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Leuven, Belgium — November 2025 — After the tremendous success of WAIB Summit Monaco 2025, where over 2,000 Web3 and AI enthusiasts gathered in June to celebrate innovation and the future of decentralized technology, WAIB Summit is now heading to Leuven, Belgium…

On X, a simple pseudonym can now be traded at a high price. Elon Musk's platform has just launched a marketplace dedicated to the sale of inactive usernames, with prices reaching one million dollars for the most sought-after. Reserved for Premium subscribers, this initiative transforms digital identity into a monetizable asset.

OpenSea does not turn its back on NFTs. The platform is transforming into a universal hub to trade all onchain assets. With a record volume of 2.6 billion dollars and a $SEA token in preparation, this evolution could well redefine the future of the crypto market?

Unusual Polymarket bets on Maria Corina Machado surged hours before the Nobel Peace Prize announcement, raising suspicions of insider trading.

Web3 loses its visionary stylist! Pagotto, the pope of NFT sneakers, takes his bow. And meanwhile, Nike is re-lacing its strategies... failing to revive its promises.

TOKEN2049 Singapore 2025 took place on October 1st, bringing together the entire global crypto industry for its largest gathering of the year. With a fully sold-out event of 25,000 attendees from over 160 countries, alongside 500+ exhibitors and 300+ speakers, TOKEN2049 cements its position as the world's largest crypto event.

New Delhi, September 2025 — India Blockchain Month (INBM) returns for its landmark second edition, reinforcing its stature as Asia’s most ambitious Web3 movement and one of the world’s largest community-driven blockchain festivals. Spearheaded by BlockOn Ventures and Web3preneur, the month-long innovation campaign will transform New Delhi into the global epicenter of Web3, AI, and Real-World Asset (RWA) adoption.

American Express is letting travellers collect NFT passport stamps to capture trips digitally and personalise memories securely.

While Web3 seeks to reinvent itself after the bursting of the speculative bubble, The Sandbox is going through a major crisis. The French pioneer of the blockchain metaverse has just announced the layoff of more than half of its workforce and the eviction of its two co-founders. This brutal restructuring occurs in a climate of growing disinterest in 3D virtual worlds and is accompanied by a spectacular drop in the project valuation, now forced to rethink its future.

The ultra-fast blockchain revolution starts today, and Cointribune offers you the opportunity to be the first players... while earning exclusive rewards! On the occasion of the latest technological developments of Qubic, its certified world record of 15.5 million TPS, and its mining feats on monero, we are launching an exceptional activation with over €2,000 in prizes to win! From August 25 to September 29, 2025 at midnight, discover the fastest blockchain in the world and try to win a PS5, a stay at a 5-star hotel in Strasbourg, and $QUBIC tokens. But that's not all! If you want to be sure to win, exclusive collector goodies are now available on the marketplace as part of the Cointribune x Qubic activation!

The Web3 esport industry is about to experience a historic event with the launch of the Call of Myth tournament, endowed with an exceptional prize pool of one million dollars. Scheduled for September 25, 2025, this tournament sets a new standard in the blockchain gaming ecosystem by offering 100% free entry and qualification based exclusively on player merit.

HANOI, Vietnam – August 1–2, 2025 | National Convention Center - Vietnam is entering an “era of national rise”, a pivotal inflection point to assert its place in the global technology race. Fueled by bold policy reforms, surging investments, and a fast-growing digital infrastructure, the country is primed to become a strategic epicenter for the blockchain revolution.

Ultra has positioned itself as a bold challenger in the gaming and Web3 industry, determined to disrupt the established order dominated by platforms like Steam. Since Gus van Rijckevorsel took the reins as CEO in December 2024, Ultra has shifted from seven years of R&D to an aggressive commercial expansion strategy, positioning itself as a gaming distribution platform equipped with the most advanced technology available. This article explores the key milestones of this transformation and highlights the ambitious vision that will guide Ultra in its quest to become the "Netflix of gaming."

Web3 is moving from vision to execution. Blockchains, dApps, and NFTs are no longer experimental: they aim to define the next digital standard. To accelerate this transition, Ultra has launched a one-million-dollar grant fund for developers ready to build the on-chain tools, games, and services of tomorrow. By combining funding, support, and community governance, this program allows builders to transform ambitious ideas into concrete, scalable, and high-impact solutions.

Ultra inaugurates a new era of Web3 gaming with the launch of the closed community Alpha of EMPIRES, an economy-focused strategy game developed by its in-house studio, Black Ice Studios. Much more than just a game, EMPIRES serves as a foundational brick of the Ultra ecosystem, where players do not just play: they own, influence, and shape a multi-game universe.

In the Web3 gaming space, MetaHoof emerges as a new benchmark, blending simulation, strategy, and true digital ownership. With immersive 3D horse racing and a blockchain-powered economy, the game sets itself apart. The Pre-Alpha phase just began, followed by the Alpha rollout in August. Players now get a concrete glimpse of what the full release promises: competitive gameplay, valuable rewards, and full control over their digital assets.

Imagine a gaming platform where every match played, every friend invited, and every social interaction contributes to your progress, not just in terms of skills but also in the form of tangible rewards. Welcome to Coliseum, the Web3 tournament platform redefining competitive gaming. With over 3 million players already onboarded, Coliseum offers an arena accessible to everyone to play, win, and progress, regardless of your skill level. At the heart of this ecosystem is the XP (Experience Points) system, a unique mechanism that tracks your journey while fueling your progress in the Coliseum universe. Let's discover together how this system works and why it is at the center of the Coliseum experience.

The old guard built walled gardens. Ultra is tearing them down. Today, gamers juggle launchers, subscriptions, and fragmented digital economies. But what if one platform could simplify everything and put players back in control?

Gaming is evolving rapidly, and Ultra is at the heart of this change. In a world where players demand more control and freedom, this platform offers an alternative that stands out. Ultra is not just a game store, but a gaming OS that brings together traditional games and technological innovations. Steam and Epic built the rails for the last era. Ultra's building what comes next. An open, player-powered economy where you actually own what you play. Ultra focuses on true ownership of digital assets, fast transactions, and seamless interoperability. With games like Blocklords or Lussa, Ultra redefines the gaming experience by placing players at the center of a community-driven and sustainable ecosystem.

Interest in crypto games saw a significant decline in April 2025, reaching its lowest level of the year with only 4.8 million active wallets. However, according to DappRadar, this contraction hides a more nuanced reality: the industry is undergoing a beneficial maturation phase, now prioritizing quality over quantity. Is the sector breaking free from speculation to build a more sustainable future?

It is rare for an NFT project to still create an authentic thrill in the crypto universe. Yet, Doodles has just made a splash. In just 24 hours, this colorful collection saw its sales soar by 97%, flirting with $1.1 million. This surge is no coincidence: on the horizon, a certain crypto DOOD is tantalizing investors.

Vaulta, a scalable operating system powering Web3 Banking with fast, low-cost transactions and seamless blockchain connectivity, today announces a strategic partnership with Ultra, the one-stop destination for gamers, publishers, and developers.

While Steam seems stuck in a bygone era, Ultra makes a strong move with a $12 million fundraising. The goal: to overturn the established order of PC gaming by creating a genuine OS for players, streamers, and creators. Exclusive meeting with Gus, the CEO ready to "kill the game."

The figures published by DappRadar show a growing disinterest in crypto games, except for the infrastructure. The details here!

Paris, France – April 2, 2025 – Paris Blockchain Week (PBW), Europe’s flagship blockchain event, returns to the iconic Carrousel du Louvre from April 8–10 with its most ambitious edition to date. More than 10,000 delegates from across the globe will gather in the French capital to hear from over 400 speakers, including industry heavyweights such as Adam Back, Co-Founder and CEO of Blockstream, Charles Hoskinson, Founder of Input Output, and Monica Long, President of Ripple. They will address topics ranging from open finance to regulatory frameworks like MiCA, while other keynote speakers will explore CBDCs and enterprise Web3 adoption.

WAIB Summit, the first and largest Web3 event in Monaco, is set to redefine the landscape of Web3 and AI in Europe. As the largest Web3 & AI focused summit in the world, this groundbreaking event will unite visionaries, industry leaders, investors from around the world and high-net worth individuals (HNWIs)  based in Monaco, for two days of high-impact discussions around the future of WEB3 and AI, cutting-edge showcases, and exclusive networking opportunities at the prestigious One Monte-Carlo, Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco.

Credefi Finance is set to redefine the investment landscape by launching the first NFT Bonds. This innovative product bridges traditional finance and blockchain technology, making high-yield investments accessible to a wider audience.

The evolution of the financial market is following an increasingly digital trajectory, and NFT Bonds (tokenized bonds in the form of NFTs) are emerging as a major innovation. In a world where blockchain is redefining access to financial instruments, players like Credefi are taking a pioneering role by integrating these bonds onto the blockchain, making these products accessible and liquid.