Brave iOS v1.​61 Update Released

**Brave Games**, a reality-style vault heist game, launches in February 2026 as a collaboration between Brave, Midnight Network, and Mythical Games. **Key Details:** - Built by Fanon Club - Three-faction competition: Brave (🦁), Midnight Network (🌙), and Mythical Games (🎮) - Multi-round missions involving encrypted clues, alliances, betrayals, and strategic gameplay - Described as part heist, part mind game, part game show **Upcoming Event:** January 27 discussion featuring Brendan Eich (Brave), Charles Hoskinson (Midnight Network), and John Linden (Mythical Games) to discuss the partnership. Player registration and additional details coming soon at [thebravegames.com](http://thebravegames.com)

**Basic Attention Token (BAT) has issued an urgent security alert** warning users about fraudulent associations with bags.fm and fake profiles. **Key Points:** - BAT is **not affiliated** with bags.fm or any profiles claiming connection to @AttentionToken or @BAT_Community - Users should **only trust official channels** for accurate information - The team emphasizes the importance of **verifying sources** before any engagement or transactions **This follows previous warnings** about scammers impersonating Brave team members on Telegram, promoting fake events and requiring suspicious downloads. **Stay safe:** Always cross-reference information with official BAT and Brave accounts before taking action.

**Three-way competition confirmed for Brave Games** Mythical Games has been revealed as the third faction joining the upcoming Brave Games heist competition, scheduled for early 2026. **The competing factions:** - Brave - Midnight Network - Mythical Games The announcement follows weeks of speculation after two factions were initially confirmed in December 2025, with the third participant's identity kept under wraps. The vault-cracking competition is set to begin soon, though an exact launch date has not been disclosed.

The EU has taken a stance against anonymous cryptocurrency transactions, but the implications may be more complex than they appear. **Key Points:** - EU regulators are pushing back on privacy-focused crypto features - The debate touches on broader questions of digital privacy vs. regulatory oversight - Industry experts are analyzing what this means for crypto users and developers **What This Means:** The regulatory landscape for privacy coins and anonymous transactions continues to evolve. Users should stay informed about how these changes might affect their crypto activities. *Catch the full analysis on Off the Record with BAT, airing Thursdays at 6pm GMT for deeper insights into privacy and digital autonomy.*

**Brave Games** is launching early 2026 with a multi-faction heist experience. Two teams are confirmed: - **Brave** 🦁 - **Midnight Network** 🌙 A **third faction** is joining but their identity remains classified. The game combines: - Multi-round missions - Encrypted clue decoding - Strategic alliances and betrayals - Faction-based competition Powered by **Fanonclub**, players will register, track missions, and access intel through an encrypted hub. The experience includes Team Lead recruitment for strategists and storytellers. A signal already appeared in Brave browser's New Tab Takeover, where users can earn $BAT rewards. **Get early access:** Visit [thebravegames.com](http://thebravegames.com) and follow the factions for upcoming drops.