DOJ Drops OpenSea NFT Insider Trading Case

US prosecutors will not retry their wire fraud and money laundering case against a former manager at the nonfungible token platform OpenSea, following a federal appeals court’s July reversal of the convictions.... Read more »

Aave Transfers Lens Protocol Stewardship to Mask Network

Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Aave transferred stewardship of the social infrastructure protocol Lens to Mask Network, shifting responsibility for advancing consumer-facing social applications while retaining Lens as open-source infrastructure. Statements from both... Read more »

Magic Eden to Capitalize on Speculation Supercycle

Magic Eden CEO and co-founder Jack Lu says the crypto industry is entering a “speculation supercycle,” driven by a boom in prediction markets and betting platforms that are blending finance with entertainment.... Read more »

Animoca Brands Acquires Somo as NFT Market Rebounds in 2026

Animoca Brands has acquired gaming and digital collectibles company Somo, adding Somo’s playable and tradable collectibles to its broader portfolio of blockchain-based projects. The company said on Wednesday it plans to integrate... Read more »

What NFT Paris Cancellation Reveals About the NFT Market in 2026

Key takeaways NFT Paris’ cancellation highlights pressure on sponsorship budgets rather than just falling NFT prices. NFT activity continues in 2026, but volumes are lower, and demand is more price-sensitive. Conference economics... Read more »