Digital asset platform Nexo has been named the Official Regional Digital Asset Partner of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), strengthening its Latin American expansion strategy as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches.

Yuga Labs has settled its lawsuit with Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen, permanently banning them from using Bored Ape Yacht Club images, trademarks, and related NFTs.

OpenSea has pushed back the launch of its highly anticipated SEA token, scrapping its planned March 30 debut as worsening crypto market conditions and internal readiness concerns force a strategic pause on one of its most important product rollouts.

The X account of scrap-metal billionaire and high-profile NFT investor Adam Weitsman was hacked Thursday and used to promote not one — but two — crypto scams, including a bogus forex trading course and a knockoff memecoin dubbed “Clawed Ape Yacht Club.”

In a dramatic strategic reversal, Magic Eden is pulling the plug on its Ethereum and Bitcoin NFT operations — abandoning its once-celebrated multi-chain expansion to double down on crypto gambling.

Pudgy Penguins has launched 'Pudgy Petals', a three-day Valentine’s pop-up in New York that brings its characters into a real-world gifting and retail experience. The event centres on a plush bouquet product and interactive activities, as the brand expands beyond NFTs into physical spaces and mainstream culture.

Forgotten Runiverse, a fantasy MMORPG on Ethereum’s Ronin network, is pausing its servers due to financial difficulties, though the team says the project is not ending. All player data will be kept safe as the developers explore options for the game’s future.

Nifty Gateway will close permanently on 23 February 2026 and has moved to withdrawal-only mode, giving users about 30 days to move their NFTs and funds. Owner Gemini is shutting the platform to focus on its main customer app, while NFT services will continue through Gemini Wallet.

NFT Paris 2026 and related events were cancelled with a month’s notice due to weak NFT markets and financial pressures. Ticket holders will be refunded, but some sponsors may not receive their money back.

Pudgy Penguins projected its animated characters on the Las Vegas Sphere for a week-long holiday campaign, promoting its physical products rather than NFTs. The display helped the crypto-born brand reach mainstream audiences, supporting merchandise sales and boosting recognition despite a struggling NFT market.