Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have become a well-known productive force. They are grabbing big headlines and stoking tremendous buzz in the crypto space. A new study released today finds that social media platforms are fostering a fan economy. This new and dynamic environment is creating increased demand and prices for unique...
Base Coinbase’s OP-Stack rollup has quietly become the largest RWA (real-world asset) hub in crypto. It is now second only to Ethereum itself. We’re proud that Base has now locked in an astounding $14.3 billion across the network, a truly phenomenal 173% growth this year alone. With close to $13.7...
OpenSea, a prominent NFT marketplace, experienced a surge in active users following the launch of its major update, OS2, in May 2025. The platform now boasts a user count higher than it ever attained since before the March 2023 discord fork. Aside from the influx of new users, the uptick...
A tweet on Tuesday by crypto influencer @kekalf sent a shockwave through the cryptocurrency and NFT market. It had an unintended consequence. It set off a tsunami of very serious volatility. The tweet’s immediate and wide-ranging impact underscores the unique and powerful role social media influencers play in the evolving...
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is the foundational bedrock of this new decentralized digital world. Its price volatility sends shockwaves through the entire cryptocurrency ecosystem, affecting developers and entrepreneurs to new businesses and users. Ethereum is an open source decentralized platform that allows developers to build and deploy...
CryptoPunks, a pioneering collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), will soon be showcased at the new permanent exhibition space in Palo Alto. The decision marks a turning point in what’s fast becoming a brutal new reality for these formerly high-flying digital assets that once fetched multi-million dollar valuations. The foundation remains...
CryptoPunks, one of the original and most prestigious NFT collections on the Ethereum blockchain, now sits under the stewardship of the Infinite Node Foundation. This approval for this transaction between CryptoPunks and the Infinite Node Foundation was announced through a tweet on X.com. This change is important as it gives...
Yuga Labs, the creator of the CryptoPunks collection, has sold the corresponding intellectual property (IP) to the Infinite Node (NODE) Foundation. This transfer marks a significant shift for the legendary NFT collection. As of May 13, it can still be proud of a nearly $1.2 billion total market capitalization. The...
Speaking of QC, their burgeoning independent news platform co-founded by Ryan Segura, DeFrieze, and others is shaking things up in some really inspiring ways. They are AI and NFT-ing themselves right into the foundational core infrastructure. Segura recently demonstrated to Protos how to generate NFT entries for the platform. What...
XRP was originally designed in 2012 to be a bridge currency, for the purpose of facilitating global remittances. By May 2025 it had clearly positioned itself as the second most promising cryptocurrency after Bitcoin. XRP has bounced back from a checkered past of regulatory challenges and market volatility. It is...
Mastercard’s new partnership with Chainlink will enable its cardholders to directly purchase crypto assets on-chain. This collaborative effort aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the fast-moving digital asset economy. It will provide more than three billion Mastercard cardholders a safe, simple way to buy, sell and hold...
Mastercard is expanding its cryptocurrency capabilities through new partnerships, aiming to integrate crypto engagement for its 3.5 billion cardholders globally. These partnerships will increase the availability and use of cryptocurrency among Mastercard’s expansive network. Mastercard’s new partnerships are a big step forward in its quest to eliminate cash. Their goal...
The metaverse gaming boom — it’s here, and everybody’s clamoring about a $40 billion play space. Before we all dive headfirst into this digital oasis, let's ask a crucial question: Is this future truly decentralized, or are we just building fancier cages?$40B Boom, Same Old Bosses?We’ve heard that metaverse gaming,...
The metaverse gaming market is predicted to grow at an explosive rate, reaching a whopping $40 billion. This trend presents an incredible opportunity for companies. Firms from every industry sector are now able to come to or grow their foothold in this bustling market. This article explores the key drivers...
The metaverse, especially in gaming, is poised for incredible expansion. Players will explore virtual environments, interact with each other through avatars, purchase digital assets such as NFTs, and participate in diverse social, economic, and creative experiences. This convergence of gaming with blockchain and extended reality (XR) technologies will inspire major...
The Metaverse in Gaming expected to experience gain of more than 15x. From 2025 to 2032, it will undergo an unbelievable 18% CAGR, jumping from $12 billion to a stunning $40 billion. This is not simply the domain of gaming, but rather the development of new economies, means of socialisation...
Is this really the future of art, or another speculative bubble blown up by crypto mania? WISeKey has sent Mayte Spínola’s “El Cristo Cósmico” into orbit. This artwork, tokenized as an NFT and secured on a satellite orbiting earth, brings up some existential questions. Let's dive in.Faith, Tech, Art—Strange Bedfellows?The...
Is shooting art into space the next great leap for mankind, or simply a great leap for advertising and PR? WISeKey hopes that it’s the former with their “Galactic Christ” NFT initiative. Let’s get real, friends, stargazing wonderment notwithstanding, we need to start asking some hard questions. Are we witnessing...
