Stripe acquires Privy to smooth out the crypto UX curve, Pudgy Penguins turn digital collectibles into frequent flyer rewards with Lufthansa, Niceaunties brings hyperreal humor to the halls of L’Oréal, and Polymarket joins forces with X and Grok to explain market moves in real time. Each of these moments reflects a broader truth: blockchain, AI, and digital culture aren’t siloed experiments—they’re merging into everyday systems. And the result? A world that feels a little more open, a little ...

From AI-powered coding breakthroughs to Bitcoin redefining real estate value, the future isn’t arriving—it’s already unfolding. In this week’s roundup, we explore four stories that signal seismic shifts across tech, finance, and culture. Cursor secures a staggering $900M to advance AI coding, while Coinbase asks us to rethink money with a Bitcoin-priced housing paradox. Polymarket partners with Elon Musk’s X to decode market moves in real time, and PEUGEOT teams up with Saatchi Gallery to spo...

Last Thursday, the hum of possibility echoed through a sun-drenched warehouse loft in Williamsburg. Perched on 7th Street, the space looked ordinary from the outside. But stepping inside revealed something more, an intimate, intentionally curated gathering of creators, collectors, and crypto pioneers. It was the eve of the FarCon Summit, and Onchain Creator House had set the tone for what the next generation of content creation might look like. Conceived by Humpty, the charismatic founder of ...

This week, ‘TIME: The Future of Business (Beeple Edition)’ was sold for 85 ETH by renowned digital art collector Hanrgb, with the buyer remaining anonymous. The sale marks a significant moment in the history of crypto art—both for its provenance and for its deep cultural symbolism. Originally minted in May 2021, the piece was Beeple’s first-ever mint on SuperRare, created in collaboration with TIME magazine to accompany its May 10/17 issue. The artwork fused Beeple’s now-iconic dystopian aest...

Digital fashion is no longer a fringe experiment—it’s a full-blown movement reshaping how we define identity, creativity, and commerce. With over 1.6 billion virtual items sold across platforms like Roblox and Fortnite, the digital fashion industry is already generating revenues on par with legacy houses like Burberry. But beyond the big numbers is a bigger shift: the decentralization of fashion itself. At the forefront of this revolution is SYKY, the Web3 fashion platform founded by former R...

From platform launches to token drops, real-world assets going onchain to the celebration of global innovators—this week has been a big one for believers in tech as a force for good. At Good News Studio, we’ve got our eyes on the intersections of emerging technology, creative culture, and human impact. Whether you’re here for the builders, the blockchain, or the bright side of innovation, here are four stories you should know:1. The Good News Glow-UpWe've just released our first episode of Th...

If you’re an early-career illustrator or designer looking to break into the world of character-driven storytelling, this opportunity from Doodles might just be your big break. Once known solely as a breakout NFT project, Doodles has grown into a full-fledged creative powerhouse—blending colorful characters, hand-drawn charm, and imaginative storytelling into immersive experiences that span animation, music, fashion, and beyond. With Pharrell Williams on board as Chief Brand Officer and a powe...

In a landmark move that signals the continued mainstreaming of Web3 culture, Minted—the documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Nicholas Bruckman—has been acquired by Netflix for international distribution. The film explores the rapid rise, cultural hype, and market turbulence of the NFT boom, capturing a digital art movement that has captivated the world—and, at times, confused it. Now, thanks to Netflix, Minted will reach a global audience, offering a rare window into one of the most disruptive ...

This week at Art Dubai 2025, digital art didn’t just have a corner—it had a pulse. Long known for its progressive global outlook, Art Dubai has been an early champion of digital work in a traditional art world that’s often hesitant to evolve. But this year felt different. The energy wasn’t speculative—it was intentional. It was cultural. It was connected.From Hype Cycles to HeritageAt the core of this shift is Art Dubai Digital, a sector now in its third year, which has become a vital gatheri...

While most headlines pit crypto and AI as opposing forces, a growing chorus of technologists are imagining something different: collaboration. One of them is Eric Conner, former Ethereum core developer, who recently left his role to explore the rapidly advancing frontier of artificial intelligence. His takeaway? Ethereum might be the most powerful foundation for ethical, transparent AI—and its biggest moment is still ahead.“Ethereum has a huge opportunity to become the decentralized backbone ...