In an ever-changing world, stories of innovation and creativity inspire us to look forward. The future is brimming with promise, from groundbreaking AI developments to the fusion of blockchain with tourism. Here’s a roundup of stories shaping the narrative for 2025 and beyond.OpenAI and Ethereum’s Diverging Paths to AI’s FutureTwo tech visionaries, OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin, are offering contrasting visions for the evolution of artificial intelligence. Altman recently...

In an ever-changing world, stories of innovation and creativity inspire us to look forward. The future is brimming with promise, from groundbreaking AI developments to the fusion of blockchain with tourism. Here’s a roundup of stories shaping the narrative for 2025 and beyond.OpenAI and Ethereum’s Diverging Paths to AI’s FutureTwo tech visionaries, OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin, are offering contrasting visions for the evolution of artificial intelligence. Altman recently...

At a time when many are questioning the future of the metaverse, Sébastien Borget is expanding it—with creativity, purpose, and a contagious sense of optimism. As co-founder and CEO of Sandbox, a decentralized virtual world built for creators, Sébastien is building more than just digital land. He’s building community, culture, and a shared digital future. In this premiere episode of The Good News Is..., Rachel Wilkins sat down with Sébastien in Paris to talk about ownership, art, and why the ...

At a time when many are questioning the future of the metaverse, Sébastien Borget is expanding it—with creativity, purpose, and a contagious sense of optimism. As co-founder and CEO of Sandbox, a decentralized virtual world built for creators, Sébastien is building more than just digital land. He’s building community, culture, and a shared digital future. In this premiere episode of The Good News Is..., Rachel Wilkins sat down with Sébastien in Paris to talk about ownership, art, and why the ...

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 ...

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 ...

The world of emerging tech is moving fast, and this week is no exception. AI continues its march into the mainstream as digital artist Refik Anadol secures a spot on TIME’s 100 AI Impact list, tokenization forecasts reach jaw-dropping figures, and Polymarket shatters records with $1.1 billion in Superbowl bets. Let’s dive in.Refik Anadol Named to TIME100 AI Impact ListRenowned AI artist Refik Anadol has been named to TIME’s 100 AI Impact Awards, celebrating those shaping the future of artific...

The world of emerging tech is moving fast, and this week is no exception. AI continues its march into the mainstream as digital artist Refik Anadol secures a spot on TIME’s 100 AI Impact list, tokenization forecasts reach jaw-dropping figures, and Polymarket shatters records with $1.1 billion in Superbowl bets. Let’s dive in.Refik Anadol Named to TIME100 AI Impact ListRenowned AI artist Refik Anadol has been named to TIME’s 100 AI Impact Awards, celebrating those shaping the future of artific...

The world of tech, art, and community continues to innovate and inspire. This week, we explore stories that celebrate resilience, creativity, and the promise of emerging technologies. From Sotheby’s venture into NBA Top Shot NFTs to the onchain mutual aid efforts rallying support for wildfire relief, these highlights showcase the transformative potential of collaboration and technology. Let’s dive into the good news.Sotheby’s Spotlights NBA Top Shot NFTs in a Renewed Digital Art PushSotheby’s...

The world of tech, art, and community continues to innovate and inspire. This week, we explore stories that celebrate resilience, creativity, and the promise of emerging technologies. From Sotheby’s venture into NBA Top Shot NFTs to the onchain mutual aid efforts rallying support for wildfire relief, these highlights showcase the transformative potential of collaboration and technology. Let’s dive into the good news.Sotheby’s Spotlights NBA Top Shot NFTs in a Renewed Digital Art PushSotheby’s...

On April 17, 2025, The Infinite Node Foundation (NODE) announced a $25 million founding grant to build what could become one of the most influential cultural institutions of the digital age. With support from visionary patrons Micky Malka and Becky Kleiner, NODE is now poised to reimagine how we experience, preserve, and participate in digital art. This isn’t just good news for artists and collectors—it’s a turning point for digital culture itself.An Institution for the Internet EraDigital ar...

On April 17, 2025, The Infinite Node Foundation (NODE) announced a $25 million founding grant to build what could become one of the most influential cultural institutions of the digital age. With support from visionary patrons Micky Malka and Becky Kleiner, NODE is now poised to reimagine how we experience, preserve, and participate in digital art. This isn’t just good news for artists and collectors—it’s a turning point for digital culture itself.An Institution for the Internet EraDigital ar...

This week, Base founder Jesse Pollak stirred up the crypto space with a provocative proposal: a new class of tokens called content coins—onchain assets that represent and reward individual pieces of content. The idea? Empower creators to monetize their work directly, turn engagement into economic energy, and usher in a new era of onchain creativity. The reaction? Predictably mixed. But here’s the good news: whether you see content coins as memecoin 2.0 or a new creator economy primitive, we’r...

This week, Base founder Jesse Pollak stirred up the crypto space with a provocative proposal: a new class of tokens called content coins—onchain assets that represent and reward individual pieces of content. The idea? Empower creators to monetize their work directly, turn engagement into economic energy, and usher in a new era of onchain creativity. The reaction? Predictably mixed. But here’s the good news: whether you see content coins as memecoin 2.0 or a new creator economy primitive, we’r...

From crypto debit cards making everyday transactions seamless to Vitalik Buterin's heartwarming adoption of a pygmy hippo, this week’s stories bring optimism, innovation, and community-driven action to the forefront. Here’s a round-up of the highlights shaping the intersection of technology and humanity.Next-Gen Investing: Business Leaders Embrace AI Generative AI has become an integral tool for industries worldwide, with JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella heralding it...

From crypto debit cards making everyday transactions seamless to Vitalik Buterin's heartwarming adoption of a pygmy hippo, this week’s stories bring optimism, innovation, and community-driven action to the forefront. Here’s a round-up of the highlights shaping the intersection of technology and humanity.Next-Gen Investing: Business Leaders Embrace AI Generative AI has become an integral tool for industries worldwide, with JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella heralding it...

From transformative breakthroughs in China’s AI sector to redefining digital assets as collectibles, this week’s stories spotlight how technology shapes our world. Let’s dive into the innovations and shifts making headlines, from Davos to decentralized finance and beyond.China's DeepSeek AI Stuns Global Tech TitansChinese AI startup DeepSeek has left Silicon Valley reeling with its latest achievements. The R1 model, launched this month, has already taken the top spot on Apple’s App Store, dem...

From transformative breakthroughs in China’s AI sector to redefining digital assets as collectibles, this week’s stories spotlight how technology shapes our world. Let’s dive into the innovations and shifts making headlines, from Davos to decentralized finance and beyond.China's DeepSeek AI Stuns Global Tech TitansChinese AI startup DeepSeek has left Silicon Valley reeling with its latest achievements. The R1 model, launched this month, has already taken the top spot on Apple’s App Store, dem...

2025 is kicking off with a flurry of innovation across emerging technologies, finance, and blockchain ecosystems. From groundbreaking AI advancements at CES to the rising trend of tokenized ecosystems and Bitcoin paydays for athletes, this year is shaping up to be one for the books. Let’s explore the top stories capturing the optimism and ingenuity of the new year. CES 2025: A Future Full of AI and Smart TechThe annual CES event in Las Vegas once again set the tone for the tech year, showcasi...

2025 is kicking off with a flurry of innovation across emerging technologies, finance, and blockchain ecosystems. From groundbreaking AI advancements at CES to the rising trend of tokenized ecosystems and Bitcoin paydays for athletes, this year is shaping up to be one for the books. Let’s explore the top stories capturing the optimism and ingenuity of the new year. CES 2025: A Future Full of AI and Smart TechThe annual CES event in Las Vegas once again set the tone for the tech year, showcasi...