Highlights Animoca Brands has successfully acquired gaming and digital collectibles company Somo, integrating its functionalities into its broader blockchain ecosystem. The NFT market experienced a robust recovery early in 2026, with a 20% increase in market capitalization within just two weeks. Despite these recent gains, the NFT sector remains significantly...
Year: 2026
Foundation Closes NFT Marketplace Following Unsuccessful Auction
HighlightsFoundation, a prominent NFT marketplace, is shutting down after a failed acquisition by Blackdove.The closure reflects the ongoing decline in NFT trading activity and market consolidation.Despite challenges, some industry experts believe the NFT sector could eventually recover.Foundation's Rise and FallFoundation, a notable player in the NFT marketplace landscape, has announced...
Revealed: Why Crypto Protocols Keep Market-Maker Terms Under Wraps
Highlights Less than 1% of analyzed crypto protocols disclose market-making arrangements, creating a significant transparency gap. Only 18% of protocols provide quarterly updates, and 8% issue token holder reports, despite 91% generating trackable revenue. Market-maker structures may lead to detrimental market behaviors, raising concerns about their implications for early-stage projects....
Ripple Joins Forces with Korean Insurer to Revolutionize Bond Settlement Using Blockchain Technology!
HighlightsRipple teams up with Kyobo Life Insurance to pilot blockchain-based settlement for government bonds in South Korea.The initiative aims to streamline bond settlement processes, replacing traditional methods with near real-time on-chain execution.Proposed legislative changes in South Korea will regulate tokenized securities, enhancing market access and liquidity for innovative financial instruments.Introduction...
Magic Eden Set to Ride the Wave of the Speculation Supercycle!
Highlights Magic Eden's CEO highlights a new trend in the crypto industry, referring to a "speculation supercycle" fueled by rising popularity in prediction markets and betting platforms. The company is set to launch a decentralized gaming and betting platform, Dicey, enabling users to host games and wager using cryptocurrency. The...
