Realm Studios just kicked off the first open playtest for its blockchain-based anime RPG Variance, and players have until August 3 to jump in Built on the Somnia network, the game blends roguelike mechanics with on-chain ownership and is playable straight from a web browser—no download required Good to know Variance is entirely free..

The crypto world has seen its share of scandals, but what happened to Italian trader Michael Valentino Teofrasto Carturan in a New York apartment sounds more like a crime thriller than a financial dispute Two men accused of kidnapping and brutally torturing Carturan over access to a $100 million Bitcoin stash are now facing serious charges Both..

Two men at the center of a major crypto privacy case have shifted gears After fighting the charges for months, Samourai Wallet’s co-founders, Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, have pleaded guilty The US government claims their software helped criminals hide over $100 million in dirty money Until now, Rodriguez and Hill denied..

OpenAI has reportedly hit its fundraising target much faster than expected, pulling in $83 billion in a fresh funding round that pushes its total haul past $40 billion According to The New York Times, the new investments have lifted the company’s valuation to $300 billion—well ahead of its original timeline Good to know OpenAI..

YGG Play has officially entered third-party game publishing with its first partner title, Gigaverse, a rising onchain RPG built by crypto-native studio GLHF Until now, YGG Play focused entirely on its own title, LOL Land This new move marks its start as a broader web3 game publisher—taking on a game that already has strong community traction and..

Shrapnel, the blockchain-based first-person shooter developed by Neon Machine, is switching gears with a big infrastructure move The studio has confirmed that the game—and its native token, SHRAP—is migrating from Avalanche to GalaChain A few weeks ago, signs of this shift were already emerging With Gala Games entering a regulatory-aligned..

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) is preparing for one of the biggest gatherings in global sports and esports The New Global Sport Conference 2025 (NGSC 2025) will take place on August 23–24 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh, coinciding with the Closing Weekend of the Esports World Cup Good to know Over 1,500 founders,..

Steam has removed the survival game Chemia from its store after cybersecurity researchers discovered it contained malware designed to steal crypto wallet data and browser information The malicious code was linked to a hacker group known as EncryptHub Good to Know Chemia’s files were injected with three malware strains targeting..

Wemade has finally lifted the curtain on how players will be able to earn rewards in its highly anticipated Norse-themed MMORPG Legend of YMIR The company detailed the G-WEMIX play-to-earn (P2E) system, which will be at the heart of the game’s economy when it launches globally later in 2025 Good to Know Players will be able to earn..

Obitus Games is giving players a clearer picture of how OverKnights—its upcoming free-to-play card battler—plans to blend competitive gameplay with blockchain rewards The new preview covers both the game’s economy and its play-to-airdrop (P2A) campaign, offering a first look at how players will be able to earn, spend, and trade using the..

I remember the first time someone tried to explain NFTs to me—it sounded like a tech fever dream Digital art worth millions Owned through code Fast-forward a few years, and now companies like GameSquare are not only getting it, they are putting serious capital behind it And now, they have just made one of their boldest moves yet GameSquare..

Medieval Empires, a web3 strategy game set during the 13th century, has taken a big step forward by going live on the Epic Games Store With its mix of historical settings, town-building, and blockchain extras, the game now has a chance to connect with millions of new players around the world Good to know Medieval Empires is now..

Mythical Games just kicked off a brand-new season in FIFA Rivals, and it is all about Adidas Starting July 17, players can dive into the Radiant Blaze Season, packed with Adidas digital gear, new gameplay updates, and fresh Web3 functionality that lets in-game items double as NFTs Good to know Radiant Blaze includes exclusive Adidas..

Bitcoin could be in for a wild ride before the year wraps up—at least if you ask Tom Lee The Fundstrat co-founder and head of research believes Bitcoin might climb to as high as $250,000 in the coming months, supported by rising interest in crypto and comparisons to gold Good to know Lee sees Bitcoin hitting $200K to $250K in 2025..

The actual amount of Bitcoin under official US government ownership is much lower than many thought According to new information released through a public records request, only a fraction of the estimated holdings has been fully forfeited and handed over to federal custody Good to know The US Marshals Service currently holds 28,988..

I remember picking up Ghost Recon: Breakpoint on launch day, full of hope and nostalgia, only to put it down in frustration just a few hours later Buggy, bland, and way too grindy But over time, updates made it playable again—maybe even enjoyable So hearing that a new Ghost Recon is officially in the pipeline It hits a little..

Sharplink Gaming Inc is expanding its stock sale program to a total of $6 billion, with plans to use most of the new funding to buy more ethereum (ETH) for its corporate treasury The company disclosed the move in a fresh filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this week The Minneapolis-based online gaming marketing firm had..

The United States has taken a major step toward regulating stablecoins, as President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law on July 18, 2025 The new legislation sets up a federal framework for oversight of dollar-pegged digital tokens and aims to balance innovation with consumer protection The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation..

Gunzilla Games has officially launched Off The Grid on Steam, pushing the cyberpunk-themed battle royale shooter out of Early Access and into full release The update brings crossplay support, a major gameplay patch, and fresh cosmetic rewards for players across all platforms Good to know Off The Grid is now live on Steam with full..

El Salvador has run into a snag with the IMF over its handling of bitcoin through Chivo Wallet According to a new compliance review tied to a $14 billion credit facility approved in February, the country failed to meet voluntary bitcoin non-accumulation targets—something the IMF now attributes to how Chivo manages liquidity Good to..