The whispers are getting louder: "NFTs are dead." "Royalties are a thing of the past." So let’s cut the nonsense. It is way too early to be writing NFT royalties’ obituary—even if it’s as premature as declaring Bollywood dead just because Hollywood had one hot summer. It’s not dead; it’s...
Since the peak of NFT royalties over the past year, they’ve fallen off a cliff—down by a shocking 75%. Let that sink in. Three-quarters of the revenue supporting digital creators is vanishing at lightning speed. At the same time, OpenSea, the industry’s largest player, does nothing to help, actively contributing...
Over the past few months, OpenSea has become the default marketplace in the rapidly expanding Non-Fungible Token (NFT) ecosystem. You might be surprised to learn that since its launch in 2017, OpenSea has become a primary platform connecting creators, collectors and enthusiasts from across the globe. The platform makes it...
Solsniper, an NFT marketplace on the Solana blockchain, will be closing its doors after 3.5 years of business. The platform, best known for their analysis and data-driven NFT trading tools, will officially shut down on June 13, 2025. The closure is likely to result in a short-term decline in NFT...
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...
Along comes OpenSea’s OS2, heralding the new dawn. Reach out to learn more Active user numbers have increased tremendously! In May, the build jumped an amazing 44%, returning to heights not seen since the beginning of 2023. They’re bragging about simple swapping and no more bridging troubles. Sounds great, right?...
OpenSea, the biggest non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, has seen a record increase in user activity lately. With a beta rollout of its OS 2.0 platform currently underway, Ethereum layer-2 networks such as Arbitrum, Base, and Blast are on the rise with new users. The platform has seen a surge in...
Let’s be real, OpenSea’s been feeling a bit… stale recently. Remember when ETH was the undisputed king of the NFT jungle. Then Blur rolled in, all shiny and new, and OpenSea was on the defensive and in catch-up mode. Yet, rumors of OS 2.0 and an increased attention on Layer-2...
Okay, OpenSea is back on top. We see the headlines: increased NFT buyers, CryptoPunks surging, SEC investigation halted. They’ve already released OS2, teased a SEA token and SOL integration, and connected with SuperRare. On the surface, that would appear to be a big win for the NFT industry, no? Market...
Aisha, an amazing digital artist from Karachi, methodically infused each stroke with passion and creativity. She developed a collection of colorful, culturally-celebratory NFTs that embody her spirit and fervor. She imagined them being a dignified and sustainable way for people to earn income. To her, they embodied both a means...
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, 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...
WISeKey International Holding Ltd, a global cybersecurity, blockchain and IoT giant, today announced that it has successfully placed into orbit its WISeSat satellite. The small satellite rode into space with a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Geneva, Switzerland. This launch, June 23, 2025, is a milestone step forward in protecting...
