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Game industry veteran John Smedley—who helped bring games like EverQuest, H1Z1, and Planetside to life as president of Sony Online Entertainment (later Daybreak Game Company)—is back with a new studio, Distinct Possibility Studios, and a blockchain-powered debut first-person shooter called Reaper Actual. And while blockchain games have typically found a muted or hostile response from traditional gamers, Smedley believes his game could bring in “millions and millions” of players due to the shooter’s unique implementation of crypto tech. Reaper Actual is a PC-based, open-world multiplayer shooter that will see players upgrade and defend bases, placed on what Smedley told Decrypt…

Since hitting a new all-high time above $111,000, Bitcoin has seen a significant market cool-off resulting in a price correction over the past week. According to data from CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin declined by 4.36% in the past seven days forcing prices below $104,000. To establish a bullish momentum, prominent crypto analyst with X username Daan Crypto has stated the premier cryptocurrency must decisively close above $106,000 which represents a pivotal price region in the current price structure. Bitcoin Price Out Of Consolidation Range – Downside Ahead? Following the re-start of the crypto bull market in April, Bitcoin has shown a specific…

The investment was made through SBI Ven Capital’s joint fund with Sygnum Bank and Azimut Group, which aims to accelerate the rollout of Colossus Digital’s Institutional Hub, a two-sided B2B marketplace, that connects regulated custodians with top-tier validators for staking and governance. Strategic highlights Investment Amount: €1,000,000 (Seed Investment) Lead Investor: SBI Ven Capital, through its joint fund with Sygnum Bank and Azimut Recipient: Colossus Digital Purpose: Scale Institutional Hub, enhance custody-to-staking workflows, expand global client base Institutional adoption fuels the deal 86% of institutional investors already have—or plan to gain—digital-asset exposure in 2025, underscoring growing demand for secure custody…

Pi Network dominated headlines on May 14 when it officially introduced a $100 million venture fund aimed at jumpstarting real-world utility for its ecosystem. The announcement officially introduced Pi Network Ventures, a Silicon Valley-style investment initiative that will fund startups building within or integrating with the Pi ecosystem. While the fund represents a bold and strategic pivot towards broader adoption, it was not well received by investors. This can be considered a classic “buy the rumor, sell the news” event as the Pi token dropped sharply after the reveal. The fund will prioritize blockchain startups along with those in sectors…

The development team will feature industry veterans who have worked for Sony, Amazon, Riot, Blizzard, Ubisoft, and Epic. The games they have worked on include Call of Duty, Valorant, Fortnite, Planetside 2, and other similar shooters. The choice of blockchain for the game economy bolsters robust smart contract functionality, sustainability, and support for complex decentralized apps. The L2, Etherlink, is specifically tailored for gaming, providing seamless processing and scalability that is instrumental in creating AAA titles. Another Player On The Web3 Gaming Horizon At the helm of the newly formed gaming studio will be the co-creator of well-known titles such…

ARKK soared 153% in 2020, backed by disruptive giants like Tesla, Roku, and Shopify. Cathie Wood shifts focus in 2025 to AI, crypto, and the metaverse with GitLab, Coinbase, and Roblox. Despite volatility, ARKK remains a high-risk, high-reward innovation fund with a visionary edge. Cathie Wood of ARK Invest has long excited investors with her daring strategy toward disruptive innovation. Her flagship fund, the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), targets individuals hoping to profit from companies that are transforming the world. In a recent Yahoo Finance segment, Stocks in Translation host Jared Blikre breaks down ARKK’s key investments from 2020 to…

VeChain gets U.S. patent for privacy-focused identity system that authenticates without storing user data. Latest patent strengthens blockchain use in finance and healthcare, where strict data laws apply. VeChain was awarded a new patent in the United States on May 20, 2025, following in the footsteps of recent Intellectual Property victories. Its latest patent, “Method and device for implementing identity endorsement on blockchain,” fortifies the company’s foray into privacy-enhancing identity verification without storing individuals’ details on the blockchain directly. 🚀 #VeChain secures new US patent via #NanoJClean Patent “Method and device for implementing identity endorsement on blockchain” was granted #today,…

Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht has received a transfer of 300 Bitcoins in donations, valued at approximately $31.4 million. According to the blockchain analysis platform Lookonchain, the funds were sent to Ulbricht’s donation wallet just a few hours ago. Crypto community fuels Ulbricht’s fresh start with millions in donations The generous donation is another line of donations Ulbricht has seen since being released. Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange, donated $111,111 in Bitcoin earlier this year to help him adjust to life outside prison. Free Ross also claims to have received over $270,000 in cryptocurrency donations to help Ulbricht prepare for life…

Sharplink Gaming, one of the largest ether (ETH) treasury companies, had a meltdown in after-hours trading yesterday as its shares crashed from $33 at NASDAQ’s closing bell to below $11 by 8pm. Two weeks ago, Sharplink shares (SBET) were worth $124, meaning they’ve shed 91% of their value since this all-time high. Panicked over a seemingly surprise announcement of shareholder dilution, a viral tweet from The Block’s Steven Zheng claimed, “Basically every participant in SBET’s private placement filed to dump all their shares less than a month after they announced the ETH Treasury Strategy move.” Concerningly, trading volume for Sharplink…

Solana Labs’ mobile team shared Wednesday that it plans to launch its Seeker phone on Aug. 4, in addition to sharing new information about some of its infrastructure framework as well as a new token for its mobile users. The news comes as the new iteration of Solana’s mobile has been in the works for months, with over 150,000 units so far, according to a press release. Seeker was introduced in September 2024 after the first model of the Solana mobile, Saga, failed, in part due to low sales figures. The Solana Mobile team also said that in addition to…