Animoca Brands Invests in Astar to Boost Sony’s Web3 Entertainment Push

Animoca Brands has invested in Astar Network to accelerate the growth of Soneium — an Ethereum Layer-2 developed by Sony for next-gen entertainment and Web3 experiences. This partnership will bring iconic Japanese and Asian IP onchain, power identity layers like Anime ID, and onboard millions of users through creator-first initiatives like Anime Art Fest. Animoca … Read more

PEPE Jumps Over 50%, and Now Experts Say XRP and Lightchain AI Could Be Next to Explode

After a surprise 50% rally, PEPE has reignited interest across the altcoin space. Once seen as just another meme token, its recent surge is now prompting analysts to look at other undervalued assets that could follow suit. Two names are standing out – XRP—a legacy heavyweight with long-term upside—and Lightchain AI, a next-gen project in … Read more

Fortnite’s Darth Vader Controversy, Explained

David Prowse as Darth Vader in a scene from the film ‘Star Wars’, 1977. (Photo by 20th Century-Fox/Getty Images) Getty Images Darth Vader has been added to Fortnite, and the iconic Star Wars villain has sparked controversy, debate and a legal challenge from SAG-AFTRA. This version of Vader is an NPC companion who can fight … Read more

Backed by Eric Schmidt, Keeta Network Token Surges 600% in Two Weeks

The performant Layer 1 blockchain aims to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and digital assets by enabling instant, compliant, and low-cost cross-border payments and asset transfers. Layer 1 blockchain Keeta Network, touted as ‘a common ground for all asset transfers,’ is rallying sharply ahead of its mainnet launch. Keeta’s KTA token is up more than 600% … Read more

Just a Little XRP Can Cut Risk and Lift Returns

A recent report from Kraken Exchange highlights XRP as a valuable asset in diversified crypto portfolios. The report uses a data-driven framework that incorporates Monte Carlo simulations and efficient frontier modeling. At the time of this report, XRP was changing hands at $2.33, having declined from its weekly high of $2.66. The crypto has seen … Read more

South Korea and EU agree to counter North Korean crypto theft

Pressed by global cyberthreats, not least Pyongyang’s habit of stealing cryptocurrency, South Korea and the European Union plan to boost cooperation in response. Diplomats from the two sides designated North Korea as a major source of cybersecurity risks deserving their attention and agreed to further advance cyberpolicy consultations. Seoul and Brussels join forces to repel … Read more