What does it take to build a cultural icon in the age of emerging technology? For artist and former MLB player Micah Johnson, it started with a simple but powerful question overheard from a young boy: “Can astronauts be Black?” That moment sparked the creation of Aku, a young Black boy with an oversized astronaut helmet and an unshakable belief that anything is possible. Since his debut, Aku has become more than just a character. He’s a symbol. A movement. A bridge between art, technology, id...

What does it take to build a cultural icon in the age of emerging technology? For artist and former MLB player Micah Johnson, it started with a simple but powerful question overheard from a young boy: “Can astronauts be Black?” That moment sparked the creation of Aku, a young Black boy with an oversized astronaut helmet and an unshakable belief that anything is possible. Since his debut, Aku has become more than just a character. He’s a symbol. A movement. A bridge between art, technology, id...

From Messi’s header turned immersive AI masterpiece at Christie’s, to Pudgy Penguins gliding from meme to mainstream, this week’s stories all point to one thing: the line between culture, commerce, and code is vanishing. Throw in Toledo’s generative art exhibit and a Spotify hit from a band that doesn’t even exist, and you’ve got a pulse check on how the next era of creativity is unfolding—in real time, onchain, and in full color. But first, let’s talk markets 👇 📊 Crypto Market Check-In (as...

From Messi’s header turned immersive AI masterpiece at Christie’s, to Pudgy Penguins gliding from meme to mainstream, this week’s stories all point to one thing: the line between culture, commerce, and code is vanishing. Throw in Toledo’s generative art exhibit and a Spotify hit from a band that doesn’t even exist, and you’ve got a pulse check on how the next era of creativity is unfolding—in real time, onchain, and in full color. But first, let’s talk markets 👇 📊 Crypto Market Check-In (as...