Brave Search Reaches Milestone of 13 Billion Queries Processed
Brave Search Reaches Milestone of 13 Billion Queries Processed
Brave Search, developed by a team from Cliqz, has processed over 13 billion queries since its launch in June '21. It now handles around 27 million queries daily. The search team is congratulated on their achievements, and users are thanked for adopting the private, independent, and transparent search engine.
Three years ago, a small but mighty team from Cliqz joined us to help build what would become Brave Search. Since its launch in June '21, Brave Search has processed over 13 billion queries. It now handles ~27 million queries per day. Congrats to the entire search team on your
ECHO Campaign Coming to Brave Browser's New Tab Page
**ECHO is launching on Brave Browser's New Tab Page this week.** Users can earn BAT tokens by: - Enabling Brave Rewards in their browser settings - Viewing the ECHO campaign and other sponsored content - Engaging with creative campaigns from advertising partners This follows similar campaigns like RareEvo's takeover in March 2025. Brave's privacy-focused model allows users to earn cryptocurrency while maintaining control over their browsing experience.
BAT Community Launches ECHO NFT Magazine Issue on Learn2Earn and EduFi
The BAT Community has released a new edition of ECHO, an experimental NFT magazine series, now available on [Drip Haus](http://drip.haus/echo). **What's Inside:** - Focus on Learn2Earn models and the emerging EduFi sector - Limited-edition $BAT collectible in compressed NFT (cNFT) format on Solana - Blend of traditional print magazine aesthetics with digital distribution **How to Access:** Users can claim their copy using a Brave Wallet through the Drip Haus platform. The collectible is available for a limited time. ECHO was created by BAT community members and pioneered by BAT Ambassadors, featuring original artwork alongside tech-focused content in each issue.
馃幃 Mythical Games Joins Brave Games Heist Showdown
**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.
馃 EU Targets Anonymous Crypto
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 Reveals Two Factions for 2026 Heist, Third Remains Mystery
**Brave Games** is launching early 2026 with a multi-faction heist experience. Two teams are confirmed: - **Brave** 馃 - **Midnight Network** 馃寵 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.