Metaverse platform The Sandbox has addressed widespread rumors following a report from French outlet The Big Whale that claimed the company had cut over half its staff, pushed out its co-founders, and was preparing to pivot into a memecoin launchpad In an official statement, The Sandbox confirmed layoffs and leadership changes but firmly rejected..

Japanese gaming company Gumi has added a major batch of cryptocurrency to its balance sheet, announcing the purchase of approximately 6 million XRP tokens valued at $17 million The move underscores the firm’s commitment to blockchain expansion and its ties to SBI Holdings’ wider financial network strategy Good to Know Gumi..

The Pudgy Penguins universe just got bigger On August 29, Pudgy Penguins and Mythical Games officially rolled out Pudgy Party, a free-to-play multiplayer mobile game now available globally on iOS and Android The release brings the viral Web3 brand’s characters into interactive gaming for the first time, blending casual fun with..

Web3 gaming just got a major update DAR Open Network is rolling out the DAR Quest System alongside the launch of Dalarnia Legends’ Legends Circuit, two new ways for players to compete, earn, and connect across the growing Dalarnia ecosystem Good to Know The DAR Quest System launches September 1 with daily, weekly, and seasonal..

Cryptocurrency keeps finding new ways into the everyday habits of gamers Now, KuCoin and 2Game Digital are joining forces to make that connection even stronger Good to Know KuCoin Pay will soon power crypto payments inside 2Game Digital’s global gaming and ecommerce network 2Game Digital is rolling out its own 2Game Token to fuel..

Anyone who has ever sat through a nail-biting Counter-Strike round knows the thrill of calling a clutch before it happens Some fans shout their predictions at the screen, others swap hot takes in chat Now, with Nova Shots, those gut calls turn into part of the experience itself Good to know Nova Shots is free-to-play, with no crypto..

Web3 gaming is set for another push as Funtico joins forces with Avalanche and LaunchLoop The partnership puts Funtico at the center of Avalanche’s gaming strategy, providing developers with the tools and services needed to build, launch, and grow their projects without being weighed down by blockchain complexity Good to Know Funtico..

The race to blend real-world commerce with Web3 technology is moving quickly, and Animoca Brands’ Moca Network is now taking a fresh step in that direction Together with Spree Finance, the group has confirmed that AIR Shop will debut in September 2025—an on-chain loyalty marketplace tied to travel, retail, and entertainment Good to..

The Beacon’s public playtest has been postponed and will now run from September 4 to 7 on the Epic Games Store, following a delay in the platform’s review process Good to know The test begins September 4 at 14:00 UTC and ends September 7 Players can expect upgraded gameplay, new dungeons, and event-only rewards Exclusive..

WeMade, the South Korean publisher behind the Legend of Mir franchise and the WEMIX blockchain platform, has invested $72 million in Studio Rasa, a newly formed development studio focused on console titles The investment gives WeMade a 25% stake in the studio as well as global publishing rights for its first game, Project IL, scheduled for release..

The web3 gaming studio Moonveil has raised $5 million from Unicorn Verse, a move that strengthens the $MORE token economy and supports the studio’s next phase of growth Founded in 2022 by industry veterans from Riot Games and Tencent, Moonveil is building a gamer-first ecosystem with its own blockchain infrastructure and a growing library of..

Ethereum gaming network Xai has launched a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, accusing it of trademark infringement and unfair competition The case was filed Thursday in the Northern District of California Good to know Ex Populus, the company behind Xai, has used the XAI trademark since June 2023..

Immutable has confirmed a new collaboration with GAMEDIA, the Dutch studio best known for multiplayer action titles The partnership was revealed through Immutable’s official X account, teasing a new game coming to Immutable Play later this year Good to know Teaser video showed Spider Tanks gameplay, sparking revival rumors GAMEDIA has..

Esports is about to gain a new dimension The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has revealed the Esports Nations Cup (ENC), a biannual tournament where the best players in the world will not only represent their professional clubs but also compete for their countries The first edition is set to debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November..

Koin Games is preparing to take its next trading card title to the blockchain The studio, best known for running Gods Unchained since 2019, has confirmed that its upcoming mobile TCG Project O will launch on Immutable Good to know Project O will feature 13-card decks and simultaneous turns on a three-lane board Some cards are tied..

Back in 2018, Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff confidently claimed that Bitcoin was more likely to sink to $100 than rise to $100,000 within a decade Seven years later, Bitcoin has crossed $124,000 and left that prediction in the dust Rogoff himself has now admitted he was spectacularly wrong Good to know Rogoff’s 2018 call put..

AMGI Studios has rolled out the “Fully Loaded” update for My Pet Hooligan, expanding both gameplay features and blockchain integration The patch adds a fresh battle zone, new systems for player progression, and prepares the game for on-chain cosmetics through the Karrat Protocol Good to know The update introduces the Big Energy..

Yield Guild Games (YGG) has added a new adventure to its casual browser game LOL Land, unveiling Pengu Wonderland in partnership with Pengu Asia The project comes from Igloo APAC, part of Pudgy Penguins’ parent company Igloo Inc, and brings both regional culture and community-driven NFT integration to the game Good to know Pengu..

Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong believes Bitcoin’s best days are still ahead, telling Stripe president John Collison in a recorded conversation that BTC could rise to a seven-figure price before the decade ends Good to know Armstrong says Bitcoin could hit $1 million by 2030 driven by institutional adoption He revealed..

Financial giant Allianz says Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are no longer on the fringe of finance but moving toward becoming key players in the global system In its latest investment report, the company highlighted how digital assets are reshaping portfolios and could soon become central to financial markets worldwide Good to know..