OpenSea Launches Meetbit: AI Plush Toys Tie NFTs to Physical Collectibles

Published at 2025-11-12 22:02:13

OpenSea has introduced Meetbit, an AI-powered plush toy project that links physical toys with blockchain-backed NFTs. The initiative blends on-chain ownership with AI-driven interactions and collectible merchandising, signaling OpenSea’s push to make NFTs more tangible and accessible to mainstream buyers and collectors.

The platform also confirmed preparations for a SEA token launch in Q1 2026, noting potential promotional and engagement opportunities around the FIFA World Cup cycle. Timing the token rollout alongside a global sporting event could boost visibility and trading activity, while raising questions about utility, partnerships, and regulatory oversight as Web3 projects pursue wider consumer markets.

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OpenAI and SoftBank each committed $500 million to SB Energy to build a 1.2 GW Stargate data center in Texas, advancing the $5 trillion Stargate AI infrastructure initiative. The funding underscores growing private capital flows into large-scale AI compute projects and could boost interest in STG-linked assets.

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Published at 2026-01-16 07:00:09

UK Lawmakers Urge Starmer to Ban Crypto Donations Over Foreign Interference Fears

Senior Labour backbenchers are pressing Prime Minister Keir Starmer to prohibit cryptocurrency donations to political parties, warning digital assets and AI lower costs and make foreign interference harder to trace. The move adds pressure for clearer rules on campaign finance and crypto oversight.

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Published at 2026-01-13 07:45:27

a16z Raises $15B for AI and Crypto, Captured 18% of 2025 VC

Andreessen Horowitz announced a $15 billion fund focused on AI and crypto after capturing more than 18% of venture funding in 2025. The firm frames the move as part of a mission to “give everybody a shot.”

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Published at 2026-01-12 13:30:12

BlackRock: AI Boom Sparks Energy Conflict With Bitcoin Miners

BlackRock’s 2026 Global Outlook warns that AI is not just software but a new form of energy demand, with electricity emerging as a critical bottleneck. The firm says this could trigger an energy competition with Bitcoin miners and prompt market repricing.

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Published at 2026-01-10 18:15:07

Andreessen Horowitz Raises $15B to Help U.S. Win Tech Race

Andreessen Horowitz has raised $15 billion across several funds to back new technology investments and strengthen America’s competitive position in global tech. The move highlights continued private capital commitment to emerging sectors where the firm has been active.