Immutable has announced a partnership with Japan’s leading mobile gaming developer to bring Tokyo Beast to web3.
This strengthens Immutable’s presence in Asia’s blockchain gaming sector and marks its third partnership with a unicorn developer. Tokyo Beast will integrate blockchain mechanics with traditional mobile gameplay, aiming to engage both blockchain-native and traditional gaming audiences.
Immutable will provide the underlying blockchain infrastructure, supporting in-game transactions, digital asset liquidity, and tournament management.
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What is Tokyo Beast?
Tokyo Beast is a futuristic combat game set in Tokyo in the year 2124, where android fighters, known as BEAST, compete in martial arts tournaments.
Players build teams of four BEAST characters and engage in daily PvP battles leading up to a weekly championship event. The game incorporates a shared NFT system, where new players can participate without purchasing NFTs, whilst existing holders retain asset value.
A key feature of Tokyo Beast is its breeding mechanic, which allows players to generate new BEAST fighters with unique traits. This system adds an element of long-term strategy, encouraging players to develop and refine their teams over time.
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What can we expect from this partnership?
Tokyo Beast will feature daily arena battles culminating in a weekend championship tournament, where the top 20 players compete for in-game rewards. Matches will be globally livestreamed, and real-time data on team composition, performance, and betting odds will be made publicly available, allowing players to make informed strategic decisions.
Immutable will support the game’s blockchain infrastructure, ensuring transparency in rankings and asset ownership.
“Tokyo Beast, exemplifies a game that can drive mainstream adoption of blockchain gaming,” said Robbie Ferguson, Co-founder of Immutable. “With its large fanbase and solid game design, we believe the TOKYO BEAST, Championship tournaments will engage millions of new players.”
The partnership follows Immutable’s success in onboarding web3 gaming projects across Asia, including collaborations with MARBLEX and over 235 games.
Here’s a look at what celebrities have been up to as of late!
Kerry Washington celebrated her birthday by enjoying a New Moon ceremony and alignment session led by Spirit Daughter founder, Jill Winersteen, with Jessica Alba and Kelly Sawyer.
Selena Gomez and Jennifer Aniston hosted a Rare Beauty and LolaVie event to celebrate Galentine’s Day at San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood, California. Gomez also stopped by Space NK in London, England in the Nadine Merabi Natalie Ivory Dress and showed off her red nail look created by celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik with the Tweezerman x Tom Bachik Ultimate Nail Care Set at the SAG Awards in Los Angeles, California.
Saweetie put on a show-stopping performance at the NYXTape Listening Party at The Sun Rose in West Hollywood, California to celebrate the launch of NYX Professional Makeup’s album and spring 2025 products. The singer also rocked a Kelsey Randall Chainmail Key Halter Top to NBA All-Star Weekend in San Francisco, California.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker rocked matching in Vans Premium Old Skool sneakers in Leopard on Instagram. The Poosh founder also applied ESW Beauty’s White Pitaya Coconut Smoothie Lip Treatment and Strawberry Matcha Latte Eye Patches in a Twitch video along with Alabama Barker.
Jared Leto posed on Instagram in Carrera sunglasses by Safilo.
Mikey Madison attended the BAFTA 2025 Rising Star Party in the Sheertex Classic Sheer Rip-Resist Tights – 2” Waistband in London, England. The actress also attended the Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, the 2025 British Academy Film and Television Awards in London, England, and the SAG Awards in Los Angeles, California with beauty looks done by celebrity makeup artist Melissa Hernandez with Armani beauty products.
Taylor Swift attended the Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana in the Logan Hollowell Eau de Rose Cut Iris Diamond Hand Chain.
Janelle Monae performed at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California with a hairstyle created by celebrity hairstylist Nikki Nelms using Olivia Garden tools.
Gigi Hadid showed off her bob haircut on Instagram done by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos.
Shakira kicked off her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour at Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in pink crystal custom-made Chinese Laundry booties, which complemented her backup dancers’ custom footwear from the brand.
Alessia Cara hosted an exclusive event at REPUBLIC Collective Studios in New York City to celebrate her Love & Hyperbole album and Made By campaign in partnership with Lenovo, Intel, and Universal Music Group for Brands.
Hailey Bieber enjoyed a shopping trip at Alo Yoga in New York City in the Alo Airlift Leggings in charcoal green.
St. Vincent attended the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California in a makeup look done by celebrity makeup artist Hinako Nishiguchi with Armani beauty products.
Leighton Meester shared her skincare routine with Vogue, which included the Kosas Brow Pop and Air Brow Clear.
Ariana Grande was honored at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Virtuosos Award sponsored by DAOU Vineyards in Santa Barbara, California.
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Taylor Goldsmith attended the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California in Bruno Magli’s Maioco Loafer.
Krysten Ritter was out and about in Los Angeles, California with the Think Royln Muse bag.
Bethenny Frankel enjoyed a beach day in Miami, Florida in the Montce Isla Floral Tori Ties Bandeau Bikini Top and Isla Floral Sandra Bikini Bottom.
Jason Oppenheim attended the Kaimanna by Samara Moroccan-inspired award season preview dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, California.
Maya Rudolph got her skin prepared for the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live in New York City by celebrity makeup artist Molly R. Stern with Epicuren’s Bulgarian Rose Otto and Defy Age Corrective Facial Oil.
Anitta starred in True Religion’s Spring 2025 campaign, Own Your True, featuring baggy Super T denim, micro shorts, crop tops, mesh tops, oversized silhouettes, destructed denim, and more.
Sabrina Carpenter performed at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California with a makeup look done by celebrity makeup artist Carolina Gonzalez with Armani beauty products and a hair look created by celebrity hairstylists Evanie Frausto and Laurie Heaps with Redken products. The singer also posed on the cover of Vogue’s March 2025 issue with a makeup look by Dame Pat McGrath with Pat McGrath Labs products.
Jennifer Lopez presented the award for Best Latin Pop Album at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California in a look by Stéphane Rolland.
Sheryl Crow attended the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California with a hair look done by celebrity hairstylist Lona Vigi with ENZO Milano tools.
Olivia Rodrigo attended the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California with a makeup look done by celebrity makeup artist Melissa Hernandez with Lancôme products.
Kris Jenner, Chris Pratt, and Chris Hemsworth teamed up to star in a Super Bowl commercial for Meta.
Mindy Kaling appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in Los Angeles, California in the Nadine Merabi Victoria black dress.
Brittany Cartwright celebrated Galentine’s Day at STK LA in Los Angeles, California with restaurant’s tuna tartare, miso-glazed Chilean sea bass, and mushroom and truffle tagliatelle, permanent jewelry from RAINE Calabasas Fine and Permanent Jewelry, and gift bags with goodie from Sequin Jewelry, Posh Peanut, Sockerbit, Hu Chocolates, ASOS, Vsoto, and Purlisse.
Timothée Chalamet arrived in style in True Religion jeans at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, California in the Fathom Blue Jeep Wagoneer S.
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Miles Teller enjoyed walks in New York City in the Thursday Boots Cavalier Boot in Black and President Boot in Mocha.
Cynthia Erivo attended the Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California with a beauty look done by celebrity makeup artist Joanna Siskin with Armani beauty products.
Demi Moore attended the Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California with a hair look done by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos with the Garnier Fructis Hair Filler System and L’Oreal Professionnel AirLight Pro hair dryer.
Kesha wore the Langdon Boot by AKIRA during New York Fashion Week in New York City and the Kamaria Boot by AKIRA during the YSL Beauty Candy Club Pop-up Experience in New York City.
Quavo attended SB Nation x Sei Less x Lo Kee’s The After Party presented by CROCS and Kilian in San Francisco, California.
Jenna Dewan shared her love for the Windmill Air Purifier on Instagram.
Cristin Miloti attended the Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California in Brilliant Earth jewelry.
Chrissy Teigen attended the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California in a hair look done by celebrity hairstylist and Dyson Global Ambassador Irinel De Leon with Dyson products.
Kelsea Ballerini attended the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California and glowed from a look created by celebrity makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan with St. Tropez products. The singer also posed in the HigherDOSE Sauna Blanket on Instagram.
Charli XCX attended the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California with a hair look created by celebrity hairstylist and Schwarzkopf Professional’s U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador Jacob Schwartz. The singer also vacationed in Byron Bay, Australia in I.AM.GIA’s Alohi Bikini.
Post Malone starred in Bud Light’s Super Bowl commercial in Dr. Scholl’s Gaston Sandals.
Wells Adams attended the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California in jewelry pieces by Simon G.
Taylor Hill starred in Alo’s Runner Collection campaign to celebrate the launch of the sneaker in espresso, gravel, and grey.
Tom Brady launched CardVault by Tom Brady to celebrate taking ownership stake with the company.
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Troye Sivan celebrated the launch of TSU LANGE YOR’s fifth eau de parfum, BY YOUR SIDE, with an activation at the REVOLVE and FWRD store at The Grove in Los Angeles, California.
SZA attended the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California with a makeup look created by celebrity makeup artist Deanna Paley with Charlotte Tilbury products.
Adrien Brody attended the 97th Annual Academy Awards Nominees Dinner in Los Angeles, California in a John Richmond jacket.
Gwyneth Paltrow attended Frieze Los Angeles in Santa Monica, California.
Normani teamed up with Pepperidge Farm and Moschino to debut the Moschino x Milano handbagahead of the Moschino Milan Fashion Week show in Milan, Italy.
Nicole Kidman attended the Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California with a beauty look created by celebrity makeup artist Kate Synnott with VIEVE’s Skin Dew and a hair look created by celebrity hairstylist and Schwarzkopf Professional’s Global Color Ambassador, Chris Appleton.
LeBron James and Doja Cat starred in Taco Bell’s Super Bowl commercial, The Fans, which featured nearly 400 Taco Bell fans out of 3,000 who visited drive-thrus in Los Angeles, California, Middleburg Heights, Ohio, Cookeville, Tennessee, Houston, Texas, and Wauchula, Florida.
Kacey Musgraves posed in Fazit’s limited-edition sparkle patch, Snowflake Speckles.
Gracie Abrams attended the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California with a makeup look done by celebrity makeup artist Emily Cheng with ILIA Beauty products.
Clairo attended the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California with a makeup look done by celebrity makeup artist Amber Dreadon with ILIA Beauty products.
Rita Ora rocked Fazit’s Snowflake Speckle while appearing on the Masked Singer.
Lola Tung attended the cocokind and Dauphinette event to celebrate New York Fashion Week and Lunar New Year at The Spot in New York City.
Chelsea Handler attended the Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California in Betsey Johnson Cruze Nude heels.
Heidi Gardner celebrated the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live in New York City in STAUD’s Frida Silk Dress.
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Chappell Roan attended the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California with a hair look done by celebrity hairstylist Dom Forletta with amika products and performed in custom Steve Madden cowboy boots. The singer also shared her love for Farmacy’s Green Clean Cleansing Balm on Instagram.
Ludacris and Dwight Howard celebrated Sandy Lal’s birthday in New York City.
Millie Bobby Brown posed on Instagram in RIXO’s Leopard Print MILLY coat and in the Guizio Knitted Bolero in white.
Lilly Singh attended the SAG Awards in Los Angeles, California in Betsey Johnson heels.
Alix Earle starred in a Carl’s Jr. Super Bowl commercial with a hair look done by celebrity hairstylist and Schwarzkopf Professional’s U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador, Jacob Schwartz. The TikTok star also vacationed in Aspen, Colorado in the Nana Jacqueline Emma Fur Shawl and shared her love for Naked Sundays BeautyScreen™ SPF50 Peptide Foundation Tint on Instagram.
Chloe Bailey posed on Instagram in a Betsey Johnson archive bodysuit.
Dwyane Wade hosted The Supper Club with REVOLVE and FWRD at All-Star Weekend in San Francisco, California.
Tate McRae partnered with Neutrogena to be their Global Brand Ambassador and joined forces with Global Innovation Partner, Dr. Muneeb Shah to star in a campaign that showcases products from the Hydro Boost range. The singer also posed on Instagram in the Ava And Ever Basic Super Soft Tee available at City Beach and Giaborghini 80mm Alodie Patent Faux Leather Sandals in red while out in New York City.
Lauren Graham appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in the Nadine Merabi Kira Black Blouse and Kira Black Pants.
Kelly Rowland, Jeannie Mai and more attended a dinner at the Cult Gaia store in West Hollywood, California to celebrate the launch of the brand’s spring 2025 collection.
Keke Palmer attended the SAG Awards in Los Angeles, California in Brilliant Earth jewelry.
Ashley Tisdale celebrated the launch of PatPat’s Valentine’s Day collection at Pamper Me Pretty Kid’s Spa in Woodland Hills, California.
Adrienne Bailon, Jordyn Woods, Dascha Polanco and more celebrated the launch of Azeeza Khan’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection at AVA at the PUBLIC Hotel in New York City, where guests enjoyed mezcal cocktails from Rosaluna and gin cocktails from The Gardener.
Tristan Thompson visited the New York Stock Exchange in New York City to launch his new AI platform, TracyAI, where he serves as the Chief Content Officer and Lead Advisor.
Kate Hudson celebrated 50 years of Joico and her partnership with the brand as their first-ever Global Celebrity Spokesperson. The actress also appeared on Good Morning America in New York City in the Bared Footwear Cacique Knee High Boots and on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in Bared Footwear Willet Boot in New York City.
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Leslie Bibb shared her love for Epicuren’s Soothe Dermal Repair Mist and Soothe Dermal Repair Balm in an interview with The Strategist.
Addison Rae debuted the music video for her single “High Fashion”, where she rocked glam looks courtesy of Pat McGrath Labs.
Halle Berry hosted an exclusive launch event to celebrate Respin Health at OASES in New York City.
Lili Reinhart’s Personal Day launched the Hypochlorous Acid Spray and Gel to protect against harmful bacteria, breakouts, irritation, and redness and calm, clarify, and support the skin barrier.
Jenna Lyons, Linda Evangelista and more appeared as panelists at SHISEIDO’s Potential Has No Age summit in New York City to celebrate the SHISEIDO Vital Perfection franchise.
Peyton List attended Vanity Fair and Instagram’s Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood party in Los Angeles, California and debuted her new hair look created by celebrity hairstylist and Schwarzkopf Professional’s U.S. Hair Color Trend Ambassador, Jacob Schwartz.
Colton Haynes attended the Betsey Johnson x Rupaul’s Drag Race watch party at Beaches Tropicana in West Hollywood, California and carried the brand’s Phone Bag while celebrating the designer’s appearance as guest judge on the television show.
Costume designer Arianne Phillips hosted the Levi’s® Vintage Clothing x A Complete Unknown Celebration at the Levi’s® Haus of Strauss in Los Angeles, California
Julian Kostov attended The White Lotus season three premiere in Los Angeles, California in archived Picasso Velvet-Jacquard Loafers from Bruno Magli.
Abby Elliott attended the SAG Awards in Los Angeles, California in a yellow alice + olivia dress.
Alisha Weir attended the Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California in the ALDO Aitana Heels.
Nara Smith posed on Instagram in the Petina Mary Jane Flats’ in Lattementa by ATP Atlelier.
Gabriel LaBelle attended the Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California in ALDO Kinglsey Oxfords.
Olympic Gold Medalist Cullen Jones starred in Speedo’s Less Gym, More Swim campaign initiative to provide professionally curated fitness drills and inspirational content to showcase the benefits of swim workouts.
Simon Rex attended the opening of Tarantino | Pulp Rock at CineVita located at Hollywood Park near SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
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Doechii attended the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California with a makeup look done by celebrity makeup artist Dee Carrion with Urban Decay products.
Dylan Mulvaney attended the SAG Awards in Los Angeles, California in the Simkhai Valletta Strapless Embroidered Dress.
Anna Catchart attended the SAG Awards in Los Angeles, California in a red gown paired with Simon G jewelry.
Daniel Seavey attended the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California in a look from John Richmond.
Stassie Karanikolaou was out and about in Los Angeles, California in the Steve Madden Cary Black Leather Kitten Heels.
Iliza Shlesinger shared her love for Sky Organics in an interview with Good Housekeeping.
Stephanie Beatriz attended the 2025 La Cena Los Angeles Celebration of Latino Culture in Los Angeles, California in Bruno Magli’s Moda Pump.
Dove Cameron showed off her oat latte blonde hair color done by celebrity hairstylist Jacob Rozenberg for her campaign with Schwarzkopf.
Joyjah Estrada posed in the Perry Earring by Ariel Taub on Instagram.
Brooks Nader vacationed in Mexico in the Fishnet Style Bikini Top in Blackby Matte Collection with her sister Sarah Nader, who wore the Bruna Wine Metallic Bikini by Stefania Frangista and the Artemis Cover Up Dress in Soleil by Matte Collection.
Madison Elise Rogers attended the 1923 season two premiere at Harmony Gold in Los Angeles, California in the Warwick gown from Alyne by Rita Vinieris.
Rachel Stubington attended the SAG Awards in Los Angeles, California in a green alice + olivia dress.
Blended Strategy Group Founder and CEO Allison Statter launched the XOa Eau De Parfum for $95 featuring apricot, mango, vanilla, florals, caramel, and tonka notes.
Danny Ramirez enjoyed a Martini & Rossi Super Soldier Spritz with Jeremy O. Harris and Shira Haas at The Cinema Society Captain America afterparty in New York City.
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Betsey Johnson teamed up with The PEEPS® Brand to launch their second limited-edition capsule collection with prices ranging from $38-$158.
Rebecca Minkoff teamed up with Candace Bushnell to launch a four-part podcast series, the Morning After Series on Superwomen, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Rebecca Minkoff brand and the Morning After Bag.
Madison Beer attended Vanity Fair and Instagram’s Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood party.in Los Angeles, California in ALDO’s Stessysling heels.
Brittany Broski teamed up with NYX Professional Makeup and DraftKings to star in The Big Fat Kiss social campaign featuring the brand’s Fat Oil Lip Drip.
Rachel Zoe celebrated Too Face’s Better Than Sex Mascara campaign in West Hollywood, California.
Cassandra Jean Arnell attended the premiere of Suits LA in Universal City, California in the Safisha Women’s Stretch Velvet Corset and Tesafaye Women’s Stretch Velvet Faux Wrap Skirt by D’IYANU and the Teagan Crystal Rope Strappy Heels by Bella Belle.
Grace O’Malley launched the DisGRACEful podcast on The Unwell Network ahead of The Down For Anything Tour.
Dr. Jason Diamond celebrated the launch of InstaFacial® Infusion by Dr. Diamond’s Metacine in West Hollywood, California where a donation was made to Baby2Baby on behalf of each attendee.
Vita Kari showed their artwork at the Zona Maco Art Show in Mexico City, Mexico.
Monastery skincare founder Athena Hewett helped prep models before the KHAITE show during New York Fashion Week in New York City before celebrity makeup artist Diane Kendal used NARS products for their beauty looks.
Jouer founder Christina Zilber and dermatologist Dr. Mina Amin hosted a gifting suite at The Peninsula Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, California to celebrate the launch of Jouer’s Skin Barrier Balm.
Celebrity manicurist Jin Soo Choi created nail looks for models at the Monse Fall/Winter fashion show during New York Fashion Week with JINsoon products.
Brigette Romanek hosted an intimate farm-to-table dinner with Our Place to unveil her new limited collection in Los Angeles, California, where a donation was made to someone impacted by the Los Angeles, California wildfires on behalf of each attendee.
Hairstylist Evanie Frausto used amika products to create the hair looks for models in the Sandy Liang fashion show during New York Fashion Week.
Shane Battier hosted Cabernet with Battier at Byblos Miami in Miami, Florida.
Jaylen Brown debuted a never seen before Oakley prototype on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in New York City to celebrate his partnership with the brand.
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Alicia Lee attended the Suits LA premiere in Universal City, California in the Prima Pump by Valentina Rangoni.
Morgan Riddle attended the Bondi Sands Australian Open event in Melbourne, Australia to celebrate the brand’s Fragrance-Free Sunscreen Lotion.
Hairstylist Penny James teamed up with Oribe to launch the Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo and Conditioner and Densifying Treatment Spray to increase fullness, reduce shedding by breakage, and nourish and preserve hair integrity.
Celebrity makeup artist Dick Page used ILIA Beauty products, including the brand’s Eye Stylus Shadow Stick, for the Collina Strada F/W 2025 show during New York Fashion Week in New York City.
Mara Martin traveled with the Origin Pak backpack by PAK Rêve.
Celebrity makeup artist Diane Kendal created makeup looks for models at the Tory Burch Fall/Winter 2025 show during New York Fashion Week in New York City.
Dr. Prem Tripathi shared his love for the Peter Thomas Roth Peptide Skinjection™ Fill + Fix Under-Eye Cream on TikTok.
Wolf & Badger celebrated the launch of their pet collection at Crumbs & Whiskers Café in Los Angeles, California, where attendees donated to rescue animals in need.
La La Land Kind launched the Matcha Strawberries & Cream as a permanent menu item and the Matcha Square Latte available through March to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Krept & Konan released their Young Kingz II album after a five-year hiatus.
Celebrity talent manager Hannah Holland partnered with ICON Management to bring global talent representation to Irish influencers.
Celebrity makeup artist Nam Vo created beauty looks for models with Kosas products at the Oscar de la Renta Fall/Winter 2025 show during New York Fashion Week in New York City.
Foreign Fare founder Thy Mitchell launched the brand’s spring 2025 collection featuring an all-in-one jumpsuit, a wrap dress with a hidden zipper, and more.
Nitish Kannan snapped a selfie with Margaret Qualley at Clive Davis’ 2025 pre-Grammy Gala in Beverly Hills, California. The actress also attended the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California with a hair look done by celebrity hairstylist and Schwarzkopf Professional’s U.S. Creative Director of Color and Technique, Tracey Cunningham.
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Ekin-Su made her catwalk debut at the Helen Anthony London Fashion Week show in London, England.
Daus Mendoza collaborated with Contour Goddess to relaunch an exclusive line of waist trainers in celebration of Valentine’s Day.
CG5 celebrated the release of U Move Part Two in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia.
Kaitlin Reagan and Isabelle Graff celebrated the launch of the Part Time Problem podcast with Happy Jack Entertainment at Mr. Purple in New York City.
Ami Charlize launched her Dream Matcha milkshake with Archie’s.
Jesse Solomon delivered FlavCity’s Shamrock Smoothie Protein in New York City.
Going Dry author Hillary Sheinbaum posed with celebrity makeup artist Neil Scibelli enjoyed a Barre3 class, Nitric Oxide testing with Berkeley Life, and sips from Society De La Rassi at a wellness event in New York City.
Musely launched their Cell Repair Serum to help treat wrinkles, sagging skin, fresh scars, shallow tendon soreness, and more with a Nobel Prize iPSC Exosome technology ingredient.
ILIA Beauty celebrated the launch of the Barrier Build Skin Protectant Cream with spa experiences at Formula Fig in Los Angeles, California. The brand also launched the Eye Stylus Shadow Stick, which provides up to 12-hour wear and is waterproof, sweat proof, and crease-resistant.
Boys Lie teamed up with PopUp Bagels in New York City to release a Schmear Campaign themed collaboration in honor of Valentine’s Day.
Brunch launched a collection with The White Lotus filled with 12 products including slippers, a robe, a towel, a terry polo, a hat, and more to celebrate the debut of the show’s third season.
gorjana launched their Spring Collection filled with stackable, lightweight jewelry ranging including new chains, dainty bracelets, customizable charms, earrings, rings, and more with prices ranging from $25-$250.
amika launched the Midnight Mender Overnight Strength Repair Treatment to repair damage with bond fortifying technology, cuticle strength repair technology, and superfruit sea buckthorn.
Leilani Green and Sephora announced the launch of their limited-edition SHE’S THE ONE Cream Lip Stain.
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Augustinus Bader teamed up with La Bonne Brosse to create the limited-edition N.04 The Miracle Detangling Scalp Brush made from 100% ultra-fine looped nylon fibers. The brand also launched The Hydrogel Face Mask with their TFC8® technology to hydrate and even out the skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and calm redness and irritation.
SeaVees celebrated the 60th anniversary of its original founding and the 20th anniversary of its rediscovery with the launch of the Sato Oxford, a modern interpretation of SeaVees’ original style, the Legend Sneaker, a Circular Vamp Oxford, made with a heavy gauge recycled workwear canvas, natural and recycled rubber, enlarged eyelets, contrast stitching, and the brand’s, breathable bio-based comfort insole.
Le Labo launched the EUCALYPTOS 20 fragrance as part of their Classic Collection featuring fresh eucalyptus, cedarwood, labdanum, frankincense, and musk.
Fekkai launched the Super Strength+ PM Repair Serum featuring PowerBond™ to reduce split ends and reinforce hair overnight.
Forever 21 launched a 55-piece collection with Juicy Couture filled with velour tracksuits, skirts and matching polo tops, two one-piece options, a zip-up hoodie, ribbed tanks, crop tops, statement jewelry, shoes, and handbags and more with sizes ranging from XS-4X and prices starting at $14.99.
Celebrity hairstylist Lona Vigi was announced as Omi Well Beauty’s brand ambassador after the brand launched the Hair Growth Peptides containing the first and only high-performance peptide formula proven to activate growth and strengthen the follicular bond.
PSA Skincare launched the Dew Halo Niacinamide & Blackberry Glow Mist to prep skin for serums, creams, and oils under or over makeup.
St. Tropez launched the Sunlit Skin Bronzing Tint + Tan, which provides an instant glow upon application and develops into a medium tan in 3 hours on the face and body.
Sara Happ launched The Glow Balm to deliver the hydration of a lip balm with a glazed finish.
Blackbough Swim launched the La Vie Bohème Collection with ’70s-inspired prints, earthy tones, and boho-chic silhouettes.
ONE/SIZE launched the B12 Base Thinner Vitamin Pearl Serum filled with vegan crushed pearls, vitamin B12, beta glucan, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and adenosine.
Kosas launched the Cloud Set Loose Translucent Setting and Blurring Powder to provide an airbrushed finish and reduce excess oils.
Heyhae launched semi-cured gel nail strips featuring 28 strips, a prep pad, a nail file, and a wooden stick with no LED required.
Dolce Glow launched sister brand Sunnee BAEskin for a lower price point available to shop at Ulta Beauty.
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Vacation launched the Crystal SPF 50 Face Gel: Invisible Sunscreen made with cica, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and squalane.
Fazit launched their Valentine’s Day themed Freckle Makeup Patches featuring hearts and bows.
Beauty Of Joseon launched the Daily Tinted Fluid Sunscreen, an 100% mineral-tinted sunscreen with SPF 40, in 12 shades.
K-beauty skincare brand Round Lab launched their products at Target.
LSPACE relaunched their 2000s swim silhouettes with the ICONS collection featuring fringe bikinis, one piece, and more with prices ranging from $99-$198 and sizes XS-XL.
Clarendelle & Domaine Clarence Dillon are set to return as the Official Wine Partner of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Exclusive Wines Poured at the 97th Oscars® Ceremony for the third year in a row, as well as at Governors Ball after the Oscars ceremony and the Official Oscars® Watch Party at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
Pat McGrath Labs partnered with Candy Crush Saga to launch a collection of limited-edition lipsticks, glosses, and nail polishes inspired by the game and three customers of the collaboration have the chance to uncover a diamond ring from BASLIQ.
sosom launched the J’Adore LA collection with 100% of proceeds going directly to Los Angeles, California wildfire relief efforts.
Obagi launched the Super Antioxidant Serum to offset oxidative stress, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, promote a brighter complexion, and boost hydration and the Moisture Restore to deliver moisture to different layers of the skin for immediate and long-term hydration.
Balmain Hair launched their Couleurs Couture Illuminating, Mask Collection, Muse D’Amour Styling Set, and Pince À Cheveux Clips in Burgundy.
ESW Beauty launched new tinted Smoothie Lip Treatments in Cherry Tart, Raspberry Acai, and Strawberry Banana.
TILT launched the Lashcape Mascara, Grip Stick Hydrating Lip Treatment, the Comfy Pouch, and the Comfy Clip.
Crown Affair launched The Towel in black featuring microfiber material to absorb moisture gently.
ELEMIS teamed up with Electric Picks to launch a limited-edition Valentine’s Day Gold Standard Glow Gift Set featuring Superfood Glow Priming Moisturizer, Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing Balm, the Electric Picks Coco Necklace, and a Pink Puffy Bag. The brand also launched the Pro-Collagen Skin Protection Fluid SPF 50 with Padina Pavonica and Lithops Stem Cells.
ghd launched the Chronos Max Styler with wider 2-inch plates for faster styling with minimal heat damage that lasts 24 hours.
Shake Shack offered buy one, get one free SmokeShacks with the code BEMINE on delivery orders via the Shake Shack App or ShakeShack.com from Feb. 11- Feb. 17.
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Matrixport released its latest analysis, suggesting that once this correction runs its course—potentially lasting until March or April—Bitcoin could attempt to rebound to previous highs.
Cryptocurrency service provider Matrixport released its latest analysis, highlighting the success of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which have attracted $39 billion in inflows over the past fourteen months. However, with Wall Street’s increasing involvement in Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency is becoming more influenced by factors such as global liquidity, macroeconomic conditions, central bank policies, and institutional capital flows.
One key observation is that the strengthening US dollar is reducing liquidity, which may exert downward pressure on Bitcoin prices. The peak of global liquidity, driven by a surging US dollar in late December 2024, helps explain the ongoing correction in Bitcoin’s value. Looking ahead, the report suggests that once this correction runs its course—possibly lasting until March or April—Bitcoin could attempt to rebound to previous highs.
Understanding macroeconomic trends and central bank policies provides valuable insights into Bitcoin’s future price movement, a crucial factor as Wall Street investors, who closely track these macroeconomic elements, have become more active participants in Bitcoin trading.
Matrixport identifies two distinct types of Wall Street investors entering the Bitcoin market. Wealth and asset managers are viewing Bitcoin as “digital gold” and a long-term investment. This group, represented by wallets holding 100-1,000 BTC, has now become the largest segment of Bitcoin holders, surpassing the dominance of whale wallets that once led the market.
On the other hand, hedge funds are entering Bitcoin with a focus on non-directional returns through arbitrage strategies, rather than long-term price appreciation. When cryptocurrency traders become bullish, they often use leverage to take futures positions, which drives up funding rates. This creates an arbitrage opportunity for hedge funds to short Bitcoin futures while buying Bitcoin spot or Bitcoin ETFs simultaneously, profiting from the funding rate spread.
These hedge funds currently hold $10 billion in Bitcoin ETFs, contributing to a total of $39 billion in ETF inflows. This suggests that approximately 25% of Bitcoin ETF capital is involved in arbitrage trades. Based on Matrixport’s analysis, it is estimated that 55% or more of ETF flows likely originate from hedge funds using arbitrage strategies rather than long-term investors who believe in Bitcoin’s potential for sustained growth.
Following the decline in yield opportunities since the December Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, along with a drop in trading volumes afterward, it is unsurprising that hedge funds are unwinding their arbitrage positions. This trend is reflected in the record outflows from Bitcoin ETFs, as these funds exit trades that have become less profitable.
Bitcoin Hovers Above $80,000 Mark Amid $491M Market Liquidations
As of the latest update, Bitcoin is priced at $81,296, reflecting a 5.13% decline over the past 24 hours. During this period, the cryptocurrency reached a low of $78,411. This decline coincided with market liquidations totaling approximately $491 million in Bitcoin as per Coinglass data. Despite this drop, Bitcoin’s market dominance remains at 59.66%, suggesting that altcoins are under greater pressure.
The broader cryptocurrency market has also experienced a downturn, losing nearly 4.48% in value over the past day, with its total market capitalization falling to $2.72 trillion. Additionally, market volume decreased by 17.48%, dropping to $179.77 billion, as reported by CoinMarketCap. These figures indicate that investors are remaining cautious amid ongoing volatility in the market.
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Avowed’s selection of unique bows is well-rounded, but one known as The Long Touch is perhaps the best choice for most Rangers. While you could argue that the Ancient Alacrity is truly the best, it can’t be obtained until the final stretch of the game’s main story, making it a difficult recommendation. Meanwhile, The Long Touch can be found early and should make for an excellent weapon throughout the majority of your adventure. Here’s what you need to know about it and where to find it.
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The Long Touch passive bonus and enchantments
The Long Touch comes with the Lesser Opening Strike passive bonus, which grants +5 percent damage when hitting foes with full health. This mediocre bonus isn’t the bread and butter of this bow, so it’s not something to think too much about.
The Long Touch comes with the Grim Focus enchantment, which gives you +10 percent critical hit chance when fine aiming. You can choose one of two permanent upgrades to this enchantment:
Lethal Focus – Increases the critical chance to +20 percent when fine aiming.Thrill of the Hunt – Gives you 10 percent extra attack damage and 20 percent extra attack speed for 6 seconds after killing an enemy.
Where to find The Long Touch
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The Long Touch is available very early in the game, after you gain access to Paradis within the first region of Dawnshore. Unlike many unique weapons, this one is purchased from a nameless militia merchant in Northern Paradis (also known as Hightown). She can be found within the Militia Headquarters, which is located in the northeastern segment of this upper-class area.
The militia merchant sells The Long Touch for 4,320 coins, which is quite a lot of dough early in the game. Sell anything you don’t need from your adventures and try to save up for it if necessary. You should find plenty of gems and weapons even during this opening part of your journey, so you’ll be able to snag it in no time. I believe in you.
With The Long Touch now in your possession, head on back into the great big world of Avowed and start sniping bonces. And don’t forget to use those Power Shots for faster speed and fine aiming for more crit chance!
Published: February 28, 2025 at 9:36 am Updated: February 28, 2025 at 9:37 am
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The crypto world sees partnerships reshaping payments, custody, and tokenization across industries, including Coinbase’s Nigerian expansion and Ripple’s strategic move in South Korea, paving the way for deeper integration.
The crypto world never slows down, and this past week saw partnerships that could reshape payments, custody, and tokenization across industries. From Coinbase opening doors in Nigeria to Ripple’s strategic move in South Korea, these collaborations are quietly laying the groundwork for crypto’s deeper integration into global finance and everyday commerce.
Coinbase & Onboard Global Bringing P2P Payment to Nigeria
Coinbase is teaming up with Onboard Global to make it easier for Nigerians to access crypto, marking a major step in expanding its reach in Africa.
Through this partnership, Nigerian users can buy and sell digital assets directly using Onboard P2P, a peer-to-peer platform that connects buyers with verified local sellers. For transactions under $100, users won’t even need to complete full ID verification, giving more people seamless entry into the crypto space.
This is a significant shift for Coinbase, which previously avoided direct service in Nigeria due to regulatory hurdles. By leaning on Onboard Global’s compliance framework, Coinbase can sidestep much of the risk, allowing Onboard to handle identity checks and transaction oversight.
The collaboration aims to strike a balance between ease of access and regulatory safety, offering Nigerians a smoother path into the global crypto economy.
The partnership also taps into Base, Coinbase’s layer-2 blockchain built on Ethereum, giving Nigerian users access to over 500 tokens with lower fees and faster transactions.
Onboard Global, backed by Nestcoin, further expands purchasing options through its partnership with Onramper, connecting Nigerians to platforms like Yellow Card, Alchemy Pay, and LocalRamp — whether through bank transfers, virtual accounts, or peer-to-peer trades.
Ripple has joined forces with BDACS, a top digital asset custodian in South Korea, to strengthen its presence in the region.
Through this partnership, BDACS will integrate Ripple Custody, a secure institutional-grade solution, to safeguard XRP, RLUSD, and other digital assets. Announced on February 26, this deal aligns with South Korea’s Financial Services Commission roadmap, which aims to streamline regulatory approval for institutions entering the crypto market.
BDACS will leverage Ripple’s expertise, backed by 60+ global regulatory licenses, to offer secure storage, facilitate asset tokenization, and support seamless digital transactions.
CEO Harry Ryoo emphasized that this move will not only enhance BDACS’s custody services but also empower XRP Ledger (XRPL), developers, and blockchain partners, driving further adoption of Ripple’s ecosystem.
The collaboration comes at a pivotal moment, as BDACS has rapidly expanded its footprint in tokenized securities and real-world asset tokenization. It has already secured partnerships with major blockchain protocols like Avalanche and Polymesh, as well as Woori Bank, one of Korea’s largest financial institutions.
With South Korea fostering corporate crypto participation and setting clear stablecoin regulations, BDACS is positioned to lead the growing demand for secure custody solutions. Ripple’s technology will help BDACS scale its services, enabling broader blockchain integrations and bridging the gap between traditional finance and decentralized innovation.
Ondo Hitting a Historic Moment on MTN
Ondo Finance has officially become the first real-world asset (RWA) provider to join Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network (MTN), marking a major milestone in bridging tokenized finance with traditional banking infrastructure.
Through this partnership, Ondo’s tokenized U.S. government treasury fund (OUSG) will be available on MTN, allowing businesses to earn daily yield through tokenized treasuries — all with 24/7 subscriptions and redemptions, eliminating the need for stablecoin onramps or restricted settlement windows.
This collaboration demonstrates how traditional payment networks can directly connect with public blockchain assets, removing operational barriers like time zone restrictions and slow settlement times.
By integrating OUSG into MTN, businesses gain seamless access to tokenized treasuries using their existing cash balances — no need for dedicated crypto wallets or infrastructure. This creates a streamlined, always-on cash management system, bringing the benefits of tokenization directly into corporate finance workflows.
The move is part of Mastercard’s broader push to build regulated digital asset infrastructure, blending transparency, faster cross-border settlements, and programmable payments into its global network.
With Ondo already bringing tokenized treasuries to the XRP Ledger, this latest integration highlights the growing demand for regulated, interoperable tokenized assets, positioning Ondo and Mastercard at the forefront of bridging traditional finance and blockchain technology.
Metallicus, a leading blockchain technology provider, has partnered with Payfinia, an instant payments service provider and Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), to bring instant payments and cryptocurrency services to credit unions across the United States.
Through this collaboration, credit union members will gain seamless access to real-time money transfers, cryptocurrency trading, and digital asset management — all directly within their existing online and mobile banking platforms.
The Instant Payment Xchange (IPX) platform of Payfinia will interface with Metal Pay, a consumer-facing cryptocurrency trading app and supporting API, enabling credit unions to include fiat-to–crypto services into their banking systems.
While credit unions gain from sophisticated fraud controls and regulatory-compliant blockchain technology meant to keep members competitive in today’s changing financial environment, members may easily purchase, trade, and transfer cryptocurrencies.
Apart from improving daily operations, Payfinia will also participate in the Metal Blockchain Banking Innovation Program of Metallicus, an incubator whereby financial institutions work with Metallicus engineers to create new blockchain solutions, including digital identity tools, tokenized assets, and stablecoins.
Built on a Bank Security Act (BSA)-compliant blockchain with integrated KYC/AML protections, Metal Blockchain guarantees every solution satisfies rigorous regulatory criteria.
According to Frank Mazza, Metallicus’ Director of Blockchain for Institutions and FinTechs, this partnership underscores Metallicus’ commitment to delivering secure, compliant, and innovative blockchain services tailored to the needs of financial institutions.
Payfinia and Metallicus are enabling credit unions to modernize and close the distance between conventional banking and the growing digital asset market by aggregating fast payments and crypto services into one simplified platform.
BlockDAG & HackerEarth To Start Hundreds of Projects
Leveraging the creativity of thousands of developers globally, BlockDAG has teamed with HackerEarth to start over 200 blockchain projects, promoting innovation, real-world applications, and widespread adoption of BlockDAG’s scalable Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) technology.
Together, BlockDAG and HackerEarth will conduct four worldwide hackathons, drawing between 10,000 to 15,000 developers. These events will not only grow the BlockDAG ecosystem but also expedite the platform’s development pipeline with decentralized applications and blockchain solutions.
The tremendous excitement around BlockDAG is mirrored in the soaring demand for BDAG tokens, with its presale already topping $197 million. The token’s price has surged by 2,380%, presently resting at $0.0248, suggesting significant investor confidence and optimism for future growth.
BlockDAG is unique in that it uses parallel transaction processing to enable faster speeds and more efficiency than conventional blockchains. This scalability makes BlockDAG perfect for running a wide spectrum of decentralized applications, from supply chains and identity solutions to finance and gaming.
BlockDAG guarantees that the next initiatives are not just ideas but also pragmatic solutions tackling actual issues by combining HackerEarth’s proven developer engagement experience. As developers hone their ideas and build on one another’s work, this cooperative setting also promotes ongoing creativity.
With major exchange listings expected post-presale, BlockDAG is rapidly positioning itself as a leader in blockchain innovation. Investors, developers, and enthusiasts are all eyeing BlockDAG’s growth, making this partnership a catalyst for long-term success and adoption within the evolving crypto landscape.
Spree Finance & BookIt Adding Crypto to Travel & Entertainment
Spree Finance has joined forces with BookIt to revolutionize how consumers pay for travel, entertainment, and retail using cryptocurrencies. BookIt, a next-generation booking platform created by OneCompany and Superlogic, will integrate Spree’s blockchain-based commerce and rewards infrastructure, allowing users to make purchases with over 3,000 cryptocurrencies while earning stable-coin-backed rewards called Spree Points (SP).
By combining on-chain payment processing with a distributed finance (DeFi) credit system, Spree guarantees merchants receive instant liquidity while offering consumers a rewarding, simplified shopping experience. This partnership closes the gap between digital assets and real-world commerce, enabling seamless crypto payments across more than two million merchants in BookIt’s network.
Spree’s innovative dual-token model powers this ecosystem. Spree Token governs the platform, while Spree Points (SP) act as universal, stable-coin-backed rewards that users can redeem across BookIt’s merchant network. This system also supports Spree’s DeFi lending protocol, providing consumers with credit options and allowing merchants to lower processing costs compared to traditional networks like Visa and Mastercard.
Unlike conventional payment systems, Spree’s decentralized model reduces fees and puts control back in the hands of merchants, all while rewarding consumers directly with valuable, blockchain-backed incentives.
BookIt offers more than just travel bookings — users can access exclusive events, concerts, and luxury experiences, making the platform a one-stop destination for lifestyle and entertainment purchases. With Spree Finance powering its crypto payments and rewards system, BookIt is redefining loyalty programs and driving real-world adoption of blockchain technology across travel, retail, and entertainment industries.
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Published: February 28, 2025 at 9:27 am Updated: February 28, 2025 at 9:27 am
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NAVI protocol announced that the Incentive V3 upgrade is now live and users are encouraged to claim their NAVI V2 rewards before March 1st, as they will no longer be available for claim after that date.
Decentralized finance (DeFi) and liquidity protocol built on the Sui network, NAVI announced that the Incentive V3 upgrade is now live. Users are encouraged to claim their NAVI V2 rewards before March 1st, 11:00 UTC, as rewards will no longer be claimable after that date.
In order to finalize the implementation of the new gas reduction incentive distribution model, users must claim their rewards from the V2 incentive model, with two key deadlines for claims. Users with unclaimed rewards from liquidity provision up to February 1st should claim them immediately.
Additionally, users with unclaimed rewards from liquidity provision up to March 24th must claim by March 24th, 11:00 UTC, before the V2 incentives are fully replaced by the V3 module.
NAVI Launches V3 Incentive Module To Optimize Protocol Interactions
The V3 version of NAVI’s Incentive model is designed to reduce gas costs for all interactions with the NAVI Lending protocol. This updated version aims to streamline user interactions, including asset supply and borrowing, utilizing LST strategies, and claiming and re-supplying rewards.
With the new model, gas fees are lowered, making it more efficient for users to engage with NAVI’s features. This improved gas efficiency allows users to claim smaller reward amounts more frequently, helping them to compound their incentives faster and experience the snowball effect of this feature.
Ultimately, the V3 model enhances capital efficiency for all users, regardless of the size of their holdings, and makes DeFi benefits more accessible to a wider audience. Additionally, the implementation of V3 removes the need for monthly claim deadlines, allowing users to accumulate rewards indefinitely.
The V3 incentives will fully take effect once users claim their rewards accumulated before the launch.
NAVI, the first liquidity protocol developed for the Sui network, aims to establish foundational standards for other blockchains that use the Move programming language. Recently, NAVI Protocol partnered with Ondo Finance for a campaign that rewards users who deposit USDY. The campaign, running until March 12, offers a total prize pool of $35,000 for participants.
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Published: February 28, 2025 at 9:01 am Updated: February 28, 2025 at 9:01 am
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The countdown is on for the highly anticipated 14th Blockchain Forum, set to take place in the heart of Moscow on April 23-24, 2025.
As the CIS market continues to solidify its global role in the cryptocurrency industry, this year’s forum is expected to attract over 15,000 participants, featuring some of the most influential names in Web3, cryptocurrency, and mining from more than 130 countries.
The last event in Dubai generated significant buzz ahead of the bull run, bringing together industry leaders from Tether, TRON, Ledger, Trust Wallet, Tezos, Binance, TON, OKX, Ripple, Bitmain, Bybit, Animoca Brands, Circle, BingX, ICP, Kraken, Sandbox, Polygon, Litecoin, Sui, BNB Chain, Cardano, DYDX, VeChain, Osmosis, Chiliz, Algorand, Ether Fi, Manta, Mantle, and Delysium.
As always, attendees can look forward to exclusive insights from market leaders, behind-the-scenes discussions, and countless networking opportunities. Founders and top executives from major companies will unveil strategies for capitalizing on current seasonal trends.
Simultaneous translation of all presentations of worldwide stars into English will be provided free of charge.
In addition, industry giants and opinion leaders will converge at the forum, vying for prestigious accolades at the Blockchain Life Awards, which will celebrate its 12th edition this year. This presents a unique opportunity to encounter CEOs of major exchanges and founders of renowned projects just on their way to the main stage, making exclusive connections more accessible than ever. Don’t miss your chance for invaluable networking opportunities!
The presale is in full swing — secure your tickets now, as prices are expected to increase dramatically as the forum date approaches.
Enjoy a 10% discount using the promo codes MPOST and POPCORN at https://blockchain.forum/en
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It looks like Capcom’s latest entry in the wildly popular Monster Hunter franchise is already gunning to be one of the biggest releases of the year, drawing in record numbers on Steam.
As I write this, Monster Hunter: Wilds has just peaked a staggering 1,065,140 concurrent players on Steam, and that number is still rising. It will likely grow even larger as we enter the weekend proper and more people get a chance to play.
To put that into some perspective, that’s enough to make Monster Hunter: Wilds the 7th biggest game on Steam in terms of concurrent players, beating Cyberpunk 2077 which has been relegated to 8th. Next up is DOTA2 at 1,295,114.
Top of the leaderboard is still PubG at 3.2 million, followed by Black Myth: Wukong at 2.4 million and Palworld at 2.1 million.
As for the other Monster Hunter games, Monster Hunter: World (2018) was the last mainline entry in the series and peaked at 334,684, while Monster Hunter: Rise (2023) hit 334,684.
Of course, it goes without saying that concurrent player counts do not directly equate to sales numbers. However, they are a fairly decent indicator of how popular a game is and Monster Hunter: World’s million plus players show that at least 1 million people have bought the game on Steam so far. On top of that, there’s the Xbox and PlayStation versions to account for, boosting the numbers even higher.
Unfortunately, there is some bad news as well as the game has launched to a “mixed” rating on Steam, currently based on over 6,000 reviews. Almost all of the reviews are praising the gameplay, but the biggest issue appears to be optimisation with a lot of negative reviews citing how badly the game is running. Interestingly, many of them note that the game ran fine for them during the beta and when using the seperate benchmarking tool.
As one user named Sgt. Walker Rhymes says: “very immersive game. you can cook a well-done steak on your GPU while you play and the hot blasts of air from your PC fans truly make you feel like you are in the desert. keep a bag of sand by your desk and periodically toss handfuls of it into the air to really complete the experience”
The host of the British Soap Awards 2025 has now been revealed and national treasure Jane McDonald is presenting.
Jane last hosted the awards in 2023 before the awards ceremony went on hiatus in 2024. But, now it’s back and so is Jane.
The awards will be held later this year, with many soap stars going head-to-head to take home the winners’ trophies.
Jane will host the awards again (Credit: ITV)
Jane McDonald to host British Soap Awards 2025
Prior to 2023, Philip Schofield usually presented the annual British Soap Awards which are broadcast on the ITV main channel.
However, in 2023, Jane McDonald stepped in to host the awards. She flew back to the UK mid trip abroad to fill in the position.
It was a quick turnaround but Jane succeeded and delivered a memorable awards show, with her presenting going down a treat with fans.
The soap awards took a break last year and didn’t take place, but this year the event is back in action. And, The Sun has now reported that national treasure Jane McDonald is stepping back onto the stage to host this year’s ceremony.
A source told the publication: “The soaps are as popular as ever and currently delivering some brilliant must see TV so fans can expect a night to remember when The British Soap Awards returns.
“The British Soap Awards were hugely missed by everyone last year, it’s the biggest night in the soap calendar so there’s great excitement it’s back”
The awards are expected to be held in the summer, usually held around June in either Manchester or London.
The awards last aired in 2023 (Credit: ITV)
Who won the previous British Soap Awards?
Last being held in 2023, a number of soap stars left the ceremony with beaming smiles after being crowned winners of the night.
Coronation Street had a successful year, taking home six awards. These included an award for Best Single Episode, Scene of the Year, and Best Dramatic Performance.
Emmerdale only managed to bag one award which was given to Mark Charnock for his Outstanding Achievement.
EastEnders had a great night, claiming four awards, with the big one Best British Soap going back home with them.
But, with all soaps having a huge year in 2024, who will win the 2025 British Soap Awards?
Read more: Coronation Street spoilers: First look as David and Daisy injured in hit and run
Coronation Street usually airs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV.
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Ethereum Layer 2 network, Coinbase-backed Base, has introduced three key innovations to improve blockchain scalability and usability.
According to a Feb. 27 blog post, these tools—Flashblocks, Smart Wallet Sub Accounts, and Base Appchains—seek to simplify blockchain development while enhancing transaction efficiency.
Base explained that these tools highlight its focus on expanding the on-chain economy through faster transactions, customized infrastructure, and improved wallet functionality.
It stated:
“We’re introducing three new building blocks to empower everyone to build onchain: Flashblocks to make Base faster, Base Appchains to help Base scale, and Smart Wallet Sub Accounts to make Base simpler to use.”
These updates reinforce Base’s position as the leading Ethereum Layer 2 network. Data from GrowThePie shows that it handles 4.61 million weekly active addresses, which accounts for over 50% of Layer 2 activity.
Flashblocks
According to the post, Base is testing Flashblocks, a new technology designed to cut transaction processing time from two seconds to 200 milliseconds.
Developed by Flashbots, this innovation could make Base ten times faster, potentially establishing it as the most efficient Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chain.
Flashblocks leverages preconfirmation blocks that refresh every 200 milliseconds, enabling rapid transaction finality. Base added:
“This architecture draws inspiration from innovations in block propagation and execution — such as Solana’s shreds and Celestia’s data squares — while introducing novel optimizations for the rollup context.”
Jesse Pollak, Base’s lead developer, emphasized its performance potential, noting that the platform could operate twice as fast as Solana, significantly improving both developer and user experience.
The technology is currently being tested on Base’s Sepolia testnet. A mainnet launch is planned for Q2 2024.
Base Appchains
Base is rolling out Base Appchains, a Layer 3 (L3) scaling solution built on the OP Stack.
This tool is designed to support applications requiring high transaction throughput. Base stated that Appchains offer developers a more flexible environment by enabling configurable gas tokens, fee structures, and permission models.
The solution integrates directly with the Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP) and provides enterprise-grade infrastructure, including managed sequencers and dedicated blockspace.
Several applications, including Horizen, Metacade, and others, are already leveraging Base Appchains to support real-world privacy applications and meet the high demands of on-chain gamers.
Smart Wallet Sub Accounts
Smart Wallet Sub Accounts improve how users manage their on-chain activity by allowing multiple wallets to function within a single interface.
This feature reduces unnecessary wallet pop-ups and enhances transaction security through granular spending limits.
It also simplifies onboarding, as new accounts can be funded directly from a primary wallet while maintaining strict access controls.
According to Base, Smart Wallet Sub Accounts are ready for integration on the network’s testnet and will be live on the mainnet in Q2.
Mastercard has introduced a suite of services to support stablecoin use across its global payments network, backed by partnerships with firms such as...
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