled by the $POWER token.

Power Protocol is a blockchain-based infrastructure platform for sharing games and entertainment, connecting games, studios, and applications through the POWER token. The platform was launched by Waves Labs in 2023 to integrate games, studios, applications, and intellectual property into its ecosystem. By providing standardized blockchain tools, it enables developers to focus on gameplay and community, while maintaining a unified token economy across multiple projects.

Web3 gaming infrastructure Power Protocol is rapidly emerging as one of the most notable new stars in the GameFi sector, thanks to its unique "protocol layer" positioning and strong capital backing. The project aims to connect fragmented gaming ecosystems through a unified tokenomics model. Its developer, Pixion Games, has raised approximately $20 million in total funding and is supported by top venture capital firms and industry giants such as Delphi Ventures, Animoca Brands, and Sky Mavis. Currently, the project has entered an intensive token distribution warm-up phase. Users can participate through multiple channels, including the Binance Alpha platform, flagship game "Fableborne" beta testing, and community tasks. With clearly defined potential airdrop opportunities, it stands out as one of the most promising GameFi projects for interaction in the near term.

The ESPORTS token fell over 10% following a major rally, sparked by a whale selling 2 million tokens worth $800K. This led to panic selling and $124K in liquidations on Bitget, contributing to negative market sentiment.

Deng Tong, Jinse Finance On December 2, 2025, according to Nikkei News, video game and tech giant Sony Group plans to issue a US dollar-denominated stablecoin next year, which will be used for purchasing games and anime within its digital ecosystem. Japan also has a relevant regulatory framework for stablecoins, but why is Sony choosing to issue its stablecoin in the United States instead of Japan? 1. Where will Sony's stablecoin be issued? Because the United States passed the GENIUS Act earlier this year, it is a good option. Previously, Sony’s banking division, Sony Bank, submitted an application in October seeking a U.S. national banking license. This license would allow its trust bank subsidiary to engage in “certain specific activities involving cryptocurrencies.” According to reports from October, this bank will operate as a trust company in the United States and provide cryptocurrency services, including issuing a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin.

Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games, warned that generative AI could pose serious threats to the gaming industry, stating that the industry may fall into a cycle of declining quality due to the proliferation of AI-generated content. At the same time, a survey shows that nearly 90% of game studios are already using AI in their development, and studios adapting to the shift may find survival challenging.

Brevis adopts the "off-chain computation on-chain verification" model, combining versatility and optimization, utilizing Pico zkVM to drop the development threshold for ZK applications, accelerating the verification speed of Ethereum L1 through Pico Prism, enhancing scalability, unlocking more application scenarios such as DeFi and on-chain games, and gradually deploying multiple collaborations and implementations.

In brief Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser warned that AI models scraping AI-generated data could trigger a creative breakdown in games. He warned that training AI on synthetic data would produce models that "mirror themselves" and degrade over time as original human work becomes harder to

Explore the thrilling world of TCG at YGG Play Summit 2025. Experience the excitement of free-roam play and competitive tournaments. MANILA, Philippines — The YGG Play Summit is down to the wire, and Days 3 and 4 gave me two totally different but equally memorable sides of the event: a free-roam “p